Welcome toThird Grade

Contact InformationReading Teacher Math Teacher

1 Sarah Coonscoon@lcisd.org

Sarah Nashscnash@lcisd.orgGrade Level Chairman

2 Courtney Castillococastillo@lcisd.org

Bonnie Naylorbnaylor@lcisd.orgDawn Tristan-Sub

3 Kristin Drykdry@lcisd.org

Michelle Eitelmeitel@lcisd.org

4 Erin Jonesejones@lcisd.orgGrade Level Chairman

Jennifer Delanyjdelany@lcisd.org

Amanda Corkranacorkran@lcisd.org(Science, SS, ELA)

Mrs. Jones I am in my 12th year of teaching. I have been at Hubenak since it opened. My husband, Kent, is a teacher and football coach

at George Ranch High School…we love LCISD! My daughter, Avery, is starting 2nd grade at

Hubenak. My son, Ty, is in the Pegasus program at Hubenak. I love traveling, supporting my husband and kids in

their sports and being active…I have run a marathon and now I do Crossfit.

Mrs. Nash I grew up in Northeast Ohio This will be my 4th year at

Hubenak and 6th year of teaching

I'm married to my husband, Billy, and I have one daughter, Addison, and a son, Mason

I love to be outside running, doing CrossFit, and playing with my kids

I received my BA from Texas Tech University and my MEd from University of Houston

Mrs. DeLany This is my fourth year teaching at Hubenak I graduated from the University Of Houston

main campus with a degree in education My husband Brian and I have a four month old

daughter, McKenna I'm working on my masters in administration In my free time I like spending all the time I can

with my family & friends. I also enjoy fishing, wakeboarding, and being outdoors

Ms. Castillo

* I graduated from Texas A&M University and am a proud Aggie! I rowed on the A&M Crew Team in college and love football.* I recently became engaged to my longtime boyfriend, Matt, and we have two "furbabies" (dogs) named Brandi and Rusty.* I am very excited to teach Reading/ELA this year. I love to read anything and everything.*My favorite author is Michael Connelly. * When I am not at school, I enjoy being active through Crossfit, running half marathons, and playing with the dogs.

Ms. Coon

*I just moved back to Texas from Tucson, Arizona! *This is my third year of teaching! *I was recently engaged to my fiancé, Roger. *I am so excited to live near my family again and happy to be at Hubenak!

Mrs. Dry This is my 3rd year of teaching. Our family has been at Hubenak since it opened. My husband, Jim and I have been happily married for 17

years. My son Parker is a sophomore at Foster High School. My daughter Grace is in 8th grade at Briscoe Junior High. We have also have Lily who is 5 months that we are hoping to

adopt one day. I enjoy family time at the beach and being outdoors, watching

my kids in their activities, and reading. I graduated from Houston Baptist University.

Mrs. Naylor

-This is my 3rd year of teaching.

-I graduated from The University of Houston.

-I'm teaching Math, Science and Social Studies

-My husband and I have a daughter who is

entering 5th grade here at Hubenak and a

daughter in Kindergarten

-We also just had a baby boy!

-In my free time I enjoy traveling and spending

time outdoors with my family and friends.

Mrs. Eitel My name is Michelle Eitel. This is

my 23rd year to teach! I have taught K-4th grades. I have two beautiful daughters, Brittany and Heather. Brittany is an accountant and lives in Houston. Heather is in college and attends Tyler Jr. College, and lives in Tyler! I am excited to be teaching at Hubenak!!

Mrs. Corkran  Went to SFA Have 2 pets-Batman and Star Huge Texans fan! 4rd year teaching Love teaching Science

 

Welcome to STAAR!-Students will take STAAR Math and Reading

in May

-Many changes from TAKS: More rigorous test with higher order thinking. Students have 4 hours to take the test and will have to do their own bubbling.

-STAAR Parent Night in January for more information

-STAAR Website:http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/

Third Grade Schedule 7:30-7:55 Morning Procedures 7:55 Switch to Block One 7:55-9:25 Block One 9:25-9:55 Recess 9:55-10:25 Lunch or 10:00-10:30 Lunch 10:30-11:15 Block One 11:15 Switch to Homeroom/Block Two 11:15-11:55 Homeroom/Block Two 11:55-12:45 Specials 12:45-2:20 Homeroom/Block Two 2:25 Dismissal

Jones/Delany/Corkran Schedule

7:30-7:50 Morning Procedures

7:50-9:10 Block One

9:10-9:15 Switch to Block Two

9:15-9:25 Block Two

9:25-9:55 Restroom/Recess

9:55-10:00 Walk to Lunch

10:00-10:30 Lunch

10:30-11:40 Block Two

11:40-11:45 Switch to Block Three

11:45-11:50 Block Three

11:50-11:55 Walk to Specials

11:55-12:45 Specials

12:45-12:55 Restroom

12:55-2:10 Block Three

2:10-2:15 Switch to Homeroom

2:15-2:25 End of Day Procedures

2:25 Dismiss

HomeworkReading

Monday-Thursday: 15 minutes of reading homework each night. The activities will be specified in the agenda, so be sure to check the agenda each night.

