th Grade Student 1977 Grade 1 1 Year Reading Teacher Whitesides & Monte Vista 6 years Reading Teacher & Lit Coach DOXEY 10 Years Muir Ele. 1 Year

Grateful Good & Glad WOW!!! TERRIFIC! Extra….. EXCITED!!!! BECAUSE………. …Next slide please.

BECAUSE… Top 10.

Suggested Supplies Leave other neat stuff at home. Photo and Video Items No name to Face Newsletter Slide and Video Permission Family Pic Options for Favorites Bring photo snap a pic with i- pad a pic B-days Student of week Connection If you desire to bring a b-day treat please do so at the end of the day. Reminder: Homemade treats are not allowed. Commercially prepared and packaged treats are allowed. Rock Concert Specific Items To Note In The Back To School ppt

T is for Team “Together Everyone Achieves More” Here are some ways we can work together in the best interest of your child! We Can Communicate via , telephone, or planner pages. We Can Stay Informed by reading weekly newsletters, visiting our classroom website and school website. We Can Volunteer to help in the classroom. We Can Support the policies and procedures of the school and classroom. We Can Monitor the progress of your student by reviewing the Friday Packets, homework, and planner pages. School Phone 801 – Treasures

Auctions, Gold Coin Parties, Free Time and other fun activities will be planned as a result of maintaining a positive learning environment and following the rules.

R is for Rules 1.Follow directions first time given. 2.Raise your hand to speak 3.Use quiet movement 4.Make smart choices 5.Follow the 4R’s: Respect, Refrain, Responsibility, Right to Learn) Keeping Rules… Keeps us Happy!

R is for the 4 R’s Respect (self, others, property) *keep valued items at home Refrain (hurtful words, hands, and actions) Responsibility (be prepared with the tools to learn (Backpack, pencil, homework folder and independent reading book)*extra pencils should be kept in backpack labeled with name) Right to Learn (be an active participant in the learning process)

Students will earn classroom money for: meeting expectations completing various responsibilities. Students can spend this money on: special treats, in auctions the purchase of tickets to various fun activities. Students can also earn: group vip’s, gold coins, free time, and Braggin’ Dragons….Terrific Work Tags. E is for Earning Classroom Money

A is for Attendance ATTEND ANCE Each day is filled with many learning opportunities, and every minute of the day utilized. Much of the instruction, along with connected experiences, cannot be duplicated in a worksheet. So please, when possible… AVOID students being:  Absent  Tardy  Checked out early Make-up assignments can be completed by the Monday following the absence. Homework can be accessed via Classroom Website.

S is for student Like a jewel, each child is unique and brings a new perspective to the classroom. Curriculum, lesson plans, and classroom management will reflect this philosophy. Pressure will be applied when needed, yet that delicate hand will be ready to make that jewel shine like no other.

U is for Unique Unique individuals may require some unique accommodations (accelerated learning, lesson modifications etc.) Accommodations will be discussed and agreed upon as a team..

R is for Routines Are KEY to the daily routine. Used periodically as part of student assessment. Require both parent and teacher signatures Monday through Friday. Please help your student practice daily spelling and writing skills using these pages. PLANNER PAGES : Routines Promote Independent Work

Why Planner Pages? Provides time for small group instruction Saves paper (multiple activities on one sheet, daily 20 minute home reading recorded on planner pages. Allows parents to view what is happening during the day. Provides a format to discuss daily lessons and review concepts

E is for Expectations Each child is expected to perform to the best of their personal ability!

S is for Student of the Week Opportunity for students to share information. Students will create a power point in class to share their favorites Work will be posted on board and then placed in student portfolio. Birthday Co-ordination

Fourth Grade Gems Daily Homework (worksheet page, spelling practice, multiplication practice, keyboarding, and 20 minute reading) Rock Collection Concert County Research and Fair Native American Tribes Research Study Buddies Read-It Island Butterflies Auctions Gold coin parties Portfolios Back Pack Ice cream and much more

Daily 20 minute Reading Establish a routine Establish a routine that works for you. (Different times Different ways) Read together as a family Partner read with sibling and/or parent Select “good fit books” Make reading a priority Echo Read Mark and sign planner page after reading

Spelling Spelling word cards will be given on Fridays and will remain in student desks to be worked on during the week. Students can access the list via classroom website, so they may study these words during the weekend. Posttests are given Friday mornings

Thank you for coming! I look forward to seeing you again Questions are welcome.