Third Grade Information2013-2014

Remind 101

• This is a FREE text messaging/email service.• We will send you reminders and updates and

keep you in the loop on all things third grade!• You are not able to respond, only receive.• Sign up with the codes sent by the teachers.

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!