Welcome to Third Grade!
The third grade teachers at Timbers
• Mona Malinowski
• Kim Fink
• Grace Leeds
• Susan Vento
• Wendy Curtis
• Cierra Bollig
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.
Proof of Residence
 ALL students (returning and
new) must provide proof of
residence.
 Please send one copy of either:
~gas bill
~electric bill
~water bill
All About Arrival
 Breakfast: Report to the cafeteria
beginning at
 Other students will report directly to the
third grade hallway
 Tardy after
~Please be on time!
 After
parents must
sign students in at the office
All About Arrival
Parents may walk their
child to the classroom on
the first day only.
Dismissal
 Please specify how your child goes home before
you leave!
 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.
-A water bottle is fine; no other beverages.
Hooray for the Howl!
Important school procedures and helpful
parent information are detailed in the
E-Howl newsletter. Check Timbers website
for details or sign up tonight. It is best to
keep informed!
Sign up for Remind 101
Remind 101 is a one way text messaging
system. All personal information remains
completely confidential. Teachers can
text you important information, but you
will never see their phone number and
they will not see yours.
Wonderful Words Their Way
Students will be placed in leveled
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.
Math as Easy as 1, 2, 3
 Humble ISD supports Balanced Math.
 The third grade team will host a parent session to
share our experiences and insight.
Hit a Home Run with Homework!
 Homework is assigned Monday-Thursday.
 This typically includes:
-Reading for 15 minutes (record in planner)
-Math
-Spelling
Don’t Strike Out
 Missing homework results in
missing recess.
 Any remaining incomplete
homework may be added to
the next night’s homework.
Tuesday Folders
Tuesday folders go home each week,
containing a conduct sheet, graded
assignments and important school info.
Please review, sign, and return on
Wednesday.
Conduct Cards
Conduct
Work Habits
 Warning
 Warning
 Conduct Mark
 Work Habit Mark
 2 marks/day = miss part of
recess
 3 marks/day = Detention
 6 marks/week = Detention
Parents will have this feedback
weekly in the Tuesday folder.
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!~
No Tardy Parties
Cafeteria Rewards for
“Staying on Green”!
Detention Details
 Tuesdays 3:30-4:30
 You will be notified prior to the date
 Parents are responsible for transportation
 On the 2nd detention is an office referral.
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!
1.Go to humbleisdfoundation.org to see
your teacher’s wish list.
1.Select the items you want to purchase
with your donation.
Thank you for your support!
STAAR –
rd
3
Grade
 Subjects Assessed: Reading and Math
 STAAR Math – April 22, 2014
 STAAR Reading – April 23, 2014