orientation slideshow for website

8/9/2019 Orientation Slideshow for Website

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Jefferson ElementaryJefferson Elementary

4th Grade4th Grade

Miss AllenMiss Allen

Ms. FlickMs. FlickMrs. NeatheryMrs. Neathery

Mr. TraversMr. Travers

Mrs. TrogdonMrs. Trogdon

Ms. EilersMs. Eilers

Ms. SarinMs. Sarin Soaring to New Heights of Excellence!


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WritingWriting

Write From The BeginningWrite From The Beginning

Narrative Writing, Content Area WritingNarrative Writing, Content Area Writing

Responsible SpellingResponsible SpellingAnyone should beAnyone should beable to read and understandable to read and understand

the students writing.the students writing.

For detailed information see:For detailed information see: www.ncpublicschools.orgwww.ncpublicschools.org


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Switching ClassesSwitching Classes

Homeroom classes are:Homeroom classes are:

WritingWriting

ScienceScienceSocial StudiesSocial Studies

LunchLunch

SpecialsSpecials


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Switching ClassesSwitching Classes

Differentiated InstructionDifferentiated Instruction

Flexible GroupsFlexible Groups

Based on Assessment and Student NeedsBased on Assessment and Student Needs

We switch classes so that wecan focus instruction to meetyour child at his/her ability leveland maximize instruction.


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ReadingReading

Who?Who?

Miss AllenMiss Allen

Mrs. NeatheryMrs. Neathery Mrs. FlickMrs. Flick


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ReadingReading

What?What?

Reading, spelling, vocabularyReading, spelling, vocabulary

Comprehension, fluency, decodingComprehension, fluency, decoding Main idea, details, cause and effectMain idea, details, cause and effect

GenresGenres

Reference tools, information aids, technologyReference tools, information aids, technology


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ReadingReading Scott Foresman SeriesScott Foresman Series

Classroom WorkClassroom Work

Online component, we willOnline component, we will

send your childs loginsend your childs login

information as soon as possible.information as soon as possible.

Supplemental BooksSupplemental Books

AR Requirement quarterlyAR Requirement quarterly

Reading teachers will let your child know howReading teachers will let your child know howmany points they should have.many points they should have.


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ReadingReading

How can you help?How can you help?

Listen to child read aloudListen to child read aloud

Ask questionsAsk questions What was the story about?What was the story about?

Who are the main characters?Who are the main characters?

What was your favorite part?What was your favorite part?

Why did the character do . . . ?Why did the character do . . . ?


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ReadingReading

HomeworkHomework

Reading RecordReading Record

Stays at home until dueStays at home until due

We will acceptWe will accept onlyonly two days latetwo days late

After two days late, zero gradeAfter two days late, zero grade

Reading WorkbookReading Workbook

Other work as neededOther work as needed Check plannerCheck planner


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MathMath

Who?Who?

Ms. FlickMs. Flick

Mr. TraversMr. Travers Mrs. TrogdonMrs. Trogdon


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MathMath

11stst Nine WeeksNine Weeks

Place ValuePlace Value

Multiplication and Division FactsMultiplication and Division Facts Charts and GraphsCharts and Graphs

PatternsPatterns

DecimalsDecimals

Rounding Word Problems/Problem SolvingRounding Word Problems/Problem Solving


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MathMath

22ndnd Nine WeeksNine Weeks

Estimate Solutions to ProblemsEstimate Solutions to Problems

MultiplyMultiply DivideDivide

Range, Median, ModeRange, Median, Mode

Word ProblemsWord Problems

Geometry; area and perimeterGeometry; area and perimeter

Skills ReviewSkills Review


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MathMath

33rdrd Nine WeeksNine Weeks

Fractions and Mixed NumeralsFractions and Mixed Numerals

Word Problems/Problem SolvingWord Problems/Problem Solving Long DivisionLong Division

Order of OperationOrder of Operation

Associative and Distributive PropertiesAssociative and Distributive Properties


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MathMath

44thth Nine WeeksNine Weeks

Word ProblemsWord Problems

Review SkillsReview Skills


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MathMath

Weekly QualifiersWeekly Qualifiersthese count toward yourthese count toward yourchilds grade.childs grade.

