1. Who’s Who? Ms. Scott- Math & Science Mrs. Sexton- Reading, Spelling, Social Studies, Language, Composition, Handwriting Conference Times:10:00 on Wed. & Fri. 10:45 on Mon. & Tues. Best to reach by email rather than school phone.

2. Schedule Morning Block until 8:05-12:00 Switch classes at 12:00 Afternoon Block until 1:15-3:00 Lunch 12:15-12:45 Library every Thursday-bring books

3. Agendas/Planners Nightly homework assignments are written on the board. Time is given for students to copy in agendas. Homework is due the next day. The information is also posted on teacher websites.

4. Behavior Positive behavior is rewarded with tickets. Students can redeem for prizes. Inappropriate behavior is recorded on teacher clipboard. These notations are then shared in Tuesday folders.

5. Math Math Texas Go Math! Reflex math-online fact practice Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

6. Math Daily Warm-ups Topics: place value, add and subtract large numbers, measurement, problem solving, geometry, multiplication/division concepts, money, fractions, and decimals. Critical Thinking is stressed. Addition /Subtraction facts should be memorized. (Reflex Math)

7. Reading We utilize a Reader’s Workshop approach. Students read a variety of just right books on various genres. Reading responses will be assigned.

8. Reading Groups Students will be grouped in a variety of ways for reading. Guided Reading Groups (by ability) Literature Circles (by novel choice) Independent Reading (self-selected books)

9. Reading Homework Students are being asked to read for 15 minutes nightly. Log minutes read on the recording sheet in homework folders. (Wacky Wednesday) There are great incentives for reading, take advantage. Sticker Chart in my room, and Bluebonnet Party.

10. Social Studies Communities & Culture (ancient to present) Geography Citizenship & Government Economics Book is available online. See link on student net from kleinisd website.

11. Science Hands On Study Skills Some topics to be covered: Scientific Investigation and Reasoning, Matter, Force and Motion, Earth and Space, Organisms and Environment, Types of Energy.

12. Grading In all subjects minor grades are 50% of the final average. Major grades constitute the other 50%. Homework is reflected in the work habits section of the behavior chart. 0-3=E 4-6=S 7-9=N 10+ = U

13. Retesting Procedures If a student fails a major test, a retake will be given. Students will have three school days in which to accomplish this. The higher of the two scores will be recorded, not to exceed 70%. (Only one retest given for each retake.) However, District and Common Assessments retest will not be given. Minor grades will not be changed.

14. Book Reports A few book reports will be assigned. You will be given a scoring rubric and exact instructions with a due date.

15. Writer’s Workshop Handwriting Writer’s Workshop Handwriting In Writer’s Workshop students follow the writing process to develop stories. We will cover all parts of speech this year. Handwriting Without Tears. Teaches cursive with less loops and tails.

16. Spelling Spelling pretests will be given each Monday. Words will be sent home on brightly colored paper and available on my website. If a 100 is scored on the pretest, an extension list of 10 words with the same spelling pattern will be given. The 100 will be given in the gradebook and up to 5 extra points can be earned. All tests are averaged together for one daily grade.

17. STARR TEST Students will take the STAAR test. (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness.) 3 rd graders will take the Math portion on May 9th The reading portion will be given May 10th

18. Thank you for coming! Now it’s time to check for understanding with an eInstruction quiz. Locate a response pad. Share with those around you.