1. Welcome, Students! Mrs. Jackson Ms. Thomas

2. Our Cooperative Classrooms This year your student will have Mrs. Jackson for reading and Social Studies and Ms. Thomas for Math and Science! Classes will be grouped into the red class and green class. The green class will start the day in Mrs. Jackson's class and switch to Ms. Thomas' class after lunch. The red class will start the day in Ms. Thomas' class and switch to Mrs. Jackson's class after lunch. Red Class: Begin the day in Ms. Thomas' class Maxwell Bates Philip Berg Jamie Berrier Christopher Cruz Ryker Deitlaf Geddy Gardner Hunter Hagler Ryan Hamblin Grace Jackson Taygen Layton Mccord Lloyd Dominick Malinoski Esteban Mendoza Marysarah Minson Shelby Norby Logan Raasch Rayden Sugimoto Valeria Ureno Mindy Watts Nichole White Andrew Williams Ricky Williams Jeffrey Young Tristan Mullins Green Class: Begin the day in Mrs. Jackson's class Jazmin Campas Montes Gisel Ortiz Landon Chapman Erick Perez Kaiya Cooper Ava Phillips Noor Daoud Gabrial Sanchez Josslyn Denning Dallas Senninger Mackensey Devore Jackson Shaw Kaitlyn Doran Annie Veliz Gissel Gonzalez Ariahna Wariner Connor Green Ciara Waters Dorion Ha'o Zane Wheaton Bradford Hunt Paula Zepeda Talia Itzen Andruw Kiker Jayla Longden

3. Contents of Presentation 1.Classroom Schedules 2.Class Goals 3.Classroom Community/Guidelines 4.Classroom Management 5.Homework Policy 6. Supplies 7. Class Subjects and Goals 8. Prep Classes 9. Field Trips

4. Green Class Classroom Schedule 8:45-9:00 School starts, attendance with Mrs. Jackson 9:00-10:10Language Arts with Mrs. Jackson 10:10-10:20 Recess (bathroom/drinks) 10:20-10:30 Spelling/ Vocabulary with Mrs. Jackson 10:30-11:00 Tutors 11:00-11:45 Writing with Mrs. Jackson 11:45-12:15 Lunch recess/Lunch (bathroom/drinks) 12:15-1:00(SWITCH) Math and Science with Ms. Thomas 1:00-1:40Preps (P.E., Library, Computer, Music) 1:40-2:00Recess (bathroom/drinks) 2:00-3:30Math and Science with Ms. Thomas This is what a typical day in our classroom looks like. (subject to change)

5. Red Class Classroom Schedule 8:45-9:00 School starts, attendance with Ms. Thomas 9:00-10:10Math and Science with Ms. Thomas 10:10-10:20 Recess (bathroom/drinks) 10:20-10:30 Math and Science with Ms. Thomas 10:30-11:00 Tutors 11:00-11:45 Math and Science with Ms. Thomas 11:45-12:15 Lunch recess/Lunch (bathroom/drinks) 12:15-1:00(SWITCH) Writing with Mrs. Jackson 1:00-1:40Preps (Library, Computer, Music, P.E.) 1:40-2:00Recess (bathroom/drinks) 2:00-3:30Language Arts with Mrs. Jackson This is what a typical day in our classroom looks like. (subject to change)

6. Class Goals Develop our brains and grow new neurons by: Learning new skills Discovering new interests Making new friends Having fun and supporting each other Exercising daily Learning to eat healthy food

7. Classroom Community/Guidelines Our classroom guidelines help us get along with each other: Listen and follow directions. Raise your hand before speaking. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. Respect your classmates and your teacher. In our classrooms we help each other and everyone gets what they need.

8. Classroom Management We use positive discipline to encourage students to make positive choices in and out of the classroom. We expect all students to follow the guidelines, but sometimes they forget. When this happens, here’s what your student can expect: First time a guideline is broken = warning Second time = logical consequence Third time = letter home which must come back to school the next day signed by parent or guardian Fourth time = meeting with the parents, student, and teacher.

