Welcome Mrs. Cook Math, Science and S.S. 832-484-7179 tcook@kleinisd.net Ms. Edwards Reading and Language Arts 832-484-7242 sedwards@kleinisd.net

Arrival to School Instructional day begins at 8:15 Tardy from 8:20 on Bus riders need to be at their bus stop ten minutes before pick-up.

Schedule 10:45-11:30 Monday - Music Tuesday - PE Wednesday – PE Friday – PE 8:30 – 10:00 Thursday -Music / Art (Cook) -Music / PE (Edwards) Library: Cook - Monday 2:05-2:35 Edwards – Tuesday 2:05-2:35

Reading Language Composition Reader’s Workshop Reader’s Notebook Spelling Grammar Language Composition Writer’s Workshop Writer’s Notebook Spelling Grammar

Graphs Place Value Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Patterns Measurement Probability Problem solving Geometry Fractions Estimation

Science Topics Safety and Tools Properties of Matter Energy Force and Motion Earth and Space Life Science

Technology Visit our classroom websites to find important dates and other information. Other websites used in class and/or at home: Learning.com First in Math Kid Biz 3000

Student Responsibilities Being prepared for school each day School supplies Homework/planner Being on time Appropriate clothing for outdoor activities (PE and recess) Additional supplies should be kept at home for homework purposes

Classroom Expectations: Steps to Success Classroom Expectations: Be prepared to learn. Follow directions. Follow classroom and school rules. Good listening Show respect to all adults and students. Keep hands, feet, and all other objects to self.

Classroom Discipline Verbal warning(s) Conduct cards/Tuesday folder/Planner Loss of some free time Discipline note to be signed and returned Phone call or e-mail home Opportunity Room Office referral

Student Progress Tuesday Folders Daily Planner Progress report Communication tool Progress report Report card Phone calls and conferences, as needed

Conference Time Our conference time is the Music/PE time. This time is used for any necessary meetings and errands for lesson preparation. Therefore, I am often in and out of the room during this time. I am also available directly before and after school. If you would like to set up an appointment please call or e-mail.

Tuesday Folder Teachers keep a clipboard of marks in areas needing improvement throughout the week. These areas are reported to parents on the Tuesday folder sheets. Completes Homework Participates in Class Follows Directions/Controls Talking/Disciplines Self Completes Class work Concerns About Low Grades

Tuesday Folder Return Wednesday Check conduct and comment boxes. Affects conduct if not returned by Friday Check conduct and comment boxes. Please sign weekly. Papers with grades of 74 or lower will be marked sign and return. Everything in the folder is yours to keep unless marked otherwise.

Homework Students are assigned Math, Spelling, and Reading homework nightly. Students need to practice Math facts daily. Students should be reading 20 minutes independently every night to increase fluency. Friday – No Homework **Planners need to be checked and signed daily.

Grades Minor Grades Major Grades 50% of Final Average Parent Connect (Gradespeed) allows you to view your child’s grades throughout the year. To create an account please visit the Klein ISD Home Page.

Assessments Benchmarks: Math Campus Common Assessments are every 3 weeks, benchmarks are every 9 weeks Science Campus Common Assessments Reading Campus Common Assessments (Oct., Feb., text levels throughout the year)

S.T.A.A.R. State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness 24 25 Math: April 24 Reading: April 25

How can YOU help? Review papers that come home Review planner Read to your child and have him/her read to you Volunteering

Contact Us E-mail – FANTASTIC mean of communication Please do not leave urgent or transportation messages on voicemail. Call the front office.

Parent Conference Day Monday, October 10, 2010

Thank you for coming!