Third Grade Information2013-2014
Remind 101
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Class Dojo
• Behavior system – Points are awarded and deducted for behavior.
• Students can enter a code to change their avatars and check progress.
• Parents enter a parent code to receive weekly reports.
• If you have no internet access, let us know. We can send you a paper copy of the reports.
Class Dojo Reports
Class Dojo BehaviorsPositive – Yes! Negative – No!
Reading Homework
• Begins September 16• Read one or two chapters each night and
record on the reading log.• Complete the task on the back – one per
week. Be sure to read the task before your weekly reading. Some are specific!
• Keep logs for three weeks, but only work one week at a time.
Reading HomeworkCharlotte’s Web Chapter 1 E.B. White Don’t forget to sign!
Wilburwanted to live
He was going to become food.
Charlotte spun webs with messages about Wilbur.
Charlotte died, but Wilbur was saved.
Remember, only do one week at a time!
Tic-Tac-Toe Homework
Begins next weekChoose three out of the nine choices to complete by Friday.• One spelling• One math• One writing
Tic-Tac-Toe Homework
Homeworkopoly
Each week a student brings completed homework, he/she will roll a die and move around the game board. There are special spaces on the board that will give students privileges!
Grading System• When a student fails an assignment, re-teaching
will occur, a similar assignment will be given, and the average of the two grades will be recorded.
• When a student fails an assessment, re-teaching will occur, a similar test will be given, and the higher of the two grades will be recorded.
• All corrections will be made at school.• If a student is absent, he/she has an equal number
of days plus one to complete missed work.
Library
Mrs. Adams and Ms. Massey – Mondays
Mrs. Combs, Mrs. Tong, and Mrs. Fassett - Wednesdays
Specials Schedule
• Adams: PE-Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; Computer-Monday; Fine Arts-Tuesday
• Combs: PE-Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; Computer-Thursday; Fine Arts-Friday
• Fassett: PE- Monday, Tuesday, Friday; Computer- Wednesday; Fine Arts- Thursday
• Massey: PE- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; Computer-Tuesday; Fine Arts- Monday
• Tong: PE- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; Computer- Friday; Fine Arts- Wednesday
Healthy Snack
• Please limit the amount of sugar.• Send water only.• Snack must be eaten in 5 minutes, so students
need a quick snack.• Be aware that some of our students have
peanut allergies.
Still-Needed School Supplies
• Binder
• 8 Dividers
• Pencil bag for binder
Spelling• Spelling City: http://www.spellingcity.com/cfassett
The top list is the current list!
Reading Strategy Nights
Third grade is the first year for STAAR! We are planning one evening every other month
for reading strategies. Come and learn a strategy we use in class so that you can practice
at home with your child. We’ll keep it short while giving you some actual practice and useful
information. When we all do our jobs, our children can be
successful!
Our Website• Third Grade: http://www.emsisd.com//Domain/783
Contact us!• If you have any questions, feel free to contact
us at school at 817-232-1342 or send us an email.
• Conference Period 8:40-9:30 daily• Check the website often!