Schedule 08-09

I expect from students in this class to…  Do their best work  Become responsible and independent learners  Develop research, thinking and communication skills  Show growth in literacy  Develop a love of learning  Show growth in IB Learner Profile

IB Learner Profile Inquirer Knowledgeable Caring Open-minded Thinker Reflective Balanced Risk-taker Principled Communicators

Essential Agreement Speak only English in the building. Speak only when it is our turn. Take care of materials. Walk in the hallways and in the classroom. Treat others as they would like to be treated. Bring our homework back on time, completed and neat. Respect other people’s space. Line-up S.O.S..

Attendance and Tardiness Students are expected to attend school everyday and arrive on time! The principal must review each case involving students who are absent for more than 10 days a semester. Children who are late, arrive in the classroom after 8:05 a.m., will not be permitted in class without a tardy pass from the ES office.

Homework Policy 50 to 65 minutes each day total 20 minutes of reading at home daily written on Reading Log Written daily in homework notebook

Reporting Student Progress Student-led Conferences Progress Reports Report Cards (twice a year)

Class parties Students’ birthday parties are not held at school. Parents may bring or send cupcakes or cake to school to share with classmates during lunch or recess. If you choose to do this, please contact me about it at least 24 hours in advance, so I can make sure we can attend. You are responsible for bringing all necessary items (knife, forks, plates, cups, candles, matches, etc.) If parents want to distribute party invitations anywhere on campus, ALL students in a class (or all boys or all girls) must be invited.

Ways parents can support their child Set up a study area: a quiet, well-lit area, shielded from interruption No social phone calls, computer games or television should be nearby as it can divert their attention from the task at hand Schedule study time. Children respond well to structure.

Field trips and Parent Volenteers Parent helpers may be needed to help in or out of the classroom Fieldtrips

Other Ways to Help Out Help us to set up a great fieldtrip to support our learning Share your expertise with us Come and read your favorite picture book to us

Ways to contact me 1. *Please allow me 24 hours to respond 2. Call the ES Office and leave a message 3. Have your child bring a note to school in homework notebook or student planner

It is against school policy for parents, nannies, or drivers to come into the classrooms or walk in the hallways in the morning or during the day. If you need anything, please go to the office, and they can send us the message. Please Note

Math: Thoroughly prepare students for middle school. Reading: Meet students where they are at and improve their use of strategies like inferring, making connections, questioning, etc. Writing: Teach structures according to the PYP standards using the 6+1 Traits. Grammar: Explicitly teach concepts that can be used immediately. Goals

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