Math Monday-Thursday nights there will be a math practice sheet.

Spelling Students will be given a list of spelling words on Mondays that include spelling pattern

words and high frequency words. Their pattern words will be determined by their mastery on Monday’s Spelling Pre-Test. All students will be responsible for knowing the same third grade high frequency words.

Students will be given a menu of activities to choose from and will have to complete one activity each night. Spelling post-tests every two weeks. The tests will be a mixture of writing spelling words, dictation sentences and STAAR formatted editing where students apply knowledge of spelling words.

Agenda The agenda must be signed nightly next to the conduct color. If a student does not have his/her agenda signed, it counts as not having incomplete

homework.

Homework Rewards Each student that has all of his/her homework completed entirely will

receive one husky buck.

Homework Consequences If a student does not have homework completed entirely, he/she will

move their clip. If the homework is completed during recess, the clip may be moved

back up. If the homework does not get completed during recess, the clip will

stay moved down.

 

Rules, Consequence and RewardsRules

 1. Be on time to school and class.2. Take care of school property.3. Respect the rights of other and their property- “The Golden Rule”4. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.5. Follow directions the first time they are given.

Individual Student Rewards

 1. Husky Bucks2. Positive Note Home3. Clip to Gold4. Individual PAT Time5. Student Privilege (sit in a special chair, carry Mr. Potato Head etc.)

Class Rewards

 1. PAT Time (We will use a Mr. Potato Head as a visual reminder for the PAT time earned. He will travel from class to class and the frequency is determined by students’ behavior.)2. Husky Bucks3. Class Privileges (sitting in special seats, electronics time, extra recess etc.)

Individual Consequences

 

1. Verbal Warning

2. Take Husky Bucks

3. Color Change

4. Office Referral

Behavior Clip ChangesAs with homework clip changes, behavior clip changes may be moved up if the behavior continues to improve throughout the rest of the day.However, around January, we will transition away from this opportunity to clip up because clip ups are not permitted in 4th gradeClip changes that occur in the Art, PE, and Music conduct is separate from classroom conduct.

 

Husky BucksOnce a week, the students will be able to purchase items from the Husky Store. Items will include pencils, erasers, book marks, special passes etc. The Husky Store will be run by parent volunteers and will take place once a week.

Electronic Devices Cellular phones, telecommunication devices, MP3 players, cameras,

or any other types of electronic devices are not allowed to be turned on or in use inside the school building unless being used for specific instructional activities. Campuses have the discretion to identify appropriate opportunities for electronic device use. The time frame for grades Pre-K-5 is immediately upon entering the school building until exiting the school building at the end of the day.

Third grade Consequences

1. Verbal Warning

2. Device taken, office referral, and $15.00 charge to receive the device back

Conduct Misbehaviors will be documented in the agenda each day. Parents

will need to sign the agenda each night. Pay attention to the number codes in the agenda explaining any rules that were broken that day.

The students color changes will determine their conduct on their report card.

Any incident that requires more information will be written down in the students agenda.

Students will only be allowed 4 color changes to attend the Husky

Hangout at the end of each nine weeks. A Mini-Husky Hangout will be at the midpoint of each nine weeks and students will get to attend if they have 2 or less color changes.

Husky HangoutHusky Hangout is an incentive that occurs every nine weeks

To qualify, the student can only have 0-4 color changes (other than green or gold) for the nine weeks. This includes behavior and homework clip changes.

Husky Hangout is at the end of each nine weeks. Students can bring board games and electronics that day. A Mini-Husky Hangout will be at the midpoint of each nine weeks and students will get to attend if they have 2 or less color changes. 

Success Assemblies At the end of each nine weeks a

Success Assembly is held. Awards for honor roll and perfect attendance as well as character rewards are given.

Be sure to read the emails from the Third Grade Team to find out the dates for these assemblies at the end of each nine weeks.

