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Classroom Procedures -Morning Routine -Dismissal Procedures…Changes must be in writing -Lunch -Birthdays

“Bee” Behavior Students are expected to Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Polite. Mrs. Favaloro and I hand out coupons for students who are “Caught Being Good”. If there is ever a problem with behavior, a note will come home in the agenda that must be signed and returned.

Grading Scale Grade Equivalencies 90-100= A 89-80= B 79-70= C 69-60= D 59-0=F  Letter grades are an average of all work completed for the quarter. Formal grades are weighted 60% and informal grades are weighted 40%.

Social Studies -Citizenship: People Making Differences in Communities -Geography -History

Literacy Balanced Literacy includes: Word Work Writing Independent Reading Guided Reading

Word Work (vocabulary and spelling) During word work students practice their differentiated spelling words which can include a focus on a specific phonemic sound to prefixes, suffixes, Greek or Latin roots. Root Word focus lessons will be incorporated in our vocabulary lessons throughout the year Vocabulary and Spelling will alternate weeks throughout the year. Quizzes will be given on Fridays.

Independent Reading Students spend the bulk of this time reading ‘Just Right Books’. Students will conference with me as needed to focus on specific skills.

Writer’s Workshop Most of this time will be spent on teaching the writing process. We will focus on personal narratives, persuasive writing, opinion writing, and nonfiction writing throughout the year. Grammar will also be incorporated.

Guided Reading Students will work in leveled small groups (based on their reading level letter) to read and respond to the text.

Daily Literacy Homework -Grammar/Language Book -Respond to Reading (two response questions and one created question)

Reading Homework Challenge Students will receive a quarterly homework grade. Students who receive a 90% or above will be invited to the Reading Challenge Celebration!

What can you do? 1. Establish nightly routines that make homework a priority. -A quiet place to read 2. Have your child pack their backpack after homework is completed. 3. Ensure your child eats a good breakfast and goes to bed at a reasonable time. 4. Ensure your child attends school regularly and is in school on time.

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