Canyon Ridge Coyotes WELCOME TO GRADE Canyon Ridge

Canyon Ridge Coyotes WELCOME TO GRADE! Canyon Ridge Elementary (210) 407 -1600 Mrs. Andersen Mrs. Bolton Mrs. Davis Mrs. Seddighzadeh Ms. Meckel Conference Time: 9: 25 -10: 15 RD 3

TIME SCHEDULE 7: 40 SUBJECT Tardy Bell 7: 40 -7: 50 Announcements/SSR 7: 50 -9: 20 Math 9: 25 -10: 15 Links 10: 15 -10: 40 RAP/Daily 5 10: 40 -11: 30 Reading 11: 30 -12: 30 Lunch/Recess 12: 30 -12: 50 Working With Words 12: 50: 1: 40 Writing/Leader In Me 1: 40 -2: 40 Science/Social Studies 2: 40 Dismissal *Times may change throughout year

➢ RD 3 GRADE EXPECTATIONS ➢ ➢ I will respect myself, others and school materials. I will listen with my whole body. Ears are listening, eyes are looking, mouth is quiet, and feet and hands are down and still. I will follow directions at all times. I will control my body and keep my hands and feet to myself. I will practice the 7 Habits daily.

7 HABITS Canyon Ridge achieved Lighthouse milestone, and the 7 Habits are incorporated daily. ➢Habit 1: BE PROACTIVE ➢Habit 2: BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND ➢Habit 3: PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST ➢Habit 4: THINK WIN-WIN Habit 5: SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN BE UNDERSTOOD ➢Habit 6: SYNERGIZE ➢Habit 7: SHARPEN THE SAW

CRRICULUM Math - place value - fractions - addition/subtraction - multiplication/division - algebraic reasoning - geometry/measurememt - personal finance - data and graphing ● In order for students to be successful in the 3 rd grade, it is best that your child memorize their multiplication facts through 12. ● Students must also be fluent in addition

CRRICULUM Reading - becoming an active reader - context clues - fiction/nonfiction - analyzing characters - plot/sequence - summarization - inferencing - text features/structures - authors purpose - cause/effect - draw conclusions - procedural text - main idea

CRRICULUM Writing/Working with Words - we will compose the following; expository and personal narratives. We will also take students through the writing process. - conventions - phonics - spelling - word families ● Every Friday your child will have word wall/word family tests. Please review nightly.

CRRICULUM Science - Nature of science - Properties of matter - Force, motion, and energy - Earth and space patterns - Organisms and Environments Social Studies - the following will be covered through our studies weekly newspapers - geography of communities - community government - history of communities - society and culture in communities - economics and technology in

Windows: Reading, Writing, Math and Science • Nov. 7 -11 (Math, Reading) ASSESSMENTS ⦿ Benchmark • Jan. 23 -27 (Math, Reading) • Feb. 21 -24 (Writing) • Mar. 6 -10 (Science) ⦿ Computerized Reading Assessment SRI-Scholastic Reading Inventory and I-Station: 3 times yearly

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) STAAR ➢ 3 rd graders will be assessed in Reading and Mathematics ➢ The STAAR test is a timed test. Students have approximately 4 hrs. ➢ Assessment dates: ➢Math - Monday, May 8, 2017 ➢ Reading – Tuesday, May 9, 2017 ➢

GOOD MORNING ➢ Our school hours are 7: 40 am to 2: 40 pm ➢ The first bell will ring at 7: 30 am ➢Your child is tardy if they are not in the classroom and in their seat by 7: 40 am when announcements start. Every minute your child is late is a minute missed of instruction. ➢ Students may arrive as early as 7: 00 am Third graders arriving before 7: 30 need to report to the 2 nd/3 rd grade hallway and wait to be picked up by a teacher. Students are expected to bring a book to read quietly. ➢ Students eating breakfast should report to the 2 nd/3 rd grade hallway after finishing breakfast. ➢

➢ Lunch is from 11: 30 -12: 00. LUNCH ➢ Feel free to meet us in the cafeteria, after signing in at the office, if you would like to join your child for lunch. ➢ The visitors table is at the front of the cafeteria near the stage. This table is for you and your child only to enjoy lunch. ➢ Always let us know if you plan on purchasing a lunch so that we may reserve a tray for you.

