Welcome

to Miss Green’s class!

A little bit about me

• I earned my undergraduate degree at Montana State University.

• I have been teaching in Davis District for 11 years.

• I am working on my graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

What Will We Learn?

• Utah Core Curriculum

• Davis DESK

Homework

• Minimum of 20 minutes of reading.• Practice math facts.• Practice spelling or word work.• Math and word work will earn class money to spend in

our store.• Occasionally, a worksheet or project may be assigned.

Reading

• Students may read whatever they wish.• Check reading off on the Homework Tracker.

– Allow students to figure out words on their own.– Have them use the reading strategies.– Have them give you a retell or summary– Talk about the characters.– Talk about the plot.– Encourage them to ask questions. – Model how to monitor reading and understanding.

Math Facts

• Still struggle with this in 6th grade• Why?• Our goal – know addition facts up to 20• Reward – celebration• Ideas

– Practice 5 minutes a day– Practice any way you want– Mark on the Homework Tracker– May include games and flashcards– Practice websites on my webpage– Play addition wars

Spelling

• Words come home on Monday.• No list on short weeks (3 or less days)• Practice 5 minutes a day• Check off on Homework Tracker• If lost or absent, check websites.

http://davis.k12.ut.us/staff/cgreen/

or

http://www.spellingcity.com/cgreen615/

Student Data

• Data Binders• Student led data meetings

Classroom Rules

• Student created• Examples of rules

– Be kind– Be respectful– Follow rules and directions

Negative Consequences

• Warning• Letter of apology• Letter home• Phone call home• Meeting with parents

• Severity of infractions my cause administrator involvement.

Positive Consequences

• Praise• Sticker• Points• Class money• Party• Message or phone call home• Extra privileges• Satisfaction of knowing you did well

Organization

• Red – Language Arts• Blue – Math• Green – Science• Orange – Social Studies• Purple - Other

PeaceBuilders

• We are a PeaceBuilders school– Pledge– Getting along– Solving conflicts– Bullying

Attendance

• By law, students are required to have a 93% attendance rate – no more than 6 days in a term.

• Students miss valuable experiences that may not be recreated.

• Students may fall behind.• Any work missed will be sent home.• Work may be another assignment that covers similar

goals.• Students should be on time – 3 tardies equals an

absence in our records.

Grading

• Rubric 1-3• A 3 shows that a student demonstrates mastery of the

skills and concepts.• A 2 shows that a student is making progress toward the

skills and concepts.• A 1 shows that a student is struggling to make progress

toward the skills and concepts.• The numbers represent progress to the end goal.

Breakfast and Lunch

• Breakfast– Four items will be offered at breakfast.– Students must take 3 of the 4 items if they choose to eat

breakfast.

• Lunch– Students eating school lunch must take 1 cup of fruit or

vegetable.– Students must choose from 3 of the 5 main food groups (fruit,

vegetable, carbs, protein, dairy).

Coming and Going

• Students can come in the gate at 8:35 to line up.• Students will be dismissed by the teacher. Have siblings

and friends meet outside.

• If you need to come to the school during the day:– Drive to the front– Check the gate schedule

Important Information

• Toys are not allowed in school. I will keep them at my desk until the end of the day.

• Birthdays are celebrated in “Appreciation Circle.” Parents can send treats.

• If you need to send money to school, please put it in an envelope and label it with your child’s name, teacher name, and what the money if for.

• Please help us keep emergency information current.• When you visit the school, please check in at the office

and get a visitor sticker.

Volunteers

Sign up at the back table• Hall reading• Reading Challenge• Math facts• Map skills• Store• Cutting, pasting, etc.

If you would like help filling out computer forms, you may go to room 26. Someone is there tonight

to help with any questions.

I am looking forward to a great

year!