Lead Husky

Students meet the following criteria for the nine weeks/year:  all A’s (90-100) for academics, all S’s for work habits and conduct, and at least an S for performance grades in PE, Art, and Music, and no absences or tardies. The students will receive a husky/paw incentive item. 

Perfect AttendanceStudents are present each day of the nine weeks with no more than 1 tardy.  Students receive a coupon from a local business.  To get perfect attendance for the year, students must be present each day and have 4 tardies or less.

Honor Roll“A” Honor Roll

Students have all “A’s” for the academic subjects that receive letter grades. Students receive a coupon from a local business, depending on availability.  

“A/B” Honor Roll Students have any combination of “A’s” and “B’s” for the academic subjects that receive letter grades.  The student must have at least one “A” to get this award. Students receive a coupon from a local business, depending on availability.  

Citizenship Award One boy and one girl are selected for the Citizenship

Award.  The guidelines are based on the character traits from the TRUST initiative. Students are selected who exhibit the traits for the each nine weeks. Students will receive a certificate. 

1st nine weeks (Honesty & Respect) 2nd nine weeks (Responsibility & Positive Attitude) 3rd nine weeks (High Expectations & Discipline) 4th nine Weeks (Integrity & Life Long Learner)

End of the Year Assemblies

Medals are given at the end of the year for students that have gotten the award EACH nine weeks: Lead Husky, perfect attendance, “A” honor roll, and “A & B” honor roll. If a student has one nine weeks of “A & B” honor roll and the rest of the nine weeks “A” honor roll, the child earns “A & B” Honor Roll for the year.  * “A” honor roll means that the child has ONLY “A’s” each nine weeks in EVERY subject.  It is NOT the final average that counts.

Communication / Agenda

Students will write their homework in the agenda everyday.

Parents will need to sign agenda each night. Any notes for the teacher please write or

attach in the agenda. We will check it every morning.

Teachers will also send home notes and announcements in the agenda.

Agenda

Husky Folders Blue Husky Folders will go home each

Thursday. Please look through them and send any papers that need to be filled out to school the next day.

Be sure to clean these folders out and only return the papers we have asked you to fill out.

Weekly Emails You will receive weekly emails from our

team with important dates and announcements.

The emails will come from your child’s homeroom teacher

Be sure to read this important information!

Other Communication Hubenak Facebook Page… “Like” us to stay

up to date with reminders on Facebook.

“Remind”…get occasional “text message” reminders from your child’s teacher.

A good reminder…if a teacher has not replied to an email, especially with transportation changes, just assume we did not get it

Progress Reports Progress Reports will be given out

every 4th week of the nine weeks.

How to Check Your Child’s Grades

http://www.lcisd.org/students-parents/family-access

This link will connect you to Skyward where you can find all of your child’s information such as grades and attendance.

District Assessments This year, the district assessments

taken each nine weeks will only be used as curriculum check points and will not be taken for a grade in the gradebook.

Language Arts Grade A minimum of eight (8) daily grades

and/or quizzes will be taken each nine weeks. A minimum of two (2) major grades will be taken each nine weeks, as well (Total of 10 grades).

Reading Grades A minimum of eight (8) daily grades and/or quizzes

will be taken each nine weeks. A minimum of two (2) major grades will be taken each nine weeks, as well (Total of 10 grades).

District nine week assessments will be given in Reading

Weekly assessments will be timed to prepare students for the timed STAAR test.

Rubrics (the highest possible grade on a rubric is a 95%)

Types of Rubrics: Guided Reading, Independent Reading, Response Rubrics

Math Grades A minimum of eight (8) daily grades and/or quizzes will be

taken each nine weeks. A minimum of two (2) major grades will be taken each nine weeks, as well (Total of 10 grades).

District nine week assessments will be given in Math The report card grade will reflect a weight of 70% daily

grades and quizzes and 30% major grades. Fast Fact quizzes are given weekly. The grades are

averaged together and count once at the end of each nine weeks. (This will be one of the daily grades)

Weekly assessments will be timed to prepare students for the timed STAAR test

Science and Social Studies Grades

A minimum of eight (8) daily grades and/or quizzes will be taken each nine weeks. A minimum of two (2) major grades will be taken each nine weeks, as well (Total of 10 grades).

District nine week assessments will be given in Science and Social Studies

Reassessment A teacher shall provide corrective instruction and one reasonable opportunity to

reassess failure to master the TEKS/Curriculum in each daily grade. The highest possible grade that can be earned and recorded on the reassessment is a 70. 

