Transcript Welcome to Open House

Welcome to
Open House
September 24, 2008
Homework
Monday through Friday
 30-45 minutes
 Includes 10-15 minutes of
reading
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Elementary Marking
System
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4= Your child consistently exceeds
expected performance (accomplished).
3= Your child demonstrates successful
performance (proficient).
2= Your child is progressing toward
successful performance with difficulty.
1= Your child is not showing progress
toward successful performance.
Grading
How high can you go?
4-In the story, The Courage of Sarah Noble, Sarah’s
father left her in the woods while he went back for the
rest of the family. Sarah was worried and sad. She was
afraid of the noises and the Indians. I would’ve been
too.
3-Sarah was sad when her father left. She was afraid to
be alone.
2-Sarah was sad.
1-she waz sad.
Band/Orchestra Lessons
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Most fourth graders take lessons at various
times during the week.
Lessons take place during class time.
Students are required to get and complete
any missed work due to lessons.
Assignment may need to be completed in
study hall at home.
Make-up Assignments
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Call office
Sent home with schoolmate
Picked up by parent (after 3:20)
Parent Signature
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Assignment notebook signed
daily
Parent or teacher may write
notes or comments in assignment
notebook as necessary
Completed Papers
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Friday letter - week’s highlights
Work is sent home biweekly
Parent signature required on letter
All work should be sent back to
school for end of the year portfolio
Incomplete work
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Study hall during recess
Time-out/office
Lower grades
Conference with parent
Math Facts
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Eight Weeks to Mastery Program
Parent Sheet to Review and Initial
Facts Test/Flash Cards for the
Remainder of the Year
Study Hall
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Make up missed assignments
Complete incomplete assignments
“Get-Ahead” if you have a busy evening
Coming to class unprepared
* Not always a negative consequence
* A student may choose to go to study hall.
Required Reading
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25 books every year
2-3 books per month
Variety of genres
Chapter books (books @ their level)
Parental Help
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Multiplication Facts
Check Homework
Reading & Writing Practice
Review Spelling Words
Check and Sign Assignment Notebook Daily
Snacks
Small Nutritional Snack
 10:00-10:10 a.m.
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Parties
We celebrate:
*Halloween
*Winter Holiday
*Valentine's Day
*Birthdays
Please send:
-Individual treats
-Enough for approx. 20 students
100 % Effort Celebrations
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Held monthly
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Recognizes students who consistently
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show outstanding effort
Not linked to academic performance
100% Effort Guidelines
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I am always prepared for all classes,
including physical education, music,
library, and all academic subjects.
I accept responsibility for participating in
music lessons - remembering lesson times
and making plans to catch-up on missed
class work.
I complete homework and class work to
the best of my ability.
I am respectful to all adults and students.
I show appropriate behavior on the bus
and in the cafeteria.
100% Effort Guidelines
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I work on extra projects without being
reminded, such as our State reading
requirement and extra-credit projects
offered by the teachers.
I am a good role model for other students.
I demonstrate that “Academics Matter.”
I am able to work independently and with
others.
I keep my belongings and my desk
organized.
Fourth Grade Testing
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ELA- Week of Jan. 12-16
Math- Week of March 2-6
Science- Between April 8-May 6
*Students will be well prepared and
comfortable by test day!