LINKS ➢LINKS this year will include: • PE • Music • Art ➢The schedule will rotate so students will attend P. E. every other day. ➢Please make sure your child wears appropriate shoes for P. E.

LIBRARY ➢The library will have a flexible schedule allowing students to return/check-out books as needed. ➢A set library time is scheduled for each class one day per week. Students may keep their books for up to 2 weeks. ➢Students will be taught lessons about the Bluebonnet books, Battle of the Books, as well as how to research information.

INTERNET ACCESS • Please approve internet access and photo/work permission on student privacy. • Without access: students cannot use the library online catalog, e-books (even Tumblebooks), Brainpop, i. Pads, etc… • Can be changed on Parent Portal

AGENDA BOOK ➢The Agenda book is to be taken home daily. In it you will find: • Daily agenda • Important upcoming events • Teacher notes • Folder marks ➢Please check and initial your child’s agenda daily.

TAKE HOME FOLDERS Your child is responsible for taking home his/her folder each day and bringing it back to school each morning. Please check this folder nightly. Materials may include: - Graded Work - Homework - Assignments that need to be corrected - Notes Home

GRADES Grades are based on the following; A B C D F 100 -90 89 -80 79 -75 74 -70 69 and below* *Assignments below a 70 may be corrected for a 70 with a parent’s signature. You may check your child’s progress anytime by using the Parent Portal at neisd. net. Please note if your child has any missing assignments “Msg” will be recorded as a 0 until your child gets it turned in. Also check your child’s Take Home Folder daily for graded assignments.

CONDUCT Conduct is based on the amount of agenda marks received in a nine weeks, and the 7 habits of leadership. - 3 or less = E - 4 -7 = S - 8 -10 = N - 11 + = U - Office referral results in an automatic U

TUTORING ➢We will be tutoring in Reading/Math ➢After school from 2: 40 -3: 40 ➢Skill based ➢Your child’s teacher will let you know if your child is in need of tutoring and when tutoring will begin.

HOMEWORK NEWSLETTER ➢Reading log and a weekly newsletter will be run back to back each week. PLEASE read the Newsletter each week to find out important dates and information. This is due back on Fridays. ➢Homework will be sent home nightly M-Th. Homework is due the next morning after it is assigned. If homework does not come back complete and on time, it will result in an agenda mark for responsibility. Please work with your child on establishing a routine each night to ensure this is coming back to school on time.

HOMEWORK CONT… Homework expectations - Homework cannot be graded, but your child will be given an agenda mark if homework is not returned on time. - Math homework is T/Th and ELA homework is on M/W. Please note that all 3 rd grade teachers are teaching the same lessons, but the homework sent home may vary due to classroom pacing and needs. - Students are expected to read a minimum of 30 minutes each night, or do Istation at home. We will let you know when Istation is available. - Please look over your child's homework and assist with accuracy, completion, and neatness. We appreciate your support : )

IMPORTANT INFO… • Importance of breakfast • Importance of being at school on time and ready to learn • A healthy/dry “working” snack may be eaten in class each day. Please keep it neat and easy to eat. • Cell phones must be turned off and concealed. • Birthday Celebrations (optional) will be allowed at the end of the day from 2: 15 -2: 30. Only store bought items/goodies can be brought in. Please let your child’s teacher know that you are coming at least a day in advance. • Please set up a conference if you need to speak to us about your child. Please do not conference with the teachers before school or during instructional time. ☺

This concludes our Parent Orientation! Thank you so much for your support! Your involvement in your child’s education is greatly appreciated!