1. Welcome to our hive! Back to school 2017-2018
Contact information
Website:
CLASS REMIND: Type “81010” then add message to be added to our class

2. Helpful information
Fill and return all paper work by Friday, Aug. 11th.
Personal earphones for computer lab
School supplies: $20 donation
Recess Snacks & water bottle
Birthday treats: nut-free, 1-2 day courtesy notice
Make sure to label all personal items
PE days: Tues., Wed., Thurs.
Accelerated Reading (AR) students read and take quizzes on books at their instructional level. I will send home an informational letter on the program very soon.
Classroom contact list by Monday, August 14th.

3. Classroom management REWARDS:
Verbal praises, high fives, pat on the back, fist bump
Bucket filler notes
Student of the trimester
“Clip up” on the rainbow chart
Tickets for Friday store (need help replenishing it)
Happy notes home, s, phone calls
Special treats: stickers, playdoh, pencils, etc.
CONSEQUENCES: Three strikes you’re out rule!
Yellow-Verbal Warning
*Two (2) yellow cards in the same week: loss of P.A.T (Preferred Activity Time)
Orange-Loss of Recess (10 minutes): contact parents; loss of P.A.T
Red-Parent/teacher conference
**Serious or dangerous actions will require immediate consequences, such as, loss of recess, referral to the office, or suspension.

4. Behavior report Week ending August 11th Behavior zone for each day
Please discuss behavior report with your child.
Sign it and return it to school every Monday for a ticket.
First couple of weeks, you might see a lot of warnings(yellow). This is to show students the expectations in my class.

5. HOMEWORK Homework: practices the concepts learned
Weekly packets-Friday through the following Thursday
Packets consists of spelling and reading comprehension, writing, occasional math pages
Sight words-practice at home, tested at school
Special projects will be assigned throughout the year (Heritage dolls, traditions, heroes)
Daily reading at least 15 minutes
Homework cover sheet needs be signed.
Missing/incomplete homework-loss of P.A.T.

6. Day 2 - Write each of your spelling words in ABC order 3 times.
Spelling: Complete the daily spelling assignments. A piece of lined paper has been provided to complete these activities. These need to be done in your BEST handwriting!
Day 1 - Using your spelling list, number your spelling words in ABC order from
Day 2 - Write each of your spelling words in ABC order 3 times.
Day 3 - Write a sentence for 10 of your spelling words. Check your writing for capital letters and punctuation. Circle each spelling word.
Day 4 - Take a practice spelling test. Write any words you miss 3 times.
Practice Test Score ______/15
Writing: Classroom book –Please include as many details until the story is done. Don’t forget to draw & color your pictures at the bottom of the page.
Daily Reading Log (15-20 minutes)
I have checked and gone over all of the assignments with my child to ensure completeness, correctness, and neatness.
*Parent signature
Date
Name of Book/Books
Minutes Read

7. FIELD TRIPS/FUNDRAISERS
Field Trips, special classroom programs, and projects are funded solely through classroom fundraising. Buses $350+ per day, ranger fees $220, theatrical play $175
Expressions Art Show (Feb/Mar)FREE!
Watch school play-KHS
Veteran’s Pond Park trip (May)
Walk-a-thon fundraiser in September
Free/Reduced Lunch Application-our class receives $10 for every form completed

8. PARENT HELPERS Art docents (once/month)
Classroom helpers-reading stations, sight words
At home helpers: Scholastic book orders, make copies, trace/cut, collate, correct papers
Special talents you’d like to share
Field trip chaperones-please get clearance!
GKS PTO-Power Hour

9. Questions/concerns? Thank you for your time and support this year!