1. Third Grade Information 2013-2014

2. Remind 101 This is a FREE text messaging/email service. We will send you reminders and updates and keep you in the loop on all things third grade! You are not able to respond, only receive. Sign up with the codes sent by the teachers.

3. Class Dojo Behavior system – Points are awarded and deducted for behavior. Students can enter a code to change their avatars and check progress. Parents enter a parent code to receive weekly reports. If you have no internet access, let us know. We can send you a paper copy of the reports.

4. Class Dojo Reports Class Dojo Behaviors Positive – Yes! Negative – No!

5. Reading Homework Begins September 16 Read one or two chapters each night and record on the reading log. Complete the task on the back – one per week. Be sure to read the task before your weekly reading. Some are specific! Keep logs for three weeks, but only work one week at a time.

6. Reading Homework Charlotte’s Web Chapter 1 E.B. White Don’t forget to sign! Wilbur wanted to live He was going to become food. Charlotte spun webs with messages about Wilbur. Charlotte died, but Wilbur was saved. Remember, only do one week at a time!

7. Tic-Tac-Toe Homework Begins next week Choose three out of the nine choices to complete by Friday. One spelling One math One writing

9. Homeworkopoly Each week a student brings completed homework, he/she will roll a die and move around the game board. There are special spaces on the board that will give students privileges!

10. Grading System When a student fails an assignment, re-teaching will occur, a similar assignment will be given, and the average of the two grades will be recorded. When a student fails an assessment, re-teaching will occur, a similar test will be given, and the higher of the two grades will be recorded. All corrections will be made at school. If a student is absent, he/she has an equal number of days plus one to complete missed work.

11. Library Mrs. Adams and Ms. Massey – Mondays Mrs. Combs, Mrs. Tong, and Mrs. Fassett - Wednesdays

12. Specials Schedule Adams: PE-Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; Computer-Monday; Fine Arts-Tuesday Combs: PE-Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; Computer-Thursday; Fine Arts-Friday Fassett: PE- Monday, Tuesday, Friday; Computer- Wednesday; Fine Arts- Thursday Massey: PE- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; Computer-Tuesday; Fine Arts- Monday Tong: PE- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; Computer- Friday; Fine Arts- Wednesday

13. Healthy Snack Please limit the amount of sugar. Send water only. Snack must be eaten in 5 minutes, so students need a quick snack. Be aware that some of our students have peanut allergies.

14. Still-Needed School Supplies Binder 8 Dividers Pencil bag for binder

15. Spelling Spelling City: http://www.spellingcity.com/cfassetthttp://www.spellingcity.com/cfassett The top list is the current list!

16. Reading Strategy Nights Third grade is the first year for STAAR! We are planning one evening every other month for reading strategies. Come and learn a strategy we use in class so that you can practice at home with your child. We’ll keep it short while giving you some actual practice and useful information. When we all do our jobs, our children can be successful!

17. Our Website Third Grade: http://www.emsisd.com//Domain/783http://www.emsisd.com//Domain/783

18. Contact us! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at school at 817-232-1342 or send us an email. Conference Period 8:40-9:30 daily Check the website often!