Tibbals Elementary3rd Grade

Welcome to Welcome to Parent OrientationParent Orientation

~Michele Douthit

~Debbie Hazelwood~Jamey Helms~Shanna Pruit~Tanya Wood

Communication•Feel free to e-mail teachers or leave a

voice-mail message (Calls and e-mails may not be returned until the end of the day.)

•If there is an emergency, please contact the office.

•Scholar’s work and other information is typically sent home on Tuesday.

•Please check your child’s behavior chart and your child’s agenda, daily. This

should be signed each week (due Monday).

Homework• Homework is specific to each classroom.• Spelling words are pre-tested on Monday.

Six of the twelve words will be given at that time. Scholars will study the given spelling rule throughout the week. Twelve words will be tested on Fridays.

• Scholars should practice their addition and subtraction facts nightly.

• Scholars will read 100 minutes per week and record minutes in a Reading Log. This requires a parent signature and is checked every Friday morning. Scholars who do not complete the reading and/or the chart they will go to study hall during recess.

GradesGrades• Scholars will receive number grades for Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Citizenship

• Scholars will receive letter grades for Music, P.E., and Computer

• If a scholar were to make below a 70, the grade will stand as is but the content will be re-taught. Spelling tests and CBA’s are not retested.

A 100-90B 80-89C 79-70F 69-0

A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C

BehaviorBehaviorScholars learn in an

environment that focuses on respect and

cooperation. Scholars who meet the expectations will

receive tiger punches, stamps, stickers, praise,

etc.

Scholars who choose not to meet the expectations will receive verbal/nonverbal warnings, signatures on

their behavior sheet, parents conferences, etc.

1. Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak. 2. Sit in your seat unless you have permission to get up. 3. Remain quiet at appropriate times. 4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. 5. Follow expectations while at recess (indoor or outdoor). 6. Do what your teacher (or staff) asks immediately. 7. Walk quietly in line with your hands to yourself. 8. Walk at all times while in the building. 9. Use appropriate language in the building and outdoors. 10. Follow CAFETERIA expectations at mealtime. 11. Follow expectations at ALL special classes. 12. Follow expectations while taking a bathroom break. 13. Other

1. Work when you are supposed to work. 2. Complete or finish all work. 3. Turn work in on time…class work and homework. 4. Use a complete heading/name on all work. 5. Follow teacher’s directions when doing schoolwork. 6. Use legible writing and clean paper for schoolwork. 7. Come to school on time. 8. Bring books, paper, and pencils to class. 9. Cooperate during group work and do your part. 10. Keep your desk organized, clean, inside and outside. 11. Keep only your textbooks, binder, and school box in desk. 12. Keep area under your desk and chair clean and clear. 13. Other

1st Six Weeks Aug. 22- Sept. 30

Week 1

Aug. 22 23 24 25 26

Week 2

29 30 31 Sept. 1 2

Week 3

5 Labor Day No School

6 7 8 9

Week 4

12 13 14 15 16

Week 5

19 20 21 22 23

Week 6

24 25 26 27 28

NOTE: A Student’s failure to follow an expectation is recorded on the Citizenship Chart using a code (B for Behavior, W for Work Ethic) and the number of the rule not followed. The teacher totals the log entries at the end of each week to determine the student’s citizenship grade for that week. Each entry is a 5 point deduction. (For example: one entry for the week would equal a grade of 95.) For each Office Referral it will be a deduction of 25 points.

Citizenship Tibbals Elementary (Gr ades 2nd-4th)

N ame: __________________________ Teacher : ________________

Dismissal ProceduresCar Line:•The quickest way to pick your child up is to stay in your car with your “yellow” card visible throughout the whole line. All teachers need to be able to see the card in order to make sure the child is being placed in the right car.•If you have an appointment or a place to be at a certain time please plan accordingly and arrive prior to dismissal. If you walk up to pick up your child you MUST go to the office and sign your child out with your ID present. No exceptions!

These procedures are for the safety of all scholars here at Tibbals.

***If dismissal changes PLEASE send a note, an email by 12pm, and/or call the office.

MyWyFi

All Wylie ISD scholars (K-12) will be allowed to bring their own internet enabled devices to school. This

includes laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPod Touches and any other device that meets minimum

system requirements.

*The teacher will notify students and parents when scholars are to bring their device to

school. *If you follow the MyWyFi link at www.wylieisd.net, you will find

additional information on the MyWyFi program, device registration forms and some answers to frequently asked questions.

AR (Accelerated Reader)

•Scholars will be able to exchange points they have earned for quizzes at the end of each 6 weeks. •Scholars will be given a Language Arts grade every six weeks for the average of all the AR quizzes that they have taken during that time.

Lunch and Recess

• Pre-paying will keep money in your child’s account.

•Your child would love having you as a guest!

• We go outside everyday, weather permitting.

• Please check the weather report and dress your child appropriately.

• LABEL COATS AND JACKETS

Progress Reports

and Report Cards

Progress Reports will be sent home every three weeks.

Report cards are issued every six weeks.

GradesGrades• Mis-spelled words that are on the paper, third

grade sight words, on the board, or in the room = -1 point

• Forgetting to capitalize the beginning of a sentence and proper nouns (city, states, names, etc.) = -1 point

• Missing punctuation = -1 point• A maximum of 10 points will be taken off per

assignment

Example: the girl went to sonic on wednesday = -4points

NotesNotesPlease send a note to your child’s

teacher for the following circumstances:

•Request to not participate in P.E. or recess

•After school transportation change

•Request to not participate in the pledges and/or “Moment of Silence”

•Absences

VolunteersVolunteers are needed to help with

homeroom parties, field trips, and other events.

