Download - Welcome to the Class of 2024
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Teacher Email Address Phone Number Ainsworth [email protected] 533-5504 Figueiredo [email protected] 533-5507 Thiel [email protected] 533-5511 Boyer [email protected] 533-5509 Gil [email protected] 533-5506
Conferences Planning Period:
12:00-12:50
Feel free to schedule a meeting during this time.
Beginning of Year Conferences: October 3rd
October 8th
Academic Expectations
Grades based on a
100% point scaleAssignments below
75% will be retaughtUpon Reteach
Final Grade original grade will be averaged with a 75%
Grade Weights Assessments 50%
Math Assessments broken down (Tests 30% + Quizzes 20%) = 50%
Daily Work 40%
Homework / Participation 10%
Computer 100% Based on completion of assignments and participation
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Get your Portal ID
Need your child’s Portal ID? To obtain your unique Portal ID, contact
[email protected] or call (512) 533-6029.
Language Arts Block Warm- Up: Daily “get in gear” activities such
as, Making Words, journaling, analogies and grammar corrections.
Spelling: using phonetic patterns (students will have option of assessment on list 1 or list 2)
Writer’s Workshop: Students will use the Writing Process to compose original writing pieces.
Vocabulary: We will focus on several vocabulary words each week to expand our students’ vocabulary.
“DNA” = Did not answer
Reading Block Use of novels, reading
anthology, & other printed materials
Skills in: vocabulary, comprehension, main idea, literary elements, conclusions, summaries, sequence, author’s purpose, etc.
Math BlockCheck homeworkDaily lessons centered around
State Curriculum Wednesday is Assessment Day
Alternating between Tests and Quizzes Friday is Reflection Day
Self-analysis of missed test questions
Motivational Math WorkbookHands on Approach reinforced
through strategic games, manipulative, visuals and rotations.
“DNA” = Did not answer
HomeworkStudents copy assignments
in planner Reading- 20 minutes per night + complete “Reading Log” page
Spelling- Practice words twice a week through different assignments Quiz on Thursdays. Spelling Café (ABC order, Sentences, Story Writing, etc).
Math- Daily Homework assigned on Monday Monday: 1 page (usually from the Motivational Math workbook) Tuesday: Study Guide to prepare for Quiz or Test Wednesday: 1 page (usually from the Motivational Math workbook) Thursday: 1 page (usually from the Motivational Math workbook)
Science - Solar System Project Social Studies- Hot Spots Project & Culture Doll Project
Math & Reading STAAR
Your child will take the Math and Reading STAAR test for the first time this year. We will be working to practice the STAAR format throughout the school year.
STAAR Testing Dates: April 21st Math April 22nd Reading
Social Studies Block Social Studies in the third grade
offers the student a chance to explore his/her community more in depth.
Students uncover their community’s unique history, personalities, cultures, and landmarks.
We will journey through a regional tour where students will learn about different regions in our country.
Projects: Hot Spots, Culture Dolls
Science Block Units of Study
Matter Weather Force, Motion and
Energy Natural World Solar System Ecosystems
Hands-on Experimentsusing the Scientific Method
Student ExpectationsCitizenship Grades:
E 95-100S+ 90-94S 85-89S- 80-84N 75-79U 70 -74
Conduct points lost for:• Unfortunate behavior • Late / Incomplete homework
General Information
Birthday celebrations
Last Friday of each month (typically)
From 2:30-2:45
The home room parent will notify the appropriate families for the birthday celebrations.