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Tonight's Agenda Introduction Special Schedules and Dates Curriculum Rules, Expectations, and Student Recognition Discipline Policy Homework Policy Housekeeping

All About Ms. Jackson!!! Born and raised in San Luis Obispo, CA Cal Poly State University: BA, Teaching Credential, and Master’s Degree in Education Cal State University San Marcos: Administrative Credential 8 years teaching in Santa Maria-Bonita School District 11th year with Del Mar Union School District Love the outdoors, traveling, reading, and family

Special Schedules and Dates STEAM+: Monday 1:00 – 2:30 (Music/Art) Tuesday 1:00 – 2:30 (Technology/ PE) Library: Friday 10:30 – 11:00 Science Lab: Tuesday 8:00 – 8:45 Parent Conferences: November 13-17 March 12-16 **Translators available- Please let me know if you need a translator. (Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Russian, Japanese) Camp Marston: April 2-6 Smarter Balanced Testing: May 7-18

Curriculum Social Studies Science Math English Language Arts English From the Roots Up Oral Speaking Presentations Writing 7 Habits of Happy Kids

Rules and Expectations CLASSROOM RULES: SHOW RESPECT Show respect to yourself Show respect to others Show respect to the teachers Show respect to the school Incentives and Class Rewards: Praise, positive notes, class cheering, special rewards, parties, music, and more. Student Leaders: Class Rules We are respectful listeners to everyone in our class. We follow the Golden Rule. We are kind and polite to others. We take pride in our classroom and our school. We have fun.

Discipline Policy Behavior Book Discipline to Build Respectful Student Leaders 1. First Offense 2. Second Offense 3. Third Offense Respect Reminders Respect Sheets

Homework Policy Nightly for up to 60 minutes (includes reading) Homework buddies and phone number Missed Homework Absentee Homework Homework written in agendas and taken home in homework folders Google Docs and Powerschool Learning App

A Few More Details Housekeeping Electronic Raptor Check in System in front office Volunteers Label clothing and lunch boxes, etc. Wednesday Folders Torrey Hills Website Join Torrey Hills PTA

Together we inspire, teach, love, grow, and change our world! Thank you for coming! Kid President’s 20 Things We Should Say More Often https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5yCOSHeYn4 Together we inspire, teach, love, grow, and change our world!