The third grade teachers at Timbers

We are looking forward to a fantastic third grade year!

Welcome to Third Grade!

• Mona Malinowski• Kim Fink• Grace Leeds

• Susan Vento • Amy Rynearson

Breakfast: Report to the cafeteria beginning at 7:30

Other students will report directly to the third grade hallway

Tardy at 8:05 ~Please be on time!

All About ArrivalAll About Arrival

Important school procedures and helpful

parent information are detailed in the

E-Howl newsletter. Check Timbers

website for details or sign up tonight in

the cafeteria. It is best to keep

informed!

Hooray for the Howl!Hooray for the Howl!

Homework is assigned Monday - Thursday.

This typically includes:

-Reading for 15 minutes (record in student

planner)

-Math

-Spelling

Hit a Home Run with Homework!

Don’t Strike OutDon’t Strike Out

Missing homework results in missing recess.

Please specify how your child goes home before you leave tonight!

A parent note is required if your child will be going home a different way than what is listed on the dismissal form.

If an emergency arises, you must call the office before 2:45. No changes may be made after that time.

Dismissal

Wonderful Words Their WayWonderful Words Their WayThe weekly spelling homework format will be posted in their spelling notebook. We will continue to use the Words Their Way curriculum.

Math as Easy as 1, 2, 3Math as Easy as 1, 2, 3Humble ISD supports Math Investigations.

The third grade team will host a parent session to share our experiences and insight.

Tuesday folders go home each week,

containing a conduct sheet, graded

assignments and important school info.

Please review, sign, and return on

Wednesday.

Tuesday FoldersTuesday Folders

Snack AttackSnack AttackExamples of some healthy snacks include but are not limited to:

-goldfish, pretzels, dry cereal, cut up fruit/ vegetables, granola bars, crackers, etc.

-A water bottle is fine; no other beverages.

Lunch Students can order up to two (2)

vegetables and two (2) fruits per lunch visit.

An extra portion will be charged the Ala-Carte price for each item purchased.

Please see price list on district website under Child Nutrition Services web page. Then click on parents tab, click on Price List, and click on Elementary Price list.

Timbers Wolf PactTimbers Wolf Pact

We will be respectful.

We will be responsible.

We will be safe.

Our school and the third grade team has developed a system of rewards to encourage positive behaviors:

Classroom Rewards

Hallway tickets that reinforce school

expectations

Individual student rewards through signature

cards

~Students can shop at the signature store!

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No Tardy Parties

Cafeteria Rewards for

“Staying on Green”!

Positive BehaviorPositive Behavior

ConductWarningConduct Mark2 marks/day = miss

part of recess3 marks/day =

Detention6 marks/week =

Detention

ConductWarningConduct Mark2 marks/day = miss

part of recess3 marks/day =

Detention6 marks/week =

Detention

Conduct CardsConduct Cards

Parents will have this feedback weekly in the Tuesday folder.

Work HabitsWarningWork Habit Mark

Tuesdays 3:30-4:30

You will be notified prior to the date

Parents are responsible for transportation

3 detentions = office referral, each detention thereafter will result in another office referral.

Detention DetailsDetention Details

Your Support Is Essential

Your Support Is Essential

Your involvement in your child’s learning experience at Timbers is a meaningful component of their success.

Take time to join our PTO!

Feel free to call, email, or schedule a conference if you have any questions.

Grant a WishGrant a WishMake wishes come true for your

child’s classroom!

Go to humbleisdfoundation.org to see your teacher’s wish list.

Select the items you want to purchase with your donation.

Thank you for your support!

Important DatesImportant Dates

Sept. 7 – Grandparent Luncheon

Sept. 13 – TE School Spirit Night at Spring Creek Barbecue

STAAR – 3rd GradeSTAAR – 3rd GradeSubjects Assessed: Reading and Math

4 hour time limit

STAAR Math – April 23

STAAR Reading – April 24

Field TripsCollection of money for field trips is

according to district policy. Money cannot be refunded. All payments must be sent in cash by the

specified deadline in order for a class check to be issued by the district.

Late submissions cannot be accepted and will result in students not being able to attend.

AbsencesHumble ISD requires that parents send a

written note with a parent/guardian signature within 48 hours of absence.

Emails are great notifications but are not considered as an excuse notice unless it has a parent/guardian signature.

School FormsAll completed school forms from parent

packet will be due on and by Friday, August 31st.

This is a district deadline and must be met.

Don’t ForgetDon’t Forget

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