1. Willow Creek Elementary Third Grade 2015-2016

2. Welcome to Third Grade!  Meet the teachers  Rebekah Collins: Math/ Science  Tiffany Gonzales: Language Arts/ Social Studies

3. Schedule  9:00-10:00—Specials/Conference Period  See your child’s planner for the schedule  12:15-12:45—Lunch  12:45-1:15—Recess  Academics:  Homeroom Class’ Schedule  Library-Friday  Computer Lab-Wednesday

4. Academics  Grading scale  A, B, C, D, or F  E, S, N, or U  Late work: 1 day late: -5 points, 2 days late: -10 points, 3 days or more late: score of 0  Make up work—one day for each day absent  Homework  School Policy: No phone calls home  Language Arts  Spelling lists given on Friday  Two choices from the spelling contract are due the following Friday  Reading nightly is expected. No reading log to sign.  Math  Sent home on Wednesdays - Due that Friday

5. Math Notes  Xtra math online:  cards with student PIN numbers coming soon (see link)  Fact fluency practice at home-  Triangular flash cards (math resources)  Math Fact games- Family Math Night (see post)  Math Drills website (see link)  Academic Vocabulary – see post  Pearson online- see post  Guided Math (Math Mash Up)  Homework questions???

6. Fact Check Practice  Then – 2 minutes & 40 seconds  Then – 32 algorithms  Now - 2 minutes  Now – 24 algorithms  5 sec per  Will accumulate to one daily math grade  Practice tomorrow and following Friday

8. Texas Readiness and Supporting Standards (TEKS)

9. Parent Communication and Conduct  Wednesday Notes and Paperwork  Return every Thursday  Conduct Reports and Behavior Procedures  Progress Reports-every 3 weeks  Grades can be checked online at ANY time  Homework folders-to home and school daily  Textbooks and Work in Progress folders  Planners  Posts (Formerly known as Newsflash)  Let’s look at our website: http://wces.tomballisd.edlioschool.com/ http://wces.tomballisd.edlioschool.com/  Lots of changes from TeacherWeb  Send headphones

10. 3 rd Grade STAAR Tests  Math: Monday, May 9 th  Reading: Tuesday: May 10 th  Released Tests are on TEA Website http://tea.texas.gov/Student_Testing_and _Accountability/Testing/State_of_Texas_ Assessments_of_Academic_Readiness_( STAAR)/STAAR_Released_Test_Questi ons/

11. Changes in TISD  No more:  TeacherWeb  Gates Maginite Testing  AIMSWeb testing  IStation  Think through Math  Waiting on AR reading program-district wide

12. Attendance and Transportation  Attendance  Send a note for absences  Late arrivals: after 10:00am counted absent  Transportation Changes  All changes made by 3:00pm  Signed note  No Calls or emails / Only Faxes with a copy of ID  Rainy Day dismissal-call made by 3:00pm

13. School Policy  Restroom Policy  Class Breaks  Procedures  Visitors  Sign in and get a badge  Conferences  Lunch  Sit at the parent table  Money- Send in a labeled envelope for safety or add money online. (see post)   Snacks  Animal crackers, goldfish, graham crackers, pretzels, dry cereal, popped popcorn, granola bars, fruit snacks, carrots, etc.  Water bottle with Sports Lid  Refills?  Toys  Don’t bring them  Parent Volunteers  All MUST fill out background check form on the TISD website.

14. Birthdays and Conferences Birthdays  Invitations for the entire class may be passed out at school  Class treats may be served in the cafeteria by the parent. If ice cream returns, passes may be purchased for the class.  Conferences  Fall-October (mandatory- please sign up using the Sign Up Genius link that will be e-mailed home through our teacher pages) Half day on Friday, Oct. 16 will be used for a few conferences. The rest will take place during our conference time throughout October (November if needed).  March (as needed)  Phone conferences can be made to accommodate schedules.

15. Let’s Have a Great Year in 3 rd !