Academics

• Curriculum
• Spanish Program
• Technology at St. Matthew
• Homework Club
• Accelerated Reader Program
• Art in Action
• Resource Department
• Parent Education Websites
• Junior High Information
• High School Admissions Info

Class 3-2

Classroom Teacher

Email Ms. Bobbie Rapoport
Ms. Rapoport's website

Room Coordinators 2011-2012:

• Beckie Caldwell – email Beckie
• Carla Birdthistle – email Carla

PE Days 2011-2012

Monday and Wednesday
Students are required to wear the PE uniform on PE days

Important 3-2 Links and Information

• Curriculum
• Report Cards and Grading
• Book Report Information for Parents
• Student's Guide Sheet for Book Report
• Option C

CURRICULUM

Language Arts
In reading, our literature/phonics approach includes listening, writing, oral expression activities, poetry, and "a life long love for reading". Grammar includes usage and mechanics concentrating on capitalization, punctuation, nouns, verbs, dictionary and research skills.

Math
The program concentrates on math vocabulary, concepts of number, numeration, place value, rounding, estimation, computation in addition, subtraction, (with and without regrouping), multiplication, time, money, measurement, problem solving, and critical thinking.



Religion
The curriculum includes understanding of the structure of the Mass, prayer and prayer services, Church doctrine, moral values in everyday life, community service, and conflict resolution skills.

Cursive Writing
Practice begins on whiteboards and advances to paper. Most work will be done in cursive by the end of the school year.

Social Studies
The integrated approach utilizes maps, charts, graphs, geographical themes, how the lives of the people of the past influence our lives today, critical thinking skills, and decision-making.


Science
Following the Archdiocesan standards, third grade concepts include: energy and matter, light, adaptation of organisms, stars, moon, planets, scientific observation, understanding the difference between evidence and opinion, making predictions, and collecting data.

In Science, we study how feathers help insulate birds against heat loss. We then perform an experiment to determine if feathers help keep the water's heat longer.

REPORT CARDS and GRADING

Third graders receive letter grades and percentages for the first time. The grades are posted on the Option C site so that constant monitoring of grades is available to parents and students.