Transcript Welcome to Third Grade

Becca Burnside
Teresa Parkinson
Ruth Powers
Kristin Shelton
Michelle Vogl
The school opens for students to enter at 7:20
a.m.
School dismisses at 2:45 p.m. (12:45 p.m. on
early release days).
Please try to schedule appointments outside of
school hours so that instructional time is not
missed.
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In order to help all students get home in a
safe and timely manner, please follow
these traffic procedures:
Make sure your child knows how he/she
will go home each day.
If you pick your child up, please remain
inside your car, and in the car rider line.
Do not pull around other cars unless
instructed to do so by a teacher.
7:45-8:05
8:10-9:00
9:00-10:30
10:30-11:00
11:00-11:20
11:30-12:20
12:30-1:30
1:30-2:00
2:00-2:30
2:30-2:42
Morning Work
Specials (Music, Art, PE)
Math
Science/Social Studies
Recess
Lunch
Language Arts
Intervention/Enrichment
Science/Social Studies
Closing/Dismissal
7:45-8:00
8:00-9:00
9:05-9:45
9:45-11:00
11:00-11:20
11:30-12:20
12:30-1:30
1:30-2:00
2:00-2:30
2:30-2:42
Morning Work
SWEET Friday
Specials (Music, Art, PE)
Math
Recess
Lunch
Language Arts
Intervention/Enrichment
Science/Social Studies
Closing/Dismissal
Tardy Bell: 7:45 a.m.
Conference Time: 8:20-9:00 a.m.
Fridays: 9:15-9:45 a.m.
Library Check Out: Tuesday
Computer Lab: Friday (A week)
TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills)
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148
ARRC (Aligned Round Rock Curriculum)
This is the outline from the district that tells us what we are
to teach each 9 weeks. This insures continuity across the
district in the skills being taught.
STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic
Readiness)
The STAAR test is given beginning in 3rd
grade. Third grade students will take the
STAAR test in both reading and math in
April. On the STAAR test, students will be
asked to answer a number of questions that
involve higher-level thinking. Many of the
questions will cover more than one of the
TEKS. The STAAR test has a four-hour time
limit.
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Teacher Read Aloud - teacher models
fluency, thought process, reading skills
Shared Reading – all eyes on same text
Word Study – phonics, spelling patterns,
vocabulary, prefixes & suffixes, contractions,
compound words, etc.
Guided Reading – small group instruction
for students who have similar reading needs
Independent Reading – students read
individually and silently with self-selected
text
*Teacher Write-To - teacher models thought process and
writing skills
*Shared Writing – all eyes on same text
*Word Study – phonics, spelling patterns, vocabulary,
prefixes & suffixes, contractions, compound words, etc.
*Guided Writing – small group instruction based on
writing needs
*Independent Writing – students work individually
on self-selected topics
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The Writing Process - Students prewrite, draft, revise, edit
and publish a writing piece
6 + 1 Traits of Writing
- Ideas: develop the theme
- Organization: help the reader make connections
-Word Choice: use descriptive language
- Sentence Fluency: making the writing flow
- Voice: acquaint the reader with the author’s tone
- Conventions: proofread and correct mechanics
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Six overall objectives
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Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning
Patterns, relationship, and algebraic thinking
Geometry and spatial reasoning
Measurement
Probability and statistics
Underlying processes and mathematical tools
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Financial literacy—2014 TEKS
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Instruction:
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Math journals:
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whole group
small group
guided math groups
enrichment
individual practice
use higher-level thinking skills to solve real-world problems
model strategies
explain their reasoning in multiple ways
Several problem solving strategies are:
*guess & check
*draw a picture
*make organized list
*make table or chart
*work backwards
*look for a pattern
*use logical reasoning
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Thursday—homework is due and new
homework comes home.
There are 2 parts to the homework:
 Weekly Reading Log
 Math Problem Solving
Other homework will be added soon
• Students who do not return their completed homework
on Thursday will stay in at study hall to complete the
assignments.
1.) Multiply minutes per night times 5 nights each week.
Student A reads 20 X 5 = 100 minutes/week
Student B reads 4 X 5 = 20 minutes/week
2.) Multiply minutes per week times 4 weeks per month.
Student A reads 400 minutes/month
Student B reads 80 minutes/month
3.) Multiply minutes per month times 9 ‘school’ months
per year.
Student A reads 3600 minutes/school year
Student B reads 720 minutes/school year
Student A practices reading the equivalent of 10 whole
school days each year.
Student B gets the equivalent of only 2 school days of
reading practice.
