Welcome!We’re the 3rd grade team and

We’re so glad you’re here!

General Information

•Our school day begins at 7:35

•Tardy bell rings at 7:50.

•If your child is absent, please

send them to school the following

day with a hand written note

excusing the absence.

•The eighth tardy will equal one

absence.

Homework Expectations

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday Friday

*Read & Respond

*Math

*Read & Respond

*Math

*No homewor

k

*Read & Respond

*Math

To be assigned

as necessar

y

Please sign your child’s agenda & reading log every night.

Reading goals for your 3rd

grader:

Our reading instruction is individualized for your child. Our

goal in working with him/her is to:

1. Grow in their comprehension and understanding

of “just right” books

2. Sharpen their reading accuracy

3. Increase their reading fluency

4. Expand their vocabulary

Math goals for your 3rd grader

By the end of third grade, our goal is to help your child:

1. Build upon a basic mathematical foundation.

2. Our main focus will be on integrating

problem solving and critical thinking skills

throughout the math content.

What is intervention?

Intervention is a daily practice that will be based on individual needs of each student.

During this time, your child may visit other 3rd grade classrooms.

This time is used to reinforce or enrich certain skills that have been instructed.

The purpose of intervention is to target your child’s need and individualize instruction in a way that will be most beneficial to his or her

academic success.

Birthday Celebrations

**Please let your teacher know at

least a week ahead if you want to send treats for the class.

Also, please be considerate of

peanut/tree nut allergies.

Texas state law now prohibits any outside treats from being served in the cafeteria. We very much want to continue to recognize or special birthday students. It is our goal to celebrate your child while minimizing classroom interruptions and the intake of sugary treats.

The Nutcracker Ballet: Playing at Texas Women’s University.

Free admission.

2nd Field Trip: TBA

We will celebrate the 80th of school in 1980’s style.

When: January 11thWhy: To celebrate your children and all of the rad work they have done

thus far!

*** If you would like to volunteer please leave your contact information on the sign-up sheet

by the door. Thank you!

80’s Day Celebration!

Parent Information

Our philosophy this year: We believe that all students have unique potential for learning and succeeding in an ever‐changing global society. We will supporttheir social, emotional, and academic growth in a safe, respectful environment.

In other words, teach like you mean it. Same as every other year.

New assessment program for Grades 3–8And High school

First administration was in 2011–2012 Passing standards will be set in October

2012 once state officials have analyzed all test results in Texas schools.

What is new?

Third Grade will take assessments in Math and Reading

April 23rd MATHApril 24th READING

How does this look for my Third Grader?

Q & A Session

How can we help you??