Transcript Striving for Excellence In Third Grade

Library Books
 Students may check
out library books daily
as they need them
 They should have their
library book with them
at all times, reading
class, math class, at
HOME, etc.
 We expect students to
read each evening.
AR Points
 MONTHLY AR POINT REQUIREMENTS AND DUE DATES ARE:
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Aug. 31
Sept. 28
Oct. 31
Nov. 30
Dec. 18
1.5 points
4.0 points
4.0 points
4.0 points
2.0 points
Jan. 31
Feb. 28
Mar. 29
Apr. 30
May
4.0 points
4.0 points
3.0 points
4.0 points
TBA
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 ***Students should read at least 20 minutes each evening.
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***Students
must score 60% or above to pass an AR test. Failing an AR test will result in
the student pulling a card.
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 ***Please encourage your child to read the book completely before attempting to take the
AR quiz on the computer.
Reading Champion
 HERITAGE ELEMENTARY READING AWARDS
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 25 POINTS
 50 POINTS
 75 POINTS
 100 POINTS
 175 POINTS
 250 POINTS
 400 POINTS
State Reading Certificate
Reading Star
Reading Rocket Star
Reading Champion
Mighty Reader
Principal of the Day
BIG DOG
Spelling
 A master list with spelling words for 4-5 weeks is sent
home for review and study.
 Each Monday, students complete a spelling paper with
the week’s words. They can study from this list, too.
 The test is the last day of the school week. No pre-test.
Sentences will also be given.
Reading Homework
 Each Tuesday, your child will bring home the reading
text book so that they can read the story to you at
home.
 They will also bring home the vocabulary notebook.
They must study the words, and HAVE YOU SIGN
THE NOTEBOOK.
 They will have to pull a card if the notebook is not
signed
Math Homework
 Many nights your student
will have math homework.
Please check over your
child’s work.
 The work must be returned
the next morning. If it is
not, they will have to stay in
from recess to do the work.
Math Facts
 Students need to study math facts at home as well as
school.
 You may want to purchase fact cards to practice at
home.
 Starting in December, we will learn multiplication
facts.
 An award trip will take place in the spring.
Math Masters
 To be a Math Master, students must pass 100 addition
facts in 5 minutes, then 100 subtraction facts in 5
minutes, then 100 multiplication facts in 5 minutes.
 To become a Star Math Master, each one must be
passed in 4 minutes, etc.
Dismissal
 Students will go home
according to the
transportation form
you filled out at the
beginning of school
 If they are to go home
another way, a note
must come to school
with the child, or call
the school
Attendance
 Absences:
Students are
required by law to be in
school unless there is an
illness, doctor-dental
appt. or an emergency.
 3 unexcused absences per
semester, the parent is notified
by certified mail
 5 unexcused absences per
semester, the parent is notified
by certified mail
 10 unexcused absences
per semester will be
reported to the District
Attorney
Tardies
 It is important your child
is here on time every day.
 Instruction time is
imperative and excessive
tardiness can make it
difficult for your child.
 The student is tardy if
he/ she is not in class
by 8:05 when the tardy
bell rings.
 3 tardies per semester
will be counted as one
day unexcused absence
Testing
 Third grade is the first year that the state-required
achievement test is given.
 Attendance is very important so that students gain all
the skills and practice they need for that test.
 The test is usually given in April.
 More information will be given after the first of the
year.
Communication
 We welcome your
questions and
comments about your
child’s education.
 Please read the class
newsletter.
 Please let us know your
e-mail address so that
we can quickly
communicate with
you.
To contact us by e-mail
 Mrs. Grellner [email protected]
 Mrs. Hyatt [email protected]
 Mrs. Daugherty [email protected]
 Mrs. Schaefer [email protected]
Rest
 Eight and nine year olds need plenty of rest. We know
it is hard with busy schedules, but please make sure
your child is getting plenty of rest each night.
 Often, students come to school and spend the first
hour with their head on the desk.
Field Trip
 Wednesday, October
17th
 Zoo, Educational Class,
picnic
 Love to have parents!
 Cost: $7.00 for kids;
$1.00 for parents
 More information later
Miscellaneous
 Pull-a-card
 Birthdays
 Treats for the class
 Staying in from
recess
 Absences and makeup work
Web Sites
Great web site for Reading,
Spelling and Math .
www.macmillanmh.com/
www.honorpoint.com
School website:
www.kingfisher.k12.ok.us