welcome to room 110!
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Welcome to room 110!. Mrs. Katie Rengers [email protected]. Class Behavioral Expectations. Student ownership/classroom rules Private behavior system, student check-in optional, monthly earnings Anti-Bullying Zone Continued implementation of Olweus Bullying Prevention Weekly meetings - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
WELCOME TO ROOM 110!Mrs. Katie Rengers [email protected]
CLASS BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
• Student ownership/classroom rules
• Private behavior system, student check-in optional, monthly earnings
• Anti-Bullying Zone• Continued implementation of Olweus Bullying Prevention• Weekly meetings• Sprigeo-Online reporting-K-4 Parents only, can be anonymous or by name• View video
ABSENCES/EARLY DISMISSALS
• Email/contact school by 9:00 to request homework and inform whom the work should go home with (sibling and specify classroom, the office for you to pick up, etc.)
• An excuse is required for each absence. (Brown sheets)
• Extended absences-we will work together with you to make up work. Getting healthy is the most important thing.
• Early dismissals-a written note is required for us to submit to the office-emails will not be accepted.
ASSIGNMENTS/PLANNER
• District guideline-40 minutes/night• 20 minutes reading---100 minutes required at the beginning of each week-
Super readers are Super heroes! • 20 minutes other (typically BAM and math)
• Practice Multiplication Facts!!!
• BAM-Book-A-Month-various genres at Lexile level (based on NWEA)• Organizer completed at home
• Planner-to be signed by you and us daily-Homework also available on website
GRADES
• 4th grade=Thinking Grade
• Grades= homework, projects, group work, writing papers, notebooks, participation
• Reading, Language Arts, Spelling, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics
• Continued online gradebook
• Contact office ASAP if you do not have Internet access
• 90-100=A
• 80-89=B
• 70-79=C
• 60-69=D
• 0-59=F
OTHER ASSESSMENTS/ RESPONSIBILITIES
• NWEA (3x/year)
• PSSA (April 2015)
• Compass Learning Odyssey (40 minutes/week)-username / password remains the same
• Responsibility• Belongs to your child if they leave for purpose, band, speech, etc.
LUNCHES/WATER BOTTLES
• 5 choices per day
• Money turned in by teacher to cafeteria in special envelope by 9:00
• Birthday treats (non-edible) welcome~See class website
• Allergy management protocol/procedures in place
• Water bottles welcome-If ‘Sweat’, use sock, cloth, etc. Please make sure the water bottle also has a sealable lid
STAR STUDENT
• Student of the Week• Completed information sheet• 4-5 pictures to display in room (will be returned)• “Show and tell”-please use your best judgment about valuable items• Book/poem to share with class• Summarize newspaper/Internet article/current event
TAKE HOME FOLDER
• Please assist your child in cleaning out and keeping organized!
• If you have a question if something is no longer needed, please write us a note
• ***Milkweed-
FIELD TRIPS
• Tentatively scheduled=Heinz History Museum (~April)• Cost TBD
BAND/STRINGS
• Extremely popular
• One is optional for fourth grade; however, instructional time is missed.
• Band---Contact Mrs. Kelly Levere [email protected]
• Strings-Contact Ms. Holly Cline [email protected]
COMMUNICATION
• Essential for maximum success
• If using a telephone or email, please allow 24 hours for a response
• Emailing is best• Subject line= ‘Parent Note’ (Spam filter)
• If you would like a conference, please contact me in advance to schedule a time.
JOINING THE PTO
• Involved and make a difference in our school
• Many volunteer opportunities
• Minimal cost to join as a family
• Seeking parent volunteers for the Haine Elementary Recycling Team-See me after presentation if interested
DONATIONS / VOLUNTEERS
• Clorox Wipes
• Tissues
• Hand Sanitizer
• Field Trip Volunteer
• Homeroom Parent
• Fall/Halloween Festival
• Winter Festival
• Valentine’s Celebration
• Junior Achievement Volunteer
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!
• Classroom website updated often• www.svsd.net
• **SIGN UP FOR A CONFERENCE TIME BEFORE YOU LEAVE TODAY!
• The lines of communication are always open!