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Newsletter Sent home each Monday in the binder. It will be found in a page protector. It includes: Announcements/Reminders Additions or changes to the calendar Weekly topics for the week Quiz and test dates

Binder Contents Return to School-front pocket Calendar- Newsletter This should be initialed each night- contains daily events and related arts calendar If I don’t write a conduct grade on the calendar, it indicates that your child received an S for the day.  I If there is a star on the calendar, please flip to the correct page in the agenda for a note from me. I will do the same if you put a star on the calendar. Newsletter Password Page- websites, usernames, and passwords for textbooks or other technology resources Homework pocket Student Data Trackers (AR Log/Weekly Update, easyCBM, common assessments, math fluency) Agenda- this will be used for correspondence Keep at home-back pocket- EMPTY DAILY Back Cover- Important Information/Resources

Binder Clear Pocket in front: Sticker Chart Front Inside Pocket: *Important Papers/Return to School -Zipper Pouch for $, HW, tickets, or notes to turn in   -Zipper Pouch for pencils, supplies *Attendance Notes *Calendar This should be initialed each night- contains daily events and related arts calendar If I don’t write a conduct grade on the calendar, it indicates that your child received an S for the day.  I If there is a star on the calendar, please flip to the correct page in the agenda for a note from me. I will do the same if you put a star on the calendar. *Newsletter *Math / Science Study Guide *Homework *Multiplication Facts *Cursive Practice    *AR Log *Password Page - websites, usernames, and passwords for textbooks or other technology resources *Student Data Charts - (AR Log/Weekly Update, easyCBM, common assessments, math fluency) *Agenda - this will be used for correspondence Back Inside Pocket: *Keep at Home home-back pocket- EMPTY DAILY Clear Pocket in Back: Important Info/Resources Page

MATH

Math Study Guides will always be given for tests (see notebook/journal). Tests are counted twice. Fluency

Homework (Math) Math-generally given Monday-Thursday. One worksheet, checked daily. Homework Quizzes Other HW: STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!

Math Homework

ELA

ELA Reading: Weekly fresh read quizzes English: Spiral Review HW: Same format as Math, passed out Monday and is due on Friday English: Spiral Review Spelling/Word Study: Weekly Quizzes, 10 words that cover meaning and spelling Writing: Two grades per nine-weeks (writing piece, quiz)

AR (Accelerated Reader) AR Contract came home today for you and your student to sign and return Small treasure box treats for points earned (10, 25, 50, etc.) Five chapter books by the end of each nine weeks to attend the AR Party.

Science & Social Studies

Science & Social Studies Science – Mrs. Stacy Social Studies – Mrs. Stuck Study guides will always be given for tests. Tests are counted twice.

GRADES

Graded Papers Papers will go home daily after we have graded and reviewed them. The papers will be located in your child’s binder and are yours to keep. Please use these papers to work with your child at home. We feel that sending papers home daily vs. weekly allows students ample time for review before testing. If you are not receiving graded papers in the binder please discuss this with your child. We encourage everyone gain access to your child’s grades online. You may pick-up a “Family Access” packet/application from the front office at any time. Tests will be sent home as the unit is assessed. You will receive a message when tests are sent home. Please always review the tests with your child.

Achievement Gap Graph

What can I do to help my child? See handout

Technology sign-up Reminders Remind Texts (Text 81010 with the message @stacystu ). Skyward Online Gradebook- Pick up a packet tonight from our guidance counselor located at the end of our hallway.

Common Misconceptions/mistakes Absences & Transportation Changes - Send note (on a piece of paper) 4 unexcused tardies or early checkouts equals an absence Attendance Notes in your child’s binder Absent notes must be sent in within 5 days = Unexcused Absence Sick Student What can go home? Books/Journals NOT unfinished graded work Extra Worksheets (Call the Family Learning Center) Checking Out (Send a Note) Be aware!