Lincoln Elementary

Great Falls, MT

September 2018

llÂrs. To ylor Room 7

Doily Schedules Report Cords
Soecialist Schedule Your child will receive a report card every nine
weeks. Grades on report card will be based on
Monday: LI:20-I2:05 Library effort, classwork, and homework. Wednesday
envelopes will have your child's work throughout
Tuesday: 9:30-10:00 PE the week, It would be a great review to discuss
what they learned, There will be two scheduled
Wednesday: 11:00-11:30 PE conferences during the year, but if you ever feel
the need to discuss anything with me before or
Thursday: 11:30-12:00 Counseling after these times, just let me know,
Friday: 9:30-10:00 Music

Recess and Lunch Schedule

,: Porent Volunteer Opportunities
AM Recess 10:45-11:00 Lunch 12:10-12:50 Here are some examples of how parents may contribute in
the classroom:
PM Recess 2:L5-2:30
xSend child to school well-fed and rested every day

xSupport child nightly in doing homework

*Work one on one with students

xWork with small groups of students

xRead to class, read with a small group, or listen to

individuals read

xStuff Wednesday envelopes

Supplies xGet projects ready

Thank you for supplying the needed supplies for xBake or cook for class
your child. Each child has limited supplies in their
desk. I have placed all their extra pencils, xDo odd jobs in the classroom
markers, glue sticks, etc. in a file cabinet to
replenish when they need. This will help keep xHelp with class projects and experiments
desks organized.
Please fill out the Parent Helpers and Parents are Partners
Periodically ask your child if they are running low forms included in your folder to inform me of your parent
on any supplies. involvement interests. I truly believe there are many
benefits of parents being involved in their children's
I'll let you know throughout the year if your child learning.
needs any supplies replenished.

information can be found on our class website: htto://qfosm r.weeblv.com/

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Homework Mrs. Toylor's

Each week (except for short weeks),
students will have spelling words to study,
Contoct Info
math games to play, and a nightly reading
School Office
requirement (at least 60 minutes/week).
This year, we'll have a "study hall" time at 268-6800
least twice a week to support homework, Classroom
Students will fill out a homework log that 268-6816 (leave message during
will be handed in at the end of the week. school day)
E-mail
shannon_taylor@gfps. k1 2. mt. us
Reminders for Room 7
. Send money in sealed envelope
with student's name on it and
purpose (lunch ticket, book Birthdoys
order, etc.)
. Send note if coming for hot Birthdays are a special event! You are
lunch with your child welcome to send treats to celebrate.
We will eat after 3:OO and there are
. Check on supplies periodically to 24children in our class. If your child
see if they need to be has a summer birthday, pick a day this
year to celebrate in class. Please let
replenished me know ahead of time so I can make
sure to schedule time for treats.

Clossroom Monogement
Classroom Rules

Please refer to the letter in your parent

Don't Forget packet that describes my classroom
1. Library books are due on management plan. Feel free to contact me
Mondays. if you have any questions or concerns,
2. Gym shoes are needed on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
I am looking forward to a wonderful
3. Sign and return Wednesday year with your child! Don't forget
Envelopes on Thursday.
to read to your child, have your
4. Students' homework is the child read to you, model reading,
spelling and reading and have fun ! ! ! Thanks for coming
expectation. Periodically
check in with your student and for the opportunity to work
regarding their progress. with you and your child this year !

O Mrs. Taylor
 My 4th Grade Homework
Every evening

¿ StudY Spelling: Whichever method works best for you! There is a spelling menu on the back for

some ideas. Lists will go home on Monday and the test will be on Friday. Words can be found

onl i ne. spelli ngcity.com/lionsarecats

'/ Read: Read a mixture of fiction and non-fiction for at least 60 minutes a week.
¡ plaY math games: Math kits will be sent home at the start of the year and game packets will be
sent at the start of each unit.

As needed:

o Unfinished class work

o Study for upcoming tests and quizzes
. Work on projects
. Practice multiplication and division basic facts
Suggestions for activities to support studying for Spelling:
. Classic - Write each word 3 times each.
o Have someone give you the words as you spell them out loud.

. Type 'Em! - Type all of your spelling words on the computer or on a typewriter.
. Spelling CiW

' Fancy Letters - Use old magazines, catalogs, or newspapers to cut out letters and glue them down to spell your new words!

' Hands-on - With your parent's permission, smear shave cream over your kitchen counter, practice spelling your words in the

shaving cream with your finger.

. Classic - Write each word 3 times each.

. Have someone give you the words as you spellthem out loud.

. Snowman or Scarecrow - Snowman is a non-violent version of Hangman. On a wipe-off board or chalkboard, draw a snowman
with hat and three buttons. Play like hangman (don't forget to draw the lines to show how many letters the chosen word has), but
erase a part of the snowman for each guess.

o Water Wash - (Warm day required!) Use a paintbrush and water to write your words on the sidewalk!
. Trace Around - Print one of your spelling words neatly. Take a colored pen and draw an outline around your word, closely

following the shapes of the letters. Close your eyes and remember the shape. Now try to write the word!
o ABC Order - Put your words in alphabetical order, and then write them in reverse alphabetical order.
. Riddle Me This - Write a riddle for each word.
. Story, Story - Write a story using all of your spelling words!
o Sentence, Please - Write a sentence for each spelling word.
. Rainbow Spell - Write your words using a different color for each letter.
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 Procedures and Expectations for Room 7
Mrs. Taylor

EXPECTA

l. Lincoln's 4 B's - Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be Productive

2. Respect everyone's right to learn
J. Ask for support when needed
4. Use materials appropriately
5. Follow instructions

