1. September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6276 Welcome to Room 207! Please write a letter to your student and leave it on their desk. It is a lovely surprise for them in the morning!

2. September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6276 About Me! Panther Lake Elementary (Kent) Meridian Junior High (Kent) Kentwood High School (Kent) Washington State University BA Elementary Education Masters in Literacy

3. September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6276 Learning Takes Teamwork! Teacher ParentStudent

4. Daily Schedule M, T, Th, F 9:15-9:20 Attendance 9:20-9:50 Specialist –M - P.E. –T - Music –W - P.E. –Th - Library –F - Music 9:50-10:20 Morning Work 10:20-10:30 Snack 10:30-11:45 Math 11:45-12:05 Recess 12:05- 12:25 LunchLunch 12:25-1:55 Reading 1:55-2:15 Recess 2:15-3:00 Writing 3:00-3:35 Content 3:35-3:40 Dismissal Wednesday Schedule 9:15-9:50 P.E. 9:50-10:20 Writing 10:30-11:45 Math 11:45-12:05 Recess 12:05-12:25 LunchLunch 12:25-1:25 Reading 1:25-1:30 Pack-up / Dismissal September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6276

5. September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6276 Reading Making Meaning –Making Connections –Inferring –Wondering –Mental Images –Text Features –Determining Importance Fountas and Pinnell Phonics –Word Patterns –Sightwords and Spelling –Word Meaning Individual Conferences and Goal Setting

6. September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6276 Writing Lucy Calkins Units of Study Narrative writing Informational writing Opinion writing Journals Publishing Ideas notebooks

7. September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6276 Everyday Math Whole Group Lessons Small Group and Independent Support Math Journals Math Games

8. September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6276 Social Studies Units of Study: –Communities –Economics –Story Path –Map and Globe Skills

9. September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6276 Science and Health Units of Study: –Wetlands –Organisms –Body Systems –Germs and Nutrition –Force and Motion –Sun, Moon and Stars

10. September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6276 Homework Policy Weekly reading log and spelling words (Sent home Monday, turned in Friday) Reading for 15 minutes per night Spelling words Math: –Homelinks are sent home as they apply to the lessons we teach in the curriculum. These are due the day after they are sent home. Please be sure to check your child’s take home folder each night.

11. September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6276 Take-Home Folders Reading Goals Writing Goals Learning Goals Words to learn sheet

12. September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6267 1 Below grade level expectation area of concern 2 Approaching grade level expectation. Needs additional practice and support 3 Meets grade level expectation 4 Exceeds grade level expectations  Demonstrates skill/concept development that is significantly below the grade level expectations  Requires extended time, support, and/or practice  Demonstrates skill/concept development that is below the grade level expectations  Requires extra time, support, and/or practice  Demonstrates skill/concept development appropriate for the grade level  Applies learning to other subject areas with guidance  Demonstrates exceptional skill/concept development  Applies learning to other subject areas independently Report Cards

13. September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6276 Volunteer Opportunities Volunteering through PTA: –Running Club –Reading Club –Misc. Events and Activities Volunteers in the Classroom: –Small Group/One-on-One –money, time, handwriting, reading –Room Parent –Art Docent –Class Directory

14. Attendance Absences –Any reason – email Debi Courage CourageD@issaquah.wednet.edu –Pre-arranged absences need to be approved Changes in Pick Up or Dismissal –Please notify the office, in addition to notifying me. –I don’t always get a chance to check email or voicemail before the end of the day. September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6267

15. September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6276 Tidbits Snacks- donations are welcome! Lunch money- in an envelope please IXL usernames and passwords Tumble Books –clark 123 –books Type to Learn

16. Connect Website –http://connect.issaquah.wednet.edu/elementar y/clark/staff/ms_jones_site/default.aspxhttp://connect.issaquah.wednet.edu/elementar y/clark/staff/ms_jones_site/default.aspx September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6267

17. September 19, 2013jonesl2@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6276 I am looking forward to a wonderful school year! Lyndsay Jones (425) 837-6267 jonesL2@issaquah.wednet.edu