2012-2013. LEMM RULES Roaring with PRIDE We are READY and PREPARED…Commitment to Succeed. We are...

2012-2013

LEMM RULES

Roaring with PRIDEWe are READY and PREPARED…Commitment to Succeed.

We are RESPECTFUL…Integrity and Respect Observed.

We are RESPONSIBLE…Responsible citizens with Initiative.

Technology

• Grade Speed- How you can see your student’s grades on line.

• Web link for Parent Connection www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=sis.parent

• Technology used in our classroom- computers, starboard, and e instruction.

• Web based tools- kidbiz 3000, learning.com, odyssey, stemscopes and first in math

• Lemm website- http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/lemm/home.htm

PRIDES

This year our classes have been assigned prides to be part of. This promotes “No Place for Hate” and builds character. Prides work together to receive points. We get points for: caring, trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, and citizenship.

Fun Friday• Every other Friday the students earn the privilege

of participating in Fun Friday.• The students have three opportunities to redirect

their behavior in our classroom. Students are expected to have all work and homework completed. If they fulfill this-they are allowed to participate.

• The students work very hard and really enjoy their Fun Fridays.

Awards Ceremony

Every 9 weeks the whole Fourth grade gathers together to

celebrate our successes. Each teacher presents her class with

their awards. Once students have received their award they are sent

to the office for a “Happy visit”.

Grading Guidelines

Determination of Report Card Grade Reading

Language/Compositio

nMath Science Social Studies

Circle Grade: 2 3 4 5

Minimum Number of Major Grades 3 3 4 3 3

(each nine weeks)          

Minimum Number of Minor Grades 8 5 9 6 6

(each nine weeks)          

Percent (%) Major Grades 50% 50% 50% 50% 50%

Percent (%) Minor Grades 40% 40% 40% 40% 40%

Percent (%) Homework 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%

Grading Guidelines

List Examples of Major Grades

Summative AssessmentCompositions:

Summative Assessments Summative Assessment Summative Assessment

Thinking Maps Full length or short story Unit Tests Common Assessment Projects

Projects (class or home) Thinking Maps Unit Review Projects Chapter Tests

Observations (Writing/Planning) Common Assessment Labs Common Assessment

Book assessments Editing   Observation (Lab) Group Work

Common Assessments Worksheets on skills   Thinking Maps  

  Writer's Notebook      

  Summative Assessment      

  Common Assessments      

List Examples of Minor Grades

CommonRubricBenchmarksSummative progject

Formative Assessment Formative Assessment Formative Assessment Formative Assessment

Thinking Maps Thinking Maps Thinking Maps Thinking Maps Thinking Maps

Observations Observations Observations Observations Observations

Projects Editing Skills Quizzes Projects Projects

Quizzes Writer's Notebook Skill Practice Labs Chapter Questions

Daily Practice Grammar Practice Group work Skill Practice Group Work

Response Journal Spelling Tests (cum)   Chapter Questions  

  Quizzes      

• Students are permitted an opportunity to redo an assignment/quiz/minor grade that is below a 75. The student will receive the higher of the two grades.

• A student may retake a major test or redo a major project for which the student received a grade below 75. This will take place before or after school. The student will receive the higher of the two grades.

Important Upcoming dates

Parent Conference day-

November 6, 2012

Wednesday Folder•Please review all papers with your student Wednesday.

•Sign weekly.

•Return folder to school on

Thursday.

General procedures• Bell rings at 8:00.• Excessive tardies will reduce students’ general

conduct. • Students should wear tennis shoes on PE days. Girls

should wear shorts under skirts.• Counselor is Mrs. T.P.• Students should know their address and phone number• Lunch account – envelope• Jackets are sometimes needed• Lemm students are college bound students

Classroom DisciplineMrs. Morris

• Nurtured Heart Concept– Quick redirect– Frequent Praise

• Three “resets” and a classroom discipline form goes home

MathProblem Solving

Digital Textbook

Station Rotation

Inquiry Based Lessons

ScienceLab (Inquiry) Based with questioning

Math and Science Focus

http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/kmorris1/home.htm

What goes on in our class.

Our class motto:

I CAN MANAGE MYSELF.

Each student is encouraged to manage themselves. They are such an important part of their learning.

