1. Mrs. Boutwell & Mrs. Saour’s Class 2015-2016

2. Schedule 7:15-7:45Morning Procedures 7:45-8:00Announcements 8:00-9:00Math 9:00-9:35Word Study & Read Aloud 9:40-10:25Specials 10:25-11:15Writer’s Workshop 11:15-11:45Science/Social Studies 11:45-12:05Recess 12:12-12:42Lunch 12:50-1:50Reader’s Workshop 1:50-2:05Pack Up/DEAR/Dismissal

3. Class Blog http://www.cobblearning.net/boutwell http://www.cobblearning.net/saour

4. Classroom Management Mini-Economy

5. Homework & Agenda Homework will be assigned nightly, except for Fridays. All homework will be written in the Agenda and stamped by us. All upcoming tests & projects will be written in the Agenda. Please sign it each night.

6. Reading & Reading Log Each student will be given a reading level (Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading). This level is marked in their Reading Log and will be updated as they move to new levels. Reading Workshop: each student is reading a book on their own level. We will conduct individual conferences with students to monitor this level, as well as strategy groups as needed. Please make sure your child reads nightly and records their reading in their Reading Log. We use this to track what they are reading and to set goals.

7. Writing Students will be writing daily. Genres:Narrative Opinion Informative/Explanatory

8. Spelling Students will be given a rule and practice words for the specific rule. These words are just practice words. The students are to learn the rule and are expected to apply it in any word that the rule is present. Red Words: Words that don’t follow any specific rule and need to be memorized. Students will be given a few new red words with each rule. Red words will be tested at random, not just for that week.

9. Math Information on Blog Please practice math facts nightly – even for just 5 minutes. Flash cards are old-fashioned, but a great way to practice quickly. There are many apps and computer games as well.

10. Science/Social Studies Interactive Journals Anything we do in class will be in your child’s interactive journal and they will be assessed on it. As we begin a new unit of study, your child will bring home his/her Journal to start studying a little each night. Blog

11. The Buzz Weekly Newsletter

12. A.R. Your child will be expected to take at least 2 A.R. tests each month on their reading level (Fountas & Pinnell) and pass with at least an 80%. You can check on their A.R. progress at home and you have a letter explaining how to do this.

13. Report Cards & Grading Report cards are sent home 4 times this school year – every 9 weeks. 3+Exceeds standards – makes applications & inferences beyond expectations 3Meets standards - consistently & independently 2Progressing towards meeting standards 1Limited progress or does not meet standards

14. Class Rules Listen when others are talking. Follow directions. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Work quietly and do not disturb others. Show respect for school and personal property. Work and play in a safe manner. 1 st time: warning 2 nd time: $1 fine 3 rd time: mark in the behavior folder *severe behavior we will call

15. Thursday Folders Sent home every Thursday Contains all graded work, school memos, and behavior folder Please sign the behavior folder under the corresponding week on the right side and by any notes written on the left hand side (no need to sign left hand side if no notes are written). Stickers = great week, little warnings about rules Check marks = had trouble with that rule Send the signed behavior folder & manila envelope back to school on Friday.

16. Mystery Reader Fridays 8:00-8:20 in our classroom Bring in 2-3 books to read Please only sign up for 1 time slot per family. When everyone has at least one time slot then we will let you know to sign up for additional slots.

17. Birthdays We love to celebrate birthdays! Please just arrange with us beforehand.

18. Snacks Your child may bring in healthy snacks to eat and a water bottle to keep at their desk.

19. Dismissal Your child should know how they are going home each day before they come to school. If there is any change, you must have it in writing to the office by 9:00 am. Please do not email us and we may not be able to check our emails prior to dismissal.

20. Inclement Weather Please fill out the inclement weather form and leave it here for us. You may want to even take a picture of it so you remember what you put down in case of an emergency.

21. Contact Us Call or email us anytime! Michelle.Boutwell@cobbk12.org Ann.Saour@cobbk12.org

22. Wish List If you would like to donate to the classroom, please take an apple from the Giving Tree. Ongoing list of needed supplies on our blog. Thank you!!