1. Welcome to BACK-TO-SCHOOL Night! 2015

2. Classroom Rules, Procedures, & Policies Class Pledge- ”I will always…” ◦ …listen and follow directions ◦ …be respectful ◦ …show kindness ◦ …be honest ◦ …try my best B.E.A.R.- Be Safe Enjoy Being on Task Always Do Your Best Respect Others Bathroom Breaks ◦ before school/recess/lunch ◦ work is done ◦ emergency Water ◦ 2 alligators ◦ independently/cooperatively working Snack ◦ Healthy choice (if possible) ◦ First and last recess

3. Classroom Rules, Procedures, & Policies Homework Folders -Bring EVERYDAY o Monday- Class Newsletters o Tuesday&Thursday- Math HW(take home) o Wednesday- Math HW(bring back) o Friday- Math HW(bring back) -Spelling Words & Activity Sheet Owl Slips- Daily ◦ sign and return

4. Daily Schedule 9:10-9:20 Morning Meeting 9:20-9:30 Morning Work 9:30-10:15 Phonics/Reading 10:15:-11:00 Writing 2:25-3:00 Social Studies/Science/Art 11:05-11:15 Recess 3:00-3:15 Recess 11:20-12:00 math 3:20-3:45 Misc. 12:05-12:57 Lunch 1:00-1:20 DEAR* 1:20-1:50 Specials* 1:55-2:25 Specials* Schedule will be changing in a couple weeks Additions: Daily Five, Intervention

5. Math Homework Tuesday & Thursday (sent home) Due: Wednesday & Friday Step Ahead Section: optional If possible… ◦ only read directions ◦ guide them ◦ ask questions…WHY? HOW? PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE Send a note to school with any questions on the homework.

6. Spelling Homework Friday (sent home) Due: Friday Test: Friday Complete at least four(4) spelling activities throughout the week Initial activity boxes(Roll&Spell WS) Turn in ONLY Roll & Spell WS Focus on: spelling patterns and word families NOT DRILL& KILL

7. Reading Homework At least 20 MINUTES daily o read to them o read to you o few minutes here, few minutes there o Practice SIGHT WORDS o QUESTIONS, DISCUSS, RETELL http://www.usd343.net/vnews/display.v/ART/5060992ac7eb2

8. Behavior Management Class o treasures o group points Individual o Owl Clip Chart o 2-3 Verbal Warnings before moving clip to yellow

9. Curriculum Reading ◦ Harcourt Series Spelling ◦ Harcourt Series Math ◦ Origo Stepping Stones Social Studies/Science/Art ◦ State Standards PE/Music/Health ◦ State Standards www.westada.org  academics  curriculum  grade level  subject area

10. Grades o Report Cards/final assessments o 1, 2, 3 score o Evidence ◦ Spelling Tests ◦ Percentage  1,2,3 1=below grade level 2=approaching grade level 3=meeting grade level 4*=above grade level CONTINUOUS

11. Class Website www.westada.org  Directory of Schools  Pepper Ridge Elementary  Staff  White, Kim Weekly Newsletters Uploaded by Sunday Night Class Documents Spelling Words/Focus Class Calendar Resources reading, math, spelling

12. Scholastic & Highlights Orders www.scholastic.co mwww.scholastic.co m Flyers (sent home) Class Code: PBCNV Orders=books for class & goodies Yellow Magazine Slip Check yes or no Slips=goodies for class

13. Book It!

14. Brain Breaks www.gonoodle.com o Sign up as parent o Use as needed o Have fun!

15. Volunteers Form will be sent home by September 18 th.

16. Questions?!?!