WELCOME to 3rd Grade

PTO The PTO parents are selling spirit shirts and membership will be set up at the entrances to the Library Fundraiser-Don’t forget this sale ends on OCT 10th

Class Schedule School Hours 8:10-3:25 8:00-8:15 Arrive to school/Announcements 8:15-9:15 Reading 9:15-10:15 Writing 10:15-11:00 Science 11:00-11:30 Social Studies 11:30-12:00 Recess 12:00-12:30 Lunch 12:30-1:05 PRIDE time 1:05-1:50 Outclass 1:50-3:10 Math 3:10-3:25 Health

Curriculum & Grading English Language Arts (ELA) – 12 grades Reading – 12 grades Math – 12 grades Science/Social Studies/Health – 9 grades for Science & 9 for Social Studies, 3 grades for Health (letter grades) *First nine weeks has 10 grades (ELA and Math) due to shorter time frame

Progress Reports Students in third grade will only receive a progress report if they are scoring a 70 or below in any subject. The district wishes for all families to join Family Access (located on fortbendisd.com). Family Access is a secure way for parents/guardians to view grades 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This will keep surprises to a minimum.

Dress Code Shorts – not too short Skirts – not too short Spaghetti Straps – no spaghetti straps Shoes – no flip flops or crocs

Lunch & Birthdays Lunch visits with your child only Invitations – bring for all in class or all boys or all girls Treats – Store purchased desserts may be brought to school to be distributed to the class in the classroom following lunch. Please provide napkins. Snack Policy – nutritious, no chips, cookies, pudding, should not require utensils, etc.

Transportation Rainy Day Dismissal – if your child is a walker or bike rider, have a plan on who will pick them up on a rainy day If transportation changes for the day, the child must have a note. DO NOT SEND IN EMAIL. Please do not email a transportation note because the teacher may not see it if there is a substitute in the classroom. (email to office is fine)

3rd Grade Responsibilities Writing assignments in Agenda Writing on Notebook paper Reading Logs Practice math facts – add/subtract/multiplication/division Homework – child must be able to turn it in by themselves IAN- take interactive notebook home and bring back following day First time for major tests Math STAAR Reading STAAR

Parent Conferences Thursday October 19, 1:00-5:00 We will meet once in the Fall and once in the Spring (struggling students will have priority) Make sure to sign up for a time slot. I will use sign-up Genius to sign up. (sent in email)

Parent/Teacher Communication Email: Delicia.Arnic@fortbendisd.com Webpage: www.fortbendisd.com Planning Time: 1:10-1:45 School Phone: 281-634-5000 Homework Folder Tuesday Folder Agenda Class Dojo Classroom Newsletters

Don’t forget to bring in your box tops!

Thank you for coming and Thank you for sharing your precious little one with me!