Mrs. BarrMrs. BarrMath & ScienceMath & Science

tbarr1@kleinisd.nettbarr1@kleinisd.net

Mrs. LockerMrs. LockerEnglish Language Arts & Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts & Social Studies

clocker@kleinisd.netclocker@kleinisd.net

*Emails are preferred to contact us. Blackshear 832-375-7600*Emails are preferred to contact us. Blackshear 832-375-7600

Conference TimesConference Times: : 1:30 – 2:151:30 – 2:15

Except Wednesdays- No conference due to PLCExcept Wednesdays- No conference due to PLC

Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule

School HoursSchool Hours::

Arrival 8:05 Arrival 8:05

Tardy Bell 8:20Tardy Bell 8:20

Dismissal 3:15Dismissal 3:15

Switch Classes- 10:45 Switch Classes- 10:45

Lunch/ Recess-11:52-12:52Lunch/ Recess-11:52-12:52

Specials:Specials:1:30-2:151:30-2:15

Mon, Wed- MusicMon, Wed- Music

Tue, Thurs, & Fri- P.E.Tue, Thurs, & Fri- P.E.

Library:Library:

Fri- 9:45 (Locker)Fri- 9:45 (Locker)

2:25 (Barr)2:25 (Barr)

Blackshear ElementaryBlackshear Elementary

Give Me FiveGive Me Five

1.1. Eyes on the SpeakerEyes on the Speaker2.2. Mouths are QuietMouths are Quiet

3.3. Body is facing the speakerBody is facing the speaker4.4. Hands are stillHands are still

5.5. Ears are listeningEars are listening

Steps to SuccessSteps to SuccessConsequencesConsequences

WarningWarning Lose of Buffalo Bucks and Sign Conduct BookLose of Buffalo Bucks and Sign Conduct Book Time Out- Lose of group participationTime Out- Lose of group participation Phone Parent or note send homePhone Parent or note send home Office ReferralOffice Referral

RewardsRewards::Reward Buffalo Bucks $$$ to buy a ticket to end of Reward Buffalo Bucks $$$ to buy a ticket to end of

9wks party and auction; stamps, stickers, happy 9wks party and auction; stamps, stickers, happy notes/calls, etc.notes/calls, etc.

Conduct Book Conduct Book

Teachers keep a record of marks in areas needing improvement Teachers keep a record of marks in areas needing improvement throughout the week. These areas are reported to parents on the throughout the week. These areas are reported to parents on the

Tuesday folder sheets. Tuesday folder sheets.

Completes HomeworkCompletes HomeworkParticipates in ClassParticipates in ClassFollows Directions/Controls Talking/Disciplines Follows Directions/Controls Talking/Disciplines

SelfSelfCompletes ClassworkCompletes ClassworkConcerns About Low GradesConcerns About Low Grades

MathMath

GraphsGraphs Place ValuePlace Value Rounding and EstimationRounding and Estimation Addition and SubtractionAddition and Subtraction Multiplication and DivisionMultiplication and Division Problem solvingProblem solving PatternsPatterns FractionsFractions ProbabilityProbability GeometryGeometry MeasurementMeasurement

•Warm-upWarm-up•IntroductionIntroduction•Guided ActivitiesGuided Activities•Independent/ Small GroupIndependent/ Small Group•CentersCenters

•Homework (packets are sent Homework (packets are sent home on Monday and are due home on Monday and are due on Fridayon Friday

ScienceScience

Science Topics Safety and Tools Properties of Matter Energy Force and Motion Earth and Space Life Science

Science LessonsScience Lessons 5 E Lesson Cycle:5 E Lesson Cycle:EngageEngageExploreExploreExplainExplainElaborateElaborateEvaluateEvaluate

Hands-On Lab ActivitiesHands-On Lab Activities

Student Interactive Notebooks Student Interactive Notebooks (Science Spirals)(Science Spirals)

English Language Arts & English Language Arts & Social StudiesSocial Studies

Reading/WritingReading/Writing: Reading : Reading Workshop, Writing Workshop Workshop, Writing Workshop

Social StudiesSocial Studies: Communities, : Communities, map skills, Flat Stanley. map skills, Flat Stanley.

GradesGradesMinor GradesMinor Grades

50% of Final Average50% of Final Average

Major GradesMajor Grades

50% of Final Average50% of Final Average

Parent ConnectParent Connect allows you to view your allows you to view your child’s grades throughout the year. To create an child’s grades throughout the year. To create an account please visit the Klein ISD Home account please visit the Klein ISD Home Page/Parent Access/Parent Connect.Page/Parent Access/Parent Connect.

TESTING:

Math and Science-Campus Common Assessment, CCA; or District Benchmark-

Every 4 ½ weeks Math and 9 weeks Science

Spelling Test- Every Thursday Reading-District Benchmark Fall and Spring

Math STAAR April 23, 2013 Reading STAAR April 24, 2013

Agendas/ Agendas/ Tuesday FoldersTuesday Folders

AgendasAgendas Homework AssignmentsHomework Assignments Notes to parents (if needed other Notes to parents (if needed other

than Tuesday)than Tuesday) Important AnnouncementsImportant Announcements

Tuesday FoldersTuesday Folders Tuesday SheetsTuesday Sheets Graded papersGraded papers HandoutsHandouts Important AnnouncementsImportant Announcements Please sign and return on Please sign and return on

Wednesday.Wednesday.

Parent Conference Parent Conference DayDay

November 6, 2012November 6, 2012Mrs. Locker and Mrs. Barr will meet with Mrs. Locker and Mrs. Barr will meet with

each parent at the same time.each parent at the same time.Each conference will be for 15 minutes.Each conference will be for 15 minutes.Please sign up for a time before you leave Please sign up for a time before you leave

today. today.

TechnologyTechnology

Visit our classroom websites to find important Visit our classroom websites to find important dates and other information, such as spelling dates and other information, such as spelling list, homework, and projects.list, homework, and projects.

Klein ISD Home Page/Campuses/Elementary/Blackshear/Teachers/Third/

Other websites used in class and/or at home: Learning.com (technology report card grade) First in Math Kid Biz 3000 Pearsonsuccessnet.com Several other links are posted on our class websites

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Simple Math…875 Students x 1 hr/student = 22 weeks of 40 hrs/week875 Students x 2.5 hrs/student = 1 year of 40 hrs/week875 students x 5 hours/student = +2 years of Full-time

effort

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hrs

hrs

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students

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Ways to volunteer for everyone…Classroom readersShelving booksVision/hearing screeningField trip chaperonesScience FairBook FairsGarden SupportField DayHoliday Parties (Winter and Valentines)5th grade appreciationJingle Bell Fun RunCollating papersClassroom SupportFundraisers…and more

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Commit to Volunteer Today!

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Simple Math…

$20.00

$15.00

$30.00

• Class Parties • Family fun night • Op. Expenses

• Teacher Appreciation• 5th Grade

Appreciation• Fundraising Exp.

• Playground Equipment• Grade Level Grants• Garden improvements

$10.00

• Extra Programs• Opera / Day of Drumming• Field Trips

875 students x ?

$10 = $8,750$15 = $13,125$20 = $17,500$30 = $26,250

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Join our TEAM!

Your Time + Your Money + Your Kids = Your Future…How much will it be worth???

Thank you for coming!Thank you for coming!

We can’t do it alone, but We can’t do it alone, but together we can make 3together we can make 3rdrd

grade a successful and fun grade a successful and fun year for your child!year for your child!