Welcome To Discovery
Wood Crew
Class Dojo
Class Dojo is an app I will be using to communicate with families in addition to our newsletters. This app has a messaging feature, a sharing feature, and a behavior tracking feature. It is an easy way for us to have constant communication about your child’s experiences in the classroom. I will use it to share quick reminders, pictures, etc. as well as to track positive behaviors and areas that your child might be struggling in on that day. You will receive information about how to connect to the app when you drop off supplies during our Meet and Greet on August 12th.
Snacks and Water Bottles
Students may bring as many snacks as they would like each day and may eat them at any time during the school day. I ask that snacks be relatively mess-free and not have a strong smell (for example, fruit cups can spill, pickles smell).
Water bottles may be kept in the classroom but should contain water only. Please make sure water bottles have a secure lid to prevent spills if they are knocked over.
Thursday Folders/Communication
Folders will be sent home each week on Thursday with important school communication and completed work. A lot of our work will be contained in the classroom, so don’t be concerned if they do not always have work in their folder. Please check folders each Thursday, remove the “keep at home” items and return any “return to school” items along with the folder on Fridays. Each week I will email a newsletter with important dates and information about our learning. I will also post it on our class website.
Excellence Trackers
Excellence trackers will be sent home each Friday. This is individual to each student. This allows parents to see how their child is doing in school both academically and behaviorally on a weekly basis. I encourage you to have a conversation with your child as well. Please sign and return on Mondays. If they are not returned, students will complete five laps around the basketball courts during one of their recess times.
Homework
The expectation is for students to read at least 30 minutes and practice their spelling words every single day for homework. There may be homework for those in my math groups, but at this time, I am unable to say for sure. Additionally, if your student didn’t complete an assignment in class, they may bring it home and return the following day.
Student Planners
Students will have planners! My intention is to fill them out together each day so students are aware of upcoming due dates and any materials that need to be completed. The expectation is that students bring their planner to and from school every day. If possible, please review the planner with your child each evening to help them stay accountable for their schoolwork and develop the habit of staying on top of their tasks.
Google Classroom
Students will use Google Classroom as the main platform for all electronic assignments. Most of your child’s writing assignments will be on Google classroom. As a parent you can view their Google Classroom at any time to see their progress and missing assignments. Grades are not given on this platform, but I am happy to answer questions about grades if you have them.
