Transcript Welcome to 3rd Grade! - Houston Independent School District

Mrs. Hearne
Mrs. Efstratiou
Mrs. Efstratiou
Math and Science
Mrs. Hearne
Reading/Language Arts & Social Studies
Curriculum Highlights
Math:
 Number Sense
 Operations +,-,x,’/,
 Measurement
 Fractions
 Probability
 Data and Statistics
 Geometry
 Algebra
Science:
 Safety
 Measurement
 Experimental Design
 Matter
 Force and Motion
 Natural Resources
 Constructive/Destructive Forces
 Solar System
 Life Cycles
 Food Chains/Webs
 Inherited Traits
 Adaptations and Habitats
Reading/Language Arts:
 Expository Text Features and
Structures
 Realistic Fiction
 Memoirs
 Folktales and Legends
 Media Literacy
 Fantasy
 Poetry
 Mystery
 Multicultural Text
 Drama
Social Studies:
 Learning about Citizenship
 Geography Basics
 Being a Historian
 Community Characteristics
 Factors that Affect Settlement
 Types of Communities
 History in a Community
 Government in a Community
 Economy in a Community
 Celebrations in a Community
 Communities Here and Around
the World
Your child’s day:
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Begins in Homeroom
Classes switch after recess
Daily Routine
Core Enrichment
Supplies
Supplies
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Students are responsible for bringing books and
supplies to and from classes each day!
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Students have been assigned lockers to keep all
belongings. (Locks are not permitted)
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In Third Grade we have community desks which
students are expected to keep neat, organized, and
free from clutter. Desks are expected to be shared
responsibly with their desk mate. (books may remain in desk
at students discretion)
Communication
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Homeroom Teacher
Agenda Books
Weekly Communication Folders
Weekly Progress Reports
Websites
Conferences
E-mail:
 Mrs. Hearne: [email protected]
 Mrs. Efstratiou: [email protected]
Homework
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Provides practice
Enriches concepts
Communicates what we
are learning
Encourages parental
involvement
Develops responsibility
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Monday-Thursday
30-45 minutes a day on
average
30 minutes of reading
daily
Texas Math Project
Independent Research
Projects
TPSP- Texas Performance
Standards Projects (TBA).
 Subject Based Projects
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(assigned throughout the year).
Grading Policy
Grades will be an average of all grades received. Defining progress as movement toward
mastery of the TEKS as required by the laws of Texas. The following scale applies:
A 100- 90
Excellent Progress
B 89 - 80
Good Progress
C 79 - 75
Meets Expectations
D 74 – 70
Needs Improvement
F 69 - 0
Unsatisfactory
The following weights will be used by T.H. Rogers in grading of Core Academics:
Classwork
40%
Tests
40%
Homework
10%
Quizzes
10%
The following applies for Handwriting, Fine Arts, PE, Conduct and Computer:
E
Excellent
S
Satisfactory
N
Needs Improvement
U
Unsatisfactory
Student Centered Technology
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Smartboard Interactive Lessons
Web Research
Envision Math
Renzulli
National Geographic Science
Study Island
Classroom Rules
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Be respectful!
Be Safe!
Exhibit Scholarly Behavior! (see
scholarly behavior chart).
Scholarly Behavior
All Scholars...
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Thirst for Knowledge.
Consider themselves "half-full."
Are curious.
Ask good questions.
Come prepared to learn; they bring their tools.
Set goals - long and short term.
Exercise their intellect by trying challenging tasks.
Look at multiple resources which includes primary and secondary sources.
View ideas and problems from multiple perspectives.
Save ideas and unfinished work; they save using diskettes, journal, binders, etc.
Spend time pondering ideas and elaborate on connections of the facts with big ideas.
Rewards and Consequences
Rewards:
 Verbal Praise
 Desired Jobs/Responsibilities
 Extra Time (i.e. computer,
reading, games)
 Additional Recess
 Stickers
 School Items
 Positive phone call/note to
parent
 Money from Mrs. E
 Scholarly Applause from Mrs.
Hearne
Consequences:
 Verbal Redirection
 Quiet Time
 Removal From Activity
 Loss of Recess
 Lunch in classroom
 Item taken from child
 Phone call/note to parent
 Referral to principal
Money from Mrs. E.
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Agenda must be signed by parent every day
student is present.
Student must write assignments in planner
daily.
Student must complete all homework on time
in both classes.
Student must exhibit scholarly behavior all
week in both classes.
Students will be paid every Friday.
Items for sale
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$10 Treasure box (donations welcome)
$35 Computer time
$35 Reading time
$50 Homework pass (with restrictions)
$50 Order book for $5 or less
$100 Lunch with teacher and friend
$200 Lunch with Principal or Assistant
Principal
Scholarly Applause from
Mrs.Hearne
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Movie and popcorn!
Recess ice cream party!
Whole group lunch in classroom!
Pizza Party!
Volunteering
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Room parent/co-parents
Field trip chaperones (organized by room parent).
Party helpers (organized by room parent).
3rd Grade Directory
Other special projects as needed.
Questions
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We look forward to a wonderful year!
Thank you for coming!
Mrs. Hearne
Mrs. Efstratiou