1. WELCOME to 3rd Grade

2. PTO
The PTO parents are selling spirit shirts and membership will be set up at the entrances to the Library
Fundraiser-Don’t forget this sale ends on OCT 10th

3. Class Schedule School Hours 8:10-3:25
8:00-8:15 Arrive to school/Announcements
8:15-9:15 Reading
9:15-10:15 Writing
10:15-11:00 Science
11:00-11:30 Social Studies
11:30-12:00 Recess
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:05 PRIDE time
1:05-1:50 Outclass
1:50-3:10 Math
3:10-3:25 Health

4. Curriculum & Grading English Language Arts (ELA) – 12 grades
Reading – 12 grades
Math – 12 grades
Science/Social Studies/Health – 9 grades for Science & 9 for Social Studies, 3 grades for Health (letter grades)
*First nine weeks has 10 grades (ELA and Math) due to shorter time frame

5. Progress Reports
Students in third grade will only receive a progress report if they are scoring a 70 or below in any subject.
The district wishes for all families to join Family Access (located on fortbendisd.com). Family Access is a secure way for parents/guardians to view grades 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This will keep surprises to a minimum.

6. Dress Code Shorts – not too short Skirts – not too short
Spaghetti Straps – no spaghetti straps
Shoes – no flip flops or crocs

7. Lunch & Birthdays Lunch visits with your child only
Invitations – bring for all in class or all boys or all girls
Treats – Store purchased desserts may be brought to school to be distributed to the class in the classroom following lunch. Please provide napkins.
Snack Policy – nutritious, no chips, cookies, pudding, should not require utensils, etc.

8. Transportation
Rainy Day Dismissal – if your child is a walker or bike rider, have a plan on who will pick them up on a rainy day
If transportation changes for the day, the child must have a note. DO NOT SEND IN .
Please do not a transportation note because the teacher may not see it if there is a substitute in the classroom. ( to office is fine)

9. 3rd Grade Responsibilities
Writing assignments in Agenda
Writing on Notebook paper
Reading Logs
Practice math facts – add/subtract/multiplication/division
Homework – child must be able to turn it in by themselves
IAN- take interactive notebook home and bring back following day
First time for major tests
Math STAAR
Reading STAAR

10. Parent Conferences Thursday October 19, 1:00-5:00
We will meet once in the Fall and once in the Spring (struggling students will have priority)
Make sure to sign up for a time slot. I will use sign-up Genius to sign up. (sent in )

11. Parent/Teacher Communication
Webpage:
Planning Time: 1:10-1:45
School Phone:
Homework Folder
Tuesday Folder
Agenda
Class Dojo
Classroom Newsletters

12. Don’t forget to bring in your box tops!

13. Thank you for coming and Thank you for sharing your precious little one with me!