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Welcome to room 110!. Mrs. Katie Rengers RengersKL@svsd.net. Class Behavioral Expectations. Student ownership/classroom rules Private behavior system, student check-in optional, monthly earnings Anti-Bullying Zone Continued implementation of Olweus Bullying Prevention Weekly meetings
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Welcome to room 110! Mrs. Katie RengersRengersKL@svsd.net
Class Behavioral Expectations • Student ownership/classroom rules • Private behavior system, student check-in optional, monthly earnings • Anti-Bullying Zone • Continued implementation of Olweus Bullying Prevention • Weekly meetings • Sprigeo-Online reporting-K-4 Parents only, can be anonymous or by name • View video
Absences/Early dismissals • Email/contact school by 9:00 to request homework and inform whom the work should go home with (sibling and specify classroom, the office for you to pick up, etc.) • An excuse is required for each absence. (Brown sheets) • Extended absences-we will work together with you to make up work. Getting healthy is the most important thing. • Early dismissals-a written note is required for us to submit to the office-emails will not be accepted.
Assignments/Planner • District guideline-40 minutes/night • 20 minutes reading---100 minutes required at the beginning of each week-Super readers are Super heroes! • 20 minutes other (typically BAMand math) • Practice Multiplication Facts!!! • BAM-Book-A-Month-various genres at Lexile level (based on NWEA) • Organizer completed at home • Planner-to be signed by you and us daily-Homework also available on website
Grades • 4th grade=Thinking Grade • Grades= homework, projects, group work, writing papers, notebooks, participation • Reading, Language Arts, Spelling, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics • Continued online gradebook • Contact office ASAP if you do not have Internet access • 90-100=A • 80-89=B • 70-79=C • 60-69=D • 0-59=F
Other assessments/ responsibilities • NWEA (3x/year) • PSSA (April 2015) • Compass Learning Odyssey (40 minutes/week)-username / password remains the same • Responsibility • Belongs to your child if they leave for purpose, band, speech, etc.
Lunches/Water bottles • 5 choices per day • Money turned in by teacher to cafeteria in special envelope by 9:00 • Birthday treats (non-edible) welcome~See class website • Allergy management protocol/procedures in place • Water bottles welcome-If ‘Sweat’, use sock, cloth, etc. Please make sure the water bottle also has a sealable lid
Star Student • Student of the Week • Completed information sheet • 4-5 pictures to display in room (will be returned) • “Show and tell”-please use your best judgment about valuable items • Book/poem to share with class • Summarize newspaper/Internet article/current event
Take Home folder • Please assist your child in cleaning out and keeping organized! • If you have a question if something is no longer needed, please write us a note • ***Milkweed-
Field trips • Tentatively scheduled=Heinz History Museum (~April) • Cost TBD
Band/Strings • Extremely popular • One is optional for fourth grade; however, instructional time is missed. • Band---Contact Mrs. Kelly Levere levereke@svsd.net • Strings-Contact Ms. Holly Cline clinehm@svsd.net
Communication • Essential for maximum success • If using a telephone or email, please allow 24 hours for a response • Emailing is best • Subject line= ‘Parent Note’ (Spam filter) • If you would like a conference, please contact me in advance to schedule a time.
Joining the PTO • Involved and make a difference in our school • Many volunteer opportunities • Minimal cost to join as a family • Seeking parent volunteers for the Haine Elementary Recycling Team-See me after presentation if interested
Donations / volunteers • Clorox Wipes • Tissues • Hand Sanitizer • Field Trip Volunteer • Homeroom Parent • Fall/Halloween Festival • Winter Festival • Valentine’s Celebration • Junior Achievement Volunteer
Thank you for your time! • Classroom website updated often • www.svsd.net • **SIGN UP FOR A CONFERENCE TIME BEFORE YOU LEAVE TODAY! • The lines of communication are always open! • RengersKL@svsd.net