Open House Mrs. Tracie Wickham Welcome to Open House Mrs. Tracie Wickham and Mrs. Brandy Hill

NEWSLETTER Sent home each Monday in the binder. It will be found in a page protector. It  includes: Announcements/Reminders Important Dates Weekly topics for the week Quiz and test dates

BINDER-SO IMPORTANT Contents Return to School-front pocket Calendar- contains events for the month Newsletter Homework Password Page- websites, usernames, and passwords for textbooks or other technology resources Agenda- this will be used for correspondence Keep at home-back pocket- EMPTY DAILY Back Cover- Important Information/Resources Math/Science Study Guides Social Studies Study Guides Multiplication facts Cursive Practice Attendance Notes for Absences(Wickham’s Homeroom)

Math Study Guides will always be given for tests (see notebook/journal for other study materials). There is NOT a set day for tests, since Math is taught in units. Tests are counted twice. Fluency Homework-generally given Monday-Thursday. One worksheet, checked daily. Homework Quizzes the following Mondays typically Other HW: STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!

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Wickham’s Website www.traciewickham.weebly.com

ELA Reading: Ready Reading workbook English: Spiral Review Spelling/Word Study: Weekly Quizzes, 10 words that cover meaning and spelling Writing: 2 grades per nine-weeks (writing pieces OR quizzes) Spelling and Vocabulary quizzes will be on Fridays. Other ELA tests/quizzes will be given at the end of each unit. Remind messages will be sent to announce test dates. A to Z assessments will be the only test grades. Tests are counted twice.

Accelerated Reader AR information came home yesterday for you and your student to sign and return. Read and test on at least 3 chapter books by the end of each 9 weeks to attend AR reward activity. Total AR quiz average counts as one grade at the end of each 9 weeks.

Science and Social Studies Science- Mrs. Wickham Social Studies- Mrs. Hill We will alternate between science and social studies. Study guides will always be given for tests. Tests are counted twice.

Graded Papers Papers will go home daily after we have graded and reviewed them. The papers will be located in your child’s binder and are yours to keep. Please use these papers to work with your child at home. We feel that sending papers home daily vs. weekly allows students ample time for review before testing. If you are not receiving graded papers in the binder please discuss this with your child. We encourage everyone to gain access to your child’s grades online. You may pick-up a “Family Access” packet/application from the front office at any time. Tests will be sent home as the unit is assessed. You will receive a Remind message when tests are sent home. Please always review the tests with your child.

FYI Absences & Transportation Changes - Send note (see binder) 4 unexcused tardies or early checkouts equals an absence Students are allowed 5 parent notes per semester, after 5 must be a doctor’s note Issues/Concerns-contact Hill or Wickham Sick Student What can go home? Books/Journals NOT unfinished graded work Extra Worksheets (Call the Family Learning Center) Checking Out (Send a Note)

TCAP TESTING Student scores in grades 3-5 on the TN Ready test in math, reading/language arts, science, and social studies will comprise 15% of the second semester grades. Second semester grades will be weighted as follows: 42.5% third nine weeks, 42.5% fourth nine weeks, and 15% TN Ready test score.

STAY IN THE KNOW Please sign up for our Remind 101 to receive text message for updates, reminders, date changes, etc. We want to have 100% participation! Text @twickham to 81010 Text @bhil to 81010 Skyward Online Gradebook- Pick up a packet tonight from Mrs. Morris, our guidance counselor, located at the end of our hallway.

Questions??