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Willow Creek ElementaryThird Grade
2015-2016
Welcome to Third Grade!
Meet the teachers
Rebekah Collins: Math/ Science
Tiffany Gonzales: Language Arts/ Social Studies
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
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
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???
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
Texas Readiness and Supporting Standards (TEKS)
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/
Lots of changes from TeacherWeb
Send headphones
3rd Grade STAAR Tests Math: Monday, May 9th
Reading: Tuesday: May 10th
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_Questions/
Changes in TISD No more:
TeacherWeb Gates Maginite Testing AIMSWeb testing IStation Think through Math
Waiting on AR reading program-district wide
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
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.
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.
Let’s Have a Great Year in 3rd!