By the end of 6th grade, if Student A and Student B
maintain these same reading habits,
*Student A will have read the equivalent of 60
whole school days.
*Student B will have read the equivalent of only
12 school days.
One would expect the gap of information retained will
have widened considerably and so, undoubtedly, will
school performance. How do you think Student B will
feel about him/herself as a student?
Classroom rules reflect Pioneer Pride.
P
R
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- Positive Attitude
- Respect
- In control
- Determination
- Excellence
Before School
Hallway
Restroom
Playground
P-Positive
Attitude
Be a positive
role model
Follow all
directions
Follow all
directions
Follow all
directions
R-Respect
Keep hands,
Keep hands,
feet & objects to feet & objects
yourself
to yourself
Keep hands,
feet & objects
to yourself
Include peers
in play
I-In-control
Sit down and
read
Walk on right
side, stop at
corners
Go, flush,
wash and
leave
Be aware of
surroundings
D-Determination Walk directly
to designated
area
Go with a
purpose
Complete
task in a
timely
manner
Have fun
E-Excellence
Silence
(whisper if
necessary)
Silence
Play fairly
and safely
Read quietly
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Self-monitoring system
Incorporates intrinsic rewards for positive behavior/work habits
Prepares students for successful citizenship
Is an effective communication tool between parents and teachers
Tickets are earned for wanted behavior/work habits. These tickets
are then used to trade in for trinkets or extra privileges.
Teachers will give warnings to students who are not showing wanted
behavior/work habits. Continued misbehavior will be noted in the
student’s planner. Follow ups with phone calls and/or emails will occur
as needed.
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Third graders receive numerical grades once each 9 weeks
in the areas of reading, writing, math, science, social studies
and each of the PEW/Fine Arts classes.
Grades are based on daily classroom assignments,
assessments, and class participation. 70% is considered
passing.
When a student fails an assignment, he or she will be given
an opportunity to learn the material again and to improve
the score, up to a 70%.
Graded work is sent home in your child’s Tuesday folder
each week.
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You can access your child’s grades from home
using the Home Access Center.
From the Pond Springs website homepage,
choose For Parents, then Home Access Center
Follow the on-screen prompts.
If you need help, you may contact Judy Long at
464-4202.
From the Pond Springs homepage, choose Parent Resources > Home Access Center
This will take you to a page with an overview of the HAC as well as a link to the log in page.
Choose the Log-In link.
If you had an account set up last year, you may use that to log in again.
If you are a new user, follow the directions to set up an account.
Pond Springs Elementary
is a S.W.E.E.T. campus!
School-wide Exciting Enrichment Time
Pond Springs website
Our Teams
Third Grade
Teacher’s Name
*upcoming events
*classroom ‘happenings’
*resources to reinforce 3rd grade concepts
*downloadable documents
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Please sign up for e-news. This can be done by
going to our school website and looking under
the For Parents Menu. Click on E-News
Subscription.
E-news provides parents with important
updates such as school closures, as well as
upcoming events.
This year the system will call families of
elementary students who are absent.
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Here parents can check out resources, get
school information, socialize with other
parents, and help with teacher projects.
If you are interested in volunteering, please
stop the PTA/PRO Center portable.
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We will once again be hosting the Watch
D.O.G.S. program this year.
Dads Of Great Students allows fathers to
volunteer to spend a day at the school helping
in classrooms, the cafeteria, playground, and
office.
This is a great opportunity to make a positive
impact on the lives of our students.
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If you would like to volunteer in the classroom
or school, or would like to attend field trips,
you must complete the Round Rock ISD
criminal background check.
A new background check is required to be
completed each school year.
You only need to complete one background
check if you have multiple children.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing.
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Fall Field Trip—Westwood Theater Production
at the RRISD PAC
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Spring Field Trip--Pioneer Farms
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At lunch, your child is able to purchase extra
items. These items can significantly add to your
child’s lunch bill and quickly deplete his/her
account.
If you choose, you can ‘block’ these purchases
by notifying Sandy Redding in the cafeteria at
464-4217.
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Third grade teachers prefer that you send
non-edible treats for birthdays such as
stickers, pencils, small favors or erasers.
If you would like to send an edible treat,
it will be passed out after 2:30 to be eaten
at the end of the day or taken home to
enjoy.
Additional Notes:
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
Fall Festival—see sign up sheets
huge fundraiser
requires a lot of volunteers
tons of fun
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We appreciate you taking time out of your
busy schedules to come tonight.
Working together we can optimize your 3rd
grader’s learning experience and help them
reach their potential.
If you have any additional questions, your
child’s teacher will be happy to answer them.