Math Competition weeklyMath Competition weeklyMultiplicationMultiplication

DivisionDivision

Math Records as needed.Math Records as needed.


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HomeworkHomework

Our PhilosophyOur Philosophy

Homework is necessary to help lock in theHomework is necessary to help lock in theskills learned in the day.skills learned in the day.

All homework should be turned in when due.All homework should be turned in when due.

Homework may be turned in one day late, butHomework may be turned in one day late, but

POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED.POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED.

Parents must write excuses for emergencyParents must write excuses for emergencysituations (i.e. accidents, hospitalization, etc.)situations (i.e. accidents, hospitalization, etc.)


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HomeworkHomework PlannersPlanners

Teachers write assignments on the board, giveTeachers write assignments on the board, givetime for students to write in planners.time for students to write in planners.

Parents should check at home.Parents should check at home. If your child does not write assignments in theIf your child does not write assignments in the

planner, discuss your expectations with your child.planner, discuss your expectations with your child.

Parents please sign/initialParents please sign/initial

planners nightly.planners nightly.

Use to sendUse to send

communication/notes.communication/notes.


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HomeworkHomework

As a team, we communicate to avoidAs a team, we communicate to avoidgiving an overload of work.giving an overload of work.

Math: 20 minutesMath: 20 minutes Reading/Spelling: 20 minutesReading/Spelling: 20 minutes

Reading Record: 20 minutesReading Record: 20 minutes

Social Studies/Science:Social Studies/Science: OccasionallyOccasionally


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HomeworkHomework

If your child has long homeworkIf your child has long homeworkhours, ask. . .hours, ask. . .

Did you pay attention in class?Did you pay attention in class?

Did you understand the material?Did you understand the material?

Did you ask questions?Did you ask questions?

Do you need extra help?Do you need extra help?

Dont include pencil sharpening, snack,Dont include pencil sharpening, snack,bathroom, talk to friend, etc. in homeworkbathroom, talk to friend, etc. in homework

time.time.


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Dress CodeDress Code

Students should wear:Students should wear: Modest clothing that isModest clothing that is

appropriate for school and is not distractingappropriate for school and is not distracting

No Wheelies on shoesNo Wheelies on shoes Flip flops are discouraged for safety reasonsFlip flops are discouraged for safety reasons Words on clothing should be school appropriateWords on clothing should be school appropriate Shorts and skirts should be fingertip lengthShorts and skirts should be fingertip length

Pants should not sag below the hips, underwearPants should not sag below the hips, underwearshould not be seen.should not be seen. Lotions/cologne/perfumeLotions/cologne/perfumeplease limit! These canplease limit! These can

affect others with allergies/asthma.affect others with allergies/asthma.


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AttendanceAttendance Students should arrive byStudents should arrive by 7:55am7:55am toto

avoid being tardy.avoid being tardy. Students who are often late orStudents who are often late or

absent will need to make up writtenabsent will need to make up writtenwork, but will miss out on:work, but will miss out on:

HandsHands--on activitieson activitiesGroup workGroup work

Class discussionClass discussion These are learning experiences that cannot beThese are learning experiences that cannot beduplicated.duplicated.

WE BEGIN CLASSES AT 8:00 SHARP!WE BEGIN CLASSES AT 8:00 SHARP!


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AttendanceAttendance

If your child must be absent, please communicateIf your child must be absent, please communicatewith us by phone or ewith us by phone or e--mail that morning.mail that morning.

Send a written excuse upon your childs return.Send a written excuse upon your childs return.

Excuse must be to us within 3 days, or theExcuse must be to us within 3 days, or theabsence will be unexcused.absence will be unexcused.

More than 20 absences in aMore than 20 absences in a

school year will necessitateschool year will necessitatedoctors notes to excuse.doctors notes to excuse.


