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 (13), Avery (11), Liam (7) Have taught preschool, kindergarten, 1 st grade, 3 rd grade, and 4 th grade

Daily Schedule MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 8:40-9:00 Morning Class 8:25- 9:00 Differentiated Instruction Morning Class 8:25- 9:00 Differentiated Instruction Morning Class 8:25- 9:00 Differentiated Instruction Morning Class 8:25- 9:00 Differentiated Instruction Morning Class 8:25-9:00 Differentiated Instruction 9:00-10:30 Math Spanish: :30 Math P.E.: 9:40-10:30 Math 10:30-10:45 Recess 10:45-12:30 Language Arts: Writer’s Workshop Language Arts: Centers Language Arts: Centers Spanish: 10:45- 11:15 Language Arts: Writer’s Workshop Language Arts: Centers 12:30-1:15 Lunch 1:15- 2:10 Math Continued P.E.: 1:15-2:05 Music: 1:15-1:45 Social StudiesTechnology: 1:15-2:05 2:10-2:50 Science (Interactive Text) Science Lab: 2:10-3:00 Math ContinuedLife SkillsLibrary 2:10- 3:00 2:50-3:00 Clean Up and Dismissal

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 Book Club Novels Technology Projects Digital Citizenship Coding and Programming Moodle Field Trips Santa Lucia Preserve (Sept. 9, May 26) Pacific House/Custom House (Nov. 2) California Walk-Through (Dec. 1, 12:15-2:45) San Juan Bautista Mission (TBD) Language Arts Words Their Way: Spelling Academic Word Lists: Vocabulary Evan Moor Daily Paragraph Editing and Language Handbook Writer’s Workshop

Rules The 5 P’s: Be Prompt Be Prepared Be Polite Be Productive Be Positive ALWAYS TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU WISH TO BE TREATED

Rules and Rewards Positive Incentives Student of the Month: New format: Teachers will be handing out SOM awards in class each month. 4 times this year, we will gather in Bobcat Hall for a special achievement awards assembly. At each assembly, 8 students will receive a special achievement award. Dates are to be determined. Tickets to be used towards rewards agreed upon by students and teacher Homework Pass for Student of the Month, Achievement Awards 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 in class All Homework: neat/complete/on-time (HW Journal and Math) Appropriate classroom behavior Appropriate playground and cafeteria 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= Pink Slip to be signed by parent. Contact home will be made. Student sent to Detention. 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. Language Arts: Iconic Prompt Reading Response Journal (HW Journal). One question per night as assigned. A.C.E.S. format required. 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. or call with any questions or concerns – Ext Parent / teacher conference (Fall & Spring) or as needed Curriculum Brochure and CA State Common Core Standards to be found at:

Final Thoughts Wanted: Classroom Photographer(s) to take and share photos with Yearbook Staff. Prizes for Prize Boxes (3 levels): Bouncy balls, erasers, pencils, notepads, little games, etc. Signups Volunteers Can you find your child’s Mini Me on bulletin board?.