2. Jennifer McConnell- Math Ashley Cockerham-ELA/Reading Marianne Hudspeth-Science/SS Blair Cobb-ELA/Reading Heather Peck- ELA/Reading Madalyn Sierra-Math Kim Mitchell- ELA/Reading Meagan Thornton-Science/SS Chrisstina Rodriguez-ELA/Reading Angella Harrington- Math/Sci./SS Character trait: Integrity Go 4 th and be noble…

3. *Arrival 8:00 *Tardy 8:20(has to be in the classroom) *Common Dissmissal-3:40 *Transportation changes must be in writing * One dry healthy Snack

4. On page 18 of the Katy Student Handbook states, “ Per GKDA (Regulations), Invitations for birthday parties or other special events are defined as non-school related materials and may not be distributed to students at school since no other flyers from similar groups are allowed to be directly distributed to students.” Flyers and invitations- Lanyards- Please have your students wear them daily -Library card -lunch account Planner- Should be written in daily *all assignments are posted in all classrooms Expectation cards- sign daily

5. Grades will be updated regularly Please sign, correct, and return any assignment below a 75%. Make-up work Your child will receive one day for every day missed They must complete graded assignments at school

6. We are going GREEN! * website, newsletter, and Shafer E-Blast Silver communication folder: check daily *Graded papers will come home Wed. Grade book: Can be viewed through HAC Planner: Your child records the assignments for all classes every morning

7. CHAMPs Social Contract Expectation card- Get signed daily

8. *Writing –March 29 th and 30th (writing prompt and mechanics questions each day) *Math- May 9th *Reading- May 10th

9. ELA=English Language Arts * Reading - Comprehension strategy focus Reader’s workshop-differentiated Literature circles Reading daily 20 minutes Fluency vocabulary * Word study-(spelling) Library-weekly Homework will be due on Fridays *Writing *Writing Process *Compositions *Journals/ISN *Editing *Grammar

10. ELA –curriculum 1 st 9 Weeks- Word study-ongoing *Launching Readers’ and Writers’ workshop *Exploring narrative texts *Personal Narratives 2 nd 9 Weeks-Word study ongoing *Exploring expository text Folktales, Drama, Multicultural Stories *Exploring expository writing *Writing imaginative stories 3 rd 9 weeks -Word study ongoing *Literary Nonfiction *Comprehending expository text *Poetry *Compare/contrast Ideas across texts *Expository writing *Personal Narratives *Writing process 4 th 9 weeks- Word study on going *Compare/contrast across texts *Narrative text *Research *Poetry *Literary essay These are just reference points of the main units of study. Reading objectives are ongoing throughout the year.

11. TEXAS HISTORY *projects *Texas Studies Weekly Newspaper *HW due on Fridays

12. 1 st 9 weeks Citizenship and Community Building Regions of Texas and The U.S. Constitution Day American Indians 2 nd 9 weeks Texas Government and Elections American Indians European Influences 3rd 9 weeks Colonization of Texas Texas in Revolution Texas – Annexation to Reconstruction 4th 9 weeks Texas annexation to Reconstruction Texas in Transition – Late 19 th Century Texas in the 20 th Century and Junior Achievement Famous Texas and Cultural Arts

13. *Fact fluency-(fast facts) *Guided Math *Math Journal *Workstations *Assessment *Problem solving *homework due on Thusday

14. 1 st Nine-Weeks -Place Value -Whole Numbers and Decimals -Addition/subtraction with decimals 2 nd Nine-Weeks -Multiplication and Division -Personal Finance Literacy 3 rd Nine-Weeks -Algebraic Thinking -Fractions -Data Analysis -Measurement 4 th Nine-Weeks -Measurement -Geometry -STAAR Review These are just reference points of the main units of study. Math objectives are ongoing throughout the year.

15. *Science Journal *Labs *Safety methods *HW due on Fridays

16. Science 1 st 9 weeks Scientific Tools/Safety Matter and Energy 2 nd 9 weeks Force, Motion, and Energy Earth’s Changes and Resources 3rd 9 weeks Continue Earth’s Changes and Resources Earths’ Cycles and Patterns 4th 9 weeks Organisms & Environment Body System

17. Stay tuned for an email in the fall Homework may vary slightly. Please check the planner on a regular basis.