Student Planner: This year your child will be using a planner. This planner has a few purposes. First, planners are an important tool for teaching organizational skills. Planners serve as a reminder for upcoming assignments. They also are 'home' to login information and passwords to various virtual programs we use throughout the year. Finally, they are a place to communicate with teachers. We ask that you review and initial planners nightly.
Home-To-School Folder: This folder is used for bringing important notes and assignments to and from school. Please check these folders regularly.
Chromebook: Expected to come to school charged daily.
Optional: Reusable water bottle and snack.
Students will be receiving letter grades beginning in fourth grade. We know this is an adjustment for both families and students. In order to keep you informed of your child's progress, grades will be posted to ProgressBook. We recommend you and your children sit down regularly to go over this information. This is our primary source of communicating academic progress. Each family will receive a username and password to access their account in September. Students will receive a grade in ELA, math, and science/social studies.
Everyday Math (EDM)
EDM is our math curriculum. Students will receive a HomeLink book that should remain at home. Students will rip out the assigned pages and return them to school the following day. Account information to access the online program will be provided in student planners.
Reflex Math
Reflex math is an online program that supports fluency practice. This is a great way for students to practice multiplication and division skills. Some students will be assigned Reflex Math nightly.
Word Wisdom
Word Wisdom is our vocabulary program. During a typical week you can expect students to be assigned a list of words on Monday. Throughout the week they will practice using these words and be assessed on Friday. We will be providing various tools and resources to support their mastery of these words.
Google Classroom
Google Classroom is our 'hub' for virtual assignments. Do not rely on Google Classroom for grades. This is a place for sharing/turning in various projects and assignments.