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Mrs. Boutwell
&
Mrs. Saour’s
Class
2015-2016
Schedule7:15-7:45 Morning Procedures
7:45-8:00 Announcements
8:00-9:00 Math
9:00-9:35 Word Study & Read Aloud
9:40-10:25 Specials
10:25-11:15 Writer’s Workshop
11:15-11:45 Science/Social Studies
11:45-12:05 Recess
12:12-12:42 Lunch
12:50-1:50 Reader’s Workshop
1:50-2:05 Pack Up/DEAR/Dismissal
Class Blog
http://www.cobblearning.net/boutwell
http://www.cobblearning.net/saour
Homework & Agenda
Homework will be assigned nightly, except for Fridays.
All homework will be written in the Agenda and stamped by us.
All upcoming tests & projects will be written in the Agenda.
Please sign it each night.
Reading & Reading Log
Each student will be given a reading level (Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading). This level is marked in their Reading Log and will be updated as they move to new levels.
Reading Workshop: each student is reading a book on their own level. We will conduct individual conferences with students to monitor this level, as well as strategy groups as needed.
Please make sure your child reads nightly and records their reading in their Reading Log. We use this to track what they are reading and to set goals.
Writing
Students will be writing daily.
Genres: Narrative
Opinion
Informative/Explanatory
Spelling
Students will be given a rule and practice words for the specific rule. These words are just practice words. The students are to learn the rule and are expected to apply it in any word that the rule is present.
Red Words: Words that don’t follow any specific rule and need to be memorized. Students will be given a few new red words with each rule. Red words will be tested at random, not just for that week.
Math
Information on Blog
Please practice math facts nightly – even for just 5 minutes. Flash cards are old-fashioned, but a great way to practice quickly. There are many apps and computer games as well.
Science/Social Studies
Interactive Journals
Anything we do in class will be in your child’s interactive journal and they will be assessed on it.
As we begin a new unit of study, your child will bring home his/her Journal to start studying a little each night.
Blog
A.R.
Your child will be expected to take at least 2 A.R. tests each month on their reading level (Fountas & Pinnell) and pass with at least an 80%.
You can check on their A.R. progress at home and you have a letter explaining how to do this.
Report Cards & Grading
Report cards are sent home 4 times this school year – every 9 weeks.
3+ Exceeds standards – makes applications & inferences beyond expectations
3 Meets standards - consistently & independently
2 Progressing towards meeting standards
1 Limited progress or does not meet standards
Class Rules
Listen when others are talking.Follow directions.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.Work quietly and do not disturb others.
Show respect for school and personal property.Work and play in a safe manner.
1st time: warning
2nd time: $1 fine
3rd time: mark in the behavior folder
*severe behavior we will call
Thursday Folders
Sent home every Thursday
Contains all graded work, school memos, and behavior folder
Please sign the behavior folder under the corresponding week on the right side and by any notes written on the left hand side (no need to sign left hand side if no notes are written). Stickers = great week, little warnings about rulesCheck marks = had trouble with that rule
Send the signed behavior folder & manila envelope back to school on Friday.
Mystery Reader
Fridays 8:00-8:20 in our classroom
Bring in 2-3 books to read
Please only sign up for 1 time slot per family. When everyone has at least one time slot then we will let you know to sign up for additional slots.
Birthdays
We love to celebrate birthdays!
Please just arrange with us beforehand.
Snacks
Your child may bring in healthy snacks to eat and a water bottle to keep at their desk.
Dismissal
Your child should know how they are going home each day before they come to school.
If there is any change, you must have it in writing to the office by 9:00 am. Please do not email us and we may not be able to check our emails prior to dismissal.
Inclement Weather
Please fill out the inclement weather form and leave it here for us.
You may want to even take a picture of it so you remember what you put down in case of an emergency.
Contact Us
Call or email us anytime!
Wish List
If you would like to donate to the classroom, please take an apple from the
Giving Tree.
Ongoing list of needed supplies on our blog.
Thank you!!
