Welcome to Third Grade! Grace Leeds Susan Vento Kim Banks The Timbers’ Third Grade Team We are looking forward to a fantastic third grade year! Grace Leeds Susan Vento Kim Banks James Kellgren Mona Malinowski

Timbers’ Expectations We will be respectful. We will be responsible. We will be safe.

Arrival Breakfast: Report to the cafeteria beginning at 7:30. Breakfast ends at 8:00. Students not eating breakfast will report directly to the third grade hallway.

Attendance Tardy after 8:05 *Please be on time! After 8:15 parents must sign students in at the office. If your child will be absent, please be sure to call the absent line: 281-641-2019 & send a written absence note.

Snack Attack Examples of some dry healthy snacks include: -goldfish, pretzels, dry cereal, granola bars, crackers, etc. -water is allowed in class in a spill proof container (no screw tops)

Binder The Third Grade binder will be sent home and returned every day. Tuesday Folders will go home in the binder each week. Look for graded assignments and important school info. Please review, sign, and return on Wednesday.

Hit a Home Run with Homework! Students will copy homework into their planner each day. This typically includes: -Reading for at least15 minutes (log the title and initial in the planner) -Math -Spelling

Wonderful Words Their Way Students will be placed in leveled spelling groups. Each group will have their own set of words for the week. The weekly spelling homework format will be posted in their spelling notebook.

Positive Behavior Classroom Rewards Our school and the third grade team has developed a system of rewards to encourage positive behaviors: Classroom Rewards Hallway tickets that reinforce school expectations Individual student rewards through signature cards ~Students can shop at the signature store!~ Cafeteria Rewards for “Staying on Green”!

Dismissal Transportation Students are dismissed at 3:20. New this year, all third grade car riders will be dismissed as front car riders unless their K-2 sibling is being dismissed as back car rider. Procedures for walkers, day care, and bikers will remain the same.

Dismissal Please fill out how your child goes home on the yellow dismissal card and give to your teacher before you leave tonight! A parent note is required if your child will be going home a different way than what is listed on the dismissal form. If an emergency arises, you must call the office before 2:45. No changes may be made after that time.

Parents please review your childs’ conduct card daily in the binder. Conduct Cards Conduct Marks Warning given Conduct mark given 2 marks/day = miss part of recess 3 marks/day = Detention 6 marks/week = Detention Work Habit Marks Work habit marks are given for missing homework and/or not being prepared for class. *Missing homework results in missing part of recess. Parents please review your childs’ conduct card daily in the binder.

Detention Details After school Thursdays from 3:30-4:30. You will be notified prior to the date. Parents are responsible for transportation. Excessive detentions will result in additional discipline.

STAAR – 3rd Grade Subjects Assessed: Reading and Math STAAR Math – date to be determined STAAR Reading – date to be determined

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