1. Welcome Then just get comfortable! As you are waiting…
Please feel free to look around the room or through the packet.
Look at your student’s poster. DO NOT TAKE HOME!!
Then just get comfortable!

2. Meet the Teacher Teaching in the district for 18 years.
Married with 3 children, all girls, ages 14, 12, and 10.
Graduated from NIU.
Avid mountain biker.
Outdoor Enthusiast

3. Chromebooks
This year EVERY STUDENT has a Chromebook to use in class! They can not be taken home.

4. Achieve Nonfiction high interest reading.
Based on student’s reading ability.
Able to track growth.
Web-based program.
Used at school, but student has option to use at home (reading record).

5. Reading
Students’ Reading grade will include their AR test average for the grading period as a test grade.
Each Thursday I will hand out a weekly Reading log. Students need to read for at least 20 minutes a night for four nights. Obviously they may read more. This does
not have to be an AR book.

6. Language
The Language grade will consist of grammar, spelling, punctuation, dictionary skills, and writing.
Writing – We will be writing personal narratives, informational reports, persuasive essays, etc.
Correct letter formation counts on spelling tests, including
dotting i’s and crossing t’s.

7. Spelling
Words Their Way-Students will get spelling words on Monday. There were also be a final test on the words on the following Friday. Spelling contracts will be handed out on the second Monday and due on Friday. Hopefully, this helps with responsibility.
Students will be grouped based upon the initial spelling assessment we completed at the beginning of the year.
Every other week your child will be given a new spelling list. .

8. Science
Students will be using an investigation based approach in science. Units of study are: Physics of Sound, Water, and The Solar System.
We will read the material in class.
Reading content and vocabulary is harder.
Tests will be based on what we do in class, the readings, and the vocabulary.
Science and Social Studies units will alternate.

9. Social Studies
Daily Geography will be assigned on Monday and due on Friday.
We will do daily geography every week during Social Studies units.
This practices map, atlas, and globe skills.

10. Math
There is a math reference book that students have if they need help. They may take it home. Also, this year the reference book is online!
Each student has an Everyday Math account. This is a great places to get extra help and play math games.

11. Math Practice facts at home with flashcards.
This year we will be using XtraMath to practice math facts.
Some topics we will cover include time, multiplication strategies, number stories, arrays, operations, measurement, geometry,
fractions, division.

12. Homework
Students will be given a grade based on completed homework assignments, in class work, tests/quizzes, reading record due Thursday...
If they do not turn in their work, or it is incomplete, they will have a missing work session for the next available day.
During the incomplete work session,
your child will complete the assignment. Once it is complete, their grade may be raised to
no higher than an 80%.

13. Homework
Each student will receive one homework “SLIDE” per grading period. This can be used if an assignment is left at home, incomplete, lost, eaten by the dog Only one slide will be given each grading period.
“Slides” are only valid for the current grading period.

14. Homework
If your child needs extra help with anything that we are doing in school, they can always stay after school for an extra help session. These run from 2:37-3:00. In order for them to stay you must get in touch with me and have it prearranged.

15. Homework Reading Log – Due every Thursday Spelling Contracts
Daily Geography
Any work not finished in school (Math, Language, Reading)

16. Grading Grades: 50% Tests/Quizzes/Projects/Essays 30% Classwork
20% Homework
We are using “Teacher Ease” for calculating grades. You can go online and check grades anytime.
Progress reports will not be
sent home. Please view them
online.

17. Grading
Most assignments will be sent home in the students take home folder Please check it often.
Also, send any papers back to school in this folder.

18. Assignment Notebook
Students should be writing all assignments in their assignment notebook.
Everyday I will allow class time to write assignments down as I write them on the board.
Please check that they are writing their assignments in their notebook everyday.
The assignment notebook is a great way to send me a quick note if the
need arises.

19. District Website Our school district website is www.whsd1.org
I have a page on the district website. I post homework daily, and have links to useful websites and materials.
Check out the calendar and educational resources on the website.

20. Binder System Used to keep track of weekly behavior.
1st signature = warning (loss of 1 ticket)
2nd signature = stand for 5 minutes for recess
3rd signature = stand for whole recess
4th signature = stand for recess/ phone call home
5th signature = detention

21. Contact Information
You may contact me via school phone at 847/ You can also me at:
If there is a serious problem please call.
REMIND: Please sign up to use “remind”. I will send out texts for important reminders.
to to sign up.

22. Book Orders
I will hand out a Scholastic book order most months. Occasionally we will have multiple orders. (Order online and order from any catalogue) Online Code: DQDFK
Checks – Make payable to the Scholastic Book Club.
Cash- Please send exact
amount.

23. Conferences
Tuesday November 10th from 12:00-8:00

24. Snacks We will have a snack time each day around 9:30.
Please make the snacks HEALTHY!!
Our district’s wellness policy states that food students bring in needs to be healthy and includes classroom holiday parties. We are also asking that treats and drinks do not come in for birthdays.

25. Helpers/Party Sign-up
Please sign-up to bring (Healthy) treats for a party if you can. I will be in touch with you to confirm. Thank you! 
Each child needs to bring in $5.00
to help cover the cost of our parties, crafts, and
classroom supplies.

26. Helpers/Party Sign-up
Every parent that comes helps in the classroom needs to fill out a volunteer information form and waiver of liability BEFORE they can be in the classroom

27. Thank You I look forward to working with you and your child
this year. It will be a year of wonderful things ahead!