D.I.R.T. F.T

• D.- DOING • i.-IT• R.-RIGHT • T.-THE• F.-FIRST• T.-TIME

When students are observed doing something right the first time they are rewarded with a D.I.R.T. F.T. This goes into a basket and

once a week we pull 3 names and those students get to go to the treasure box.

Schedule:

Art on Thursday

PLC-Thursday 2:00-3:00

Library on every other Monday

8:00 arrive8:05 switch8:10-Block one10:10- switch back 10:15-11:00- specials11:00-12:00- Pride12:00-1:00-lunch/recess-lunch 12:12-12:421:05-3:05- Block two

WELCOMELemm Elementary’s website:• http://www.kleinisd.net/kisd3/campus/Lemm/home%20page.htm

Our classroom website:• http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/lschramme/home.htm Language Arts/Social Studies Daily ScheduleLanguage Arts/Social Studies -Jump start• S.S.• Learning targetsWriter’s workshopReader’s workshopSocial Studies will be integrated with both workshops.Poetry .

What you can expect.

Homework-Agenda book-always posted on homework board in the classroom.-Encourages responsibility-3 parts-ask your students.-The agenda book is to keep parents aware of assignments and test.-Homework is given to reinforce skills and the practice of the skills.

-Various creative reading and writing home assignments will be assigned.-Homework choice boards will start this week.

Students must have an independent reading book of their choice at all times in our class. This is not an option, but an expectation.

• FYI: Research on reading effectiveness shows that children who read 30 minutes a day/5 days a week, can dramatically increase their reading and writing skills within a short period of time. Moreover, if a learning partner (mother, father, grandparents, etc…) works with a child once a week for 30 minutes, additional gains are made in reading, writing, and higher order thinking skills

Homework choice boards

Choice boards will go home on Friday and will need to return the following Friday. Students will complete four activity choices and turn them in the following Friday with their signed choice board.

Wednesday folder• -Goes home on Wednesday.• -Review papers in folder.• -Parents sign and return any “Sign & Return” papers and have student

correct them. Folder is returned to school on Thursday.- Schedules

• -Lunch-12:12-12:42• -Library (every other week) • -Computers (opposite week from library) will do with Mrs. Morris.

Grading• -Daily work• -Test grades• -Participation/Homework• -Progress reports to everyone• A 90-100• B 80-89• C 75-79• D 70-74• F 69 and below

Tools we use.

Thinking Maps

Thinking maps are used in every subject. The maps

allow the students to organize their thoughts or

various pieces of information.

Reading workshop

Shared

Reading

Book Clubs

ReadAloud

Guided Reading

Writer’s Workshop

The Six Traits of writing

The writing…

•Is clear , focused and interesting. Is my idea original?

•Holds the reader’s attention. Can I grab my reader?

•Develops the theme or story line. Does it make sense?

• Has a clear main idea. Am I focused?

•Contains relevant supporting details. Do my details count?

The writing…

•Showcases the main idea. What is my writing all about?

•Has an inviting introduction and a reasonable conclusion. Did I grab my reader and wrap it up?

•Contains smooth transitions. Does my paper flow?

•Is logically sequenced. Umm, does it make sense?

•Moves the reader through the text.

The writing…

•Engages the reader. Have I “thumb printed” my writing?

•Builds a relationship between the reader and the writer. Would you want to read it?

•Is individualistic and expressive. Is it “thumb printed”?

•Is honest, appealing and from the heart. Am I writing from experience?

•Shows a strong commitment to the topic. I know what I am talking about.

The writing…

•Contains interesting and natural language. I have used words I know how to use?

•Has precise , colorful words that fit just right. I have used vivid verbs and not over used words?

•Creates a vivid picture in the reader’s mind. I have made my details count?

The writing…

•Flows and has rhythm.

•Contains varied sentence structure. I have simple and complex sentences.

•Sounds natural when read aloud.

•Contains well-constructed sentences that show how ideas relate.

The writing…

•Demonstrates good control of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and paragraphing so that the message is clear.

Visiting

-If you would like to have a conference, please contact us for an appointment.

- Phone: My phone-832-484-6356

-E-mail: lschramme@kleinisd.net

-Please sign-in at the office.

-Get a “visitor” badge to wear.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or

email. Communication is key to all of our students’

success.