Willow Creek ElementaryThird Grade

2015-2016

Welcome to Third Grade!

Meet the teachers

Rebekah Collins: Math/ Science

Tiffany Gonzales: Language Arts/ Social Studies

Schedule 9:00-10:00—Specials/Conference Period

See your child’s planner for the schedule 12:15-12:45—Lunch 12:45-1:15—Recess Academics:

Homeroom Class’ Schedule Library-Friday Computer Lab-Wednesday

Academics Grading scale

A, B, C, D, or F E, S, N, or U Late work: 1 day late: -5 points, 2 days late: -10 points, 3

days or more late: score of 0 Make up work—one day for each day absent

Homework School Policy: No phone calls home Language Arts

Spelling lists given on Friday Two choices from the spelling contract are due the following

Friday Reading nightly is expected. No reading log to sign.

Math Sent home on Wednesdays - Due that Friday

Math Notes Xtra math online:

cards with student PIN numbers coming soon (see link) Fact fluency practice at home-

Triangular flash cards (math resources) Math Fact games- Family Math Night (see post) Math Drills website (see link) Academic Vocabulary – see post Pearson online- see post Guided Math (Math Mash Up) Homework questions???

Fact Check Practice Then – 2 minutes & 40 seconds Then – 32 algorithms Now - 2 minutes Now – 24 algorithms

5 sec per Will accumulate to one daily math grade Practice tomorrow and following Friday

Texas Readiness and Supporting Standards (TEKS)

Parent Communication and Conduct

Wednesday Notes and Paperwork Return every Thursday

Conduct Reports and Behavior Procedures

Progress Reports-every 3 weeks

Grades can be checked online at ANY time

Homework folders-to home and school daily

Textbooks and Work in Progress folders

Planners

Posts (Formerly known as Newsflash) Let’s look at our website: http://wces.tomballisd.edlioschool.com/

Lots of changes from TeacherWeb

Send headphones

3rd Grade STAAR Tests Math: Monday, May 9th

Reading: Tuesday: May 10th

Released Tests are on TEA Website

http://tea.texas.gov/Student_Testing_and_Accountability/Testing/State_of_Texas_Assessments_of_Academic_Readiness_(STAAR)/STAAR_Released_Test_Questions/

Changes in TISD No more:

TeacherWeb Gates Maginite Testing AIMSWeb testing IStation Think through Math

Waiting on AR reading program-district wide

Attendance and Transportation

Attendance Send a note for

absences Late arrivals: after

10:00am counted absent

Transportation Changes All changes made by

3:00pm Signed note No Calls or emails /

Only Faxes with a copy of ID

Rainy Day dismissal-call made by 3:00pm

School Policy Restroom Policy

Class Breaks Procedures

Visitors Sign in and get a badge Conferences

Lunch Sit at the parent table Money- Send in a labeled

envelope for safety or add money online. (see post)

Snacks Animal crackers, goldfish,

graham crackers, pretzels, dry cereal, popped popcorn, granola bars, fruit snacks, carrots, etc.

Water bottle with Sports Lid Refills?

Toys Don’t bring them

Parent Volunteers All MUST fill out

background check form on the TISD website.

Birthdays and Conferences

Birthdays Invitations for the

entire class may be passed out at school

Class treats may be served in the cafeteria by the parent. If ice cream returns, passes may be purchased for the class.

Conferences Fall-October (mandatory-

please sign up using the Sign Up Genius link that will be e-mailed home through our teacher pages) Half day on Friday, Oct. 16 will be used for a few conferences. The rest will take place during our conference time throughout October (November if needed).

March (as needed) Phone conferences can be

made to accommodate schedules.

Let’s Have a Great Year in 3rd!