1. PLEASE COMPLETE THE WORKSHEET ON YOUR DESK.

2.  This is my sixth year at Coyote Trail and 15 th year of teaching.  I have taught 2 nd through 6 th grade and ELL students.  Personal information… ◦ About my family. ◦ What do I like to do in my free time?

3.  Marana Unified School District follows the Common Core Standards. ◦ http://www.ade.state.az.us/ http://www.ade.state.az.us/ ◦ Adopted materials to support the standards. ◦ Use supplemental material to enhance the curriculum.  Weekly Readers, health newspapers, and technology are examples of supplemental materials.

4. FAME Scale  ES = 90% to 100% Excelling at the standards.  MS = 80% to 89% Meeting the standards.  AS = 70% to 79% Approaching the standards.  FS = 60% to 69% Falls below the standards.  FFS = 59% and below Falls far below the standards.  + All correct  √ Majority correct  - Majority incorrect  CW = Some classwork may be counted towards a grade.

5.  Daily Math and Reading homework sheets  Weekly reading assignment for homework  Homework every day, with the exception of Friday (with the exception of projects).  Unfinished classwork…  Classwork and homework when absent…

6.  English/Language Arts… ◦ Reading ◦ Writing ◦ Language ◦ Speaking and Listening  Math…  Science…  Social Studies…  Health…  Art…  Technology…

7.  Reteach/Teach/Enrichment (RTI)  Small group tutoring during recess  Child Advocacy Team  Staff  Classroom Volunteers  Tutors-if there is funding  UCATS  Student Teachers-if applicable

8. ◦ We are Safe, We are Respectful, We are Responsible, and We have Fun! ◦ Kelso Choices ◦ Rewards  Praise and Recognition  End of the quarter celebrations.  Compliment tickets.  Weekly drawings.  End of the year drawing for prizes. ◦ Consequences – Coyote Trail Discipline Matrix  Discipline ticket.  Possible loss of recess.  My Plan.  After three discipline tickets.

9.  We are Safe, We are Respectful, We are Responsible, and We have Fun!

10.  What can you do? ◦ IXL Math ◦ Help your child study for spelling tests. ◦ Have your child read aloud to you and ask question about what was read. ◦ Check your child’s homework and help if needed. ◦ If you have a concern, let the teacher know. ◦ Encourage your child to do their best. ◦ School attendance is important. ◦ Take your child to the library. ◦ Check my teacher website for information.

11.  Volunteers start in September.  Come as long as you want, or a short as you want.  Volunteers will help students with reading, math, and/or assist with lessons.  Volunteer days are Monday and Thursday.

12.  Tax Credit Money  Supplies ◦ Copy paper ◦ Tissue ◦ Etc.  Conference sign up sheet for September.  I am available after school anytime if you would like to stop by and talk about your child.  Email or call and leave a message to contact me.

13. Questions?