1. Welcome to Mrs. Phillips’ Class 2015 - 2016 “This classroom welcomes all, embraces each, supports everyone and hopes that you find yourself better for having been here.” ~Sally Huss Please fill out the Synergy form and t- shirt envelope on your child’s desk then feel free to write your child a note using their supplies

2. Planners & HW Planners should be taken home and returned to school daily Homework buddies All homework is written on a planner in the classroom. (On our class webpage daily before 5pm) Students are held accountable for their homework and it can affect their Report Card under the work/study habits section. If your child receives an N on the report card in the Work/Study section, he/she will not be on the Honor Roll. (This applies to behavior as well). – Missing 0-2 assignments = O (Outstanding) – Missing 3-5 assignments = S (Satisfactory) – Missing 6 or more assignments = N (Needs Improvement)

3. Monday Folders They include a behavior sheet, student work, graded work, field trip forms, book orders, and any other items that need to be sent home. On Tuesday, the folder is returned empty except for the SIGNED behavior sheet. Your signature lets me know that you have seen all of the information which will include all graded work. There is a comment spot available for us to communicate or you can e-mail me. Quiz Corrections

4. Attendance/Transportation When a student is absent, a parent must send in a written note the following day explaining the reason for the student’s absence If your child is sick, keep her/him at home please! Make up work will be given to students upon their return to school. If they are out for more than 2 days, please e-mail before lunchtime (10:30am) and I can get a packet ready for them to be picked up at the office by 2:30pm. It is the students’ responsibility to copy notes and make up the missed assignments Your child must have a Bus Change note (no longer accepting hand-written notes) to go home on a different bus. They are located on East Side’s home page on the left side or on our class website under “Study Guide & Resources” PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL TRANSPORTATION CHANGES – call the front office (770-578-7200)

5. Mathematics Number Talks Place Value Add & Subtract Area & Perimeter Factors and Multiples Data/Graphs Multiplication & Division (practice math facts please) Measuring Angles Analyzing 2-D Figures Decimals Fractions Weight Geometry Algebra

6. Reading Workshop Reading Workshop Model – Mini Lesson – Individual Conferences & Strategy Groups ~ Sequencing ~Compare/Contrast ~Inferring~Determining Importance ~Cause and Effect~Making Connections ~Questioning~Synthesizing/Visualizing – Sharing/Closing Just Right Books Read at home at least 20 minutes a night and complete a reader’s choice board Book Buddies with 2 nd grade (Ms. Anderson)

7. Writing Workshop Writer’s Workshop – Mini Lesson – Practice strategy/Individual Conferences – Sharing/Closing Units of Study – Narrative Writing – Informational Writing – Persuasive Essay

8. Spelling Spelling Homework (pre-test will be given on Fridays and they will pick up their words on Monday, then they choose 3 activities to complete by Friday – turn it into the bucket) Spelling Assessments on Fridays

9. Social Studies Economics Map/Globe Skills Native Cultures Early Explorers Colonization American Revolution The New Nation – 3 Branches – Constitution – Bill of Rights Westward Expansion Reform Movements

10. Science Water Weather Force and Motion Light Sound Stars & Star Patterns Earth, Moon, Solar System Ecosystems Protective Adaptations

11. Health Emotional and Mental Health Personal Health Nutrition/Growth and Development Disease Prevention Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs Fire Safety

12. Specials We are on a 7 day rotation – Art, Guidance, PE, Computer, Music, PE, Science – Please be sure to have your child wear their tennis shoes on P.E. days.

13. Medication Please remember in order for our nurse to administer medication to a student, Cobb County Form JLCD-2 Authorization to Give Medication must be completed. Please follow these guidelines: Medication must be in the original labeled container. Pharmacist may provide two labeled bottles for this purpose. Medications sent in an unlabeled container will not be given. If your child takes daily medications, please send an extra bottle to be used for field trips and After School Program. Written permission of the parent/guardian is required for the administration of all medications. The parent/guardian must inform the school of any medication changes. New medication or new doses will not be given unless a new form is completed. Medications must be brought to the clinic/office by the parent/guardian. Unused medications will be disposed of unless picked up within one week after medication is discontinued. If medication is given throughout the school year, medication will be disposed of according to the medication Rule Section IX. For additional information please contact Nurse Shannon at 770-578-7200 ext. 228 Forms and other information may be found at this site. http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/adminrules/J_Rules http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/adminrules/J_Rules

14. Snacks and Lunch A snack and water bottle each day. Remember that their snacks should be: – Healthy and nutritious – Non-messy – Finger food (can eat it while they work) Come enjoy lunch with us at 10:59 in the cafeteria at Table 7 after you sign-in (please sit at the designated tables and no fast food).

15. Birthdays OPTIONAL: small snack for 30 students (please pre-cut if it requires cutting) – be mindful of our peanut and tree nut allergies We’ll enjoy them at recess If your child has a summer birthday, we will celebrate their half-birthday (you’ll need to let me know which date you would like via e-mail). No birthday invitations at school please!

16. Field Trips & Shirts Youth Museum Fire Safety Village High Touch High Tech Wahsega 4-H Camp Performing Arts Chattahoochee Nature Center We will also be ordering class t-shirts this week and next week! Please fill out the envelope on your child’s desk. Students will need to wear shirts for field trips and end of the year events. Cost: $11.00

17. Scholastic Book Orders ONLY online! Forms are sent home in Monday folders. Our class code is GNBVP There is a link on our website or you can sign up at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs www.scholastic.com/bookclubs

18. Grades/Testing In 4 th grade we have percentages that will be used to calculate your student’s letter grades. Lowest grade in gradebook is 60% A = 100%-90% B = 89%-80% C = 79%-74% D = 73%-70% F = 69% or below We will be using Synergy this year! Please sign the form on your child’s desk – codes will be given out in your child’s Monday Folder. 4 th grade will have End of the Year Assessment (formerly CRCT) on April 15 – 24 and then student learning object assessments in January and May.

19. Example of 4 th Grade Report Card

20. Classroom Environment Class Meetings C.A.R.E.S. (cooperation, assertive, responsibility, empathy, and self- control) Community of Learners with responsibilities Class Incentives (compliment jar and treasure box)

21. Communication The best way to reach me is via e-mail at lindsey.phillips@cobbk12.org lindsey.phillips@cobbk12.org East Side’s phone number is 770-578-7200 ext. 311 but please note that I will respond quicker to e-mails Please check our class website (newsflash) and Shutterfly throughout the week I cannot take dismissal changes during the day, only the office can accept telephone changes to send your child to ASP – these calls must be received by 1:45 pm (they cannot accept faxes or e-mails). Other changes must be brought to the office by the parent.

22. Volunteer Options Please join PTA (100% of teachers have!) http://eastsideelementary.com/getting- involved/membership2/ http://eastsideelementary.com/getting- involved/membership2/ Science Lab volunteers (8 – 8:50am) and Math Lab volunteers (12:15 – 1:00pm) on Shutterfly Room Mom Remember to fill out shirt form & Synergy form (leave on your child’s desk)