welcome to parent night! mrs. dickson’s class 2014-2015
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Welcome to Parent Welcome to Parent Night!Night!
Welcome to Parent Welcome to Parent Night!Night!
Mrs. Dickson’s Class 2014-2015Mrs. Dickson’s Class 2014-2015
Amanda Elizabeth Dickson
Pecan Grove Elementary Hodges Bend Middle School
Stephen F. Austin High School University of Houston
Family
Cami Hunter
Brantley(2)
Dub(9)
Harper(2mths)
Michael
Newsletter
• Newsletter with homework will be posted online or in an email
on Mondays. • Homework Daily• Graded Papers and fliers Monday
Dolphin Folder• Goes home everyday• Comes to school Everyday• Initial on days with a color change
*Sign board*Yellow - 5 min. out*Red - 10 min. out; Call/note home*Blue – Office
-Your child might receive a mark, but no color change (this may result in a “N” or “U” in that area on the report card)
• Initial every Friday• If the square was not colored in your child was
on green
Reading• Will evaluate 1st 9 wks• DRA level on report card• Reading grade consists of daily work, quizzes, and tests• DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment)Testing Not AR
level!!- Includes fiction/nonfiction (at level 16)- Level is independent- Retell, comprehension, fluency, text to self/world
• The students will:– Increase fluency– Use phonics to decode words– Build comprehension skills– Experience various types of literature– Develop vocabulary skills– Identify main idea, fiction/nonfiction, details, and generalizations
Language Arts
• Language Arts– Includes spelling, writing composition, and writing
conventions.– We will not have a weekly spelling test, however we
will practice each week at home as well as at school.
Guided Math• Students will
– Add, subtract– Identify and create patterns– Construct graphs and charts– Measure using cm and in– Solve problems– Read a calendar– Develop skills in geometry, measurement,
probability– Math groups with 3 to 4 rotations (flexible)
Science• Students will observe and
investigate:– Patterns– Cycles– Change
• Distinguish living/nonliving• Identify basic needs• Identify elements of the natural world
Social Studies• How historical figures helped shape our community,
state, and nation• Discover origins of customs, holidays, and celebrations• Develop geography skills• Learn about goods and services, wants and needs• Identify traits of citizens• Develop citizenship skills• Be aware of and appreciate different cultures• Learn about safety• Learn how to resolve a conflict
Technology• Promethean Board/Activotes• I-Pods/ I-Pads• Flip Camera• Wii• GPS Units• Nintendo DS• Leap Pads• Computer
AR Tests• STAR test given 1st on computer• Check out books with appropriate levels• Read them 4-5 times• Earn points by taking tests on computer at school• Earn free dress monthly if goal is met• AR celebration at the end of the year when point
goal is met (20)• Homeconnect will e-mail you(You can use books from home and the public library as long as they are on their
AR reading level)
AR Goals
•October-1pt March-2pts•November-1pt April-2pts•December-1pt May-2pts•January-2pts AR Celebration-20pts
•February-2pts
October –May goals are for free dress
AR celebration goal is higher than the whole year points added up
Birthdays• No cupcakes/cookies at lunch (you may
bring them, but they will be served at the end of the day)
• They have to be store bought• Cookies are easier!• No invitations sent out at school• The birthday list will be sent home soon
Snacks• Your child may bring a HEALTHY
snack (Please NO peanuts or any snacks with peanut butter)
• Please do NOT send drinks other than water
Grades• 1st– 4th 9 wks
– A 90-100– B 80-89– C 75-79– D 70-74– F 69 and below
• A minimum of seven (7) daily grades and/or quizzes will be taken each nine weeks. A minimum of three (3) major grades will be taken each nine weeks, as well. The report card grade will reflect a weight of 50% daily grades and quizzes and 50% major grades.
• Reassessments-Most failed assignments or tests will be retaught and reassessed. Reading rubrics will not be reassessed. Even with reassessment the highest grade given will be a 70.
• Homework is mandatory. (See work habits)• Go online to Classroom Connection to view grades
Schedule• Specials (10:25-11:15)
– Monday PE– Tuesday PE– Wednesday Music– Thursday PE– Friday Art
• Lunch (11:20-11:50)– Table 7– They can buy snacks if they have $ in their
account• Recess/Restroom (11:50-12:20)
Other Things…• Transportation changes- I must
have a ote! I may miss an email. Call the office if it’s last minute.
• Visit the “Giving Tree”! Thank you!!• Sign up online for a conference!• Did I answer all of your questions?