INTERVENTIONS

1. Reteach, practice, celebrate!! !

2. Planned ignoring using the principle of extinction

3. Teach and useoosecret signals"
4. Proximity
5. Call name with specific directions.
6. Teacher moves near student, student moves near teacher, or student moves to
another place.
7. Phone call/note home
8. Loss of privilege (recess, participation in activity, use of equipment)
9. Tune-up
10. Office Referral

CONSEQUENCES
l't offense - Re-teach
2nd offense - Re-teach and related consequence
3'd offense - Re-teach, phone call home and Tune Up
4th offense - Re-teach and Office Referral

HOMEWORK

Every evening:

'/ Study Spelling: Whichever method works best for you! There is a spelling menu
on the back for some ideas. Lists will go home on Monday and the test will be on
Friday. Words can be found online: spellingcity.com/lionsarecats
,/ Read: Read a mixture of fiction and non-fiction for at least 60 minute a week.
'/ Play math games: Math kits will be sent home at the start of the year and game
packets will be sent at the start of each unit.

As needed:
 o Unfinished class work
o Study for upcoming tests and quizzes
o V/ork on projects
o Practice multiplication and division basic facts.

USING THE BATHROOM

Students may use the bathroom during recess and break times. If it's an emergency, the
student may go, but it shouldn't be a regular occurrence. Every minute counts!
**Please see me if there are special considerations regarding your child and bathroom
breaks! @

SHARPENING PENCILS
Students are tesponsible for keeping 3 sharpened pencils at all times. If they get low, it is
their responsibility to let their parents or Mrs. Taylor know.

DRINKS
Students may get drinks during recess, lunch or independent work time. Students may
keep a spill-proof water bottle at their desks.

SNACKS
Students may bring a snack from home to eat after morning recess. Please make sure that
it is relatively healtþ and easy to clean up.

LINING UP
Expectations:
1.Face forward
2. Keep hands to self
3. Use walking feet
4. Zero voices

ATTENTION SIGNAL
"May I have your attention please?" and count down from 5. Students are expected to be
in their seats and ready to receive instructions.

DISMISSAL
Dismissal is at 3:20 every day except Wednesdays, which is2:40. There will be 12:20
early dismissal at the end of each quarter. Mrs. Taylor will walk the class out the front
doors at the end ofeach day.
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Report Card Rubrics

WORKHABITS
Follows Directions

G Student immediateþ follows procedures and oral,/written directions without being reminded or cued.

S Student usually follows procedures oraVwritten directions immediately. At times the student needs to be
reminded or cued.

N Student has difficulty following procedures and oraVwritten directions immediateþ. Student requires frequent

reminders or cues and/or refuses to follow directions

Works Independendy

G Students begins working immediately on assigned individual tasks, utilizes problem-solving strategies before

seeking assistance from the teacher, and remains self-directed through completion of assigned work.

s Students usually begins working immediately on assþed individual tasks, utilizes problem-solving strategies

before seeking assistance from the teacher, a¡d/or usually remains self-directed through completion of assigned
work.

N Students has difficulty beginning work immediateþ on assigned individual tasks, seldom seeks assistance from

the teacher in appropriate ways andlor seldom remains self-directed through completion of assigned work.

Work¡ Cooperativeþ

G Student participates, attends, listens and stays on-task in whole groups, small groups, with the teacher and/or
with other classroom helpers.

S Student usually participates, attends, listens and stays on-task in whole groups, small groups, with the teacher
and/or with other classroom helpers.

N Student has diffìculty participating, attending, listening and staying on-task in whole groups, small groups,
with the teacher and/or with other classroom helpers.
 Completes WorkPrompdy

G Student completes and turns in assignments to his/her ability in the allotted time frame.

S Student usually completes and turns in assignments to his/her ability in rhe allotted time frame.

N Student has difficulty completing and turning in assþments to his/her ability in the allotted time frame.

Accepts Responsibility

G Student is prepared for class with necessary materials and prompdy returns home-to-school correspondence.

S Student is usually prepared for class with necessary materials and prompdy returns home-to-school
correspondence.

N Student has difñculty being prepared for class with necessary materials and/or has difficulty prompdy returning
home-to-school correspondence.

UsesTimeWiseþ

G Student is self-directed, focused and working to his/her ability level, and the student follows guidelines for
what to do when work is completed.

s Student is usually self-directed, focused and working to his/her ability level, and the student usually follows
guidelines for what to do when work is completed.

N Student has difficulty being self-directed, focused and working to his/her ability level, and the srudenr seldom
follows guidelines for what to do when work is completed.

CITIZENSHIP

Obeys Rules

G Student follows and respects classroom,/school n¡les and procedures.

s Student usually follows and respects classroom/school n¡les and procedures.

N Student has diffìculty following and respecting classroom/school mles and procedures.
 Gets Along Well With Others

G Student demonstrates appropriate social skills, uses positive strategies for resolving conflicts in all school
settings and has no disciplinary reports during the quarter.

S Student usually demonstrates appropriate social skills, uses positive strategies for resolving conflicts in all school

settings and has no more than one disciphnary report during the quarter.

N Student has difficulty demonstrating appropriate social skills, using positive strategies for resolving conflicts in
all school settings and/or has more than one disciplinary report during the quarter.

Respects the Rights and Properties of Others

G Student demonstrates concern for others' feelings, opinions, safety and property and woda without disturbing
others.

S Student usually demonstrates concern for others' feelings, opinions, safety and property and works without
disturbing others.

N Student has difâculty demonstrating concern for others'feelings, opinions, safety and property and/or has
difficulty working without disturbing others and./or exhibits behavior that intentionally harms others.