1. Back to School Night 2016
Mrs. Cox and Ms. Young

2. Daily Schedule 9:00 – 9:10 Arrival
9:10 – 9:20 Announcements/Morning work
9:20 – 11:30 Language Arts
11:30 – 12:00 Science/Social Studies
12:05 – 12:50 Encore (see brochure)
12:50 – 1:10 Guided spelling
1:10 – 1:40 Lunch
1:40 – 2:00 Recess
2:00 – 3:10 Math
3:00 – 3:40 Core Extension
3:40 – 3:50 Pack up/Dismissal

3. Language Arts Guided reading – small group instruction
Making Meaning – comprehension focus
Being a Writer
Guided spelling
Book commercials in spring
Variety of cross-curricular activities

4. Math Blended approach DreamBox
Math Investigations
Math Connects
DreamBox
Bedtime Math ( – real world related problem solving

5. Science and Social Studies
Animal habitat research
STEM incorporation
Planting
Timeline project
Time capsule
Famous Americans

6. Positive Reward System
Cox Cash and Timberbucks
Earn various rewards
Focus on positive choices throughout the day
Daily shopping times

7. Housekeeping Send a healthy snack and water bottle
Peanut and tree nut free!!!
Water only in water bottles
Dress appropriately for weather
Use the Timberwolf folder for any notes, lunch money, excuses, etc.
Please include the office on any s regarding dismissal changes
Please be sure that your child arrives on time each day – language arts instruction in a.m.

8. Homework Will begin next week Several weeks at a time
Due back on Friday
Only need to choose 3 activities from the tic tac toe board, in addition to nightly reading

9. Word Study Students receive a copy to bring home No required homework
Test on Friday
Not expected to spell words perfectly
Looking for feature (sh, beginning sound, short vowel, long vowel, etc.)

10. Volunteering Will send out an online sign up
Please sign up for one day only to give everyone a chance
Will consist of one-on-one, small group games, bulletin boards, etc.

11. Sign Up
Volunteering
Conference Days
Thank you so much for coming!