Weekly Learning Targets and Important Information

THIS WEEK'S IMPORTANT INFORMATION

REMINDERS

CMAS
We finished our state testing for language arts and are starting our math CMAS this week. Third grade students will test Tuesday through Thursday of this week from 10:30AM to 12:30PM.

MATH FACTS
Please make sure your child is practicing his/her multiplication (and then division) facts at home. By the end of the year, third grade students are expected to have these facts memorized, 0 through 12.

LEARNING TARGETS

READING

This week in reading, the students will be reading a variety of fairy tales.

Specific Learning Targets:

* Describe characters in a story (for example: their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events

* Recount fairy tales from diverse cultures
* Determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text

* Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the same root (for example: company, companion)

WRITING

This week in writing, we will be continuing with our unit on poetry.

Specific Learning Targets:

* Understand key poetry language (stanza, rhyming, rhythm, mood, line, line break, and figurative language) and how to use it

* Use sensory details and descriptive language to create vivid images

MATH
Most of our math time this week will be spent taking Math CMAS. However, we will also be reviewing various concepts.

Specific Learning Targets:

* Understand the difference between perimeter and area and how to calculate both

* Add and subtract 3-digit numbers with regrouping and across zeros
* Explain mathematical thinking in writing by identifying the problem, describing the steps taken to solve it, and justifying a solution using appropriate mathematical vocabulary

SCIENCE:
We will be continuing with our Earth Science study of weather.

Specific Learning Targets:
* Analyze and interpret data to identify patterns indicating typical weather conditions during different seasons

* Obtain and combine information to describe climate patterns in various regions worldwide

* Recognize that weather-related hazards result from natural processes and explore ways to reduce their impact

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District's Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, [email protected], 303-387-0127.

Outside Agencies

Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records at this link ( Douglas County School District Transcripts and Records Requests ).

Timber Trail Elementary

Weekly Learning Targets and Important Information

Timber Trail Elementary