The teacher will make a note in the electronic grade book of the dates and grades of the reassessment. 

A teacher shall provide corrective instruction and one reasonable opportunity to reassess failure to master TEKS/Curriculum on each test grade. Teachers will re-teach and allow students an opportunity to retest the objectives not mastered. The highest possible grade that can be earned and recorded on the reassessment is a 70. The teacher will make a note in the electronic grade book of the dates and grades of the reassessment. 

Students whose rate of learning will not meet successful mastery of grade level material will have interventions monitored through the RtI process. 

EXCEPTIONS: The following assessments are not subject to the reassessment guidelines: DRA; TPRI and Running records; Student projects; Elementary common assessments

Grading Codes in Skyward

CSA- Common Summative Assessment

CFA- Common Formative Assessment 50/80- Shows original grade and

reteach grade

Specials InformationSpecials InformationThis year, your child will go to art, music or PE on a weekly rotation. The schedule will be FIXED on Monday – Thursday to help

your child remember which days to have the correct shoes for PE.

Fridays will rotate. However, if we have a Monday holiday, the instruction will always be made up the following Friday. Please check the Hubenak Home Webpage, or the PE Webpage weekly for information about the Friday schedules.

Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade

Fourth Grade** Fifth Grade**

Pink Alaniz &¼ Triplett

Evans &¼ Jackson O’Donnell Castillo Gesink &

¼ Sheard Wenglar

Red Delozier &¼ Chavez

Aldridge &¼ Carmona Guevara Corkran &

¼ DeLany Taylor Lester

Orange Moyer &¼ Triplett

Kreidie &¼ Jackson Gutierrez Nash Adams &

¼ Sheard Grissom

Yellow Masseo &¼ Chavez

Holtman &¼ Carmona Tyrell Naylor &

¼ Delany Diaz Giametta

Green Lerma &¼ Chavez

Cernosek &¼ Carmona Smith Jones &

¼ DeLany Nguyen Raza

Turquoise Tristan &¼ Triplett

Jara & ¼Jackson Glassco Dry Salazar &

¼ Sheard Knox

Blue Herring &¼ Chavez

Farrington &¼ Carmona Woodcock Coon &

¼ DeLany Carrillo-Priego McManners

Purple Andres &¼ Triplett

Ryals &¼ Jackson Lepper Eitel Hindi &

¼ SheardSprinkle Group

(Knox/Wenglar/Grissom)

Specials PoliciesSpecials PoliciesContent Grades in PE, Music and ArtEach student will receive two grades in art, music and physical education: academic performance and conductPerformance - Mastery of the instructional objectives will be the determining factor in assigning performance grades. Three grades will be taken during each 9-week period. At any point during the grading period that the student’s grade falls below an S, he/she will receive a progress report, or documentation on a specials conduct note, that should be signed by the parent and returned promptly. Please see page 50 of the LCISD student handbook for specific guidelines regarding specials assessment.

Conduct - Behavior will be used to determine the conduct grade. A student’s specials conduct grade is separate from the classroom conduct grade. Specials teachers will communicate conduct marks with a written note that will be stapled in the student’s agenda. Each note should be signed and returned promptly. Conduct grades are aligned with the grade level policies. They are as follows:

*Please note that specials grades are unique in that for both conduct and performance grades, students must participate actively and have a positive attitude to earn an S. Because these affect both conduct and performance, a conduct note may be used to communicate with parents when either grade may be lowered. (p.50 of the handbook)

Grades K - 2 Grades 3 - 5S = 0 - 2 notes S = 0 - 1

notesN = 3 notes N = 2 notesU = 4+ notes U = 3 notes

Birthdays We do not have celebrations for birthdays at school,

however, you are welcome to bring store bought treats for the class.

Students are not allowed to pass out invitations at school. However, if you have added your name to the Birthday List, you will receive contact information from other parents who want to share their information so invitations can be sent outside of school.

Treats and Parties Birthday Treats: Students may bring in store-bought treats for their birthday. The

treats will be passed out the last 5 minutes of the school day before dismissal so that it does not interfere with lunch and interrupt instructional time.

School parties: Winter party STAAR Incentive Party Field Day

Healthy Snacks Students will be able to bring a HEALTHY snack to

school along with a water bottle. Because we have an early lunch we will have

snack in the afternoons. Feel free to pack a larger snack or two smaller ones.

Suggestions: fruit, crackers, string cheese, etc… Please be sure that snack can be eaten while

working (ex. They don’t have the leave the room to wash their hands). No large bags of chips, please.

