Arrival: 8:25
Grade
Dismissal: 3:52 Ms. Palacios Class
Third
832-229-6260 alyssa.palacios@cfisd.net
Supplies Hello, nice to meet you!
> Pencils I’m Ms. Palacios and I am so excited to be your 3 rd
> Crayons grade Reading, Writing, and Social Studies teacher
> Glue Sticks this year at Birkes Elementary. You will learn very
> Scissors quickly I love the Houston Rockets, seeing them play
> Pencil pouch or with my family is my favorite thing to do! Obviously,
case it’s going to be a very busy year all around, so I hope
> 3 pronged folders your child is ready to learn, work hard, and succeed!
> 2 spiral notebooks
> Wide-ruled paper Mon/Fri - Music Schedule
> 2 1-inch binders Tues/Thurs – P.E.
with inside pockets Wed. - Art
8:00 – 9:00 Reading
9:00 – 9:30 Social Studies
9:30 – 10:30 large group
10:30 – 11:30 Writing
Optional: 11:30 – 1:00 Switch/Lunch/Recess
highlighters, 1:00 – 2:00 Reading
markers, 2:00 – 2:30 Social Studies
baby wipes, 2:30 – 3:52 Writing
tissues
Homework
Homework is meant to be extra practice to reinforce skills that we are
working on, however it should not take hours or be too difficult that your
child cannot complete it without a bit of support. Homework will be assigned
at the beginning of the week & written in the agenda.
Curriculum Snacks
I will be following the TEKS Because of our late lunch time,
curriculum set in place. This includes students are encouraged to bring a
using: small snack to hold them over. They
- Journeys for Reading will be eating as they work.
- Explorations for Writing Suggestions are: Go-gurt, Chips,
- Workbooks for Social Studies Crackers, Fruit Gummies, Juice Box,
This year we will use a variety of or Water.
resources, books, and other tools to
master the standards expected from School Expectations
the students. Be Safe
Other tools we will be using: Be Responsible
- Epic!
- Pebblego Jr.
Be Respectful
- Tumble Books Believe in Yourself
Class Dojo
This year, I will be using a program
called Class Dojo to manage behavior.
Each child will have a “monster” that
tracks their behavior (good or not)
using points that students can use to
go to the treasure box.