August 31 – September 4

TEKS: MATH

3.2A(R)- compose and decompose numbers to the hundred thousands using objects, pictorial, and numbers. Expanded notation.

3.2B(S)- Relationships in Base 10 Place Value System

3.4A(R)- Solve one and two step addition and subtraction problems within 1,000

Math Homework:

Math homework will be sent home on Friday and is due back the following Thursday.
Please study your addition facts. We will have a Mad Minute on Thursday. Students will have one minute to solve 30 addition facts. This is not for a grade. We will set goals each week to improve fact fluency.

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.2D – analyze and interpret patterns in data to construct reasonable explanations based on evidence from investigations.

3.2F – communicate valid conclusions supported by data in writing, by drawing pictures, and through verbal discussion

3.3A – analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing

August 24th – 28th

Math Learning Goals: Place Value & Adding and Subtracting with Regrouping

3.2A(R)- compose and decompose numbers to the hundred thousands using objects, pictorial, and numbers. Expanded notation.

3.2B(S)- Relationships in Base 10 Place Value System

3.4A(R)- Solve one and two step addition and subtraction problems within 1,000

Math Homework:

Math homework will be sent home on Friday and is due back the following Thursday.
Please study your addition facts. We will have a Mad Minute on Thursday. Students will have one minute to solve 30 addition facts. This is not for a grade. We will set goals each week to improve fact fluency.

Science Learning Goals: Scientific Method (We will have our first science lab Friday)

3.2A – Plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking and answering questions, making observations, making inferences, and selecting and using equipment or technology needed, to solve a specific problem in the natural world

3.2B – Collect and record data by observing and measuring using the metric system and recognize differences between observed and measured data

3.2C – Construct maps, graphic organizers, simple tables, charts, and bar graphs using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate measured data

3.2D – Analyze and interpret patterns in data to construct reasonable explanations based on evidence from investigations

3.2E – Demonstrate that repeated investigations may increase the reliability of results

3.2F – Communicate valid conclusions supported by data in writing, by drawing pictures, and through verbal discussions

3.4A – Collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, wind vanes, rain gauges, pan balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, spring scales, hot plates, meter sticks, magnets, collecting nets, notebooks, and Sun, Earth, Moon system models, timing devices, and materials to support observations of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums

Math in your Roughneck folder

Math homework will be sent home today. This is due back by Thursday, August 27. We will send math homework home every Friday and it’s due the following Thursday.

We are also sending home the results of the Mad Minute from yesterday. Students have one minute to answer 30 addition problems. This is not a grade. Each week we want to see students making progress. Today, each student wrote a goal of how many they want to get correct next week. Please encourage students to practice their facts at home. This will help them reach their goal each week. Please sign the Mad Minute and return it next Monday.

Week of August 17th – 21st

Math Learning Goals: Place Value and Addition & Subtraction

3.2A(R)- compose and decompose numbers to the hundred thousands using objects, pictorial, and numbers. Expanded notation.
3.2B(S)- Relationships in Base 10 Place Value System
3.4A(R)- Solve one and two step addition and subtraction problems within 1,000

Math Homework:

Math Homework will be passed out on Friday, August 21. It will be due the following Thursday, August 27. We will always pass out homework on Fridays starting this week and it will be due the following Thursday.
Please study your addition facts. We will have a Mad Minute on Thursday. Students will have one minute to solve 30 addition facts. This is not for a grade. We will set goals each week to improve fact fluency.

Science Learning Goals: Science Safety

(A) demonstrate safe practices as described in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards during classroom and outdoor investigations using safety equipment as appropriate, including safety goggles or chemical splash goggles, as appropriate, and gloves;

Morning Procedures

Please note that our drop-off time is 7:15 for both Primary and Intermediate students in front of the main entrance. We hope this early drop-off time and having buses unload at a different location will improve the flow of traffic and safety measures.

Teachers will be in their classrooms at 7:30 to receive students who choose not to eat breakfast at school or for students who are finished eating breakfast at that time.

Please note that students arriving after the 8:00 bell are considered tardy. A parent must accompany the student in the building to receive a tardy slip.

The cafeteria will serve breakfast for our Intermediate students from 7:20 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

IMPORTANT: Bus changes

Below are the new bus routes for the 2020-2021 school year. Please look at this to determine what bus your child will ride this year. Some routes have changed, so make sure to double-check which bus your child should ride. If you have already dropped off your supplies and completed the Transportation Form, make sure that the information you provided is still accurate. If not, please email your child’s teacher before the first day of school.

White Oak Intermediate Mask Requirements

Due to the Governor’s current order, students in 4th and 5th grade will wear a mask, face-covering, or face shield when in the hallways, common areas, and when social distancing is not feasible, including in classrooms to the extent it is developmentally appropriate. Staff will be very diligent in giving mask ‘breaks’ with multiple opportunities daily to remove and social distance safely.

Students in 3rd grade are highly encouraged to wear a face mask, face-covering or face shield while inside the school building.

All Intermediate students (grades 3 through 5) and staff must wear face coverings when riding a bus.

What is deemed appropriate according to the WOISD Mask Guidelines:

ACCEPTABLE:

Face Shields (clear)

Any solid color

Plaid, camouflage, patterns

Clothing brands: Nike, Adidas, Under Armour

Sports teams, especially the Roughnecks

Disney, cartoon characters

NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Political statements

Controversial/polarizing slogans or statements

Profanity or vulgar pictures/language

Adult cartoons

*Parents, please send a mask for your student. If you are unsure about your mask, check with your principal.

For the purposes of this document, masks include non-medical and medical grade disposable face masks and cloth face coverings (over the nose and mouth). Full-face shields may be used in place of a mask to protect eyes, nose, and mouth whenever a mask is not feasible or whenever the educational context may benefit from the ability to see an individual’s full face.

LOTS OF NEW CHANGES for morning drop off/ car pick up/ bus riders

Hello all! There are going to be some changes regarding transportation this year. Our first priority is always the safety of our students. We take this very seriously. Thank you for taking the time to look at all of this information! It’s important that we all work together to help our kiddos feel safe arriving and leaving school. Please let us know if you have any questions about any of these items. Thank you for the support you give us!