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Welcome to the Class of
2025Rhonda Gil
LuAnne AinsworthHeather BoyerMichelle Thiel
Cindy FigueiredoSheri Carter
Teacher Planning Period
12:10-12:45
Parent/Teacher meetings may be scheduled during this time.
Academic Expectations
Grades based on a 100% point scale
No longer 1, 2, or 3
Assignments below 75% will be retaught
Upon Reteach Assignments will be
averaged with a final grade not higher than a 75%
Grade Weights Assessments in all Subjects 50%
Math Assessments broken down (Tests 30% + Quizzes 20%) = 50%
Daily Work 40%
Homework / Participation 10%
Computer Based on completion of assignments and participation
Viewing your child’s grades online LPE website: “Site Shortcuts” txConnect Log in or Create a New Account
Tx Connect
Student #1
Student #2
Exclude Grade not taken
Redo Original grade below 75%
Missing 0 is averaged in
Get your Portal ID
Need your child’s Portal ID? To obtain your unique Portal ID, contact
[email protected] call (512) 533-6029.
Online Textbooks
Refer to Teacher’s Website
Tuesday Folders
100100
99 99 99 99 98 98
98
Student lost 1 point here
Student lost 1 point here
Student lost a total of 2 points for the
grading period
Student ExpectationsCitizenship Grades:
E 95-100S+ 90-94S 85-89S- 80-84N 75-79U 70 -74
Conduct points lost for:• Unfortunate behavior • Late / Incomplete homework or
“I did the wrong math page”
Math & Reading STAAR
Your child will take the Math and Reading STAAR test for the first time this year. We will be working to practice the STAAR format throughout the school year.
STAAR Testing Dates: May 9th Math May 10th Reading
Math BlockCheck homeworkDaily lessons centered around State Curriculum
Wednesday is Assessment Day Alternating between Tests and Quizzes Multiplication Timed Test every week
Friday’s following Tests Reflection Day Self-analysis of missed test questions
Hands on Approach reinforced through strategic games, manipulative, visuals, rotations & vocab.
Homework assigned on Mon. for the week Monday: 1 page (Mo Math usually) Tuesday: Study Guide with newly learned skills Wednesday: Think Through Math computer program Thursday: 1 page (Mo Math usually)
Helpful Informationabout Math
Please check our websitesMath VocabularyMath Study Guides for new skills
Assessments cover new skills as well as previously learned skills
Study Guides will stay in the red, daily folder
Acronyms DNA
Did not answer GP
Group Practice IP
Independent Practice DS
Direct Support
Reading Block Use of novels, reading anthology, &
other printed materials Skills in: vocabulary, comprehension, main idea,
literary elements, conclusions, summaries, sequence, author’s purpose, etc.
Homework assigned on Mon. for the week Monday: Read 20 min. + Reading Log Entry Tuesday: Read 20 min. + Reading Log Entry Wednesday: Read 20 min. + Reading Log Entry Thursday: Read 20 min. + Reading Log Entry
Language Arts Block Warm- Up: Daily “get in gear” activities such as, making
words, journaling, analogies and grammar corrections.
Spelling: using phonetic patterns Spelling Pre-test on Mondays Score determines if students receives List 1 or List 2 Spelling Test on Thursdays
Writer’s Workshop: Students will use the Writing Process to compose original writing pieces.
Vocabulary: We will focus on several vocabulary words each week to expand our students’ vocabulary.
Homework assigned on Mon. for the week Monday: 1 Spelling Activity from the Café Wednesday: 1 Spelling Activity from the Café
Science Block Units of Study
Matter Weather Force, Motion and Energy Natural World Solar System Ecosystems
Hands-on Experimentsusing the Scientific Method
At Home Solar System Project
Social Studies Block Social Studies in the 3rd grade offers
the student a chance to explore his/her community more in depth.
Students uncover their community’s unique history, personalities, cultures, and landmarks.
We will journey through a regional tour where students will learn about different regions in our country.
At Home Projects Hot Spots Culture Dolls
CommunicationTeacher Websites
Reminders and UpdatesClass Content Information
Math Study GuidesSpelling ListsVocabulary
Class ScheduleParent Information Night
SlideshowInstructions on various
itemsAnd much more…Lake Pointe Website
Tuesday Folder
Birthday Celebrations
Last Friday of each month (typically)
From 2:30-2:45 The home room parent will notify the
appropriate families for the birthday celebrations.
Student Planner
Thank you for your time. We are looking forward to
a fabulous school year!