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It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer. ~Albert Einstein

It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer. ~Albert Einstein. Back to School 2014-2015 Mrs. Miller. Kim Miller 3 rd year at Forest Creek, 2 nd year in 3 rd grade 6 th year of teaching elementary school

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It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer. ~Albert Einstein

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  1. It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer. ~Albert Einstein

  2. Back to School 2014-2015 Mrs. Miller

  3. Kim Miller 3rd year at Forest Creek, 2nd year in 3rd grade 6th year of teaching elementary school Graduated from Western Kentucky University and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Married 21 years 2 kids

  4. 7:15 Students arrive at main building, use restroom and go directly to classroom. Please comply with safety procedures! 7:15 - 7:45 Morning Routine 7:45 - 8:00 Announcements *Tardy after 7:45 8:00 - 8:30 Coyote Club & Enrichment 8:30 - 10:10 Reading/Writing Workshop 10:10 - 10:30 Recess

  5. 10:30 – 10:50 Math Fluency Practice 10:50 – 11:50 Math 11:55 – 12:25 Lunch 12:30 - 12:50 Read Aloud/Mentor Sentences 12:55 – 1:45 Specials 1:50 – 2:30 Science/Social Studies 2:45 Dismissal

  6. Homework Packets, Reading Logs and Thursday Folders are due Friday morning. Our class Library Day is Wednesday. PE Days are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, so please make sure that your child is wearing appropriate shoes. Our class Computer Day is Tuesday.

  7. Every morning, your child should: • Be on time • Know how they are getting home • Know what they are having for lunch • Have a healthy snack and clean, full water bottle • Wear appropriate shoes • Have their homework folder.

  8. Third Grade is a big year of growth for our kids! • Letter Grades • STAAR Testing • PBL Projects • Emphasis on personal responsibility and independence.

  9. Red Tickets HOWL Tickets We have a reward system that they can use their tickets to purchase privileges.

  10. If your child has a change in dismissal, please send a note with your child. If the change occurs during the school day, please call the office directly at 464-5350

  11. A = 100-90 • B = 89-80 • C = 79-75 • D = 74-70 • F = 69 and below

  12. Assignments are 80% of the overall grade and assessments and projects are 20% of grade. • Parents have full access to student grades through the Home Access system. • Any student earning a grade below a 70% will receive additional instruction and will be given an opportunity to improve the grade to a maximum of a 70%.

  13. Homework Packet Reading Log Word Study Homework is given on Friday and due the next Friday. Families can choose what days they do homework so that they can work around their schedule. Word Study is for two weeks. Students should choose activities that work for them. Items on the homework packet are only suggestions.

  14. Forest Creek greatly appreciates its parent volunteers for school activities. The Book Fair, Spring Carnival, Watch DOGS, Field Day, Field Trips, and Class Parties are just a few opportunities to get involved.

  15. How can you help your child? • Read together daily at the appropriate reading level to build your child’s stamina! • Talk with your child about their reading. Ask them questions about what they have read. • Go over class work that has been returned. • You’ll know ahead of time when a test is coming up – start studying then! • Check the third grade team websites for handouts, games, links, study guides and reviews. • Math fluency practice

  16. Websites are updated every two weeks. Forest Creek Elementary Office: 464-5350 Classroom Phone: 464-5442 E-mail messages are quick and easy to respond to: Kim_Miller1@roundrockisd.org Leave messages on the classroom phone if necessary. Please communicate any questions or concerns!

  17. I call my students “my kids” because in our year together, they aren’t just kids on my class list… they become a part of my heart.

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