HOMEWORK
Please expect homework Monday through Thursday night. Homework will include math, reading, and writing. Please expect 30-40 minutes nightly.
FRIDAY FUN
Each week we will start with 20 minutes of Friday Fun. As a class we may lose points depending on our behavior. In order to participate in Friday Fun students must complete all weekly class work and homework.
LEADERSHIP NOTEBOOKS
Each student has a leadership notebook. In this notebook students will keep track of their own progress as a learner. We will set both personal and academic goals. These binders will come home a few times during the year for you to look at with your child. We will also use these binders during our student led conferences.
BEHAVIOR SYSTEM
I use a variety of reward systems in my classroom. Students are rewarded individually, as a table, and as a class. Individually they earn tickets or class links when they are demonstrating the 7 Habits. On Fridays I draw 5 tickets from the jar to choose a prize from the treasure box.
WORKING TOGETHER
In addition to individual behavior goals the class also learns to work together toward a goal. As a whole class, students earn links to make a chain that touches the ground. The entire class must synergize and work together in specials, at lunch, in the hallway and other whole class events in order to earn links. Once the chain reaches the floor we will vote on a classroom celebration.
COMMUNICATION
Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns. I do check my email in the evenings but know that during the school day I will not be checking frequently. Every Sunday afternoon I will be emailing a weekly newsletter. This will contain information about what we are learning the following week, upcoming events, and homework.
THURSDAY FOLDERS
Thursday Folders are sent home weekly. Please review the information and schoolwork with your child. Have your child bring the folder back on Friday.
SNACK/WATER BOTTLES
Please send in ONE HEALTHY snack for your child to eat in the classroom. It really helps if you pack this snack separate from the lunch box.
Water bottles filled with water are encourage in the classroom. We keep them by the sink to prevent spills on our work but students are welcome to get a drink anytime.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
I love birthdays and love to celebrate them! In our class we will not have food birthday treats. You are welcome to send in a treat- pencils, stickers, donuts, cookies etc but this isn't required as we will still celebrate all day. Students will get a birthday bag from me and we will sing.