1. Ms. Justice’s 4th Grade Class Raymond Case Elementary 2015-2016

2. Welcome Fourth grade is a transitional year. Students are:  Moving from primary to intermediate  becoming more independent  reading to learn vs. learning to read School should be FUN! It’s my goal to make school something they look forward to. We will learn a lot AND have fun while doing so.

3. Daily Schedule 7:55 FIRST BELL 8:00 School Begins 8:00 - 8:30 Daily Warm-Up (Daily Language, Daily Math) 8:30 - 10:15 Math 10:15 - 10:30 RECESS 10:30 - 12:00 ELA (Writing, Reading, ELD) (P.E. Tues/Thurs. @ 11 am) 12:00 - 12:40 LUNCH 12:40 - 1:00 Reading (Independent or Aloud) 1:00 - 1:30 Social Studies / Science 1:35 - 2:20 WIN (What I Need – workshop, leveled grouping) 2:20 DISMISSAL *P.E. will be on Tues./Thurs. *Computers will be on Weds. *Thursdays are Early-Out – students dismissed at 1:30pm

4. Classroom Rules and Expectations Classroom Rules and Expectations Follow directions the first time. Follow directions the first time. Raise a quiet hand to ask a question or make a comment. Raise a quiet hand to ask a question or make a comment. Students may get up to get water during independent work time, but not during instruction time. Students may get up to get water during independent work time, but not during instruction time.  Water bottles are fine to bring to school and keep on their desk. Students may use the restroom once per day. Any bathroom use after that will result in a lost Dojo point and possible minutes off recess if excessive. Students may use the restroom once per day. Any bathroom use after that will result in a lost Dojo point and possible minutes off recess if excessive. Always come to school prepared with backpack, etc. and homework completed. Always come to school prepared with backpack, etc. and homework completed.

5. Curriculum Language Arts –  Open Court  Books  Novels  Articles Science – California Science Mathematics – Go Math Social Studies – Reflections

6. Websites Class Website:  www.ms-justice.weebly.com www.ms-justice.weebly.com Class Dojo  www.classdojo.com www.classdojo.com School Website  www.egusd.net/case www.egusd.net/case District Website  www.egusd.net www.egusd.net

7. Homework Policy Homework is worth 25% of your child’s grade. Assigned Mon.-Thurs. ~ posted daily/weekly on class website. Homework will take approximately 60 minutes per night. Typical Weekly HW – math, spelling, reading Parents signature or initial in student’s agenda every night when all of the homework has completed. (Will be checked on Fridays) No homework = no recess (HW will be completed at recess) Projects receive full credit on the deadline. If late, grade will drop points each day it is late.

8. If student is absent:  You may pick up homework from the office IF teacher is notified the morning of the absence or sooner (and teacher has time).  will receive the same number of days to complete homework and class work for their absent. (ex: student is absent for two days, then the work is due two days upon returning to school).  Any long-term projects, such as science projects or reports, are not given extra time if students are absent. Graded work will be returned every two weeks for parent to review. Parent signature is required for tests with letter grade less than a “C- ”. Students who receive lower than 70% on any math test will be able to take the test home to correct and return for an adjusted grade up to 70%.

9. Supplies Teacher Supplied: Pencil, eraser, ruler, and scissors Pencil, eraser, ruler, and scissors Folders, Notebooks Folders, Notebooks Textbooks and workbooks Textbooks and workbooks Parent Supplied: Binder (1 ½ - 2 inch) Binder (1 ½ - 2 inch) Dry erase marker(s) Dry erase marker(s) Water bottle (optional but encouraged) Water bottle (optional but encouraged)

10. Subjects: Grading Policy 98-100% = A+ 98-100% = A+ 93-97% = A 93-97% = A 90-92% = A- 90-92% = A- 87-89% = B+ 87-89% = B+ 83-86% = B 83-86% = B 80-82% = B- 80-82% = B- 77-79% = C+ 77-79% = C+ 73-76% = C 73-76% = C 69-72% = C- 69-72% = C- 58-68% = D 58-68% = D MathematicsMathematics ReadingReading WritingWriting SpellingSpelling History/Social StudiesHistory/Social Studies ScienceScience

11. Projects and Reports Book Reports (2-3 this year, second and third trimesters) Mission Project (home, some research done at school)

12. Rewards Bonus recess (Golden Lunch Box) Bonus recess (Golden Lunch Box) Popcorn Popcorn Group points Group points Praises Praises Class Dojo - Point Milestone Prizes Class Dojo - Point Milestone Prizes

13. Field Trips California Museum / IMAX / State Capital California Museum / IMAX / State Capital Sutter’s Fort Sutter’s Fort Science Museum Science Museum Farmer’s Market Farmer’s Market Special Event Gold Rush Day- TBD Gold Rush Day- TBD

14. Parent Communication e-mail: ljustice@egusd.net e-mail: ljustice@egusd.netljustice@egusd.net Corrected student work sent home Friday in folder Corrected student work sent home Friday in folder Telephone calls will be returned within 24 hours Telephone calls will be returned within 24 hours Class Dojo – messaging through app Class Dojo – messaging through app Class Website Class Website

15. Thank You! I know this will be an awesome year and a great class! I’m honored to be your child’s teacher!