Welcome to 3 rd Grade Orientation!

Welcome to 3rd Grade Orientation! 2018-2019

Introductions • Mrs. Parks mparks@neisd.net • Ms. Valdez svalde16@neisd.net • Mrs. Aldrich kaldri@neisd.net • Mrs. Garcia mgarci18@neisd.net • Mrs. Rangel krange@neisd.net • Mr. Lemay alemay@neisd.net • Mrs. Turner rturne3@neisd.net • Mrs. Williams bwilli3@neisd.net

Overview • Daily Schedule • Attendance • Curriculum Highlights • Volunteers & Field Trips • Snacks & Birthday Treats • Dismissal Procedures • Homework • Seven Habits • NEISD Grading Policy • Consent to Share • Tutoring • Expectations • STAAR Information

Daily Schedule 7:30 Morning Announcements/Morning Meeting8:00 to 8:50 Specials (conference time)8:50 to 10:00 Math10:00 to 10:30 Math WIN10:30 to 11:20 Reading11:25 to 11:55 Lunch **Classes may vary**12:10 to 12:40 Reading WIN12:45 to 1:05 Recess1:05 to 1:55 Word Word/ Writing1:55 to 2:35 Science/Social Studies2:40 Dismissal

Attendance • It is important for our 3rd graders to be in class and on time each day– 7:25 cut off for Cafeteria. 7:30 is the tardy bell. We have a new system called “Door Bell” and our doors will lock at this time and parents will need to “buzz-in” and provide a photo id to gain access to the school, this is something new for safety purposes. • Our school has the opportunity to receive a state distinction this year if we all focus on attendance together. • Giving work out ahead of time is against the grading policy. Work can be made up based on days missed.

Curriculum Highlights – Math • Place Value, Fractions, Addition and Subtraction • Multiplication and Division • Geometry and Measurement • Algebraic Reasoning and Problem-Solving • Data Analysis and Personal Finance • Math 4 Today and Practice Our Problem Solving (POPS) will be completed daily. • On Thursdays, your child will bring home their Math 4 Today/POPS for the week to review for Friday’s Checkpoint. Please review this paper with your child and sign it, and your child will earn Champ Change the next day.

Curriculum Highlights – Reading • Students are expected to move from “Learning to Read” to “Reading to Learn” • Active reader, inferencing, summary, context clues, cause & effect, character traits, main idea, drawing conclusions, non-fiction text features, sensory language, sequencing, and drama. • Comprehension is key! • The students are working on thinking about their thinking.

Field Trips & Volunteers • Please make sure that you are DPS cleared for any field trips or any other volunteer opportunities. This needs to be updated yearly. • You may go to the NEISD website to fill out the required paperwork. • We plan on attending a field trip this year. Stay tuned for more information! • Volunteer Lists for each classroom are available – if you are interested in Room Parent or helping in any way please sign up tonight with your child’s teacher.

Homework • Homework will go home with your student every Friday. They are to bring it back the following Friday. • Fill out the reading logs (in agenda) each night. Reading logs will be checked by the teacher each Friday.

Snacks & Birthdays • Students are encouraged to bring working, simple healthy snacks and a water bottle each day. • Birthday treats should be prearranged with the teacher and are served at 2:10 PM. Only pre-packaged single servings of cupcakes/cookies/donuts (napkins please). • Drinks, balloons, treat bags are not allowed; please do not send these items. • Please make sure you inform your teacher if your snack contains nuts or nut products in consideration of the students who may have nut allergies. • Birthday invitations may only be passed out to the entire class. All girls or all boys for invites.

Dismissal Procedures • Parents that walk up to the school to pick up their child will wait in the designated area until their child is dismissed by a third grade teacher. • If you are walking to pick up your student please look for Mrs. Aldrich. Make sure they know if they are getting in a car or if you are walking up to get them. • Please let us know before 1:00pm how your child is to go home if there is a change. • Please call the office to make this change. Do not send an email, as we may not check it in time.

Seven Habits • Monthly Synergy Rallies • Leadership Binder • Parent teacher conference dates – Oct. 17th & 18th • Student led • Be looking for an Invitation!

Expectations • Graded Work Binders: • Binders will serve as a portfolio of all graded work and will be sent home each week. • Please leave all graded papers in your child’s binder. • Please sign the graded work binder each week. • Agendas: • Agendas are used to communicate what is being worked on daily as well as reading log, attendance, and book challenges. • Agendas should be initialed weekly in the Daily Agenda tab. (If your child does not have an agenda yet, they can be purchased for $10.00)

NEISD Grading Policy • Students will be given one opportunity to redo/retake any assignment or test in which they score 69% or below. • The highest grade a student can earn on any retake is 70%. • Extra Credit work will not be given. • Missed work will be given upon return.

NEISD Policy Consent to Share • There is a form to sign that will allow us to share educational information with another adult/guardian without the custodial parent being present. • You can get this form in the office.

STAAR Information Monday, May 13, 2018 MATH Tuesday, May 14, 2018 READING *This is not a SSI grade level

Fact or Fiction • If your child scores below performance standards on STAAR, then he/she will not be promoted to 4th grade. FICTION

Fact or Fiction A STAAR score that does not meet the passing standard is considered holistically along with grade averages to determine what may be the best next step for your child.

Fact or Fiction • It is acceptable to send goodie bags, balloons, and drinks for birthday celebrations! FICTION

Fact or Fiction Store bought cupcakes, cookies or donuts are accepted. Please don’t forget to let your child’s teacher know in case there are multiple birthdays on any given day. Check with your student’s teacher for possible student allergies.

Fact or Fiction • Binders with graded work will go home weekly with a parent signature sheet. FACT

Fact or Fiction • Weekly homework is sent home every Friday and will be due the following Friday each week. FACT

A few Reminders - • Join PTA! • Donations needed for the PTA Fall Fest! Gift cards for any local stores, restaurants, attractions, etc. • Fall Fest will be on Oct. 5th • Early Dismissal day on Oct. 5th • Student Holiday Sept. 3rd & Oct. 8th

Conclusion • Thank you so much for your attendance tonight! • If you have further questions, please check with your child’s teacher tonight or set up a conference in the near future.

Welcome to 3 rd Grade Orientation!