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2. 1. How to Contact Us 2. Attendance 3. Daily Schedule 4. Grading Scale 5. Curriculum 6. Homework 7. Class Rules 8. Rewards Agenda

3. Email:abosquez@kleinisd.net smojares1@kleinisd.net Phone:832-484-6503 Mrs. Bosquez 832-484-6531 Ms. Mojares Web Page: Go to kleinisd.net, campuses, Krahn, Teacher Websites http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/krahn/home.htm How To Contact Us

4. Attendance Students may arrive at 8:00 in the classroom Tardy bell is at 8:20 Students cannot afford to miss instructional time

5. Daily Schedule 8:15 to 8:30 START or 12:50 – 1:05 10:00 – 10:45Specials Monday 8:30 – 10:00PLC – Specials Tuesday 9:15 – 10:00 Specials Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:53 to 12:23Bosquez’s Lunch 11:50 to 12:20Mojares’ Lunch Library is on Wednesday - Be sure your child has their books to return

6. Misc. Notes Transportation: Please send a written note if you change how your child is going home in the afternoon. Please note if it is a temporary or permanent change. GT Testing Window: Recommendations for GT testing will close on September 28 th. Parent Conference Day: Tuesday, November 6 th PTO: Help your PTO! They are doing amazing things at Krahn!

7. Grading Scale 90 – 100A 80 – 89B 75 – 79C 70 – 74D 0 – 69F

8. Grading Guidelines Major Grades – 60% Minor Grades – 40% Homework – Participation grade – completed at home or at school the next day during recess time Re-teach and Re-test opportunities available for non-passing grades. Contact teacher

9. Curriculum High Expectations TEKS Based Instruction Integrated Learning Reader’s/Writer’s Workshop Labs Interactive Journals: Math,Science and Social Studies

10. Math  Category 1-Numbers, operations, and quantitative reasoning  Category 2-Patterns, relationships, and algebraic reasoning  Category 3-Geometry and Spatial Reasoning  Category 4-Measurement  Category 5-Probability and Statistics

11. Math Word problem/Singapore Math Hands-on Manipulatives Practice Assessment

12. Social Studies  Geography  Culture  Economics  Heritage  Civics  Government Texas History Journals Vocabulary

13. Science Science Process Skills Weather Oceans Soil and Fossils Space: Sun and Planets Force and Motion Matter Life: Plants and Animals Hands-on Labs Journals

14. Reading Reading Workshop Book Groups Comprehension Strategies Fluency – 99-125 words per minute Vocabulary Development Variety of Genre Reading Response Activities Journals Vocabulary

15. Writing  Journal Writing  6+1 Traits  Writing Workshop  Writing Process  Editing Skills Journals Vocabulary

16. Technology Mandated Technology TEKS Instruction: Star Board E-instruction Learning.com Classroom Computers KidBiz First in Math

17. Homework Read for at least 20 minutes that will require a daily signature. Reading Log in the planner includes title of book, pages read and number of minutes. Reading Log is checked on Friday. Spelling homework is on a grid that is 10 points total due on Friday. Math homework will be assigned on Monday nights and is due on Tuesday. Multiplication facts need to be reviewed daily. Planners should be signed daily to keep parents informed of the daily learning and information. If you’re not seeing it, ask for it!

18. School Rules 1. Follow direction quickly. 2.Raise your hand for permission to speak. 3.Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat. 4.Make SMART choices. 5.Keep your dear teacher HAPPY!

19. Nurtured Heart Krahn’s new discipline system - energy and specific praise focused on what’s going RIGHT in the classroom Wednesday folder – positive feedback “Nurtured Heart” Parent Meetings – Tuesday, October 2 nd 12:00 – 1:00 or 6:30 – 7:30

20. Rewards Positive Reinforcement Stamp Cards Scholar Points

21. SCHOLAR (Successful, Committed, Honorable, On the Ball, Loyal, Attentive, Responsible) School-wide incentive program that encourages academic achievement and character development Classes earn points for doing what they need to do and achieving high standards Team Day Tuesdays – Wear YELLOW!! Go Yellow Monkeys!!! Spirit Day Fridays – Wear Krahn colors – Red, Black, White!!

22. Thanks For Coming!!!