Welcome Back to School MRS BLOMQUIST 4 T

Welcome Back to School MRS. BLOMQUIST 4 T H & 5 TH GRADE AUGUST 15, 2019

Rules and Expectations ( Consequences and Rewards) � � Classroom Goals � Our ten goals for this year come from the portion of the report card that deals with work skills, study habits, � � � � and citizenship. 1. Stay on task 2. Complete work on time 3. Work cooperatively 4. Follow directions 5. Listen to learn 6. Do neat, careful work 7. Good classroom behavior 8. Good playground behavior 9. Respect rights of others 10. Practice self-discipline Consequences 1. Verbal Warning 2. Time out either in class or another classroom 3. Call home 4. Call to the Principal 5. Conference with student, parents, teacher, and possibly principal *Referrals may be given in addition to the above consequences if necessary Rewards: The Credit Card Program Each student is given a “credit card”. To reward a student for positive behavior, a stamp or “credit” is stamped on the card. When the student has earned fifteen stamps the credit card can be redeemed for rewards such as: 10 minute computer game time, grab jar, homework pass, special reading spot, use of classroom PE equipment, 10 min. extra recess, etc.

Daily Schedule � Daily Schedule: � 7: 45 -9: 15 Math � 9: 15 -9: 45 Social Studies � 9: 45 -10: 00 Recess **Please send your child with a healthy snack and a water bottle � 10: 00 -11: 50 Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Grammar) � 11: 50 -12: 27 Lunch � 12: 30 -1: 20 Science 1: 20 -1: 45 DEAR (Independent reading) � 1: 50 Dismissal Enrichment schedule: Tuesday 1: 00 -1: 50, Thursday 11: 00 -11: 50, (P. E. , Music, Art) � Library : Wednesday 12: 35 -1: 05 � **Classroom PE instruction will be: Wednesday/ Friday 7: 50 -8: 40 Students will run the mile every Wednesday, and participate in a sports skill on Friday- appropriate shoes and clothing is necessary

Grading (work folders/ progress reports and report cards) �Homework policy/ expectations �Work Folders �Progress reports �Aeries (Parent Portal) �Assessment parent letters �Report cards

Accelerated Reader �STAR rdg- ZPD, independent reading level �Book Goal and points goal �Read 20 minutes every night! �Library visits- Capstone Library

Volunteers in the Classroom �All volunteers must have a cleared TB test on file (good for 3 years) �Names submitted and approved by the School Board �Raptor (check in system) �In class volunteers can work with students or help prepare projects �Room Parent Volunteers?

Extra Information �School web address http: //highlandgrove. rusd. net �Class webpage- announcements, homework, links �Email: christina_blomquist@redlands. k 12. ca. us �CIMI (5 th grade)- January 29 -31, 2020 (Wed-Fri) �Minimum day schedule- no flyers