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Welcome to Third Grade Open House

Introductions

Mrs. Westgard

Math Science

Mrs. KeefeMrs. Tuttle

Language ArtsReadingSocial Studies

CommunicationsOur school webpage:

http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/metzler/

Our emails:kkeefe1@kleinisd.net for Mrs. Keefejtuttle2@kleinisd.net for Mrs. Tuttle lwestgard@kleinisd.net for Mrs.

Westgard

Our phone numbers:832-484-7978 for Mrs. Keefe 832-484-7978 for Mrs. Tuttle832-484-7989 for Mrs. Westgard

SchedulesLunch

11:26-11:56

Specials9:15-10:00

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00-10:45

Wednesday, Thursday

LibraryThursday

Instruction begins at 7:50 AM

Curriculum You can find a detailed list of the

specific topics that we will cover each nine weeks on our teacher websites.

You can also locate Curriculum Overviews on the Curriculum and Instruction page of the Klein website.

Our curriculum will focus on building depth and complexity in all subjects.

Math and Science

• Math manipulatives are available for students at all times.

• Third grade science is 60% hands-on experiences. Therefore, we will visit the Science Lab weekly.

Grading GuidelinesMajor = 50% and Minor = 50%

90 - 100 A Excellent work, thoroughly understands concept taught

80 - 89 B Good work, understands concept taught

75 - 79 C Satisfactory work, mostly grasps concept taught

70 - 74 D Needs Improvement; rarely grasps concept taught

0 - 69F Unsatisfactory work; reteaching needed

More About Grading Reteaching will occur when studentsdo not master a concept.

Retesting will occur on all major grades except District Assessments.

Retesting may occur on minor assignments.

Early intervention is the key to avoiding gaps in student learning.

Parent LinkWith Parent Connection, you can:

Create an account for yourself as a parent/guardian View current grades

View your child's attendance Sign up to receive grade and attendance notification

via email

To access Parent Connection you must have this student information:

Student ID number Social Security Number or State-issued number

Date of birth  

Wednesday FoldersWednesday Folders are sent every Wednesday.

These folders should be signed and returned on Thursday.

They contain the following items:School

Notes/AnnouncementsStudent PapersWeekly Conduct and Work

Habits

Progress ReportsThey are sent each 5th week of the grading period.

All students receive a progress report.

Please sign and return the next day.Conferences are available if needed.

Use ParentConnect to view your child’s grades.

Student PortfoliosEach child will keep a student portfolio.

The student portfolio will include various student goals.

It will chart student progress.

The student portfolio will house important assessments.

Home Learning & Planners

Home Learning Folders and planners will be sent home nightly.

Home learning is due the next day unless otherwise noted in the planner.

Please sign the planner nightly.

Home Learning and planners serve as a great way to practice organizational skills and help students develop responsibility.

Trace’s School Rules

No touching other people or theirproperty.

No talking back to any adult that works at Metzler.

No running in the building at any time.

Discipline Plan

Clip Behavior Chart

Trace’s Treats

Give Me Five

Husky Hugs

Please refer to the KISD ElementaryStudent Handbook for more

information.

Technology

These sites are available to your

third grader: www.achieve3000.comwww.istation.com www.learning.com

www.pearsonsuccessnet.comwww.reflexmath.comwww.thinkthroughmath.com

Miscellaneous

Attendance and tardies

Transportation changes

Early dismissal

School supplies

Important DatesParent/Teacher Conferences

Monday, October 14, 2013 at individual timesMake sure to sign up for a time slot!

Math STAARTuesday, April 22, 2014

Reading STAARWednesday, April 23, 2014

Thank you! Thanks for coming this evening.

We feel communication is the key to

success and we thank you in advancefor your support.

Please sign up for Parent Conference Day.