Third- Grade

Welcome!

Welcome to Third Grade! We will introduce you to third

grade. If you have any questions, we

will answer general questions at the end of the presentation. Specific questions should be directed to your child’s teacher.

Hawk Elementary School Mission

Statement

The mission of Hawk Elementary is to create

successful learners.

Our Goals To give students the academic and

social skills they need to progress to fourth grade.

To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.

To help them make new friends and discover new interests.

TEAM TEACHINGTeam Rangers

Mrs. Shimek/Mrs. Beck/Mrs. MacLarenTeam Cowboys

Mrs. Prickett/Ms. Croix/Mrs. Gloria

Scheduleo Classrooms open at 7:35o Teaching starts at 7:50o Conference time is from 10:30 – 11:15o Lunch is from 12:30- 1:05o Tutorials are from 2:00 - 2:40o Students should be picked up at 2:50o Changes to pick ups should be made BEFORE

2:00. (In writing if possible.)o Check Denton ISD Website for e-alerts.o Please send a note if someone other than a

parent is eating with your child.

Important InformationImportant Information

About our classrooms

Classroom Community Our classrooms are a community. In our

community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.

Some of our class rules are: Be respectful and responsible. Be organized and follow directions. Be on time. Be prepared.

S.T.A.R. S.T.A.R. refers to :

Students Taking Academic Responsibility

**Our classroom environment revolves around S.T.A.R.

S.T.A.R. Folders• Red Folder that is used daily• Goes home and returns everyday• Homework and parent

communication• Behavior sheets signed on Fridays,

returned on Mondays

3rd Grade Discipline Policy• Oops Book – Each signature is

equivalent to 5 laps or 5 minutes of their recess time.

• We will communicate with home using the behavior sheet/S.T.A.R. folder

• Every six weeks period there will be a behavior party.

• Classroom Cash

Class Subjects The subjects we cover during third

grade are: Language Arts Math Science Social studies Health Music, Art, PE, Library

Language Arts

Reading• CAFE• Daily 5

Writing• VOICES• Write From the Beginning• Expository and Narrative• Journals• Open ended prompts• Free choice writing• Grammar• Vocabulary

Spelling Words Their Way Integrated into Daily 5

Math• Math Workshop• Bridges• Number Corner• Problem Solving• Hands On Learning• Math Journal

Science• Hands On• Experiments• Journals

Social Studies• Focusing on

learning about our world and our community.

• Research projects.

Homework• Math homework will be sent home on

Monday and due on Friday.• Book Talks will be assigned each 6

weeks.• Expect unfinished work or projects to

go home occasionally.• Parent Support is Key!

BYOD – Bring Your Own

Device

Standards Based Reporting

At the end of each six week period, parents will receive a Standards Based Report Card reflecting student learning in the four core subjects.

Throughout the six weeks, parents will receive communication about student learning through a Target Binder.

Mastery Of Learning Each student that does not demonstrate

mastery of essential learnings will receive intervention and will be provided an opportunity to demonstrate mastery at the conclusion of the intervention. Prior to re-assessing student must: attend tutorials complete a test analysis that explains their

thinking

Support Staff Kathleen MacLaren – Inclusion Jeanie Wylie – Math Interventionist Lou Broughton– Reading Interventionist

STAAR TESTING State of Texas Assessments of

Academic Readiness (STAAR) Math – April 22nd

Reading – April 23rd

Contact Us Email –

kcroix@dentonisd.org 940-369-1831rshimek@dentonisd.org 940-369-1832bbeck@dentonisd.org 940-369-1830tprickett@dentonisd.org 940-369-1834jgloria@dentonisd.org 940-369-1835kmaclaren@dentonisd.org 940-369-1812

Let’s Have a Great Year!