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Third grade

2006-2007

Mrs. Crenshaw

Language Arts

Math

Ms. TatumLanguage Arts

Social Studies

Mr. GodfreyLanguage Arts

Science

Beginning and ending times of school 8:00am – 3:00pm

There is no supervision before 7:40 am in the MAC.

7:40 am – 7:55 am Children are supervised in the MAC.

Students are walked to class and considered tardy

if not in the classroom by 8:00 am.

Early Out is the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

School is dismissed at 2:00pm on Early Out days.

Call Mrs. Kapphahn, as soon as possible, if your student is going to be absent.

Please call the office to make a homework and/or missed assignment request by 9:30 am to give the teacher ample time to get the work together.

Enrichment Classes

Art - once a week

Music – twice a week

Spanish – twice a week

Library – once a week

Computer – twice a week

PE – everyday

Binder Setup Students are expected to have their binder organized in this order…

1. Conduct sheet

2. Notebook paper

3. Subject tabs*Home/School (This section is to be checked nightly)

Assignment sheetReading log - 60 minutes a week Math log – 10 minutes a night pocket folder: home papers/notes

*English/Writing*Reading*Spelling*Math*Science*Social Studies*Other classes

Supply Bag

2 sharpened pencils 1 red grading pen or pencil1 pair of scissors1 glue stick1 box of crayons1 set of colored pencils1 highlighter1 block eraser

It is a good idea to have your child’s name on each item

Graded papers will be passed back as they are graded.

Graded papers and notes home will be in the notes home pocket

of the colored pocket folder.

The colored pocket folder should be cleaned out nightly.

Notes to return to school should be placed in the return to school pocket of the

colored pocket folder.

After graded papers have been viewed by the parents,

the papers need to be placed behind the corresponding subject tab.

Subject tabs will be cleaned out at school at the end of the unit.

Students will fill out their assignment sheet daily.

Assignments will be posted in the classroom, in the hallway

and given orally.

A proper study environment should be established at home to facilitate good study

habits.

It is important to establish a spot for the student binder at home.

One location makes it easy for parents to check the binder and

students to return it to school the next day.

Homework

Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday.

Typical homework schedule will be…

Monday: Language Arts and MathTuesday: Social Studies and MathWednesday: Science and L. Arts

Thursday: Spelling pretest and Math

A homework slip will be issued when homework is not turned in on time.

The student will sit out at recess to finish the assignment. The homework slip is mailed

home.

The student’s grade will drop upon receiving 3 homework slips in one subject in one grading

period ( an A- would drop to a B+).

Tests

Tests will be given at the conclusion of a unit of study.

Sufficient review will be done in class.

Review sheets will be sent home for parents to see what the tests will cover.

Test formats will vary.

Interim reports are mailed at the mid-point of the nine week grading period.

Interims are designed to inform parents of student progress half way through the grading

period.

Report cards are sent home with the students at the end of the nine week grading period.

The Oakridge School5900 West Pioneer Parkway

Arlington, Texas 76013Interim Report 3rd Grade2006– 2007 School Year

Student Name: Date:____________ Teacher: _____________

Subject Grade HomeworkSlips

Comments:

Reading

English

Spelling

Math(Crenshaw)

Social Studies (Tatum)

Science(Godfrey)

Conduct

Accelerated Reader

Students are expected to read a minimum of 10 points per nine week grading period.

At the beginning of the year, students are required to read level 3.0 or higher.

At midterm, students will be required to read level 3.5 or higher.

AR rewards are awarded after the last day of the nine week grading period.

10 points = special pencil

15 points = special pencil and free dress

20 points = special pencil, free dress, and lunch with teacher in the classroom

Summer AR tests must be completed by Friday, August 18, 2006.

Summer reading points will not apply to the 1st nine week grading period.

AR points for the 1st nine week grading period will begin Monday, August 21, 2006.

3rd Math/Reading Record Name __________

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

1 IN-SERVICENO CLASSES

3/21

3/22 3/23

3/24

2 3/28 3/29 3/30 3/31

3 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/7

4 4/11

4/12 4/13 4/14

5 4/18 4/19 4/20 4/21

6 4/25 4/26 4/27 4/28

7 5/2

5/3 5/4 5/5

8 5/9

5/10 5/11 5/12

9 5/16 5/17 5/18 5/19

10 5/23 5/24 5/25 5/27

Classroom Discipline

1. Follow directions the first time given.

2. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

3. Raise your hand to speak during instruction.

4. Name calling and/or teasing will not be allowed.

5. Have necessary items ready for class.

Edline

Edline information is posted weekly.

The posted information will cover the upcoming week.

Edline is a super communication tool for parents, students, and teachers.

Weekly use of Edline will ensure that you are properly informed.

Handbooks

It is essential to read and discuss the Third Grade

and Oakridge Handbooks with your child.

Sign and return the signature page from the Third Grade handbook

once you have reviewed it with your child.