1. Show respect to your classmates and teacher.

2. Raise your hand to speak or leave your seat.

3. Keep your hands and feet to yourself.

4. Listen to and follow directions.

Students are expected to follow these expectations in all areas of the school. If they are not followed, the following consequences will be enforced.

1. The student will receive a warning.

2. The student will be given time and space to refocus.

3. A note will be sent home to be signed and returned the next day.

Yes. 

Math: Homework will be handed out on Monday and is due on Friday. I check for completion each morning, so please make sure homework is in their white binder EACH day.

Grammar: Homework will be handed out on Monday and is due on Friday. I check for completion each morning, so please make sure homework is in their white binder EACH day. Grammar skills are taught throughout the week and reviewed through homework. Students are permitted and encouraged to use dictionaries as well as resources in their takehome binder as needed.

Reading: Students are expected to read 20-30 minutes each night. You can read together, you can read to your child, they can read to you, or anyone (stuffies, too) who will listen. :-)

Planners: Each morning, students are expected to fill out their planner with the day's assignments, then bring it home to have you initial next to the day. You can also leave me a note in the box if needed.

• A check mark at the top of their page, means we graded it together, or I check for completion.

• 4- Your child is understanding and working above grade-level

  3- Your child is understanding and working at grade-level

  2- Your child is building understanding and working just below grade-level

  1- Your child is not demonstrating understanding independently and requires additional support

• I will often put a percentage score along with a 1-4.

80% -100%- 3

60% -79%- 2

59% and below- 1

Healthy snacks help manage kids' hunger and boost nutrition. Snacks can keep them from getting so hungry that they get cranky. They also help give kids the energy to stay focused on learning and activities throughout the day. The best snacks are low in sugar, fat, and salt. Fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and protein foods are good choices. An occasional treat is fine with lunch, but healthy snacks are highly encouraged during snack time.

Some examples include:

• home-made trail mix with whole-grain breakfast cereal, nuts and raisins
• string cheese with grapes or other fruit
• whole-grain pretzels with peanut butter
• fruit slices dipped in low-fat flavored yogurt or veggies dipped in hummus

I love a good birthday celebration, but with so many food allergies and sensitivities, we have decided to celebrate the birthday child with handmade cards and a silly song at the end of the day. If you would like to send in something special to share with the class, please consider sending in NON-FOOD items such as fun sunglasses, slap bracelets, silly putty, fun pencils, glow sticks, or even bouncy balls. This way everyone is free to enjoy the small gift, and no one is left out. Please note, sending in gifts is optional. Your child will be celebrated no matter what- summer birthdays, too. Thank you for understanding and being so supportive.

Absolutely. Please send in a water bottle daily- especially in August and September when the building is really warm. I only ask that you send clear water in their water bottle. Sticky spills are not fun to clean up. We also have carpet that is fairly new in our room, I would hate to ruin it with stains.