Mrs. Barr Math & Science Mrs. Locker English Language Arts & Social Studies * s are preferred to contact us. Blackshear Conference Times: 1:30 – 2:15 Except Wednesdays- No conference due to PLC

Daily Schedule School Hours: Arrival 8:05 Tardy Bell 8:20 Dismissal 3:15 Switch Classes- 10:45 Lunch/ Recess-11:52-12:52 Specials:1:30-2:15 Mon, Wed- Music Mon, Wed- Music Tue, Thurs, & Fri- P.E. Library: Fri- 9:45 (Locker) 2:25 (Barr) 2:25 (Barr)

Blackshear Elementary Give Me Five 1. Eyes on the Speaker 2. Mouths are Quiet 3. Body is facing the speaker 4. Hands are still 5. Ears are listening

Steps to Success Consequences Warning Warning Lose of Buffalo Bucks and Sign Conduct Book Lose of Buffalo Bucks and Sign Conduct Book Time Out- Lose of group participation Time Out- Lose of group participation Phone Parent or note send home Phone Parent or note send home Office Referral Office Referral Rewards: Reward Buffalo Bucks $$$ to buy a ticket to end of 9wks party and auction; stamps, stickers, happy notes/calls, etc.

Conduct Book Teachers keep a record of marks in areas needing improvement throughout the week. These areas are reported to parents on the Tuesday folder sheets. Completes Homework Completes Homework Participates in Class Participates in Class Follows Directions/Controls Talking/Disciplines Self Follows Directions/Controls Talking/Disciplines Self Completes Classwork Completes Classwork Concerns About Low Grades Concerns About Low Grades

Math Graphs Graphs Place Value Place Value Rounding and Estimation Rounding and Estimation Addition and Subtraction Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Multiplication and Division Problem solving Problem solving Patterns Patterns Fractions Fractions Probability Probability Geometry Geometry Measurement Measurement Warm-upWarm-up IntroductionIntroduction Guided ActivitiesGuided Activities Independent/ Small GroupIndependent/ Small Group CentersCenters Homework (packets are sent home on Monday and are due on FridayHomework (packets are sent home on Monday and are due on Friday

Science Science Topics Safety and Tools Properties of Matter Energy Force and Motion Earth and Space Life Science Science Lessons Science Lessons 5 E Lesson Cycle: EngageExploreExplainElaborateEvaluate Hands-On Lab Activities Hands-On Lab Activities Student Interactive Notebooks (Science Spirals) Student Interactive Notebooks (Science Spirals)

English Language Arts & Social Studies Reading/Writing: Reading Workshop, Writing Workshop Reading/Writing: Reading Workshop, Writing Workshop Social Studies: Communities, map skills, Flat Stanley. Social Studies: Communities, map skills, Flat Stanley.

Grades Minor Grades Minor Grades 50% of Final Average 50% of Final Average Major Grades Major Grades 50% of Final Average 50% of Final Average Parent Connect allows you to view your child’s grades throughout the year. To create an account please visit the Klein ISD Home Page/Parent Access/Parent Connect. Parent Connect allows you to view your child’s grades throughout the year. To create an account please visit the Klein ISD Home Page/Parent Access/Parent Connect.

TESTING: Math and Science-Campus Common Assessment, CCA; or District Benchmark- Every 4 ½ weeks Math and 9 weeks Science Spelling Test- Every Thursday Reading-District Benchmark Fall and Spring Math STAAR April 23, 2013 Reading STAAR April 24, 2013

Agendas/ Tuesday Folders Agendas Homework Assignments Homework Assignments Notes to parents (if needed other than Tuesday) Notes to parents (if needed other than Tuesday) Important Announcements Important Announcements Tuesday Folders Tuesday Sheets Tuesday Sheets Graded papers Graded papers Handouts Handouts Important Announcements Important Announcements Please sign and return on Wednesday. Please sign and return on Wednesday.

Parent Conference Day November 6, 2012 Mrs. Locker and Mrs. Barr will meet with each parent at the same time. Mrs. Locker and Mrs. Barr will meet with each parent at the same time. Each conference will be for 15 minutes. Each conference will be for 15 minutes. Please sign up for a time before you leave today. Please sign up for a time before you leave today.

Technology Visit our classroom websites to find important dates and other information, such as spelling list, homework, and projects. Klein ISD Home Page/Campuses/Elementary/Blackshear/Teachers/Third/ Other websites used in class and/or at home: Learning.com (technology report card grade) First in Math Kid Biz 3000 Pearsonsuccessnet.com Several other links are posted on our class websites

14 Simple Math… 875 Students x 1 hr/student = 22 weeks of 40 hrs/week 875 Students x 2.5 hrs/student = 1 year of 40 hrs/week 875 students x 5 hours/student = +2 years of Full-time effort hr s hr students

15 Ways to volunteer for everyone… Classroom readers Shelving books Vision/hearing screening Field trip chaperones Science Fair Book Fairs Garden Support Field Day Holiday Parties (Winter and Valentines) 5th grade appreciation Jingle Bell Fun Run Collating papers Classroom Support Fundraisers…and more

16 Commit to Volunteer Today!

17 Simple Math… $ $15.00 $30.00 Class Parties Family fun night Op. Expenses Teacher Appreciation 5 th Grade Appreciation Fundraising Exp. Playground Equipment Grade Level Grants Garden improvements $10.00 Extra Programs Opera / Day of Drumming Field Trips 875 students x ? $10 = $8,750 $15 = $13,125 $20 = $17,500 $30 = $26,250

18 Join our TEAM! Your Time + Your Money + Your Kids = Your Future…How much will it be worth???

Thank you for coming! We can’t do it alone, but together we can make 3 rd grade a successful and fun year for your child!