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TestingTesting

ScreeningScreening

IST Strategies for studentsIST Strategies for studentswho are having challenges inwho are having challenges in

one or more subjects.one or more subjects. GCS BenchmarksGCS Benchmarks

EOG Math and ReadingEOG Math and Reading

NC Writing AssessmentNC Writing Assessment Math, Reading,Math, Reading,

Science and SocialScience and Social

Studies testsStudies tests


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DisciplineDiscipline

Jefferson 5 rulesJefferson 5 rules

Follow directionsFollow directions

Come to school prepared and ready to learnCome to school prepared and ready to learn Walk silently on the right side of the hallWalk silently on the right side of the hall

Allow teachers to teach and others to learnAllow teachers to teach and others to learn

Have a positive attitude, do my best each day.Have a positive attitude, do my best each day.


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DisciplineDiscipline First InfractionFirst Infraction

Move clip toMove clip to yellowyellow; warning; warning

Second InfractionSecond Infraction

Move clip toMove clip to orangeo

range; write Think About It note;; write Think About It note;student may have timestudent may have time--out in the room; parent mayout in the room; parent may

be called.be called.

Third InfractionThird Infraction

Move clip toMove clip tored

red; write parents a letter; may also; write parents a letter; may alsomiss privilege or have time out in another room.miss privilege or have time out in another room.

Parent may be called.Parent may be called.

Severe behavior will result in a visit with Ms. Harper.Severe behavior will result in a visit with Ms. Harper.


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Cafeteria and BirthdaysCafeteria and Birthdays

Lunch time: 11:20Lunch time: 11:20--11:5511:55 New cafeteria policiesNew cafeteria policies

Sit withSit with your child onlyyour child only at guest table, or with yourat guest table, or with your

child and friends at the class table (if there is room).child and friends at the class table (if there is room). First 10 minutes of lunch is silent for everyone so thatFirst 10 minutes of lunch is silent for everyone so that

students will have time to eat.students will have time to eat.

BirthdaysBirthdays All birthday celebrationsAll birthday celebrationsshould take place in theshould take place in thecafeteria during lunch.cafeteria during lunch.


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Field TripsField Trips

Heritage TheatreHeritage Theatre--$10.00$10.00 No chaperones neededNo chaperones needed

SymphonySymphony--FreeFree No chaperones neededNo chaperones needed

Mountains (tentative) $50.00Mountains (tentative) $50.00 Chaperones welcomeChaperones welcome

Wilmington (tentative) $60.00Wilmington (tentative) $60.00 Many chaperonesMany chaperones

Rocks and MineralsRocks and Minerals----TBATBA No chaperonesNo chaperones


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Field TripsField Trips

Enrichment Fund ScholarshipEnrichment Fund Scholarship

You may apply for funding for assistance forYou may apply for funding for assistance formajor field trips if you have financial need.major field trips if you have financial need.

Family income must be less than $50,000 perFamily income must be less than $50,000 peryear.year.

Enrichment Fund may supply a part of the costEnrichment Fund may supply a part of the cost

if your application is accepted.if your application is accepted. We will send out applications in November.We will send out applications in November.


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FieldField TripsTrips

Please stick to thePlease stick to the deadlinesdeadlines-- NomoneyNomoneycan beacceptedafterthedeadline!can beacceptedafterthedeadline!

GCS check acceptance policyGCS check acceptance policy Behavioral expectations forBehavioral expectations for

studentsstudents

Permission slipsPermission slips must bemust becompletelyfilledoutandcompletelyfilledoutand

returnedontimereturnedontime..


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CommunicationCommunication

We are here to work with youWe are here to work with you PlannersPlanners

WebsiteWebsite

Contact Form via WebsiteContact Form via Website

Phone MessagePhone Message

Scheduled ConferenceScheduled Conference

EE--mailmail

Let us know aboutLet us know about anyany concerns/needsconcerns/needs


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Thanks for Reading!!Thanks for Reading!!

We appreciate your time!We appreciate your time!

Our eOur e--mail addressesmail addresses Miss AllenMiss Allen -- [email protected]@gcsnc.com

Mrs. NeatheryMrs. Neathery [email protected]@gcsnc.com

Ms. FlickMs. Flick [email protected]@gcsnc.com Mr. TraversMr. Travers-- [email protected]@gcsnc.com

Mrs. TrogdonMrs. Trogdon [email protected]@gcsnc.com

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