Back to School Night 2016 Mrs. Cox and Ms. Young

Daily Schedule 9:00 – 9:10 Arrival 9:10 – 9:20 Announcements/Morning work 9:20 – 11:30 Language Arts 11:30 – 12:00 Science/Social Studies 12:05 – 12:50 Encore (see brochure) 12:50 – 1:10 Guided spelling 1:10 – 1:40 Lunch 1:40 – 2:00 Recess 2:00 – 3:10 Math 3:00 – 3:40 Core Extension 3:40 – 3:50 Pack up/Dismissal

Language Arts Guided reading – small group instruction Making Meaning – comprehension focus Being a Writer Guided spelling Book commercials in spring Variety of cross-curricular activities

Math Blended approach DreamBox Math Investigations Math Connects DreamBox Bedtime Math (www.bedtimemath.org) – real world related problem solving

Science and Social Studies Animal habitat research STEM incorporation Planting Timeline project Time capsule Famous Americans

Positive Reward System Cox Cash and Timberbucks Earn various rewards Focus on positive choices throughout the day Daily shopping times

Housekeeping Send a healthy snack and water bottle Peanut and tree nut free!!! Water only in water bottles Dress appropriately for weather Use the Timberwolf folder for any notes, lunch money, excuses, etc. Please include the office on any emails regarding dismissal changes Please be sure that your child arrives on time each day – language arts instruction in a.m.

Homework Will begin next week Several weeks at a time Due back on Friday Only need to choose 3 activities from the tic tac toe board, in addition to nightly reading

Word Study Students receive a copy to bring home No required homework Test on Friday Not expected to spell words perfectly Looking for feature (sh, beginning sound, short vowel, long vowel, etc.)

Volunteering Will send out an online sign up Please sign up for one day only to give everyone a chance Will consist of one-on-one, small group games, bulletin boards, etc.

Sign Up Volunteering Conference Days Thank you so much for coming!