welcome- 3 rd grade parent orientation night

Welcome-3rd GradeParent Orientation Night

Meet The Teachers…Ms. Green (ELA/ Social Studies)Mrs. Haehnel (Math/Science)Mrs. Shirah (Science/Social Studies)Ms. Stevens (ELA)Ms. Timme (Math)Mrs. Roberts (Math/Science)Mrs. Yesland (ELA/Social Studies)

Expectations

Students are expected to follow the Marek Code Of Conduct:• Manners• Attitude• Respect• Enthusiasm• Kindness

FocusFollow directions

Obey school rulesCare for people and propertyUse safety proceduresStrive for excellence at all times

Spirit ShirtsMarek Shirts3rd Grade Class Shirt

Order and payment due Friday, Sept. 20th

Dress Code approved!

CurriculumPlease visit your teacher’s website to view curriculum at a glance.

ELA/Reading• Comprehension• Fluency• Vocabulary • Context Clues• Wide variety of texts (genres)

MathAstros-Three times a week

MUT (Math Unit Test):• Timed:1 hr. and 15 minutes • Five throughout the year

CBA (Content Based Assessment):• Timed: 2 hours• Test # 1-- 11-21-2013• Test # 2-- 5-28-2013

Science

Steps• Twice a week

Benchmark• Two tests- November and May

Social Studies • Research-based

• Integrated within all content areas throughout the year.

Parent Connections

Please visit your teacher’s website for ideas to help your child at home.

STAAR Simulation Tests• Two reading tests- November

and February• One math test-February• Timed-4 hours• Administered in homeroom (These are in preparation for the STAAR)

State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Test—Math and Reading

• April test• Timed-4 hours• Administered in

homeroom

Thank you for coming tonight. We are looking forward to a great year!!