Class Mission Statement: Coming together to enhance individual melody and create classroom harmony. Expectations • Focus is on meeting expectations for controlling Voice, Body, & Brain • Students receive daily “pay” for meeting expectations • Pay can be lowered if expectations are not met • Can receive bonuses for exceeding expectations even if daily pay has been reduced • Money can be spent on special privileges once a week • Parents will only be notified if students exceed expectations or are at the lowest tier of the behavior chart Class Schedule Time Subject/Activity 8:20 Tardy Bell Rings Class will begin promptly when the bell rings. 8:20-10:55 Literacy Block Reading & Writing Science & Social Studies is embedded in the curriculum. 10:55-11:15 Computer Work Moby Max, Reflex, Compass , Research, Publishing 11:15-11:30 Recess Outside Recess except during inclement weather & P.E. days. One day a week will be 30 min. inside recess for positive behavior incentive. 11:35-12:10 Resource A-Technology B-P.E. C-Library D-Music Schedule available on calendar in red folder 12:10-12:25 Share Time Share writing, class meetings, etc. 12:30-1:00 Lunch Note the late lunch, snacks are imperative 1:00-2:25 Math Time is allowed for science experiments 2:30 Dismissal Begins Students will be in designated areas Morning Arrival • 7:50-8:10 Students may enter the campus, but will stay in the cafeteria • 7:50-8:10 Car riders will enter through the cafeteria doors facing the parking lot • 7:50-8:10 Walkers & bike riders will enter near the bus loop or through the back gate and go to the cafeteria for dismissal • 8:10 Front gate will open and all students will begin walking to their classes from this point on • August 17th-21st all parents entering the campus between 7:50 and 8:10 will wait in the cafeteria and then can walk with their child to class when the class is dismissed • After students are dismissed, Parents will need an orange Parent Pass to walk to class with their child • Starting on August 24th – Parents who wish to walk children to the classroom will need to obtain a Parent Pass from the front office • • • • • • • Work to keep at home Materials to return to school Money & small items pouch Communication log Monthly Calendar Homework Passwords & Website • • • • • Homework Log Sight Words (Lists & Tests) Reading Passages Math Lessons Writing Journal • To be sent home every interim and report card date • Please review, sign, and return as soon as possible • Contains reading & writing assessments on the right side • Contains math assessments on the left side • Contains a detailed report about your child at report card time in addition to any individual progress reports your child receives with interims and report cards Communication • I try to respond to phone calls, e-mails, and communication log notes promptly. E-mails are best for immediate responses. • Website is a good source for information & cute photos (if you sign a photo release form) • Face-to-face conferences in October & April if there are no concerns. • Phone or face-to-face conference may be requested at any time if there are concerns • Conference times are very flexible. I will make myself available after hours if needed for working parents. • • • • • • • • • Snacks Tissues Paper Towels Sanitizing Wipes Magic Erasers Small Dixie Cups Plastic Bags (all sizes) Dollar Store Gift Cards Voluntary seasonal supplies (i.e. Apple Week, Thanksgiving Feast)