Teachers may also need volunteers to help with classroom activities. All volunteers need to fill out

applications and background checks.

Intervention

• Intervention will be offered to scholars who need extra help in reading or math.

• Intervention is offered during school consisting of small reading and math groups.

• If the teacher feels that a scholar needs additional help, the parent will be contacted.

Absent WorkAbsent Work

If a scholar misses school and has a note excusing the absence, the amount of days missed will be given to complete work. For example, a scholar that is absent for three days with the flu will be given three days to

make up the work. If a scholar is gone on an extended amount of time and does not have a doctor’s note, the highest grade that can be given is an 80. For example, the scholar

is in Florida on vacation.

STAAR Test•Scholars take the Reading and Math STAAR tests

•Math STAAR- April 24th

•Reading STAAR- April 25th

Daily Schedule• 7:20 First Bell

• 7:30-7:45 Warm-Up

• 7:45-9:30 E.L.A.

• 9:30-10:00 Social Studies/Snack

• 10:00-10:50 Specials

• 10:50-12:10 Math

• 12:15-12:40 Lunch

• 12:40-1:00 Math Problem Solving

• 1:00-1:20 Recess/Study Hall

• 1:20-1:35 Daily Five

• 1:35-2:30 Science

• 2:30 Stack & Pack/Dismissal

Tiger Tracks 7:30-7:45 Friday mornings

Lunch and Recess times will vary by class!

Birthdays

Parent’s may send/bring items to school that will be shared in the afternoon. The following list

suggests possible treats which will help teachers maximize an educational climate.

~stickers ~pencils ~small trinkets ~bookmarks

Please do not send cakes, cupcakes, ice cream, cookies or

drinks due to allergy restrictions.

Student Outcomes At the End of 3rd Grade Year**For Language Arts/Reading**

•Read grade level material fluently with comprehension •Use root words, prefixes, suffixes and endings to

recognize words •Demonstrate knowledge of synonyms, antonyms and

multi-meaning words •Distinguish fact from opinion

•Read from a variety of genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry from classic and contemporary works)

•Write using capitalization, punctuation, proper nouns, commas in a series

•Write with proficient use of contractions / homonyms •Write longer and more detailed sentences

•Write drafts to produce final product •Write to improve coherence, progression and logic – edit

final drafts

Student Outcomes At the End of 3rd Grade Year**For Math**

•multiply and divide whole numbers •connect fractional symbols to fractional quantities

•use place value to read, write, and describe numbers •compare and order whole numbers

•round whole numbers •determine the value of a given amount of money

•apply addition and subtraction strategies •construct multiplication facts up to 12 x 12

•use patterns to make predations •indentify, classify, and describe two- and three-dimensional figures using attributes

•create lines of symmetry •locate and name points on a number line

•use standard measurement tools to determine length, area, perimeter, mass, capacity, and temperature

•tell time to the minute •collect, organize, display, and analyze data

•determine the probability of an event •use problem-solving strategies

•understand that mathematics is a part of everyday life

Student Outcomes At the End of 3rd Grade Year**For Science**

•plan and implement simple investigations •adjust hypotheses based on changing information

•collect information using tools •communicate conclusions •make informed decisions

•use technology to support scientific investigations •identify importance of rocks, soil, water, and atmospheric gases

•understand the effects of a push or pull (force) •know that magnetism and gravity are special types of forces

•understand the relationship between organisms and their ecosystems

•understand that science knowledge is constantly changing and we may not know all the answers

•understand that a system is a collection of cycles, structures, and processes that interact

•use patterns to predict what will happen next

Student Outcomes At the End of 2nd Grade Year**For Language Arts/Reading**

•Read and write independently •Understand different purposes for speaking and listening

•Attract and hold attention of classmates •Recognize large number of words •Use a variety of word id strategies

•Regularly read for understanding and fluency •Read text to acquire new information

•Summarize what was read •Represent ideas gained from reading

•Use references •Revise and edit their own writing

•Use appropriate capitalization and punctuation •Use singular and plural nouns and adjust verbs for agreement

•Form letters properly •Take simple notes and compile into outlines

Student Outcomes At the End of 2nd Grade Year**For Math**

•understand the base 10 place value system •compare and order whole numbers

•apply addition and subtraction •determine the value of coins up to one dollar

•use concrete models to describe fractions with denominators of 12 or less •recall basic addition and subtraction facts up to 18

•solve 2-digit addition and subtraction facts •use patterns to make predictions

•describe and sort two- and three-dimensional figures using their attributes •use standard units of measure to determine length, area, mass, capacity,

and temperature •tell time to 5 minute increments

•collect and analyze data •develop problem-solving strategies

•understand that mathematics is a part of everyday life

Student Outcomes At the End of 2nd Grade Year**For Science**

•use safe practices during experiments and investigations •plan and conduct simple investigations

•develop skills in using standard/non-standard measurement •use common tools to collect information

•classify and sequence objects and events and identify patterns using tools

•support investigations using computers and info tech tools •identify components and processes of the natural world (water cycle,

use of resources) •observe examples of change (melting, evaporation, push and pull,

weathering) •compare characteristics of living/non-living things

•compare lifelong needs of plants and animals •understand how living organisms depend on their environments

•identify functions of parts of plants and animals

                                                                                     

            

Thank you for coming!

We look forward to seeing you again

at Teacher Conferences on October 20th!