mrs. farrar math and science 832-484-6176 [email protected] ms. bertero language arts and s.s....
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Arrival to School:* Students
should arrive at 7:50 A.M.
* Students that arrive after 8:20 A.M. are considered tardy.
Specials Monday- MusicTuesday- P.E.Wednesday- P.E.Thursday- MusicFriday- P.E.
LunchLunch: 11:35-12:05 : 11:35-12:05
Library:Library:MondaysMondays
•Students are assigned math homework on Friday. It is due the following Friday. I will post the homework on my website every week.
•Students should be reading 20 minutes independently every night to increase fluency.
•Check agenda for additional homework assignments.
• Monday – Daily Reading, & Daily Math• Tuesday- Daily Reading, & Daily Math• Wednesday-Study Spelling Words,
Daily Reading, & Daily Math• Thursday- Daily Reading, & Daily Math• Friday-Math DMH is due
Concepts learned in Third Grade Math
• Graphs• Place Value• Addition and Subtraction• Multiplication and Division• Patterns• Measurement• Probability• Problem solving• Geometry• Fractions• Estimation
Science
Science Topics• Safety and Tools• Properties of Matter• Energy• Force and Motion• Earth and Space• Life Science
• Science Lessons 5 E Lesson Cycle:EngageExploreExplainElaborateEvaluate
• Hands-On Lab Activities
• Student Interactive Notebooks (Science Spirals)
Reading Independent
reading
Guided reading groups
Interactive reading and writing notebooks
Writing Writer’s workshop Encourage students to apply
life events to writing. spelling
Communities
Map skills
Interactive social studies notebooks
Integrated in all subject areas
THE PATH TO SUCCESS
Grades 3-5: •Goal Setting & Planning
•Learning Styles•Active Listening
•Critical Questioning•Organizing
Student Outcomes
Grades 3-5: •Utilizing Student planner
•Identifying learning styles and strategies
•Promoting time management skills
•Developing communications skills
•Increasing intellectual curiosity
TechnologyVisit our classroom websites to find important dates and other information, such as spelling list, homework, and projects.http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/cfarrar1/home.htm
http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/kbertero1/home.htm
Other websites used in class and/or at home:• Learning.com www.learning.com• ExplorerLearning.com (Gizmos) www.explorelearning.com• First in Math www.firstinmath.com• Pearsonsuccessnet.com www.pearsonsuccessnet.com• Achieve 3000 www.kidbiz.com
Grades• Minor Grades
– 50% of Final Average
Major Grades– 50% of Final Average
Homework is a study habit grade on the report card.
Parent Connect allows you to view your child’s grades throughout the year. To create an account please visit the Klein ISD Home Page.
http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=sis.parent
Brill Elementary Steps to Success
•Be at the Right Place,
•At the Right Time, •Doing the Right
Thing.
Rewards
•Good notes home
•Good phone calls home
•Ticket rewards
•Eat lunch with a friend
•Eat lunch with a friend and teachers
Consequences
•Warning
•5 minutes lost of free time
•10 minutes lost of free time
•Phone Call home
•Office referral
Behavior Tracking Sheet
Teachers keep a clipboard of marks in areas needing improvement throughout the week. These areas are reported to parents on the Tuesday folder sheets.
– Completes Homework– Participates in Class– Follows Directions/Controls
Talking/Disciplines Self– Completes Class work– Concerns About Low Grades
Communications/Information for Parents
•Monthly Newsletters•Parent Handbook•District Student Handbook/Code of Conduct
Agendas/ Tuesday Folders
Agendas• Homework Assignments or what we
learned that day• Notes to parents (if needed other than
Tuesday)• Important Announcements
Tuesday Folders• Tuesday Sheets• Graded papers• Handouts• Important Announcements• Please sign and return on Wednesday.
How can YOU help?
• Encourage• Assist• Review papers that come home • Review agenda/communication
card• Read to your child and have
him/her read to you• Volunteers needed for field trips
STAAR DATES
• STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness)- Math: April 23, 2013- Reading: April 24, 2013
For additional information go to:http://tea.state.tx.us
Parent Conference Day is November 6
• Ms. Bertero and Mrs. Farrar will meet with each parent at the same time.
• Each conference will be for 20 minutes.
• Please sign up for a time before you leave tonight.
Bluebonnet
• There are 20 bluebonnet books that your child can choose from.
•Students must read 5 books in order to vote.
•When reading these books students must take notes of the author, illustrator, genre, and give a short summary.
Call for GT ReferralsCall for GT ReferralsThe GT referral window for K-11 is August 27th-
September 28th. If you would like to refer your child for Klein’s Gifted and Talented Program, please stop
by the front office and pick up a referral packet.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call our counselor, Jennifer Matus at 832-484-6128 or our
Assistant Principal, Sandra Speer at 832-484-6147. For more information you may also visit the KISD
website. Click Departments>Advanced Academics>Gifted and
Talented
Referral packets must be turned in to the counselor/front office by Friday, September 28th.
Thank you for coming!
We can’t do it alone, but together we can make 3rd grade a successful and fun year for your child!