9. Incentives Praise Notes home Tickets to enter in a drawing at the end of the week Extra recess/privileges Consequences Time out Missed recess Loss of other privileges Visit to principal's office

10. Homework Policy According to research there is almost no evidence that random homework helps elementary school students achieve academic success. We find that meaningless homework often causes family problems and takes time away from valuable learning experiences that can happen before and after school hours. We will not be assigning regular weekly homework. Instead we will assign homework as needed. This policy allows our students to: read more at home enjoy more loving family time experience fewer fights with their parents spend more time outdoors playing give them time to practice skills that they need to address take more classes such as dance or karate be less stressed There will be occasions when homework will be assigned, but it will be meaningful. If you would like more information on this subject go to: http://www.alfiekohn.org/article/rethinking-homework/http://www.alfiekohn.org/article/rethinking-homework/ Check out our Helpful Websites page for links that will take you to pages that offer homework practice if you so desire.

11. Items we would love donated Tissues Hand Sanitizer Paper Towels Clorox Wipes Baby Wipes Ticonderoga pencils Don’t bring these items to school Electronic Devices Toys Chips, candy Supplies

12. Class Subjects and Goals

13. Language Arts Goals Read and comprehend, independently and proficiently, text of at least grade level complexity. Phonics and Word Recognition: Read grade-appropriate multisyllabic words in and out of context. Fluency and Print Concepts: Read grade-level text with sufficient fluency and accuracy to support comprehension. Vocabulary: Use strategies to determine the meaning of words or phrases in grade-level text. Understand: Summarize specific elements by citing textual evidence, including theme or main ideas/details. Analyze: Analyze how an author's decisions contribute to clarity of message. Transfer: Compare/contrast, make connections or integrate knowledge from sources.

14. Math Goals Build student mathematical thinking and problem solving aptitudes by developing an understanding of: Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Use four operations to solve problems, determine factors and multiples and analyze patterns. Number and Operations in Base Ten: Use place value understanding and properties of operation. Number and Operation/Fractions: Compare and understand equivalence, apply operations with unit fractions and whole numbers; use and compare decimal fractions. Measurement and Data: Convert measurement units; measure angles and represent / interpret data. Geometry: Draw and identify lines and angles: classify shapes by properties.

15. Write numerous pieces over short and extended time frames to communicate effectively in all subjects. Knowledge: Conduct short research projects investigating different aspects of a topic. Communication: With adult and peer guidance throughout the writing process, develop and organize writing that is appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Product: Organize writing into paragraphs or sections to write clearly about a topic. Language: Spell grade level words correctly; produce simple to complex sentences. Writing Goals

16. Science Goals Understand the world and how it affects us. Study the elements and patterns of weather and water. Investigate the properties and formation of rocks, soil and fossils. Understand the interaction of animals and plants in Utah environments. Demonstrate the process of scientific inquiry.

17. Explore Utah's past and connections to the present. Understand the relationship between the physical geography in Utah and human life. Understand how Utah's history has been shaped by many diverse people, events, and ideas. Understand the roles of civic life, politics, and government in the lives of Utah citizens. Utah Studies Goals

18. Prep classes Green Class: Red Class: Monday: P.E. (wear sneakers) Monday: Library Tuesday: Library Tuesday: Computer Wednesday: Computer Wednesday: Music Thursday: Music Thursday: P.E. (wear sneakers) Friday: No prep classes

19. Field Trips This Fall we will be investigating the properties of rocks and plants at the Red Butte Gardens, University of Utah. Also this Fall we will be visiting the "This is the Place Heritage Park" to explore Utah history and our state's Pioneer roots. Volunteers: We will send a sign up sheet for volunteers to accompany us on fieldtrips. For safety and liability reasons, siblings ARE NOT allowed to go with us, sorry.

20. Questions? Lincoln Elementary: 801-402-2450 My email: sjackson@dsdmail.net Ms. Thomas: kathomas@dsdmail.netsjackson@dsdmail.net

21. Let’s Have a Great Year!