welcome to third grade open house. introductions mrs. westgard math science mrs. keefe mrs. tuttle...
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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:[email protected] for Mrs. [email protected] for Mrs. Tuttle [email protected] 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.