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

2. 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

3. 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)

4. 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!

5. What it looks like--

6. Wickham’s Website

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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)

12. 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.

13. 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!
to 81010
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Skyward Online Gradebook- Pick up a packet tonight from Mrs. Morris, our guidance counselor, located at the end of our hallway.

14. Questions??