Welcome to the Class of

2024Michelle Thiel

Cindy FigueiredoHeather Boyer

LuAnne AinsworthRhonda Gil

Please Keep in TouchEmail is an effective way to reach us during

the day

Teacher Email Address Phone Number Ainsworth ainsworthl@ltisdschools.org 533-5504 Figueiredo figueiredoc@ltisdschools.org 533-5507 Thiel thielm@ltisdschools.org 533-5511 Boyer boyerh@ltisdschools.org 533-5509 Gil gilr@ltisdschools.org 533-5506

Conferences Planning Period:

12:00-12:50

Feel free to schedule a meeting during this time.

Beginning of Year Conferences: October 3rd

October 8th

Academic Expectations

Grades based on a

100% point scaleAssignments below

75% will be retaughtUpon Reteach

Final Grade original grade will be averaged with a 75%

Grade Weights Assessments 50%

Math Assessments broken down (Tests 30% + Quizzes 20%) = 50%

Daily Work 40%

Homework / Participation 10%

Computer 100% 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

Get your Portal ID

Need your child’s Portal ID?  To obtain your unique Portal ID, contact 

portalhelpdesk@ltisdschools.org or call (512) 533-6029.

Language Arts Block Warm- Up: Daily “get in gear” activities such

as, Making Words, journaling, analogies and grammar corrections.

Spelling: using phonetic patterns (students will have option of assessment on list 1 or list 2)

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.

“DNA” = Did not answer

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.

Math BlockCheck homeworkDaily lessons centered around

State Curriculum Wednesday is Assessment Day

Alternating between Tests and Quizzes Friday is Reflection Day

Self-analysis of missed test questions

Motivational Math WorkbookHands on Approach reinforced

through strategic games, manipulative, visuals and rotations.

“DNA” = Did not answer

Online Textbooks

HomeworkStudents copy assignments

in planner Reading- 20 minutes per night + complete “Reading Log” page

Spelling- Practice words twice a week through different assignments Quiz on Thursdays. Spelling Café (ABC order, Sentences, Story Writing, etc).

Math- Daily Homework assigned on Monday Monday: 1 page (usually from the Motivational Math workbook) Tuesday: Study Guide to prepare for Quiz or Test Wednesday: 1 page (usually from the Motivational Math workbook) Thursday: 1 page (usually from the Motivational Math workbook)

Science - Solar System Project Social Studies- Hot Spots Project & Culture Doll Project

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: April 21st Math April 22nd Reading

Social Studies Block Social Studies in the third 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.

Projects: Hot Spots, Culture Dolls

Science Block Units of Study

Matter Weather Force, Motion and

Energy Natural World Solar System Ecosystems

Hands-on Experimentsusing the Scientific Method

Tuesday Folders

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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

General Information

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.

Thank you for your time. We are looking forward to

a fabulous school year!