- The document provides information for students and parents about classroom policies and procedures for Room #13 including behavior expectations, the daily schedule, homework procedures, grading, and communication methods. Special activities like parties and field trips are also outlined. The teacher pledges to build positive relationships and support student learning through respect, feedback, extra help, and alternative assessments as needed.
2. Student Behaviors
• Be prompt
• Be ready to learn when class begins.
• Be prepared
• Have materials with you and know due dates.
• Be a polite and positive participant
• Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively.
• Be productive
• Turn in work on time, and always do your best.
• Be a problem solver
• Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they
escalate.
3. “Love and Logic”
• To create and maintain a positive learning environment for all
students, I will use the following “Love and Logic” behavior policy:
• I Believe:
• Treat students with dignity and respect at all times.
• Guide students to own and solve their own problems.
• Use Love & Logic (empowering) skills. This is, I am going to hand
students’ problems back to them with guidance to own and solve.
• Us logical consequences instead of punishment when possible.
• Treat problem behavior as a learning opportunity.
• Refer chronic/severe/illegal behavior to the office.
• Grant students and parents a conference when requested.
4. SPECIALS
• Special area class schedule:
JRE 3rd graders are on a A,B,C,D schedule.
Special area class time is from
• 10:00 –10:45Monday through Friday:
5. Lunch and Recess
• Our recess/lunch is from 10:45-11:30.
Students can not stay in during recess unless
they have a note from a doctor. If students has
a note they will go to the office during recess
time.
6. Computer Lab and Media Center
• ???? Computer Lab
• 1:30-2:00 Thursday Media Center
7. Snack
• Students are allowed to have their snack at
anytime during the day. Please have your child
bring a healthy snack to school everyday.
• I do allow water bottles in the classroom.
However JRE does not allow other drinks.
8. Assignment Book &
Blue Homework Folder
• How to use the assignment book & blue homework folder:
• Parents need to check them BOTH Monday- Thursday BOTH
must be returned to school everyday.
• Check and sign assignment book nightly.
• Check blue homework folder nightly.
• Do all homework, have student put homework back into
folder, return to school when completed or on due date.
• Return the blue homework folder daily.
• Please remove all papers from ”keep at home” side of the
Blue Folder.
9. Assignment Books
• The assignment book is another way that provides a connection
between parent and teacher and teaches student’s responsibility. It
is also one way to communicate with me as I check them Tuesday-
Friday. Students should fill out their assignment book Monday-
Thursday as I model what needs to be written. During the first
couple of months, I will check each student’s assignment book
before going home to make sure they are completely filled out. At
times during the year, students may become lazy when filling these
out. You should expect to see something written every day, but
Friday. It is imperative that assignment books are initialed each
evening by a parent/guardian. Do not initial until you have seen the
completed assignments. After students sign in for attendance and
lunch, I will check their assignment books to make sure they are
completely filled out, that it contains a parent’s initials, and that
their homework is complete.
10. Friday Envelope:
• White envelopes are sent home every Friday,
and these folders contain both important
information from the school, PTO, and
classroom. This envelope needs to be
emptied, signed and returned on Monday.
Good communication between us is important
for coordinating home/school efforts in the
best interest of your child. If necessary, other
papers and notes may be sent home on
another days.
12. Reading:
• During our reading time this year, we will be doing "The Daily Five".
The term "The Daily Five" refers to the five choices that the
students will be able to choose once the program is up and running.
Each school day we will spend from 8:30-10:00 working with The
Daily Five. First, we will do a whole group lesson on topics including
reading strategies, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and writing. After
our whole group lesson, students will break into one of the Daily
Five choices. During this time, I will be pulling students to work
with me or sometimes I will work with groups on reading skills and
assessments.
• Read to Self
• Read to Someone
• Word Work
• Work on Writing
• Listen to Reading
13. Working With Words
• I will be using “Spelling unit in our Basal”.
• Most test will be taken on Friday on “Spelling
City” .
• Students will be given about 10 or more
words to sort.
14. Scholastic Book Club
• Scholastic Book orders help our classroom
library grow with new and exciting books.
• Can order online and have them shipped to
your home or send Scholastic form in with
your child with a check NO CASH.
• Look for Scholastic Book orders about every
month.
15. Technology
• Our class will be participating in Skype,
hangouts, Class Dojo, Edmodo, Animodo,
Google, Mobymax, and twitter this year.
• In October we will be participating in the
Global Read Aloud
16. Grading
• Four Point Scale:
• Score 4- consistently Exceeding Expectations
Independently
• Score 3- Consistently Meeting Expectations
Independently
• Score2- Making Progress but not consistently
Meeting Expectations Independently
• Score 1- Not Meeting Expectations
Independently
17. Appointments:
• Please remember to sign your child in/out at
the office when appointments or other events
arise. The office will then call to the classroom
for your child. I am not able to send your child
to the office at a specific time until you arrive
and notify the office. This helps to minimize
classroom disruptions and follows school
safety procedures.
18. Holiday Parties:
• I will be asking for a donation of $5.00 to
cover the cost of activities during the parties.
• In addition, students will bring home a slip
asking you to donate the idem they have
volunteered you for.
19. Birthday treats:
• Jackman Road has adopted a policy that no
child is permitted to bring food in as a treats.
22. My Pledge to my Class
• I seek to build a positive working relationship
with all students and parents through honesty,
communication, and teamwork.
• I will respect you and work with you to solve
problems.
• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on all
student’s work.
• I will work to meet all student’s learning goals.
• I will offer extra help and alternative assessments
should anyone require them.
