Learn More about Room 2
Attendance
Please ensure that your child is on campus before the first bell rings at 8:10AM.
If your child must miss school for whatever reason, please call the main office to report the absence. You may also send an email to me at [email protected] with the reason for the absence.
Class Behavior/Discipline
In order for this year to be a safe and productive one for your child, he/she must understand what is expected of him/her. Your child has been introduced to the rules of our classroom, as well as the rewards for following the rules and the consequences of breaking them.
Our classroom expectations are as follows:
1. Listen when your teacher and others are speaking.
2. Follow given directions.
3. Raise your hand to stand or speak.
4. Respect our classroom and our school.
5. Make safe and smart choices.
Your child will be responsible for making good decisions in order to follow these rules.
If your child chooses not to follow these expectations, consequences may include:
1st time: Verbal warning
2nd time: Note to parent/ClassDojo record
3rd time: Reflection
4th time: Reflection + parent conference
* A student with stellar behavior will earn a ClassDojo bonus!
Communication
I will be contacting you throughout the year about your child’s progress. ClassDojo is a good resource to check daily/weekly. However, if you would like to schedule a conference to discuss any matter concerning your child, please send me a message to set up either a virtual conference using Zoom or a telephone conference. My email address is [email protected]. (Please keep in mind that due to the structure of our school day, I am usually unable to access and respond to email during school hours.)
Grading
The default district grading scale is as follows:
Grade Percentage
4 90 - 100%
3 70 - 89%
2 45 - 69%
1 0 - 44%
However, our classroom will utilize standards-based grading using the following scale:
Grade Description
4 (Advanced) Demonstrates proficiency and can apply the knowledge
3 (Proficient) Understands the concept
2 (Emerging) Demonstrates some understanding
1 (Beginning) Has difficulty demonstrating understanding
Homework
Homework will be given every day and is due the following day unless otherwise noted. The assignments will be written in your child’s Vintage planner, which should be reviewed nightly by you. Homework reinforces concepts learned in class and helps children understand that learning takes place at home in addition to school.
· I expect your child to do his/her best job on homework assignments, keeping them neat.
· Your child’s education is a collaborative effort in which the student, teacher, and parents work together. As the parent, please assist your child when needed, checking homework for completion and understanding.
· Your child’s grade may be affected if homework is not turned in or is incomplete.
· Studies show that homework develops positive study habits and teaches your child responsibility. It is a good idea to set aside a specific time each day for homework to be completed.
Flyers/Website
I will post flyers and post stories on ClassDojo to keep you informed about our classroom events. The calendar feature on Schoology will be used as well.
School bulletins and flyers will be sent home digitally this year.
Supplies
Adequate supplies at school and at home will help your child complete his/her work. Your child may find the following suggested resources helpful while studying and/or completing homework.
Suggested Supplies for SCHOOL
We will begin using these suggested supplies this week. Please LABEL all of your child's belongings before sending them to school.
- earbuds
- backpack with child’s name
- 2-pocket paper folders -- Work in Progress (yellow), Lab Folder (green), Homework Folder (red)
- 3 spiral bound journals (70- 100 pages)
- Math *your child may need another one in the second semester
- Language Arts
- History/Social Studies
- 1 composition book for Science
- a few plastic protective sleeves
- 2 ball-point pens (black & green ink)
- #2 sharpened pencils with erasers
- 12-count colored pencils
- 1 or 2 thin, low-odor white board markers
- a white board eraser (a tissue or scrap of felt/cloth works well)
- yellow highlighter
Suggested Supplies for HOME
- advanced level dictionary AND thesaurus
- 8 ½ ” x 11” wide rule paper
- graph paper (4 quadrille) / protractor
- blank, white copy paper
- #2 pencils with erasers
- colored pencils
- highlighter
- ruler (inches and centimeters)
- scissors
- stapler
- 4” x 6” index cards & ring for notecards
- protractor
Textbooks/Workbooks
Your child will be issued hardcover science, History/Social Studies, and health textbooks. The hardcover textbooks must be turned in at the end of the year. Any student who does not turn in his/her assigned book at the end of the year will be required to purchase a new one.
Additionally, your child will receive ELA and math workbooks. Your child may write in these workbooks. Please leave the workbook intact; do not tear any pages out.
Your child will have a copy of the literature books that we read in class. You may choose to purchase your own copy so that your child can annotate it. Detailed information will be sent home.
* Miscellaneous
Birthdays – School policy does not allow campus celebrations of birthdays with food.
Cell phones – If your child brings a cell phone to school, please remind him/her to turn it off or silence the ringer. Cell phones may not be used during school hours.
Special Items – Please keep all special items such as iPods and other electronics at home to avoid loss or damage.
I recognize the importance of my role as your child’s teacher and will work with you and your child toward a successful and enjoyable academic year. I look forward to partnering with you!