Welcome, Parents! Grumbles’ Great Leaders

Classroom Schedule 7:25 Assembly, Dining Room 7:45Reader of the Day 8:00Writing 8:15Reading/Daily 5 Centers/Working snack 10:55-11:25Lunch 11:25-12:00 Math 12:00-12:25 Recess 12:25-1:00 Math 1:00-1:45Special Areas 1:45-2:40Science/dismissal This is what a typical day in our classroom looks like. Library: Friday 9:20 Computer Lab: Friday 1:15

Communication My My phone: School web site: Cowancoyotes.org Class website: School website:

Rewards and Consequences Positive specific praise and feedback Punch Cards- Green/1, Purple/2, Pink punches When they reach 12 punches they get to go to the Treasure Box Behavior chart- see page that describes colors in your packet Mrs. Potato Head for compliments

Grading *4-Mastery-Student has full understanding of subject of study on grade level and is able to make connections to other areas. *3-Proficient-Student has strong understanding of subject of study on grade level. *2-Emerging Understanding-Student is beyond beginning learning the subject of study and concepts on grade level. *1-Needs Improvement-Student has a very limited understanding of subject of study and concepts on grade level.

Reading st 9 weeks and below 2 nd 9 weeks and below 3 rd 9 weeks and below 4 th 9 weeks and below

Reading Reader of the Day/Calendar Schedule Scholastic Book Club- sent home in today’s folder with note to explain Daily 5. DRA levels and how they help you. Increase the amount of time your child spends reading daily. Give books as gifts. Scholastic is a great resource. Let your child see you read. Read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read!!!

Writing Write daily! The more they write, the better they get and the more they’ll love it! Have your child read the story to you while pointing at the words. Sit back and enjoy it. Tell them your favorite part. Stories need to have one main idea. Ask your child questions about their story. This will help them add interesting details. Help your child stretch out words to sound them out. Don’t expect them to spell unconventional words (like laugh), just tell them how to spell those. The more they use those words, the better they will get at spelling them.

Math Encourage your child to count objects at home or in books. Locate numbers in everyday places (addresses, grocery store) Compare quantities of items. Use terms like more, less, the same. Skip count in the car 2s, 5s, and 10s. Count backwards. Count backwards by twos, fives and tens. Practice counting money. Count change. See if your child can identify the value of coins. Practice telling time on an analog clock and a digital clock.

Science and Technology Inquiry Magnets Matter: solids, liquids and gases Plants Animal characteristics, interdependence Force, motion and energy Sun, Earth and Moon: objects in the sky, weather, patterns (day and night) Rocks and soil

Social Studies Rules and responsibilities Citizenship Holidays Historically significant individuals US and Texas symbols History and contribution of special groups Economics: Human wants and needs Maps and geography

Homework Read for at least 20 minutes Additional 2 nights a week: Spelling and writing or math Due on Friday morning Need extra time? Go to homework club before school in the library at 7:15.

Other things you need to know Communication Planners Daily Folders Website-shutterfly Phone School /Twitter & FB to get info Marathon Kids Homework Fall Money Field trips and T-shirts Celebrations Parties Birthdays No toys at school, unless notified by me.

Absences and Tardies Give me a call or an if you can. The office requires a note for an excused absence. School starts at 7:45 A.M. Running late? Check in at the school office before coming to class.

Questions?

Let’s Have a Great Year!