1. Welcome to Back to School Night

2. Straight percentage scale: 90 - 100% - A Exceeds grade level standards 80 - 89% - B Above grade level standards 70 - 79% - C Meets grade level standards 69% and below - Not yet meeting standards Correct and return with assistance Quizzes and tests cannot be corrected o District ‘Benchmark’ tests are 1/2 the trimester grade New “Whole Child” progress reports & Zangle Grading

3. Grouping All groups are flexible Cover the same standards Groups based on needs & strengths Assignments in agenda and on web pages Students know group names!

5. Daily Schedule 8:10 – 8:28 Opening stuff 8:30 – 10:15 Language Arts – “Ross’s Rockstars” 10:20 – 10:40 Recess 10:45 – 12:05 Math – “Poms” 12:05 – 12:48 Lunch 1:00 – 2:50 M,T,W Social Studies & Science Th Art or Music F Computer Lab, and ‘stuff’ Special programs to be scheduled: Technology, science lab

6. Volunteer Opportunities Olivas Adobe field trip on Thursday, March 6 Gold Rush Day on Thursday, May 22 Room Parent party organizer - winter and spring breaks All volunteers must fill out a Volunteer Information Form, and attach a photo i.d.

7. Homework District guidelines are 40 minutes for a 4th grader practice & responsibility sign and return if having difficulty book report projects Homework Passes

8. Homework Center info

9. Management Be ready, responsible, respectful, and resourceful. green, yellow, red cards behavior badges Class Cash marbles, table tickets, and spirit tickets CHAMPS

10. Communication My e-mail is sross@pvsd.k12.ca.ussross@pvsd.k12.ca.us agenda books Our web page is http://www.pvsd.k12.ca.us//Domain/201