This document provides back-to-school information for parents including school schedules, dress code, cafeteria procedures, classroom procedures, homework expectations, and an overview of the curriculum for grades 3-5. Key details include: school hours are from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, specials classes include library, music, art and PE, the dress code and lunch options are in the parent handbook, and core subjects like English, math, science, and social studies will be taught using approaches such as guided reading, problem-based learning, and technology integration.
2. Schedules
Times: School opens at 8:30 AM.Times: School opens at 8:30 AM.
Grades 3-5 are dismissed at 3:30 PMGrades 3-5 are dismissed at 3:30 PM
If you are picking your child up from school, please send aIf you are picking your child up from school, please send a
note.note.
Specials-Specials-
Grades 3-5 - library, music, art, physical educationGrades 3-5 - library, music, art, physical education
Please refer to handout or web page for cycle days ofPlease refer to handout or web page for cycle days of
specialsspecials
3. Dress Code
Dress Code is listed inDress Code is listed in
Parent/Student Handbook.Parent/Student Handbook.
Dress appropriate for theDress appropriate for the
weather.weather.
No flip-flops. Sneakers forNo flip-flops. Sneakers for
Phys. Ed. class.Phys. Ed. class.
Shorts may be worn duringShorts may be worn during
warm weather. Seewarm weather. See
handbook for dates.handbook for dates.
4. CafeteriaCafeteria
Lunch is 30 minutes inLunch is 30 minutes in
length.length.
Menus sent home everyMenus sent home every
month and also on website.month and also on website.
Elementary Lunch - $2.75
Reduced
Price Lunch - $0.40
Milk - $0.60
Lunch is 30 minutes inLunch is 30 minutes in
length.length.
Menus sent home everyMenus sent home every
month and also on website.month and also on website.
Elementary Lunch - $2.75
Reduced
Price Lunch - $0.40
Milk - $0.60
Lunch options – mustLunch options – must
sign up in AM and sticksign up in AM and stick
with choicewith choice
Free/Reduced lunchFree/Reduced lunch
programprogram
Parents visiting lunchesParents visiting lunches
Pack a nutritiousPack a nutritious
lunch, or bringlunch, or bring
healthy optionshealthy options
Call the office by 9:00Call the office by 9:00
AM to order lunchAM to order lunch
5. Class Procedures
Classroom rules:
Be safe
Be kind
Do your job
Please refer to your discipline handout for
specific details on rewards and
consequences.
Morning Meeting
7. English & Language Arts
Whole group daily lessons
Guided Reading in small groups
Grammar and word work are integrated
within our reading program
Emphasizes non-fiction
Word work replaces traditional spelling
and dictation tests
8. Writing
Follows the writer’s workshop and
writer’s process writing model
Supports grammar instruction in context
of writing
Narrative, informational and opinion
(persuasive) modes
Cursive handwriting worked in as time
permits
9. Meeting Common Core Mathematics Needs at
Every Stage and Every Age
Elementary Math Learning Solution
12. Science and Social Studies
Social Studies instruction will include:
Geography and map skills
U. S. Government and Famous Americans
(home project)
History
Science instruction will include:
Plants and animals
Embryology
Environment and ecology
13. Technology Integration
Laptop Carts
Integration will be across the curriculum
Some focus areas:
Google apps (Drive, Docs)
Internet resources
Word processing
Digital media presentations
enVisionmath2.0 has a core instructional model that facilitates conceptual understanding. enVisionmath2.0 develops deeper conceptual understanding through daily Problem-Based Learning called the Solve and Share. (CLICK)
Each day, the Solve and Share engages students in use of the mathematical practices so they can achieve deep understanding. New concepts are embedded into the Solve and Share problem which help students connect what they already know to new math ideas and strategies. When students make these connections, conceptual understanding emerges.
(CLICK )Remember, the write-in text at all captures students’ reasoning and communicating during Solve and Share – every learner is engaged in every way, and every day.
Part of Step 2, again transitions smoothly into Step 3 – Assess and Differentiate.
(CLICK) Selected items are identified in the Teacher’s Edition to serve as a short, built-in quiz for each lesson. These items provide data to drive instruction for the differentiation in Step 3.