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Communication:
Newsletters are sent home weekly. In it, you will be kept up to date with what we are learning that week, upcoming dates, and additional information that you, as parents, need to know. Newsletters will also be updated on my class webpage.
I will use ClassTag for parent communication purposes. I will also post pictures and updates of things we are doing in class.
Morning Opening
Each day, our class will recite the Pledge of Allegiance and the Oklahoma State pledge. Afterwards we will observe a moment of silence.
Academics
ELA
Your child will work collaboratively in groups/partners as well as independently using stories from many different genres. They will bring their reader home on Tuesdays, please make sure you sign their reader after they read as it is for a grade. Most of our work will be completed and turned in through Google Classroom this year.
Math
Discussion, exploration, and hands-on experiences will be implemented during Math lessons. Should they not finish in class, they will bring him a paper titled “My Homework” with their Math homework for the night. In the event of distance learning the Math will be completed online through our math program and Google Classroom.
Science
We will be learning physical, life, earth, and space science subjects this year. In the event of distance learning the Science will be completed online through Studies Weekly and Google Classroom. I am also in charge of our school garden so we will be spending time out there, learning in a very hands-on way.
Social Studies
Our social studies topics includes neighborhoods, communities, and Oklahoma history. In the event of distance learning the Science will be completed online through Studies Weekly and Google Classroom.
Grades
Grades will be entered on a weekly basis. If your child makes a grade below a 60, they will be required to correct their work for a better grade. I will take the average of both grades for their final grade.
Grading Scale:
A: 100-90% B: 89-80% C:79-70%
D:69-60% F: Below 60%
Homework is generally due the next school day and consists of nightly reading, practicing spelling words, and any unfinished work from the class day.
Birthdays
You may send snacks to school to celebrate your child’s birthday. I would like to know beforehand, so that I can make sure we have enough time left in our day to celebrate. I will pass out the snacks at the end of the day. Please send treats at the beginning of the school day with your student. Please do not bring anything that cannot be individually served. Cupcakes and cookies work great!
Please do not send party invitations to class to be passed out unless all students in the class are being invited.