1. Welcome to Open House 2015-16 Mrs. Green greens@lpisd.org Mrs. Richburg richburgj@lpisd.orggreens@lpisd.orgrichburgj@lpisd.org 281-604-2636 281-604-2635

2. Fall & Spring Parent Conferences will be scheduled in advance, please call ahead if you are unable to attend. Conference period: 12:25-1:15 M, Th, F Planners as a communication tool Communication

3. Expectations School Policy Soar Conduct Work Habits Responsibility/Independence

4. Procedures Attendance Policy Your child’s attendance is essential for success. Tardiness and early withdraw also greatly effects student performance. Students should return with a notice of absence when out, and a doctor’s note after three consecutive absences. Student is responsible for completing any make up work. Attendance Incentives: monthly prizes, certificates Dress Code (On District Website) Collars or spirit shirts, socks, and appropriate attire are required. 1st Offense ‐ Clothing replacement with notice home  2nd Offense ‐ Clothing replacement with notice home and lunch detention  3rd Offense ‐ Clothing replacement with notice home, lunch detention and parent conference Planners Communication/organizational tool. Parents should initial daily and sign reading log as documentation of communication. Homework Star Incentive: students earn star points for daily homework practice. Please circle activity/activities students practice and sign weekly. AR (Accelerated Reader) 3 rd Grade Goals: 20 nonfiction and 5 chapter books (18pts) each nine weeks. Please sign up to track your student’s goals!

5. Grades Grading Policy: Daily Grades 80% Major Grades/Tests: 20% Student averages that are 74 and below, will receive a WEEKLY progress report for parents to sign and return. If a student earns a grade of 70 or below, please sign and return so that we know that you see what areas your student may be having difficulty. Tuesday Folders/Graded Work: Please clean out, review, sign if needed, and return folders the following school day. Stay connected with Parent Connect! Benchmarks: Practice STAAR tests scheduled in January 26 th & 27 th and March 7 th & 8th Spring Tutorials: Students who are failing, having difficulties, or not performing as expected on benchmarks will be referred for after school tutoring sessions beginning in the Spring.

6. Math Standards: Year At A Glance

7. Reading/ELA Standards: Year At A Glance

8. Reading Sample 2015

9. Reading Sample Questions

10. Math Samples 2014

11. Daily Schedule 7:50- announcements, attendance, morning procedures 8:00-8:45- Intervention/Acceleration 8:45-11:00- 1 st Morning Block (reading/math) 11:00-11:30- 2 nd Block (reading/math) 11:35-12:05- Lunch 12:05-12:20-Recess 12:25-1:15- Electives 1:15-2:50- Complete 2 nd Block (reading/math) 2:50-3:00- End of day procedures

12. Intervention/Acceleration Daily 8:00-8:40 Based on your student’s needs/assessments, students will participate in small math and/or reading groups, computer lab, and acceleration/GT time. GT students: 45 minute weekly lessons/goals TSPS project : http://www.texaspsp.org/

13. For the safety and benefit of our students, volunteers have been limited to room parents and designated chaperones only. All volunteers MUST have completed a criminal background check on the district website each school year. Room Parents/Parties (December/June) (2-3) Room parents are the only parents to attend Winter/End of year parties, but you may send treats for the class. Green: (Desiree, Christian, Kalyssa) Richburg (Gabriella, Noah B.) Field Trip Chaperone (1 per class) (December) Green (Caitlynn) Richburg (Jazzlyn) Career Day: (May) Presenters Wanted! Green (Christen) Birthdays : Store bought cookies/cupcakes only please send to office to enjoy at the end of the day. PTO: If you would like to participate in other school functions or volunteer on campus, join the PTO! $5 per family Please stop by the PTO table and sign up tonight! Volunteers, Parties, & PTO

14. How to know what’s going on? Teacher Class Emails Remind.com Teacher webpages (subscribe!) Daily Folder/Planners Weekly grades Progress reports Parents/Students Ask your student Check planners/folders daily Sign up for remind Check emails often Subscribe to teacher webpages Tuesday Graded Work Folder Parent Connect/AR sign up Contact us anytime, but please be patient in awaiting a response.

15. We look forward to a marvelous school year!