Randolph Elementary

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Welcome
Randolph Elementary
to
Allana Hemenway - Principal William Woodland
Vice Principal
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Third Graders Flight Plan
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Third grade is typically a year of great
transition academically, emotionally, and
behaviorally. The 3rd grade staff strongly
believes in maintaining a healthy and productive
parent-teacher-child relationship. We are all
challenged to excel academically and to show we
are super citizens by demonstrating the Randolph
3 Rs
Respectful Responsible
Ready to learn
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• We strive to foster an open door policy.
• We welcome any suggestions or assistance to
  provide your child the best possible education.
  Your child is most successful when we work
  together as a team.
• We will communicate with you on a regular basis
  to keep you informed of events, projects, etc.
  Never hesitate to inquire about anything related
  to your childs education.
• We have a mutual mission this year, and we look
  forward to sharing this time with you and your
  family.
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• Pledge to Partnership
• Parents and Teacher
• What we ask of you
• look at your child's work
• role model the importance of school (on time all
  day)
• be encouraging and positive

• In turn we will
• be good listeners
• provide an organized, safe and friendly
• atmosphere
• make every effort to see that your child has
  a
• happy and successful school year

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• Third Grade Curriculum
• Our curriculum is challenging, but manageable.
  As teachers, we offer the following comment
• In Grade 3, students read and write more
  independently than in any previous grade and
  spend significant blocks of time engaged in
  reading and writing on their own as well as in
  assigned tasks and projects.
• Chapter books and/or novel studies are
  introduced.
• The writing process is emphasized.
• Students master basic multiplication and
  division facts.
• Social studies and science lessons are based on
  central strands of
• instruction.
• The inquiry method is used for science
  instruction.
• Classroom laptops and/or ipads may be used for
  daily instruction.

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   Study hall is used for students who do not
complete work. Some students may be required to
redo assignments at study hall as well. (Study
hall is held during recess.) Some assignments
require corrections at home. A note from the
teacher will be sent home. Grades Daily Work
(count once) Quizzes (count twice) Tests
(count three times)
Grading Policy
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  You may track your childs progress via
Gradebook. All students will receive a mid-point
progress report each six weeks. Students
receive report cards after the end of each six
weeks. Report card envelopes and progress
reports must be signed by the parent and returned
to school.
Student Progress
Report Cards
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STAAR
(State of Texas Assessments of Academic
Readiness) We expect all of our students to pass
both the Math and Reading STAAR tests. Testing
windows are Math April 21st Reading April 22nd
The TAKS Reading Test will be
administered on and the TAKS Math Test will be
administered on
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• Discipline
• Students are expected to be respectful,
  responsible, and ready to learn.
• -Teachers look for opportunities to praise and
  reward correct behavior.
• -If a student misbehaves, they are given a verbal
  warning.
• -The second time, behavior will be documented by
  the teacher.
• After the third infraction, parents are notified.
  
• All serious infractions are dealt with
  immediately. The child is sent to the office,
  and the parent is notified.

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Conduct Grades Citizenship and Work Habit grades
are based on following classroom rules. Behavior
is noted on the conduct calendar in your childs
planner or take home folder.

• 0 - 2 E
• 3 - 5 S
• 6 - 8 N
• 9 or more U
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• Homework
•  -Homework is given in an effort to promote
  responsibility and to reinforce previously taught
  skills as well as organizational skills.
• -Homework is usually given Monday-Thursday. The
  work is sent home in a folder. Folders should be
  returned daily with completed work.
• -Spelling words are sent home the first day of
  every school week.
• -Each student is also responsible for
  implementing a daily/weekly at-home reading
  routine. Students are expected to for 20 minutes
  4 times per week (Monday-Sunday). Students are
  expected to master all basic math facts through
  at-home practicing. These facts include addition
  and subtraction the 1st semester and
  multiplication and division the 2nd semester.
• Adjustment to the normal homework routine is
  made during periods of special projects.
• Finally, if a student chooses not to complete
  his/her work during class time, the incomplete
  work may be assigned for homework.

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Reading
  We are dedicated to teaching students
effective reading strategies and instilling a
love of reading.  

• Accelerated Reader is still in the works for this
  year.
• Suggestions for reading homework newspapers,
  magazines, Internet articles, shared reading,
  reading to a younger sibling.
• We encourage students to read chapter books to
  build stamina and comprehension.

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Conferences
  Conferences regarding a childs education are
essential for making the most of the
opportunities provided. Conferences may be
initiated by the school or the parent. A parent
who wants to schedule a conference with a teacher
should contact their childs teacher by phone or
e-mail. Generally a teacher will be able to meet
with parents during his or her conference period.
Other mutually convenient times may be arranged
as well. Before the end of the 1st 6 weeks,
every parent will have scheduled a conference
with their childs teacher. Please sign up
tonight for the time that is most convenient for
you. Additionally, parents may communicate
with teachers by email and/or a phone call.
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Mrs. Schneider Room 17 Phone [phone] Ms.
Aniol Room 18 Phone [phone] Mrs.
Bowman Room 19 Phone [phone] Mrs.
Peterman Room 20 Phone [phone] Mrs.
Zipp Room 21 Phone [phone]      
Randolph
Elementary
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Thank you for your involvement and support. We
wish you and your child an enriching and
successful school year! If you would like
to further view our Flight Plan, you may do so
from your childs teacher webpage.