3rd Grade Newsletter
March 21, 2019
Mark Your Calendar!
March 22nd: Reading Homework (The Lesson of Narcissus) and Math Homework (STAAR Review) due. Report Cards go home- please send back signed envelope Monday.
March 26th: Topic 13 Test and Topic 13 (Area/Perimeter) Math Homework due
April 1st-5th: Book Fair Week!
April 2nd: Math Practice STAAR
April 3rd: Reading Practice STAAR
MAP Testing:
- We will be completing our End of Year MAP testing for Math, Reading, and Science these next two weeks.
STAAR Dates:
- Math STAAR - Monday, May 13th
- Reading STAAR - Tuesday, May 14th
- Important: Please make sure that your child/children will be at school on time all day both of the STAAR dates listed above. Please reschedule any appointments that may conflict with the testing dates. Thank you for your support.
Math
Science
Practice STAAR Test
On Tuesday (4/2) and Wednesday (4/3) the third grade students will complete two practice STAAR tests to help prepare the students for the real STAAR tests in May.We are hoping the practice STAAR tests will help the kids feel more confident on the actual STAAR testing days, and we will use the results from the practice to guide small group instruction during the weeks leading up to the actual tests.
The students will have four hours to complete each test just like the real tests. On Tuesday, our schedule will not change and we will work the four hours in with breaks for specials, lunch, and recess. However, on Wednesday, to accommodate the four hour window allotted for the test, we will have specials at the end of the day. We will have lunch/recess at the normal time.
You can help by making sure your child comes to school rested. Please send a snack, water bottle, and a chapter book for your child to read after completing the test.
Make sure you have marked May 13th and May 14th on your calendar for the real STAAR tests! Please avoid scheduling any appointments or trips on those dates!
Spring Pictures Have Arrived!
Please check your child’s backpack today for your child's pictures!
Please complete the following steps:
- Review the packet you received. You can keep all or part of the packet.
- Payments can be made with the envelope attached to the order form with cash, check or money order. You can also pay online at mylifetouch.com. Instructions for online payment are number 2 option on the order sheet.
- Return envelope and any portraits not purchased to school by Thursday, March 28, 2019.
School pictures are a fundraiser for our school! If you have any questions please contact Tracy Helms 469/752-0103 or Tracy.Helms@pisd.edu.