1. Welcome to Third Grade Open House

2. Introductions Mrs. Keefe Mrs. Tuttle Mrs. Westgard Math Science
Language Arts
Reading
Social Studies

3. Communications
Our school webpage:
Our s:
for Mrs. Keefe
for Mrs. Tuttle
for Mrs. Westgard
Our phone numbers:
for Mrs. Keefe
for Mrs. Tuttle
for Mrs. Westgard

4. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Schedules
Lunch
11:26-11:56
Library
Thursday
Specials
9:15-10:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
10:00-10:45
Wednesday, Thursday
Instruction begins at 7:50 AM

5. Curriculum
You can find a detailed list of the specific topics that we will cover each nine weeks on our teacher websites.
You can also locate Curriculum Overviews on the Curriculum and Instruction page of the Klein website.
Our curriculum will focus on building depth and complexity in all subjects.

6. Math and Science
Math manipulatives are available for students at all times.
Third grade science is 60% hands-on experiences. Therefore, we will visit the Science Lab weekly.

7. Grading Guidelines Major = 50% and Minor = 50%
Excellent work, thoroughly understands concept taught B
Good work, understands concept taught C
Satisfactory work, mostly grasps concept taught D
Needs Improvement; rarely grasps concept taught F
Unsatisfactory work; reteaching needed

8. More About Grading
Reteaching will occur when students do not master a concept. Retesting will occur on all major grades except District Assessments. Retesting may occur on minor assignments. Early intervention is the key to avoiding gaps in student learning.

9. Parent Link With Parent Connection, you can:
Create an account for yourself as a parent/guardian
View current grades
View your child's attendance
Sign up to receive grade and attendance notification via
To access Parent Connection you must have this student information:
Student ID number
Social Security Number or State-issued number
Date of birth

10. Wednesday Folders Wednesday Folders are sent every Wednesday.
These folders should be signed and returned on Thursday.
They contain the following items:
School Notes/Announcements
Student Papers
Weekly Conduct and Work Habits

11. Progress Reports All students receive a progress report.
They are sent each 5th week of the grading period.
All students receive a progress report.
Please sign and return the next day.
Conferences are available if needed.
Use ParentConnect to view your child’s grades.

12. Student Portfolios
Each child will keep a student portfolio. The student portfolio will include various student goals. It will chart student progress. The student portfolio will house important assessments.

13. Home Learning & Planners
Home Learning Folders and planners will be sent home nightly.
Home learning is due the next day unless otherwise noted in the planner.
Please sign the planner nightly.
Home Learning and planners serve as a great way to practice organizational skills and help students develop responsibility.

14. Trace’s School Rules
No touching other people or their property. No talking back to any adult that works at Metzler. No running in the building at any time.

15. Discipline Plan Clip Behavior Chart Trace’s Treats Give Me Five
Husky Hugs
Please refer to the KISD Elementary
Student Handbook for more
information.

16. Technology These sites are available to your third grader:

17. Miscellaneous Attendance and tardies Transportation changes
Early dismissal
School supplies

18. Important Dates Parent/Teacher Conferences
Monday, October 14, 2013 at individual times
Make sure to sign up for a time slot!
Math STAAR
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Reading STAAR
Wednesday, April 23, 2014

19. Thank you! Thanks for coming this evening.
We feel communication is the key to
success and we thank you in advance
for your support.
Please sign up for Parent Conference Day.