Lincoln Elementary

tsacK-To -5 cHooL Great Falls, MT

September 2017
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Mrs. To ylor Room 7
oily Schedules Report Cords
Specialist Schedule Your child will receive a report card every nine
weeks, Grades on report card will be based on
Monday: 11:15-12:00 Library effort, classwork, and homework. Wednesday
envelopes will have your child's work throughout
Tuesday: 9:30-10:00 Music the week, It would be a great review to discuss
what they learned, There will be two scheduled
Wednesday: 8:45-9:15 Counseling conferences during the year, but if you ever feel
the need to discuss anything with me before or
Thursday: 9:15-10:00 Gym after these times, just let me know,
Friday: 9:15-10:00 Gym

Recess and Lunch Schedule Porent Volunteer Opportunties

AM Recess 10:45-11:00 (Tues. and Wed, only) Here are some examples of how parents may contribute in
the classroom:
PM Recess 2:15-2:30 Lunch: 12:10-12:50
xSend child to school well-fed and rested every day

xSupport child nightly in doing homework

xWork one on one with students

xWork with small groups of students

xRead to class, read with a small group/ or listen to

individuals read

xStuff Wednesday envelopes

Supples xGet projects ready

Thank you for supplying the needed supplies
for your child. Each child has limited supplies
in their desk. I have placed all their extra
pencils, markers, glue sticks, etc. in a file
cabinet to replenish when they need, This
will help keep desks organized.
Periodically ask your child if they are running
low on any supplies,
I'll let you know throughout the year if your
child needs any supplies replenished.
xBake or cook for class
xDo odd jobs in the classroom
xHelp with class projects and experiments
Please fill out the Parent Helpers and Parents are Partners
forms included in your folder to inform me of your parent
involvement interests. I truly believe there are many
benefits of parents being involved in their children's
learning,
 Mrs. Toylor's Porent Night Newsletter Page 2
Homework
Each week (except for short weeks),
students will have spelling words to study, a
math review sheet (10 problems), and a
nightly reading requirement (at least 60
minutes/week). Students will also be
completing a book report each quarter, This
year, we'll have a "study hall" time at least
twice a week to support homework,
Students will be using planners.
Remnders for Room 7
. Send money in sealed envelope
with student's name on it and
purpose (lunch ticket, book
order, etc.)
. Send note if coming for hot
lunch with your child
. Check on supplies periodically to
see if they need to be
replenished
Don't Forget
1. Library books are due on
Mondays.
2. Gym shoes are needed on
Thursdays and Fridays.
3. Sign and return Wednesday
Envelopes on Thursday.
4. Students'homework is the
spelling and reading
expectation. Periodically
check in with your student
regarding their progress.
ltrs. Toylor's
Contoct Info
School Office
268-6800
Classroom
268-6816 (leave message during
school day)
E-mail
sha nnon_taylor@gfps. k 1 2. mt. us
Birthdoys
Birthdays are a special event! You are
welcome to send treats to celebrate.
We will eat after 3:O0 and there are 26
children in our class. If your child has
a summer birthday, pick a day this
year to celebrate in class. Please let
me know ahead of time so I can make
sure to schedule time for treats.
Clossroom Manogement
Classroom Rules
Please refer to the letter in your parent
packet that describes my classroom
management plan. Feel free to contact me
if you have any questions or concerns.
I looking forward to a wonderful
am
year wit,h your chil-d! Don't forget
to read to your child, have your
chil-d read to you, model reading,
and have fun ! ! ! Thanks for coming
and for the opportunity to work
with you and your child this year !
O Mrs. Taylor
 Procedures and Expectations for Room 7
Mrs. Taylor

CLASS RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

1. Lincoln's 4 B's - Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be Productive

2. Respect everyone's right to learn
3. Ask for support when needed
4. Use materials appropriately
5. Follow instructions

INTE,RVENTIONS

1. Reteach, practice, celebrate! !!

2. Planned ignoring using the principle of extinction
3, Teach and use "secret signals"
4, Proximity
5. Call name with specific directions.
6. Teacher moves near student, student moves near teacher, or student moves
to another place.
7. Phone calllnote home
8. Loss of privilege (recess, participation in activity, use of equipment)
9. Tune-up
10. Office Referral

CONSEQUENCES
1't offense - Re-teach
2nd offense - Re-teach and related consequence
3'd offense - Re-teach, phone call home and Tune Up
4th offense - Re-teach and Offce Referral

HOME,WORK
Every evening
,/ Study Spelling
,/ READ (at least 60 minutes each week)
- Students are required to do I book report per quarter
/ Mathreview sheet (10 problems)
As needed:

o Unfinished class work

o Study for upcoming tests and quizzes
o 'Work
on projects
o Practice multiplication and division basic facts.

USING THE BATHROOM

Students may use the bathroom during recess and break times. If it's an
emergency, the student may go, but it shouldn't be a regular occurrence. Every
minute counts!
**Please see me if there are special considerations regarding your child and
bathroom breaks! @

SHARPENING PENCILS
Students are responsible for keeping 3 sharpened pencils at all times. If they get
low, it is their responsibility to let their parents or Mrs. Taylor know.

DRINKS
Students may get drinks during recess, lunch or independent work time. Students
may keep a spill-proof water bottle at their desks.

SNACKS
Students may bring a snack from home to eat after morning recess. Please make
sure that it is relatively healthy and easy to clean up.

LINING UP
Expectations:
1.Face forward
2. Keep hands to self
3. Use walking feet
4. Zero voices

ATTENTION SIGNAL
"May I have your attention please?" and count down from 5. Students are
expected to be in their seats and ready to receive instructions.

DISMISSAL
Dismissal is at 3:20 every day except Wednesdays, which is 2:40. There will be
1:15 early dismissal at the end of each quarter. Mrs. Taylor will walk the class out
the front doors at the end ofeach day.