Welcome to the Class of

2025Rhonda Gil

LuAnne AinsworthHeather BoyerMichelle Thiel

Cindy FigueiredoSheri Carter

Teacher Planning Period

12:10-12:45

Parent/Teacher meetings may be scheduled during this time.

Academic Expectations

Grades based on a 100% point scale

No longer 1, 2, or 3

Assignments below 75% will be retaught

Upon Reteach Assignments will be

averaged with a final grade not higher than a 75%

Grade Weights Assessments in all Subjects 50%

Math Assessments broken down (Tests 30% + Quizzes 20%) = 50%

Daily Work 40%

Homework / Participation 10%

Computer Based on completion of assignments and participation

Viewing your child’s grades online LPE website: “Site Shortcuts” txConnect Log in or Create a New Account

Tx Connect

Student #1

Student #2

Exclude Grade not taken

Redo Original grade below 75%

Missing 0 is averaged in

Get your Portal ID

Need your child’s Portal ID?  To obtain your unique Portal ID, contact 

portalhelpdesk@ltisdschools.orgor call (512) 533-6029.

Online Textbooks

Refer to Teacher’s Website

Tuesday Folders

100100

99 99 99 99 98 98

98

Student lost 1 point here

Student lost 1 point here

Student lost a total of 2 points for the

grading period

Student ExpectationsCitizenship Grades:

E 95-100S+ 90-94S 85-89S- 80-84N 75-79U 70 -74

Conduct points lost for:• Unfortunate behavior • Late / Incomplete homework or

“I did the wrong math page”

Math & Reading STAAR

Your child will take the Math and Reading STAAR test for the first time this year. We will be working to practice the STAAR format throughout the school year.

STAAR Testing Dates: May 9th Math May 10th Reading

Math BlockCheck homeworkDaily lessons centered around State Curriculum

Wednesday is Assessment Day Alternating between Tests and Quizzes Multiplication Timed Test every week

Friday’s following Tests Reflection Day Self-analysis of missed test questions

Hands on Approach reinforced through strategic games, manipulative, visuals, rotations & vocab.

Homework assigned on Mon. for the week Monday: 1 page (Mo Math usually) Tuesday: Study Guide with newly learned skills Wednesday: Think Through Math computer program Thursday: 1 page (Mo Math usually)

Helpful Informationabout Math

Please check our websitesMath VocabularyMath Study Guides for new skills

Assessments cover new skills as well as previously learned skills

Study Guides will stay in the red, daily folder

Acronyms DNA

Did not answer GP

Group Practice IP

Independent Practice DS

Direct Support

Reading Block Use of novels, reading anthology, &

other printed materials Skills in: vocabulary, comprehension, main idea,

literary elements, conclusions, summaries, sequence, author’s purpose, etc.

Homework assigned on Mon. for the week Monday: Read 20 min. + Reading Log Entry Tuesday: Read 20 min. + Reading Log Entry Wednesday: Read 20 min. + Reading Log Entry Thursday: Read 20 min. + Reading Log Entry

Language Arts Block Warm- Up: Daily “get in gear” activities such as, making

words, journaling, analogies and grammar corrections.

Spelling: using phonetic patterns Spelling Pre-test on Mondays Score determines if students receives List 1 or List 2 Spelling Test on Thursdays

Writer’s Workshop: Students will use the Writing Process to compose original writing pieces.

Vocabulary: We will focus on several vocabulary words each week to expand our students’ vocabulary.

Homework assigned on Mon. for the week Monday: 1 Spelling Activity from the Café Wednesday: 1 Spelling Activity from the Café

Science Block Units of Study

Matter Weather Force, Motion and Energy Natural World Solar System Ecosystems

Hands-on Experimentsusing the Scientific Method

At Home Solar System Project

Social Studies Block Social Studies in the 3rd grade offers

the student a chance to explore his/her community more in depth.

Students uncover their community’s unique history, personalities, cultures, and landmarks.

We will journey through a regional tour where students will learn about different regions in our country.

At Home Projects Hot Spots Culture Dolls

CommunicationTeacher Websites

Reminders and UpdatesClass Content Information

Math Study GuidesSpelling ListsVocabulary

Class ScheduleParent Information Night

SlideshowInstructions on various

itemsAnd much more…Lake Pointe Website

Tuesday Folder

Birthday Celebrations

Last Friday of each month (typically)

From 2:30-2:45 The home room parent will notify the

appropriate families for the birthday celebrations.

Student Planner

Thank you for your time. We are looking forward to

a fabulous school year!