NO NUT PRODUCTS!!

Food Services Parents are encouraged to put funds pn the student

account prior ro meal service. Payments can be made at each campus cafeteria

with cash or check. Also, payments can be made online at

www.parentonline.net At Parent Online, parents can set up balance

reminders to be emailed so there are always funds available for meal purchases.

For further information you may contact, Food Services at 832-223-0180

Lunch When eating lunch with your child, please be

aware that due to the large number of students, the seats at lunch will go to students first, then to family. We cannot guarantee a seat will be available to sit next to your child.

As a reminder, during the first week, parents will not be able to eat lunch with their child

Cafeteria Updated 2014-2015 meal charge policy: Students may charge meals

up to the value of 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches or $15.00. After reaching –$15.00 a student will receive a cereal and milk for breakfast and a cold cheese sandwich and milk for lunch. Their account will be charged $0.50 for the cost of the alternate meal.

The student lunch number is now the same as their student ID #. The number should never change while the student is enrolled with LCISD.

No more syrup. It is going to be baked into the breakfast items. No juice will be offered at lunch. New meal requirements for students:

A student during lunch must take ½ cup fruit or vegetable to complete a reimbursable meal.

There is no longer an “entrée”. A student must take 3 components to complete a meal. No beverage is required.

LCISD practices “offer vs. serve”. Students need to be allowed to make their own choices.

Dress Code* Students are to wear a collared, plain, navy, black, light blue, red, or

white shirt.

* Sweatshirts and hoodies must be solid navy, light blue, red, white, or the Hubenak hoodie. Solid denim jackets are allowed.

* Students may also wear an approved Hubenak shirt such as the PTA Hubenak T-shirt or the grade level shirt. Friday is our spirit day where children can wear their class T-shirt.

* Student’s pants or skirts need to be denim, navy, black, or khaki. Jeggings are not allowed unless worn under a skirt.

* Shorts or skirts must be no shorter than fingertip length.

* Shoes must be safe for recess and physical education and must have backs. Flip-flops, backless shoes, etc. are not allowed.

* Earrings on males are not permissible.

* Extremes in hair styles; mohawks; psychedelic colors; lines, letters or designs shaved in the head is considered inappropriate.

Early Release Early release for parent conferences-

November 5th and 6th Sign up information will be coming at a

later date.

AG’tivity Field Trip We will have a field trip to the AG’tivity

Barn tour in conjunction with the Fort Bend county

The field trip is set for Monday, September 28th

More details to come!

Transportation Changes If there is a change in the way your

child will get home from school, you must send a note stating the transportation change.

If you need to call in a transportation change it MUST be done before 2:00.

DO NOT email transportation changes. We are not always able to get to our email before dismissal.

Transportation Reminders

All students will be wearing transportation tags on their backpacks. Please keep these tags on their backpacks as we will be using them all year.

If your child is a walker, please allow for the teacher to walk your child across the street and meet them at the corner. This is for safety reasons.

If your child is a car rider, please allow the teacher to escort your child around your vehicle if necessary. Parents, please remain in cars. Please do not meet in the foyer of the school.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience for the safety of all children.

Drop off and pick up

Bus Transportation Buses are now 4 digit numbers The bus numbers are: 3106, 3062, 3125, 3127, 3147, 3014 As any information becomes available to us, we will pass it along to you If you have concerns, please contact Transportation at 832-223-0550.

Visitors If you are visiting our school, you must

enter through the front door and sign in at the front office. You will receive a visitors badge.

Parent Volunteers Parent Involvement Breakfast-

Tuesday, September 10th @ 9:00am in the cafeteria

Third Grade Volunteers- Husky Store, Decorating Hallway, Field Trip Chaperones, Party Helpers…add your name to the pink Parent Volunteer Interest Form if you would like to be contacted about these volunteer opportunities!

JOIN PTA Joining PTA doesn’t mean you HAVE to

volunteer, it means you are supporting the kids.

If you want to volunteer, great! If you can’t that’s okay too!

Students will receive $100 in Husky Bucks if a parent joins!

Teacher Website Pages

Please be sure we have your email for our distribution list. We will send out lots of information in these emails!

Please be sure to check both your email and the teacher website pages…we are going green and only sending home forms that need to be signed!

Elementary Handbook http://www.lcisd.org/docs/default-

source/students-parents-documents/elementary-education/elementary-handbook.pdf?sfvrsn=4

Questions Please review the slideshow and email

your child’s homeroom teacher with any questions you still may have.

It’s Going to Be a SUPER Year!