Welcome to our Classroom
Mrs. Metzdorf’s 3rd Grade
 specials | curriculum

Daily Schedule (subject to adjustments for specials and special events)

7:45  First bell

7:50  Attendance, Lunch Count, Names on papers

8:00  AR Reading

8:30  Reading groups, workshop activities

10:00  Phonics, spelling

10:30  Math Instruction

11:30  Lunch

12:10 Math cont.

12:30  Writing, mini lessons in Language arts

1:15  Recess

1:30 Science, S.S., Art, Health rotate

2:25 Dismissal

P.E. ­ Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:50 ­ 10:20

Multi-Media ­ every Monday from 9:25 ­ 10:15

Music  - every Thursday from 10:20 ­ 11:00

  

                                                      Reading

                                        District adopted text            

                                                Reading Workshop

                                                Literature Studies

                                               Accelerated Reader

                                      Frog Jar total class rewards for AR

                                                            Math

                                     Newly adopted district curriculum

                                                 Daily problem solving

                                                       Excel Math

                        100% on timed math facts rewards with the principal

                                                  Writing and Language

                                   Writing workshops using mini-lessons

                                                         Six Traits

                                               Daily Messages  (editing)

                                                       Word Study

                                                         Spelling

                                         Class tickets and rewards system

                                                            
                                                                          Field Trips

                                               Mesa Youth Museum

                                                 IMAX Science units                                             

                                              Integrated/Thematic Units

                                             Teamwork and Cooperation

                                         P.R.I.D.E.  character development

                                                      Problem Solving

                                                        Rainforest

                                                    District Science

                                        Thematic/integrated art projects

                                              Individual Writing Portfolio

 

 

                                                          Tax Credit

                   UP to $300 Donation to Jordan School for our 3rd grade