It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.~Albert Einstein

Back to School2014-2015Mrs. Miller

Kim Miller3rd year at Forest Creek, 2nd year in 3rd

grade6th year of teaching elementary school

Graduated from Western Kentucky University and Indiana University-Purdue

University IndianapolisMarried 21 years

2 kids

7:15 Students arrive at main building, use restroom and go directly to classroom.

Please comply with safety procedures!7:15 - 7:45 Morning Routine7:45 - 8:00 Announcements

*Tardy after 7:458:00 - 8:30 Coyote Club & Enrichment 8:30 - 10:10 Reading/Writing Workshop10:10 - 10:30 Recess

10:30 – 10:50 Math Fluency Practice10:50 – 11:50 Math11:55 – 12:25 Lunch12:30 - 12:50 Read Aloud/Mentor Sentences12:55 – 1:45 Specials1:50 – 2:30 Science/Social Studies2:45 Dismissal

Homework Packets, Reading Logs and Thursday Folders are due Friday morning.

Our class Library Day is Wednesday.

PE Days are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, so please make sure that your child is wearing appropriate shoes.

Our class Computer Day is Tuesday.

Every morning, your child should:• Be on time• Know how they are getting home• Know what they are having for lunch• Have a healthy snack and clean, full

water bottle• Wear appropriate shoes• Have their homework folder.

Third Grade is a big year of growth for our kids!•Letter Grades•STAAR Testing•PBL ProjectsEmphasis on personal responsibility and independence.

Red TicketsHOWL Tickets

We have a reward system that they can use their tickets to purchase

privileges.

If your child has a change in dismissal, please send a note with

your child.

If the change occurs during the school day, please call the office

directly at 464-5350

A = 100-90B = 89-80C = 79-75D = 74-70F = 69 and below

Assignments are 80% of the overall grade and assessments and projects are 20% of grade.

Parents have full access to student grades through the Home Access system.

Any student earning a grade below a 70% will receive additional instruction and will be given an opportunity to improve the grade to a maximum of a 70%.

Homework PacketReading LogWord Study

Homework is given on Friday and due the next Friday. Families can choose what days they do homework so

that they can work around their schedule.Word Study is for two weeks. Students should choose activities that work for them. Items on the homework

packet are only suggestions.

Forest Creek greatly appreciates its parent volunteers for school

activities.

The Book Fair, Spring Carnival, Watch DOGS, Field Day, Field Trips, and

Class Parties are just a few opportunities to get involved.

How can you help your child? Read together daily at the appropriate reading

level to build your child’s stamina! Talk with your child about their reading. Ask

them questions about what they have read. Go over class work that has been returned. You’ll know ahead of time when a test is

coming up – start studying then! Check the third grade team websites for

handouts, games, links, study guides and reviews.

Math fluency practice

Websites are updated every two weeks.Forest Creek Elementary Office: 464-5350Classroom Phone: 464-5442E-mail messages are quick and easy to respond to:Kim_Miller1@roundrockisd.orgLeave messages on the classroom phone if necessary.Please communicate any questions or

concerns!

I call my students “my kids” because

in our year together, they

aren’t just kids on my class list… they become a part of

my heart.