Ms. PerezMath & Sciencebperez1@kleinisd.net

832-375-7676

Mrs. MasonEnglish Language Arts & Social Studies

mmason2@kleinisd.net832-375-7675

Conference Times: Mon. - Tues.- Thurs.- Fri. 1:30-2:15

Wed. No conference due to PLC

Arrival to School:

* Students should arrive at 8:00 am.

* At 8:05 am the students are dismissed to class.

* Instruction begins at 8:20 am.

Daily Schedule

Specials: *Mrs. Mason’s Class: Music – Mon. & Tues.P.E. – Wed., Thurs., & Fri.

*Ms. Perez’s Class:Music – Mon. & Thurs.P.E. – Tues., Wed., & Fri.

Switch Classes - 10:45 (except Wed. 12:57)

Lunch – 11:57 – 12:27

Recess/Restroom – 12:27 – 12:57

Library:WednesdaysMason – 10:05 –

10:35Perez– 2:25 – 2:55

Steps to SuccessConsequences

Warning Lose Buffalo Bucks Lose 10 minutes free time Phone Parent or note sent home Office Referral

Rewards:Reward Buffalo Bucks $$$ to buy ticket to the end of

the nine weeks party and bid on auction items.

Behavior Tracking Sheet

Teachers keep a clipboard of marks in areas needing improvement

throughout the week. These areas are reported to parents every day in the planner and on the Tuesday folder sheets.

Completes HomeworkParticipates in ClassFollows Directions/Controls

Talking/Disciplines SelfCompletes ClassworkConcerns About Low Grades

Math Warm-up Introductory Activities Guided Activities/ Discussion Independent/ Small

Group Activities Homework (Check planner for

assignments)

Math Topics Graphs Place Value Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Patterns Measurement Probability Problem solving Geometry Fractions Estimation

Science

Science TopicsSafety and ToolsProperties of MatterEnergyForce and MotionEarth and SpaceLife Science

Hands-On Lab Activities

Student Interactive Notebooks (Science Spirals)

English Language Arts & Social Studies

Reading/Writing: Reader’s Workshop, Writer’s Workshop, Spelling, Vocabulary

Social Studies: Communities, map skills, Inventors,

geography

GradesMinor Grades

50% of Final Average

Major Grades

50% of Final Average

Parent Connect allows you to view your child’s grades throughout the year. To create an account please visit the Klein ISD Home Page/Parent Access/Parent Connect.

TESTING DATES:Math and Science

District Benchmark- Every 9th week Spelling Test - Every Thursday

Reading District Benchmark Fall and Spring

This year students will be taking the Math and Reading STAAR Tests (formerly TAKS)

in the spring. More information will be posted next semester. Klein curriculum supports the standards and mastery of

these tests.

Agendas/ Tuesday Folders

Agendas Homework Assignments Daily Conduct Grade 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.

Parent Conference Day

Monday, October 14, 2013Mrs. Mason and Ms. Perez will meet with

each parent at the same time.Each conference will be for 15 minutes.Please sign up for a time before you leave

today.

Technology

Visit our classroom websites to find important dates and other information, such as spelling list, homework, and projects.

Klein ISD Home Page/Campuses/Elementary/Blackshear/Teacher

Other websites used in class and/or at home: Learning.com ExplorerLearning.com (Gizmos) Pearsonsuccess.com

Students will need their own set of earbuds to use with the laptops and student computersat school. They can be purchased for $2.00at the school store.

Twitter

Follow us on twitter @Mason_Perez_3rd for important school updates and information!

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!