Welcome to 3 rd Grade Parent Information Night Mrs. Combs Mrs. Davis Ms. Foley Mrs. Khazzoum Ms. McWilliams Expect Success!

Goals of 3 rd Grade Third Grade is a big transitional year for both students and parents. Concepts move at a much faster pace. Our goal is that students will be active & engaged in their learning, so that students will remain successful learners.

Attendance & Punctuality Punctuality and attendance are important. Instruction begins promptly at 8:00AM. Please ensure that your child is in the classroom. If your son/daughter is absent, contact the Attendance office. A note is required for each absence as soon as possible. Classroom and Campus Incentives for Perfect Attendance. General Conduct grade drops 1 letter for every 4 tardies in a grading period.

Incentives Students earn tickets or money for positive behaviors. (Classroom incentive) Prides- North, East, South and West –Campus wide incentive. –Students can earn points for their pride by: attendance, character awards, behavior, grades, bus behavior.

Behavior –Behavior book –Student-Teacher conference –Parent Contact

Ways to Achieve Success Completing homework Reading daily Using strategies/proving answers Personal academic (attainable) goals Attendance

ELA & Social Studies Curriculum Assignments are done in class and kept in Interactive Journals. Journals are kept at school so students can use as a resource. Reading –Students should be reading daily to build stamina which prepares them for STAAR tests and future grade levels. –Comprehension and Fluency are components of Reading Test.

Reading Levels and Fluency Students reading levels are assessed at the beginning, middle, and end of the year. Parents will be notified of their child’s reading level and fluency.

ELA Homework Choice Board

Math Curriculum The district curriculum moves at a fast pace Homework - spiraling review New Math TEKS implemented this year –Math Facts must be automatic –Use Reflex Math for facts practice Computations (addition, subtraction, etc) should be shown on paper Go Math! textbook is available online –Log on information will be sent this week.

Math Homework Homework reflects the lessons already taught in class Math book, or other teacher chosen worksheets - Check agenda books. Reflex Math Math Journals: Filled with notes & Teacher Guided Practice Students are encouraged to take home as needed but must be brought back the next day.

Science Curriculum Lab Safety: if students are not following safety rules, they will be asked to observe rather than participate. Hands-on labs are incorporated for each unit. Science Journals- at school daily

Classroom Websites School and teacher web pages give you access to important dates, information and resources. You can see your child’s: –Upcoming assessments –Weekly schedule –What we’re learning in class

Grades Major assessments – 50% Minor assessments – 40% Homework – 10% –Late homework will lower homework trait in Wednesday folder. *Based campus decisions, no extra credit will be given*

District & Campus Assessments Benchmarks –Created by the district –Major grade –Is a secure document/doesn’t go home Campus Common Assessment (CCA) –created by campus teachers –Major grade Grades will be in Wednesday folders and on Parent Connect –You may set up a conference to view the test document Test dates will be on websites and/or student agenda book

Parent Connect An online tool that provides parents with access to student’s grades & attendance. To view your son/daughters grades online, you will need the following: –Student ID number –Lunch pin (obtain this in person at the front office.) –student social security number

STAAR STAAR= State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness –In April –4 hour testing window –STAAR Parent Info Night In 3 rd grade this will assess: math and reading. Higher level of thinking, depth of knowledge

Visiting Lemm Elementary ALL visitors must enter through the front doors and show ID to front office to receive a visitor badge. –Visitor badge must be visible –Only visit the area stated on the badge ** This is for the safety of students and staff.** Please turn OFF cell phones and remove hats.

Other Lemm Notes: Car riders –Practice using a seat belt –Know Car #s –Parents, please stay in your car All students need to know: –Name –Address –Phone numbers –Lunch Pin #s Please label all personal items

Looking Ahead Fall Picture- Sep. 26 th Parent Conferences – Oct. 13 th (please sign up tonight) 3rd grade field trip- Nov. 7 th

Thank You Questions will be taken at this time. Please sign up for parent conferences.