Mr. Anderson Math, Science, and Social Studies Mrs. Crichton Language Arts and Social Studies

Arrival to School * Students should arrive at 8:00 am. * Children are marked tardy after 8:20 am.

Specials: 10:45-11:30 – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1:40 – 3:10 – Tuesday (PLC day) Lunch – 11:45 – 12:10 Recess – 12:10-12:25 Library: (every other week) Friday Schedule

Class Dojo We will keep track of behaviors with an online program called Class Dojo. Each week the three students with the highest points will get a classroom coupon of their choice. Parents will be given website access to track their student’s weekly progress. –Completes Homework –Participates in Class –On Task –Self Control –Pledge Ready

Student Accountability Tuesday Folders Student Data Tracker Classroom Dojo Progress report Report card Phone calls and conferences, as needed

When students are assigned math homework, it is due the next day. Students should be reading 20 minutes independently every night to increase fluency. Please sign reading log. Spelling Menu – Students are to select two activities from the spelling menu to complete by Friday.

Warm-up Centers Introductory Activities Guided Activities/ Discussion Independent/ Small Group Activities

Graphs Place Value Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Patterns Measurement Probability Problem solving Geometry Fractions Estimation

Math TEKS

Reading Reader’s Workshop Guided Reading Groups Writing Writer’s Workshop Spelling Grammar

Communities Map Skills

Science Topics Safety and Tools Properties of Matter Energy Force and Motion Earth and Space Life Science Science Lessons 5 E Lesson Cycle: Engage Explore Explain Elaborate Evaluate Hands-On Lab Activities Student Interactive Notebooks

Technology Visit our classroom websites to find important dates and other information, such as spelling list, homework, and projects. Other websites used in class and/or at home: Reflex Math iStation Pearsonsuccessnet.com Laptop accessibility *please check website regularly for updates.

Grades Minor Grades –50% of Final Average Major Grades –50% of Final Average Reteach/Retest -highest grade possible is 70% Parent Connect allows you to view your child’s grades throughout the year. To create an account please visit the Klein ISD Home Page.

Assessments Benchmarks: –Math –Science assessments –Reading assessments –Social Studies

STAAR Dates Math: April 21, 2014 Reading: April 22,

Agendas and Tuesday Folders Agendas Homework Assignments Important Announcements Working on time management and organizational skills Tuesday Folders Important communication tool between home and school. Tuesday Sheets Graded papers Important Kreinhop Announcements Please sign and return on Wednesday

Monday, October 13, 2014 Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Crichton will meet with each parent at the same time. Each conference will be for 15 minutes.

How can YOU help? Encourage Assist Review papers that come home Review agenda Read to your child and have him/her read to you. Math fact fluency +, -, x,

Thank you for coming! We can’t do it alone, but together we can make 3 rd grade a successful and fun year for your child!