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Welcome to Open House 2013-2014!

Welcome to Open House 2013-2014!. Mrs. McCann’s Class 5 th Grade, Track 4 A. Place Class Picture Here!!. Parking Lot… . You have sticky notes on your table.

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Welcome to Open House 2013-2014!

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  1. Welcome to Open House 2013-2014! Mrs. McCann’s Class 5th Grade, Track 4 A Place Class Picture Here!!

  2. Parking Lot… • You have sticky notes on your table. • Please use them to ask any questions that pop into your mind tonight. Stick them on the Parking lot and I will be sure to address them.

  3. Reminders… • Please note that your children wrote you personalized notes! Please take the time to check them out! • Please REGISTER to Volunteer (more about that later) but the computers are ready for you! • Please fill out the School Improvement Plan Ballot for our school • Please visit the Specialists in the Multipurpose room! They are showcasing their programs for you. • Please find the PTA, as they are selling spirit wear and signing up volunteers.

  4. Communication • Student Agenda • Daily/Homework Folder • Binder • Data Wall • Friday Folder • Think Sheets • Classroom Webpage • Electronic Newsletter • Email- (kmccann@wcpss.net ) • Phone Call- (919) 460-3400 • Interim Reports and Report Cards • Conferences

  5. Interim Reports and Report Cards • Interim reports are scheduled to go home on the following dates: • August 30th • November 22nd • February 21st • May 23rd • Report cards are scheduled to go home on these dates: • September 27th • December 20th • March 28th • June 27th

  6. Conferences • Your child will conduct a student-led conference during the first weeks of the second quarter. • I will also schedule conferences during the fourth quarter to talk about middle school. • Additional conferences will be scheduled as needed throughout the year by parent or teacher request. • All conferences will be held with the student present.

  7. EOG Testing Dates • Reading, Math, and Science EOG’s will be administered June 9, 10, 11. • June 9th (Reading) • June 10th(Math-Calculator Active and Inactive) • June 11th (Science) • NO RETESTING this year • NOTE: Last year’s scores should be available in October.

  8. Volunteers • Volunteers are needed to chaperone field trips and for organizing or assisting with classroom or school activities throughout the year. • Be sure that you are registered as a volunteer! • All continuing approved volunteers must reactivate as a volunteer by 4:00 pm on October 31, 2013. • All new volunteers must register and have an approved criminal record check prior to engaging in volunteer work. • The volunteer system will be open daily from July 2, 2012 through October 31, 2013 from 8:00-4:00 pm. • Then it will only be open ON MONDAYS after October 31st.

  9. Field Trips • Duke Gardens September 26th • Old Salem October 24th • Poe Health Center March 12th • Nasher Museum of Art April 25th **More information will be coming VERY SOON! BE on the look out! **

  10. Birthday Treats • Parents are asked to email • Mrs. McCann 48 hours in advance regarding sending in a birthday treat. • One option instead of sending in sugary sweets would be to have your child bring in something like stickers for everyone or a book for the class. • All birthday treats must be store bought. We do have peanut and dairy allergies in the classroom! • Depending on the treat, birthday treats must be consumed during recess. • Birthday party invitations must be mailed and should not be distributed at school.

  11. Behavior Management Plan • Classroom Rules • Consequences • Positive Reinforcement

  12. Our Class Rules… 1. Use your time wisely. 2. Treat others how you want to be treated and be respectful. 3. Be Honest 4. Listen and follow directions 5. Use Self-Control We all agree to these rules and have signed:

  13. Consequences 1. Warning 4. Phone call home 2. Note in Agenda/Think Sheet 5. Office Referral • 3. Time Out/Note in Agenda • *Note: All serious behavioral infractions will result in an immediate office referral!

  14. Positive Reinforcement Earn tickets (can use throughout the year or save for Track 4 Auction that will occur during the 4th quarter of school) Verbal praise Positive note or email to parent Treasure box pick

  15. Stocking the Treasure Box Below is a list of items that students like to see in the Treasure Box. Please help by donating any of the following items. (The Dollar Store and Oriental Trading are great places to shop!) • Decorative or Mechanical Pencils • Fancy Pens • Pencil Grips • Notepads • Erasers • Small Toys/Games • Etc.

  16. School Wide Discipline Plan • We want all of our Mustangs to be “On TRACK” • Think Safe • Be Respectful • Own Your Actions • Show Self-Control • Show Kindness • When a whole class is “On TRACK”, myself or another teacher can give them an “On TRACK” ticket. • When the class gets a certain number of tickets, they will be rewarded with a certificate and recognized over the intercom. • The teacher may also provide additional rewards • Students can also earn their own INDIVIDUAL “On TRACK” tickets! The tickets they earn go into a drawing for a weekly prize.

  17. Common Core State Standards & Essential Standards • Standards emphasize students becoming better readers, writers, and thinkers • Impact to Classroom Focus/Instruction : *Hands on Inquiry Investigations *Authentic Tasks *Daily CAFÉ/Daily Four *Writer’s Workshop *Math Talk *Higher Expectations

  18. 21st Century Learning • Thinking Maps • Interactive SMART Board Lessons • Interactive Technology: iPads, AppleTV, Moble Labs, Computers, Document Camera, etc. • Websites/Apps such as: PhotoStory, Educrations, Wordly Wise 3000, etc.) • Project Based Learning • Discussions, Cooperative Groups, Math Talk, Student Leaders • Discovery Education

  19. Homework • Students will be given no more than 50 minutes of homework each night. • Students have an agenda to keep track of all homework assignments. • If a student fails to complete an assignment a note will be written in the “Incomplete Homework Log” and he/she will be required to complete the homework. • A note or email will be sent home if homework completion is inconsistent or of poor quality. • All homework is due in class the next day unless otherwise noted in the student agenda.

  20. *Refer to Policy Changes and Reminders Handout (Green) • Early Release Days • Signing In at Front Office • Bringing Something During the Day • Tardies/Absences • Checking out Students Early • Parking • Carpool • Buses • Items Not Allowed at School • Eating Lunch with Your Child • Common Core State Standards Resource

  21. Questions ????

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