Mrs. Farrar Math and Science Ms. Bertero Language Arts and S.S

Arrival to School : * Students should arrive at 7:50 A.M. * Students that arrive after 8:20 A.M. are considered tardy.

Specials Monday- Music Tuesday- P.E. Wednesday- P.E. Thursday- Music Friday- P.E. Lunch: 11:35-12:05 Library:Mondays

Students are assigned math homework on Friday. It is due the following Friday. I will post the homework on my website every week. Students should be reading 20 minutes independently every night to increase fluency. Check agenda for additional homework assignments.

Monday – Daily Reading, & Daily Math Tuesday- Daily Reading, & Daily Math Wednesday-Study Spelling Words, Daily Reading, & Daily Math Thursday- Daily Reading, & Daily Math Friday-Math DMH is due

Concepts learned in Third Grade Math Graphs Place Value Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Patterns Measurement Probability Problem solving Geometry Fractions Estimation

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

Reading Independent reading Guided reading groups Interactive reading and writing notebooks Writing Writer’s workshop Encourage students to apply life events to writing. spelling

Communities Map skills Interactive social studies notebooks Integrated in all subject areas

THE PATH TO SUCCESS Grades 3-5: Goal Setting & Planning Learning Styles Active Listening Critical Questioning Organizing

Student Outcomes Grades 3-5: Utilizing Student planner Identifying learning styles and strategies Promoting time management skills Developing communications skills Increasing intellectual curiosity

Technology Visit our classroom websites to find important dates and other information, such as spelling list, homework, and projects. Other websites used in class and/or at home: Learning.com ExplorerLearning.com (Gizmos) First in Math Pearsonsuccessnet.com Achieve

Grades Minor Grades –50% of Final Average Major Grades –50% of Final Average Homework is a study habit grade on the report card. Parent Connect allows you to view your child’s grades throughout the year. To create an account please visit the Klein ISD Home Page.

Brill ElementarySteps to Success Be at the Right Place, At the Right Time, Doing the Right Thing.

Rewards Good notes home Good phone calls home Ticket rewards Eat lunch with a friend Eat lunch with a friend and teachers Consequences Warning 5 minutes lost of free time 10 minutes lost of free time Phone Call home Office referral

Behavior Tracking Sheet Teachers keep a clipboard of marks in areas needing improvement throughout the week. These areas are reported to parents on the Tuesday folder sheets. –Completes Homework –Participates in Class –Follows Directions/Controls Talking/Disciplines Self –Completes Class work –Concerns About Low Grades

Communications/Information for Parents Monthly Newsletters Parent Handbook District Student Handbook/Code of Conduct

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

How can YOU help? Encourage Assist Review papers that come home Review agenda/communication card Read to your child and have him/her read to you Volunteers needed for field trips

STAAR DATES STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) - Math: April 23, Reading: April 24, 2013 For additional information go to:

Parent Conference Day is November 6 Ms. Bertero and Mrs. Farrar will meet with each parent at the same time. Each conference will be for 20 minutes. Please sign up for a time before you leave tonight.

Bluebonnet There are 20 bluebonnet books that your child can choose from. Students must read 5 books in order to vote. When reading these books students must take notes of the author, illustrator, genre, and give a short summary.

Call for GT Referrals The GT referral window for K-11 is August 27th- September 28th. If you would like to refer your child for Klein ’ s Gifted and Talented Program, please stop by the front office and pick up a referral packet. If you have any questions or concerns, please call our counselor, Jennifer Matus at or our Assistant Principal, Sandra Speer at For more information you may also visit the KISD website. Click Departments>Advanced Academics>Gifted and Talented Referral packets must be turned in to the counselor/front office by Friday, September 28th.

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!