1. Please pick up a brochure.
Please make sure to
sign both of your child’s homeroom teacher’s
sign-in sheets.
Please pick up a brochure.

2. Mrs. Weir: Math and Science aweir@dpisd.org 832-668-8400 (84006)
Mrs. McGowan: ELAR and Social Studies
(84011)
We are glad you came to visit with us tonight!

3. Mrs. Alicia Weir

4. Mrs. Cari McGowan

5. 3rd Grade
Blue Take Home Folder
Agenda
Responsibility
Independence

6. If your child will be going home a different way than normal, please send a note.
If your child is absent, please send a note.
Leaving early from class is discouraged.
Progress Reports are sent home around the ½ week mark. Please sign and return reports within 3 days.
Arrive at school by 7:43. The doors are shut and locked at this time.
Try to be on time. Students may not have more than 1 tardy per 9 weeks to be eligible for the
End-of-Year Perfect Attendance Award.

7. From the Nurse: If your child is sick they must have:
no fever or vomiting for
24 hours without medication
before returning to school.
If your child has frequent headaches:
send medicine to keep in the clinic.

8. Half Days for Professional Development
We will dismiss at 11:50.
Students will purchase a sack lunch if they do not bring one from home.
Lunch visitors are discouraged.
Nov. 8, Feb. 7, May 25

9. Timez Attack – Wednesday
Computer Lab – Monday
Library – Monday
Timez Attack – Wednesday
Lunch – 11:40-12:15

10. New and difficult concepts – most work is completed independently
(grades may drop after the 1st 9 weeks)
Most assignments must be completed in class – attendance is important.
Each student will receive guided reading at least once a week.
Approximate reading levels will be noted on the report card.
Students should read good fit books at home at least 5 days a week;
the more your child reads, the better they will get.
Take advantage of E-books, Playaways, and websites like Tumblebooks.
Library/Guided reading books should go back and forth between home and
school each day.

11. READING: Given each Thursday and due the following Thursday
There are 5 reading log entries – each entry is 20 or more minutes of reading worth 10 points each for a total of 50 points
Students must read literary fiction and informational expository text on their “Good Fit” level each week
Students must answer at least 3 of the 5 comprehension questions for a total of 50 points
A parent signature is worth 5 bonus points
Homework may be turned in one day late, with a 10 point deduction
Grades are written in the brads of the blue folder
Homework counts as one grade each nine weeks

12. Most work is completed in class
Most work is completed in class. Occasionally students may be asked to finish an assignment at home if they were absent or didn’t use their time wisely in class.
Any work sent home must be completed and returned the next day.
Students will learn cursive this year. They will be encouraged to practice writing in cursive once they learn the entire alphabet.
Students are expected to:
Use their best handwriting
Write complete sentences that make sense
Capitalize the beginning of their sentences
Punctuate the end of their sentences
Use their time wisely

13. Spelling words go home (in agenda) each Monday.
4-6 principle words: follow a spelling rule
3-5 high frequency words
Spelling tests will be given each Friday.
10 words (1-3 mastery words that follow the rule)
1 student created sentence (include at least 1 spelling word, proper capitalization and punctuation).
Students are encouraged to practice at home and show teacher their work for a Paw Power ticket.

14. Most of our Social Studies is integrated with reading instruction.
We use the following curriculum sources:
Social Studies Weekly
Scholastic News
Brainpop Jr.
Later in the school year, homework will focus on current events and be more Social Studies based.

15. New and difficult concepts –
Grades sometimes drop after 1st 9 week
Reading affects math and science
Must show work on every problem
Addition and Subtraction facts to – Study EVERY NIGHT
Multiplication facts to 12 – Learn as we go & study EVERY NIGHT
Fact tests each week
Extra Credit opportunities: Reviews are signed by parent and brought back on time will earn 5 points added to test grade.

16. MATH: Given each Monday
There are 4 boxes – each box is worth 25 points
Students will earn 25 points for each box(completed each night) if completed correctly and returned on time
Homework is checked at the beginning of class
Points are noted on Homework sheet daily
Absences – checked the day they return
10% of the 9 weeks grade
Study Facts Every Day: addition, subtraction, multiplication

17. Most of our Science is done in class.
We take our science knowledge into the computer lab to create digital representations of what we have learned in class.
We use the following curriculum sources:
STEMscopes
National Geographic
Brainpop Jr.

18. Students are allowed to correct up to 3 failing assignments per 9 weeks in each subject. Tests may not be corrected.
Extra credit is available throughout the year.

19. Benchmarks are used to track progress
Will mock the real test
December, March, & May
Math, Reading, Science, & Writing

20. STAAR test dates:
Math – May 14th
Reading – May 15th
4 hours
Very rigorous
Requires reading stamina

21. There are essentially two ways that students or others can use Anonymous Alerts to report incidents involving bullying, cyber- bullying, abuse, self-harm/cutting, drug/ alcohol use, depression, harassment, gang-related activities, and suspicious behavior:
1. Make a report online by clicking the link at the bottom of the main District website at or go to
2. Download the Anonymous Alerts app from the iOS App Store or the Android Google Play store. After downloading the app, click on it, enter setup/login “deerparkisd” and enter “deerparkisd” as your password. The app has already been installed on all District-owned iPads and other devices.

22. Mrs. McGowan’s Teacher Website: Mrs. Weir’s Teacher Website:
Mrs. Weir’s Teacher Website:

23. wonderful year with your child.
We look forward to a
wonderful year with your child.
Mrs. McGowan & Mrs. Weir