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Welcome to Mrs.Morgan’s 4th Grade ClassPlease sign up to volunteer, take a seat at your child’s desk, and write him/her a note in his/her journal.
Agenda • Welcome and Introduction • Daily Schedule • Academic Schedule • Rules and Rewards • Typical Nightly Homework • Final Thoughts
Mrs. Morgan in a Nutshell • Exchange student in France, Jamaica, and England • B.A. in French and Global Studies, M.A. in International Service • Received my Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential from Sonoma State University • Mother of 3 boys: Aidan (13), Avery (11), Liam (7) • Have taught preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade
Academic Schedule Social Studies California Geography Native Americans California Missions Gold Rush Statehood Science Growth Mindset Magnetism and Electricity Rocks and Minerals Living Things and their Environment Novels Island of the Blue Dolphins By the Great Horn Spoon Book Club Novels Technology Projects Digital Citizenship Coding and Programming Moodle Field Trips Santa Lucia Preserve (Sept. 9, May 26) Pacific House/Custom House (Nov. 2) California Walk-Through (Dec. 1, 12:15-2:45) San Juan Bautista Mission (TBD) Language Arts Words Their Way: Spelling Academic Word Lists: Vocabulary Evan Moor Daily Paragraph Editing and Language Handbook Writer’s Workshop
Rules • The 5 P’s: • Be Prompt • Be Prepared • Be Polite • Be Productive • Be Positive ALWAYS TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU WISH TO BE TREATED
Rules and Rewards Positive Incentives • Student of the Month: New format: Teachers will be handing out SOM awards in class each month. 4 times this year, we will gather in Bobcat Hall for a special achievement awards assembly. At each assembly, 8 students will receive a special achievement award. Dates are to be determined. • Tickets to be used towards rewards agreed upon by students and teacher • Homework Pass for Student of the Month, Achievement Awards and Birthdays • Desk Group Tally Winners = • 10 tickets • Whole Class Point Challenges = • Classroom Celebration
Rules and Rewards Student of the Month Criteria • Student of the Month awards each month in class • All Homework: neat/complete/on-time (HW Journal and Math) • Appropriate classroom behavior • Appropriate playground and cafeteria behavior • Appropriate behavior in enrichment classes • Library books returned ON TIME, prepared for other enrichments (P.E. clothes, instruments, etc.). • Exemplifies “Pillars of Character”
Consequences Behavioral Consequences • Warning= Moved from green, “Off to a great start,” to yellow, “Warning.” • Orange= Refocus or Incident Report Form to be filled out by student and signed by parent • Red= Pink Slip to be signed by parent. Contact home will be made. Student sent to Detention. • 3 Pink Slips = Office Referral
Typical Nightly Homework • Homework will be recorded in your children’s agendas every day, Monday-Thursday. Please check in with your child about his/her homework and check that it meets your level of expectation. • Reading to be recorded in agendas next to icon of reading person at the bottom of the page. Students are to record title of A.R. book and page numbers or chapters read. Mon – Thurs (20 min.) • Math: Quick Check. 3-5 problems with a “Writing to Explain” question each night. Nightly math facts practice. • Language Arts: Iconic Prompt Reading Response Journal (HW Journal). One question per night as assigned. A.C.E.S. format required. • Extra Homework: Unfinished class assignments, typing practice on Typing Agent (can be accessed from Student Links at home).
Teacher – Parent Communication • Grade reports sent home periodically. • Completed / corrected student work will be sent home to be reviewed and signed and will then be filed until conference time. • Email or call with any questions or concerns • kmorgan@carmelunified.org 620-8195 – Ext. 3353 • Parent / teacher conference (Fall & Spring) or as needed • Curriculum Brochure and CA State Common Core Standards to be found at: http://www.carmelunified.org/domain/19
Final Thoughts • Wanted: Classroom Photographer(s) to take and share photos with Yearbook Staff. • Prizes for Prize Boxes (3 levels): Bouncy balls, erasers, pencils, notepads, little games, etc. • Signups • Volunteers • Can you find your child’s Mini Me on bulletin board? .