1965 4 th Grade Student 1977 Grade 1 1 Year 1997 2003 2013 2014
2015 1978 Reading Teacher Whitesides & Monte Vista 6 years
Reading Teacher & Lit Coach DOXEY 10 Years Muir Ele. 1
Year
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Grateful Good & Glad WOW!!! TERRIFIC! Extra.. EXCITED!!!!
BECAUSE. Next slide please.
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BECAUSE Top 10.
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Suggested Supplies Leave other neat stuff at home. Photo and
Video Items No name to Face Newsletter Slide and Video Permission
Family Pic Options for Favorites Bring photo snap a pic with i- pad
Email a pic [email protected] B-days Student of week Connection If
you desire to bring a b-day treat please do so at the end of the
day. Reminder: Homemade treats are not allowed. Commercially
prepared and packaged treats are allowed. Rock Concert Specific
Items To Note In The Back To School ppt
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T is for Team Together Everyone Achieves More Here are some
ways we can work together in the best interest of your child! We
Can Communicate via e-mail, telephone, or planner pages. We Can
Stay Informed by reading weekly newsletters, visiting our classroom
website and school website. We Can Volunteer to help in the
classroom. We Can Support the policies and procedures of the school
and classroom. We Can Monitor the progress of your student by
reviewing the Friday Packets, homework, and planner pages.
[email protected] School Phone 801 402 - 2250 Treasures
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Auctions, Gold Coin Parties, Free Time and other fun activities
will be planned as a result of maintaining a positive learning
environment and following the rules.
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R is for Rules 1.Follow directions first time given. 2.Raise
your hand to speak 3.Use quiet movement 4.Make smart choices
5.Follow the 4Rs: Respect, Refrain, Responsibility, Right to Learn)
Keeping Rules Keeps us Happy!
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R is for the 4 Rs Respect (self, others, property) *keep valued
items at home Refrain (hurtful words, hands, and actions)
Responsibility (be prepared with the tools to learn (Backpack,
pencil, homework folder and independent reading book)*extra pencils
should be kept in backpack labeled with name) Right to Learn (be an
active participant in the learning process)
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Students will earn classroom money for: meeting expectations
completing various responsibilities. Students can spend this money
on: special treats, in auctions the purchase of tickets to various
fun activities. Students can also earn: group vips, gold coins,
free time, and Braggin Dragons.Terrific Work Tags. E is for Earning
Classroom Money
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A is for Attendance ATTEND ANCE Each day is filled with many
learning opportunities, and every minute of the day utilized. Much
of the instruction, along with connected experiences, cannot be
duplicated in a worksheet. So please, when possible AVOID students
being: Absent Tardy Checked out early Make-up assignments can be
completed by the Monday following the absence. Homework can be
accessed via Classroom Website.
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S is for student Like a jewel, each child is unique and brings
a new perspective to the classroom. Curriculum, lesson plans, and
classroom management will reflect this philosophy. Pressure will be
applied when needed, yet that delicate hand will be ready to make
that jewel shine like no other.
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U is for Unique Unique individuals may require some unique
accommodations (accelerated learning, lesson modifications etc.)
Accommodations will be discussed and agreed upon as a team..
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R is for Routines Are KEY to the daily routine. Used
periodically as part of student assessment. Require both parent and
teacher signatures Monday through Friday. Please help your student
practice daily spelling and writing skills using these pages.
PLANNER PAGES : Routines Promote Independent Work
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Why Planner Pages? Provides time for small group instruction
Saves paper (multiple activities on one sheet, daily 20 minute home
reading recorded on planner pages. Allows parents to view what is
happening during the day. Provides a format to discuss daily
lessons and review concepts
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E is for Expectations Each child is expected to perform to the
best of their personal ability!
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S is for Student of the Week Opportunity for students to share
information. Students will create a power point in class to share
their favorites Work will be posted on board and then placed in
student portfolio. Birthday Co-ordination
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Fourth Grade Gems Daily Homework (worksheet page, spelling
practice, multiplication practice, keyboarding, and 20 minute
reading) Rock Collection Concert County Research and Fair Native
American Tribes Research Study Buddies Read-It Island Butterflies
Auctions Gold coin parties Portfolios Back Pack Ice cream and much
more
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Daily 20 minute Reading Establish a routine Establish a routine
that works for you. (Different times Different ways) Read together
as a family Partner read with sibling and/or parent Select good fit
books Make reading a priority Echo Read Mark and sign planner page
after reading
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Spelling Spelling word cards will be given on Fridays and will
remain in student desks to be worked on during the week. Students
can access the list via classroom website, so they may study these
words during the weekend. Posttests are given Friday mornings
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Thank you for coming! I look forward to seeing you again
Questions are welcome.