1. Welcome to the Class of 2025 Rhonda Gil LuAnne Ainsworth Heather Boyer Michelle Thiel Cindy Figueiredo Sheri Carter

2. Academic Expectations Grades based on a 100% point scale  Assignments below 75% will be retaught  Upon Reteach Assignments will be averaged with a final grade not higher than a 75%

3. Grade Weights Assessments in all Subjects  50%  Math Assessments broken down (Tests 30% + Quizzes 20%) = 50% Daily Work  40% Homework / Participation  10% Computer Based on completion of assignments and participation

4. Viewing your child’s grades online LPE website: “Site Shortcuts” txConnect Log in or Create a New Account

5. Tx Connect Student #1 Student #2

6. Exclude  Grade not taken Redo  Original grade below 75% Missing  0 is averaged in

7. Get your Portal ID Need your child’s Portal ID? To obtain your unique Portal ID, contact portalhelpdesk@ltisdschools.org or call (512) 533-6029.portalhelpdesk@ltisdschools.org

8. Reading Block Use of novels, reading anthology, & other printed materials  Skills in: vocabulary, comprehension, main idea, literary elements, conclusions, summaries, sequence, author’s purpose, etc. Homework assigned on Mon. for the week Monday: Read 20 min. + Reading Log Entry Tuesday: Read 20 min. + Reading Log Entry Wednesday:Read 20 min. + Reading Log Entry Thursday: Read 20 min. + Reading Log Entry

9. Language Arts Block  Warm- Up: Daily “get in gear” activities such as, making words, journaling, analogies and grammar corrections.  Spelling: using phonetic patterns Spelling Pre-test on Mondays Score determines if students receives List 1 or List 2 Spelling Test on Thursdays  Writer’s Workshop: Students will use the Writing Process to compose original writing pieces.  Vocabulary: We will focus on several vocabulary words each week to expand our students’ vocabulary.  Homework assigned on Mon. for the week Monday: 1 Spelling Activity from the Café Wednesday: 1 Spelling Activity from the Café

10. Math Block  Check homework  Daily lessons centered around State Curriculum Wednesday is Assessment Day  Alternating between Tests and Quizzes  Multiplication Timed Test every week Friday’s following Tests  Reflection Day  Self-analysis of missed test questions  Hands on Approach reinforced through strategic games, manipulative, visuals, rotations & vocab.  Homework assigned on Mon. for the week Monday: 1 page (Mo Math usually) Tuesday: Study Guide with newly learned skills Wednesday: Think Through Math computer program Thursday: 1 page (Mo Math usually)

11. Helpful Information about Math Please check our websites  Math Vocabulary  Math Study Guides for new skills Assessments cover new skills as well as previously learned skills  Study Guides will stay in the red, daily folder

12. Science Block Units of Study  Matter  Weather  Force, Motion and Energy  Natural World  Solar System  Ecosystems Hands-on Experiments using the Scientific Method At Home Solar System Project

13. Social Studies Block Social Studies in the 3 rd grade offers the student a chance to explore his/her community more in depth. Students uncover their community’s unique history, personalities, cultures, and landmarks. We will journey through a regional tour where students will learn about different regions in our country. At Home Projects  Hot Spots  Culture Dolls

14. Online Textbooks Refer to Teacher’s Website

15. Acronyms DNA  Did not answer GP  Group Practice IP  Independent Practice DS  Direct Support

16. Tuesday Folders 100 99 98 Student lost 1 point here Student lost a total of 2 points for the grading period

17. Student Expectations Citizenship Grades: E 95-100 S+ 90-94 S 85-89 S- 80-84 N 75-79 U 70 -74 Conduct points lost for: Unfortunate behavior Late / Incomplete homework or “I did the wrong math page”

18. Math & Reading STAAR  Your child will take the Math and Reading STAAR test for the first time this year. We will be working to practice the STAAR format throughout the school year.  STAAR Testing Dates:  May 9th  Math  May 10th  Reading

19. Communication Teacher Websites Reminders and Updates Class Content Information Math Study Guides Spelling Lists Vocabulary Class Schedule Parent Information Night Slideshow Instructions on various items And much more… Lake Pointe Website Tuesday Folder

20. Teacher Planning Period 12:10-12:45 Feel free to schedule a meeting during this time.

21. Birthday Celebrations  Last Friday of each month (typically)  From 2:30-2:45 The home room parent will notify the appropriate families for the birthday celebrations. Student Planner

22. Thank you for your time. We are looking forward to a fabulous school year!