Agenda
 Welcome and Introduction
 Daily Schedule
 Academic Schedule
 Rules and Rewards
 Typical Nightly Homework
 Final Thoughts
Mrs. Morgan in a Nutshell
 Exchange student in France, Jamaica, and England
 B.A. in French and Global Studies, M.A. in International
Service
 Received my Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential
from Sonoma State University
 Mother of 3 boys: Aidan (12), Avery (10), Liam (6)
 Have taught preschool, 3rd grade, and 4th grade
Daily Schedule
Monday
8:40-9:00
Morning Class 8:25-9:00
9:00
Tuesday
4th Grade Chorus 8:30-9:00
Wednesday
4th/5th Grade Chorus 8:30-9:00
Thursday
4th Grade Violin 8:30-9:00
8:30-9:00
Friday
Morning Class 8:25-9:00
Morning Class 8:25-9:00
Differentiated Instruction
9:00-10:30
Math
Math
Math
10:30-10:45
Recess
Recess
Recess
Language Arts:
Writer’s Workshop,
Workshop, Grammar,
Language Arts:
10:45- 12:30
12:30-1:15
1:15-1:45
Lunch
Science
Writer’s Workshop, Grammar,
Grammar, Reading
Library 10:45-11:35
11:35
4th Grade Flute 12:10-12:30
Language Arts: Grammar
Lunch
P.E. 1:15-2:05
Lunch
Writer’s Workshop
Spanish 9-9:30
Math
Math
Recess
Recess
Language Arts:
Writer’s Workshop,
Workshop, Grammar,
Grammar, and Reading
Lunch
Math Continued
Music 10:45-11:15
11:15
Typing Practice
Computers 11:4011:40-12:30
4th Grade Clarinet 12:1012:10-12:30
Lunch
Advanced Learner
Program 1:15-3:00
Science
Academic Schedule
Social Studies
California Geography
Native Americans
California Missions
Gold Rush
Statehood
Science
Growth Mindset
Magnetism and Electricity
Rocks and Minerals
Living Things and their Environment
Novels
Island of the Blue Dolphins
By the Great Horn Spoon
Technology Projects
Digital Citizenship
Coding and Programming
Moodle
Field Trips
Santa Lucia Preserve
Pacific House and Custom House
San Juan Bautista Mission
Language Arts
California Treasures
Lucy Calkins’ Writer’s Workshop
Rules
 Be:
 RESPECTFUL and KIND
 RESPONSIBLE and HARDWORKING
 SAFE
ALWAYS TREAT OTHERS THE WAY
YOU WISH TO BE TREATED
Rules and Rewards
Positive Incentives
 Student of the Month
 Self-Managers=
 Set positive examples for others
 Students must apply when they feel they are ready (mid-September)
 Tickets to be used towards rewards agreed upon by students and teacher
 Homework Pass for Student of the Month and Birthdays
 Desk Group Tally Winners =
 10 tickets
 Whole Class Point Challenges =
 Classroom Celebration
Rules and Rewards
Student of the Month Criteria
 Student of the Month awards each month
 All Homework: neat/complete/on-time
 Appropriate classroom behavior
 Appropriate playground behavior
 Appropriate behavior in enrichment classes
 Library books returned ON TIME, prepared for other enrichments
(P.E. clothes, instruments, etc.).
 Exemplifies “Pillars of Character”
Consequences
Behavioral Consequences
 Warning= Moved from green, “Off to a great start,” to
yellow, “Warning.”
 Orange= Refocus or Incident Report Form to be filled out by
student and signed by parent
 Red= Study Hall Form or Pink Slip to be signed by parent.
Contact home will be made. Student sent to Study Hall.
 3 Pink Slips = Office Referral
Typical Nightly Homework
 Homework will be recorded in your children’s agendas every day,
Monday-Thursday. Please check in with your child about his/her
homework and check that it meets your level of expectation.
 Reading to be recorded in agendas next to icon of reading person at the
bottom of the page. Students are to record title of A.R. book and page
numbers or chapters read. Mon – Thurs (20 min.)
 Math: Quick Check. 3-5 problems with a “Writing to Explain” question
each night. Nightly math facts practice. XtraMath, Flash Cards, Apps, etc.
 Language Arts: Iconic Prompt Reading Response Journal (HW Journal).
One question per night as assigned.
 Extra Homework: Unfinished class assignments, typing practice on Typing
Agent (can be accessed from Student Links at home).
Teacher – Parent Communication
 Grade reports sent home periodically.
 Completed / corrected student work will be sent home to be
reviewed and signed and will then be filed until conference time.
 Email or call with any questions or concerns
 kmorgan@carmelunified.org 620-8195 – Ext. 3353
 Parent / teacher conference (Fall & Spring) or as needed 
 Curriculum Brochure and CA State Common Core Standards to be
found at:
http://www.carmelunified.org/domain/19
Final Thoughts
 Wanted: 1 more Classroom Photographer to take and share photos with Yearbook
Staff.
 Prizes for Prize Boxes (3 levels)
 Signups 
 Fall Festival
 Field Trips
 In Classroom or At Home Volunteers
 Can you find your child’s Mini Me on “Our Class” bulletin board?
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