1. Welcome! Please come in and sign up for a conference at the round table and write down how your child is going home on the first day next to the computers. When you are done you may pick a seat and look through the packet on your desk.

2. About Miss Powell Moved to Loudoun County from Ohio in 1997.
Attended Loudoun County Public Schools
Attended Ashburn Elementary, Farmwell Station Middle School, and Broad Run High School
Graduated from Virginia Tech
Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies
Master’s in Elementary Education
Many educators in my family
Six years of teaching experience
Second year at Cedar Lane

3. Math Students will be challenged at their math level
All classes will use enrichment materials and differentiation
Students need to continue to practice their multiplication facts at home using Reflex
Students will also work on Dreambox
The homework for the week will be given on Monday and due on Friday

4. Science
We will use many hands-on experiments and group work, as well as the integration of Science in other subject areas
Some topics that will be covered
Scientific Investigation
Planets in the Solar System
Ecosystems
Weather
Force, Motion, and Energy
Electricity and Magnetism
Virginia Resources

5. Social Studies Virginia Studies Geography Economics
Wars: Revolutionary, Civil
Famous Virginians

6. Writing Fine tune the use of paragraphs Work on grammatical skills
Students will be assessed on grammar skills every other week
Students will write critically across all subjects
Word study work for the week
Students will work on word study in class
Students will be assessed on their assigned words every other week.

7. Reading Focus: TO ENJOY READING!
Have your child read 20 minutes every night
Reading and all other subjects will be integrated
Students will not log their reading at home, but will record books they finish in class in their Reader’s Notebook
Will focus on some of the following:
Fluency
Comprehension
Expanding vocabulary

8. Behavior Management Individual behavior Incentives: Pride Paws
Best Behavior Punch Card
Prize Coupons
Group Incentives:
Table Points
Remember an engaged student=a well behaved student!

9. PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support ) school
Cedar Lane is a
PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support ) school
PBIS is a school wide behavior incentive program
Focuses more on positive behavior by rewarding students for positive behavior
If a student models the correct behavior and is seen by another teacher/administrator, may receive a ticket

10. Homework and Graded Papers
Students will bring home a math packet every Monday. The packet due back to school on Friday. To encourage good study habits, I recommend completing one sheet every night.
Agendas filled out daily, should be checked by you nightly
Graded papers will be sent home on Fridays
Students are to read for 20 minutes every night

11. One to the World and Project Based Learning
School wide and county initiative
Students will create meaningful projects that are:
Significant to the content and curriculum
Connected to a real-world problem
Can be shared beyond the classroom
Students make a connection to their work

12. Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT)
We are a BYOT Classroom
Students can bring in technology with signed permission
We will use technology for everyday uses
Math centers
Dictionary.com
Independent reading
Office 365
Taking tests on Interactive Achievement
Dreambox
Reflex

13. Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT)
Students will need to download many apps on their devices
Look out for an with a specific list
What if my child doesn’t have a personal device?
Don’t stress! We have a laptop cart that we share
We will also have IPads in the classroom.

14. Weekly Communication Homework Agendas Weekly emails
Upcoming quizzes/assignments
What the students will learn
Upcoming events/parties

15. Class/School Updates Class Email Class/Grade Webpage Bloomz School
Cedar Lane Facebook
Cedar Lane Twitter
School Webpage

16. Please Remember To… Sign up for a conference time
Fill out how your child is going home on the first day of school
Check out the “Wish List” and make a donation if you can
Fill out any forms tonight and return at Open House or the First day of school if you can
Leave the Emergency Form and Dismissal Form with me
Stop by the library to get to know some of the specialists and resource teachers!

17. Final Thoughts
My goal is to provide a safe and fun learning environment. Not only do I want my students to do well academically, but to enjoy themselves as well.
I am extremely excited for the school year and to work together to help your child succeed!