Welcome to Third Grade The Timbers Third Grade

Welcome to Third Grade! The Timbers’ Third Grade Team • Grace Leeds • Susan Vento • Kim Fink • Cierra Bollig • Mona Malinowski We are looking forward to a fantastic third grade year!

Timbers Wolf Pact We will be respectful. We will be responsible. We will be safe.

Arrival �Breakfast: Report to the cafeteria beginning at �Other students will report directly to the third grade hallway

Attendance �Tardy after ~Please be on time! After parents must sign students in at the office �If your child will be absent, please be sure to call the absent line: 281 -641 -2019 & send a written absence note.

First Day of School Parents may walk their child to the classroom on the first day only.

Dismissal Please fill out how your child goes home on the white dismissal card and give to your teacher before you leave tonight! A parent note is required if your child will be going home a different way than what is listed on the dismissal form. If an emergency arises, you must call the office before 2: 45. No changes may be made after that time.

Snack Attack Examples of some healthy snacks include but are not limited to: -goldfish, pretzels, dry cereal, cut up fruit/ vegetables, granola bars, crackers, etc. -water is allowed in class in a spill proof container (no screw tops)

Communication is Key Sign up on your teacher’s account! (See your child’s teacher for an information sheet. ) Sign up online to have the HOWL Newsletter emailed to you Follow Timbers on @timberselem Like the Timbers Elementary PTO on to receive notifications

Wonderful Words Their Way Students will be placed in leveled spelling groups. Each group will have their own set of words for the week. The weekly spelling homework format will be posted in their spelling notebook.

Hit a Home Run with Homework! Homework is assigned Monday-Thursday. This typically includes: -Reading for 15 minutes (record in planner) -Math -Spelling

BEE Book Bring Everything Everyday The Third Grade BEE Book will be sent home and returned every day.

Tuesday Folders Tuesday folders go home in the BEE Book each week. Look for a conduct sheet, graded assignments and important school info. Please review, sign, and return on Wednesday.

Conduct Cards Conduct Marks Work Habit Marks Warning given Conduct mark given Work habit mark given 2 marks/day = miss part of recess 3 marks/day = Detention 6 marks/week = Detention U Parents please review your childs’ conduct card daily in the BEE Book.

Detention Details After school 3: 30 -4: 30. You will be notified prior to the date. Parents are responsible for transportation. Being assigned a 3 rd detention becomes an office referral.

Positive Behavior Our school and the third grade team has developed a system of rewards to encourage positive behaviors: Classroom Rewards Hallway tickets that reinforce school expectations Individual student rewards through signature cards ~Students can shop at the signature store!~ Cafeteria Rewards for “Staying on Green”!

Your Support Is Essential Your involvement in your child’s learning experience at Timbers is a meaningful component of their success. Take time to join our PTO! Feel free to call, email, or schedule a conference if you have any questions.

Grant a Wish Make wishes come true for your child’s classroom! See your homeroom classroom teacher’s supply wish list before leaving tonight. Thank you for your support!

STAAR – rd 3 Grade Subjects Assessed: Reading and Math STAAR Math – May 9, 2016 STAAR Reading – May 10, 2016