1. Welcome to Third Grade Open House

2. Introductions Mrs. Westgard Math Science Technology Mrs. Trammel Language Arts Reading Social Studies

3. Communications Our school webpage: http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/me tzler/ http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/me tzler/ Our emails: mtrammell1@kleinisd.netmtrammell1@kleinisd.net for Mrs. Trammell lwestgard@kleinisd.netlwestgard@kleinisd.net for Mrs. Westgard Our phone numbers: 832-484-7960 for Mrs. Trammell 832-484-7925 for Mrs. Westgard

4. Schedules Lunch 11:45 a.m. Library Monday Specials 8:15 a.m. Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Instruction begins at 7:50 a.m.

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. Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies are taught using the workshop approach. Students keep a journal of all of their learning and can refer back to these concepts when completing classroom assignments. They also reflect upon their learning in their journals. The journal will go home at the end of the school year.

7. Math, Science, and Technology 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. We will also visit the Computer Lab or use laptops to learn technology skills.

8. Grading Guidelines Major = 50% and Minor = 50% 90 – 100 A Excellent work, thoroughly understands concept taught 80 – 89 B Good work, understands concept taught 75 – 79 C Satisfactory work, mostly grasps concept taught 70 – 74 D Needs Improvement; rarely grasps concept taught 0 - 69F Unsatisfactory work; reteaching needed

9. 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.

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

11. Remind This is optional for teachers and parents. Klein ISD will not utilize the chat feature. There are no open replies. There is a mobile application. If you use the text message feature, text messaging and data rates will apply. The district is not responsible for any text messaging fees incurred by the subscriber of this service.

12. 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

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

14. 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.

15. The Agreements from Tribes Learning Community Mutual Respect Attentive Listening Appreciations / No Put-Downs Right to Participate

16. Discipline Plan Reflection Station Trace’s Treats Give Me Five Husky Hugs Please refer to the KISD Elementary Student Handbook for more information.

17. Klein Websites for Third Graders These educational sites are available to your third grader: www.newsela.com www-k6.thinkcentral.com.com www.reflexmath.com www.thinkthroughmath.com

18. Gifted and Talented Information The window for referring your child for GT testing begins August 24 th and ends September 25 th. Sign for a packet in the front office and return it in person before the September 25 th due date. Late packets cannot be accepted due to district deadlines with the testing company. More specific information on the GT program may be found on the Klein ISD website: Departments: Advanced Academics: Gifted and Talented You may also contact Terri Baker, the Metzler Counselor, for more information. 832-484-7955.

19. Miscellaneous Items Attendance Tardies Transportation changes Early dismissal School supplies

20. Thank You!! Thanks for coming this evening. We feel communication is the key to success. We thank you in advance for your support.