1. Welcome to Open House 2015 Mrs. Kiel’s Class Feel free to write a post it note to your child

2. What’s on the desk  T-shirts envelope  Synergy ParentVue permission slip  Parent Directory for classroom  Cobb County 4 th grade learning  Homework/Read 20 minutes  12 Active Study Tips  IXL class contest

3. Thanks for coming tonight  I love having parental involvement  Great job with school supplies  Class Wishlist and Book Wishlist  We appreciate our Room Parents:  Ashley Mangine (Harper’s Mom)  Smitha Barki (Sudha’s Mom)

4. Communication  Daily homework & reading folder  Weekly Monday folder (quizzes, behavior, PTA) Parent signature Return Tuesday with Parent signature  Friday weekly response journal (not every week)  How to reach me lisa.kiel@cobbk12.org

5. Classroom Expectations  Class values  Increased responsibility  Controlled Behavior/Talking  Consequences  One-on-one discussion  Problem Solving sheet  Parent note/call  Individual checklist  Sent to the office Incentives  Homework club  Class Meetings  Homework

6. Classroom Expectations  Incentives  Verbal praise  Compliment jar  Class contests  Homework club rewards  IXL IHOP challenge  Mastery club  High Five  Positive notes/calls home

7. Classroom Expectations  Homework  Monday-Thursday  Math most nights  Spelling weekly  Occasionally Science & S.S.  Weekly reading log  Projects

8. Homework  Students are held accountable for homework  Noted in weekly folders  Quarterly measurements  Missing 0-2 assignments = O (Outstanding)  Missing 3-5 assignments = S (Satisfactory)  Missing 6 or more = N (Needs Improvement)  Please note, N on the report card in the Work/Study section disqualifies he/she from Honor Roll. (This applies to behavior as well). It does not apply to handwriting.

9. Grading  A=90-100  B=80-89  C=74-79  D=70-73  F=69 and below  Synergy ParentVue online for Parents  Corrections can bring up grades  Standardized testing is April 15-24

11. Support learning @ home  Table talk  Home reading log  Multiplication facts nightly  Consistent time & place for homework  Encouraging notes back in weekly (Friday) Parent Journals

12. Food/Snacks  Please send nutritious snacks and water daily  Birthday treats may be delivered to the office or by your child to enjoy during recess

13. Safety  Parents must sign in upon entry & nametag  All Transportation changes must be submitted in writing.  You must send a bus pass to ride home with a friend  Medication directly to Nurse Long

14. Absent from school  Email me  Make-up work  Send in a note for the office

15. I appreciate you coming tonight and your ongoing support this year!  Watch for clearance sales, we will probably need another Math spiral and Reading composition book in January  Check out our class website for great info about homework, volunteering, specials, our daily schedule, etc.