1. Let’s walk through a typical day in Mrs. Ward’s Classroom. . .
Welcome to our
Back to School Night
Let’s walk through a typical day
in Mrs. Ward’s Classroom. . .

2. Students may enter the room at 8:30.
Morning routines include
unpacking backpacks, turning
in homework, checking agenda
books, writing in agendas, picking their lunch choice, and beginning morning work.
Be sure that your child arrives
prior to the 9:00 tardy bell.

3. Growth Mindset Classroom
9:00-9:20
Components: Message, sharing or activity, and news/announcements
ENCORE: 11:30-12:15
Core Extension
3:03-3:33
Opportunities for differentiated
reinforcement and enrichment

4. Wednesday and Thursday– PE
Encore 11:30-12:15
Monday - Library
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday and Thursday– PE
Friday - Art

5. Math Block
9:20-11:00
Whole Group Mini Lesson over the day’s specific math strategy followed by small group work, peer work, individual work, and whole class work.

6. Lunch/Recess
12:40-1:30
***Note: If your child cannot participate in PE that day,
he or she also cannot participate in recess.
Sneakers are preferred for safety reasons.

7. Literacy Block 1:33-3:03 Mini-Lesson 15-20 minutes
Whole group lesson focusing on a specific reading skill/SOL skill using the “Benchmark” reading program.
Small Groups and Independent Study Time minutes
Guided Reading lessons, higher level question response journal,
independent practice of mini-lesson skills, word study to include
spelling and vocabulary, and writing/grammar skills.

8. Accelerated Reader Program
When can I take a AR test?
Tests may be taken after morning work has been completed, after
regular work has been completed, OR during independent reading time.
Where can I find AR books?
Books may be checked out from the school library, or from any local library.
Are students graded on AR books that they read?
Students will receive a Comprehension Grade on these test. In order to achieve a 3, a student must receive at least and 80%. Test are given approx. every 2 weeks.

9. Time for BOTH Science and Social Studies 11:00-11:30 and 12:20-12:40
Social Studies – incorporated in morning
Work and literacy block.
Students study United States history through They do NOT have a Social Studies SOL this year.
Science – Hands-on investigations, critical
thinking, interactive notebooks, and study guides.
Time for BOTH Science and Social Studies
11:00-11:30 and 12:20-12:40

10. Reading: Read for 20 min. and spelling/vocabulary practice, nightly
Homework
Reading: Read for 20 min. and spelling/vocabulary practice, nightly
Unfinished classwork becomes homework
Check over your child’s work
Homework counts towards grades
Always practice math facts when time is available.
Agenda Book
Parents should read and sign daily
Contact me through or class dojo if you have any questions.

12. Communication Class DoJo
Notes: Agenda or written message

13. Thank you
for coming tonight!