1. 2012-2013

2. LEMM RULES Roaring with PRIDE We are READY and PREPARED…Commitment to Succeed. We are RESPECTFUL…Integrity and Respect Observed. We are RESPONSIBLE…Responsible citizens with Initiative.

3. Technology Grade Speed- How you can see your student’s grades on line. Web link for Parent Connection www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=sis.parent www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=sis.parent Technology used in our classroom- computers, starboard, and e instruction. Web based tools- kidbiz 3000, learning.com, odyssey, stemscopes and first in math Lemm website- http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/lemm/home.htm

4. Fun Friday Every other Friday the students earn the privilege of participating in Fun Friday. The students have three opportunities to redirect their behavior in our classroom. Students are expected to have all work and homework completed. If they fulfill this-they are allowed to participate. The students work very hard and really enjoy their Fun Fridays.

6. Awards Ceremony Every 9 weeks the whole Fourth grade gathers together to celebrate our successes. Each teacher presents her class with their awards. Once students have received their award they are sent to the office for a “Happy Visit”.

7. Grading Guidelines Determination of Report Ca Grade Reading Language/ Compositio n MathScienceSocial Studies Circle Grade: 2 3 4 5 Minimum Number of Major Grades 3343 3 (each nine weeks) Minimum Number of Minor Grades 8596 6 (each nine weeks) Percent (%) Major Grades50% Percent (%) Minor Grades40% Percent (%) Homework10%

8. Grading Guidelines List Examples of Major Grades Summative Assessment Compositions: Summative AssessmentsSummative Assessment Thinking Maps Full length or short storyUnit TestsCommon AssessmentProjects Projects (class or home) Thinking MapsUnit ReviewProjectsChapter Tests Observations (Writing/Planning)Common AssessmentLabsCommon Assessment Book assessments Editing Observation (Lab)Group Work Common Assessments Worksheets on skills Thinking Maps Writer's Notebook Summative Assessment Common Assessments List Examples of Minor Grades Common Rubric Benchmarks Summative progject Formative Assessment Thinking Maps Observations Projects Editing SkillsQuizzesProjects Quizzes Writer's NotebookSkill PracticeLabsChapter Questions Daily Practice Grammar PracticeGroup workSkill PracticeGroup Work Response Journal Spelling Tests (cum) Chapter Questions Quizzes

9. Students are permitted an opportunity to redo an assignment/quiz/minor grade that is below a 75. The student will receive the higher of the two grades. A student may retake a major test or redo a major project for which the student received a grade below 75. This will take place before or after school. The student will receive the higher of the two grades.

10. Important Upcoming dates September 28 Fall Pictures November 2 nd Report Cards go home November 6th Parent Conference Day November 19-23 Thanksgiving Holidays December 24-January 4 Christmas/Winter Holidays January 31 Wunderlich Farms April 2 and 3 STAAR Writing Test April 23 and 24 STAAR Math and Reading Test

11. Wednesday Folder Please review all papers with your student Wednesday. Sign weekly. Return folder to school on Thursday.

12. General procedures Bell rings at 8:00. Instruction begins at 8:10. Excessive tardies will reduce students’ general conduct.

13. Schedule: 8:00-8:10 am Homeroom 8:10-10:10 Block 1 10:15-11:00 Specials 11:00-12:00 Pride Time 12:06-12:45 Lunch 12:40-1:00 Recess 1:00-3:00 Block 2 3:00-3:10 Dismissal Art on Thursday Library on every other Monday! Beginning September 17

14. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or email. Communication is key to all of our students’ success.

15. Parent Conference Day Novemember 6 –The students are off this day Please email Ms. Yarbrough @ eyarbrough@kleinisd.net to set up a 15 minute conference on this day. eyarbrough@kleinisd.net