1. Welcome to “Meet the Teacher Night!”
While you are waiting . . .
1. Sign in by the door
Write a note on the yellow star for your child and leave it on his/her desk for he/she to find in the morning.
Visit the“Wish List” (optional)
~Mrs. Dean

2. Philosophy of Education
Our classroom is a community where learning is engaging, meaningful and exciting. Each student’s uniqueness and individuality is accepted and valued. It is my goal to make students curious, life- long learner
All About Me Bag- Have fun with it!

3. Joli Ann Jaguars are College Bound!
College Students Read . . .
Learn to Read!
Read to Learn!
Love to Read!
Every class in our school has adopted a university. We have adopted the US Navy. One student, every Friday, will get to hold the flag at Flag Salute.

4. School Policies & Information
The playground opens at 8:15- Parents must sign in at the Office to come on campus
Wear Joli Ann shirts or college colors on Fridays
Early release Wednesdays (2:10)
Kona Ice- every Friday by cafeteria $3
*Please read over the
Student Handbook for other
important information and dates*

5. 7 Habits of Happy Kids

6. Home/School Communication Notes and phone calls home
Wednesday Jag Mail- sign and return on Thursday. Review graded work, fliers, etc.
Parent/Teacher Conference in November
Notes and phone calls home
Class Dojo
Please contact me anytime you have a question about your child or would like to schedule a meeting.
Whitney Dean ext. 3308

7. Daily Routine 8:45-9:00 ­­ Attendance & Morning Message
9:00-9:35 Jag 101- Intervention/Enrichment/Leveled Literacy Interventions
9:35-10:45 ELA– Guided Reading Groups and Centers
11:05-12:00 ELA/Writing***
12:00-12:45 Lunch
12:45-2:30 SSR Math Instruction and Math Centers ***
2:30-3:00 Science and Social Studies
3:00-3:10 Closure- summary of learning
***Times and days vary per teacher and may need to be adjusted to meet P.E., Library, and Music schedules**

8. Classroom Expectations
Come on time to school and ready to learn
Make Good Choices
Be Respectful
Solve Problems
Positive Incentives
Group & Individual Rewards
Habit tickets
Verbal/written praise
Dojo Points
Notes/Phone calls home
Principal’s Signature

9. Behavior Plan Students will earn “Dojo Points” through
a classroom app called Class Dojo.
+ Teamwork, helping others, problem
solver, honesty, effort
- Hands on others, not problem solving,
off task.
Students can earn rewards for their points. (Positive call/note home, iPad time, teacher helper, etc)
Parents can view points earned by logging in online or downloading the app.
***A serious offense or repeated issues will result in a child receiving a referral and possibly a visit to the office.

10. Weekly Homework Homework Success
Reading Log nightly
Comprehension Questions
Practice Word Club Sight Words
Spelling/Sight Words (test on Friday)
ST Math online
Homework Success
Have a set time for homework
Provide incentives
Share your love of reading with
your child
Create a homework space
* Homework will be sent home every Monday and returned completed on Friday*
(starting the 3rd week of school)

11. Wish List Donations Disinfecting Wipes Tissues
Expo markers- thin or thick
Elmer’s Glue (stick or bottle)

12. Thank you for coming. Let’s have a great year!
If You Are Interested . . .
Parent Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet
Work can be done on campus or at home
Thank you for coming.
Let’s have a great year!
~ Mrs. Dean