WELCOME TO MRS. CHRISTY'S 3rd GRADE
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Curriculum Topics for 2009-2010
During this year we will cover many exciting topics that will be integrated throughout our curriculum. Topics and general dates of study are listed below. If you have a particular area of interest or expertise in any of our themes please let me know we'd love to have you as a guest speaker!
August-September: World Geography
October: Prehistoric Life
November-December: Animal Groups
January-February: The Solar System (Download Stellarium at home!)
March: Heat and Light
April: The Three Rs-Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
May-June: Our Town~East Montpelier, Vermont
Specials Schedule:
Monday- Espanol-Senora Donovan
PE-Mr. Sherwin
Tuesday- Guidance-Mrs. Dickerson
Music-Ms. Dunkling
Wednesday-PE-Mr. Sherwin
Thursday-Library-Ms. Knoedler
Friday-Art Ms. Heiss-Holmes
HOMEWORK PLAN
For several years we have used a monthly plan for homework in grade 3. We have had great success with this format due to the fact that it is a flexible program that easily fits into student and family life. Each month your child will receive a homework packet. Homework should be worked on throughout the month and then returned to school on the date that is specified on the front of the packet. Following are our goals for student homework. Homework throughout the year will have an emphasis on reading as well as connections to the Investigations math program.
Goals of 3rd Grade Homework
We encourage you to review the homework packet with your child each month. We have gone over the packet at school, yet we also hope that you will play an active role in your child’s endeavors. As the year progresses you should see your child become much more independent in regard to homework completion. Some activities involve family participation; this is a great opportunity for you to celebrate your child’s academic strengths and to support areas that need more attention. It is our philosophy to not give additional homework beyond the monthly packets. We hope that you will help your child pace him/herself and spread the packet out over the month. In reality some students do a lot early, some do a lot late; we suggest that students do a bit at a time. You need to decide what works best for your child. We encourage students to spend time reading, studying basic math facts and spending time enjoying hobbies and family activities beyond the regular homework. No homework plan is always perfect for every child. We are happy to make accomodations for individuals as necessary, please don't heistiate to contact us about your child's needs.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kathy Christy
EMES 223-7936 ext. 316
HOME: 21 Daniel Drive Barre, VT 05641 802-479-5956 (please call before 8 pm!)
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Kathy Christy's Brief Biography
I have been teaching elementary school for 28 years, 21 of them have been at East Montpelier Elementary! I have taught grades 2-6 in various configurations and settings. Many years ago I received my BS in Elementary Education from Keene State College. I received my M.Ed. in Educational Supervision from Trinity College of Vermont. In 2000 I achieved National Board Certification from the National Board For Professional Teaching Standards. I live in Barre, Vermont with my husband Dave, a PGA golf professional. Dave works for the New England PGA as the Operations Manager for Vermont. As a native Vermonter, I grew up in Woodstock, VT. I am the youngest of six children, four of us are teachers! I enjoy spending time with my extended family, traveling, reading, walking the roads of Central Vermont, beach vacations,going to Jazzercise classes, volunteering at CVMC and playing golf (poorly!) with my husband.
Favorite websites: I recommend these sites as interactive sites for students to explore. As always I recommend that students work on the internet with an adult nearby!
www.mathplayground.com
