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• 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 BAM and 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