Transcript Document 7272755

Mrs. Kathy James
Mrs. Kathy James
 1981 graduate of Perry Central
High School, 1985 graduate of
Indiana State University B.S.,
and Indiana State University in
1988, M.S.
 Currently beginning my 29th
year of teaching at Ferdinand
Elementary.
 Married to Tony James and
mother of three children, Tim,
Aubrey, and Mackenzie.
 Your child is in room 107 this year. I will be
corresponding with you via letter, e-mail, phone,
and in person this year.
 Please read the handouts from the office and return
all signed documents within 2 school days.
 Refer to the school handbook for procedural
information.
 Make all book order checks out to the book club on
the order form. I cannot accept cash for books.
Please remember to send checks.
 Report cards will be given each nine weeks.
 Letter grades will be given in reading, math, spelling, and
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English.
Effort grades (1, 2, or 3) will be given in p.e., social
studies, science, and conduct.
Reading effort will be based on class effort.
Conduct grades are based on behavior. Repeated
warnings and/or pink slips will result in a 2 or lower in
conduct. (5 names = contact…10 = principal visit)
Your child is responsible for telling you if he or she is
disciplined at school.
Pink slips are sent home to be signed if your child receives
repeated warnings on a given day.
 Parents must bring medications, if needed, and pick them up.
Ask your pharmacist to prescribe separate bottles for school
and home.
 P. E. - Your child must participate in p.e., unless I am
notified by a parent or physician.
 Visitor Policy - All visitors, parents, and volunteers must
sign in at the office and receive a visitor pass. This is even
if you are stopping in briefly. This is per our corporation
safety plan.
 Write a note or call in advance if you plan to come to
school to “visit” your child. I will usually have some work
for you to do to help the class in some way.
Reading
Guided Reading:
Reading in our basal reader will be
guided by the teacher. Focus is on
fluency and comprehension. Most
reading in this block will be at the
child’s fluency level. Weekly tests
will be given on Fridays.
Writing:
Students will write each day.
They will write mostly on selfgenerated topics with modeling
of structure and grammar by
the teacher.
Self-Selected Reading:
Students will read for 2030 minutes per day in
materials which they
choose. The books must be
on their reading levels.
A.R. tests will be taken on
these books.
Spelling
Our weekly spelling list will
be in the newsletter .
Students should practice
reading and spelling them each
night. We will use them in
speaking and writing. Tests on
Fridays.
Accelerated Reader
• A.R. is a computer management system for reading comprehension.
• Children have opportunities to take tests on computers in the
classroom, iPads, and library.
• Many of the selections in our reading series are A.R. titles.
• A.R. % will account for 10% of the reading grade.
• Parents are able to check AR points online. This is the site parents
should use at home to monitor Accelerated Reader tests. The login (
first letter of first name, first four letters of last name) and password
(lunch number) are the same as the student uses at school.
• https://hosted137.renlearn.com/123739/HomeConnect/Login.aspx
• Check to see if your child is bringing home A.R. books from the
library (bright green tags). Encourage them to read and reread a
book before taking the tests.
• We encourage to strive for an average 80% or better.
Math, English,Social Studies, Science
•Saxon math is used. The program is comprised of a math meetings,
manipulative experiences, fact drills and timed tests. Homework M-Th.
Tests every 5th lesson. No homework will be given on lesson days
ending in zero!
•English and grammar skills, along with writing, will be taught during
language arts time.
•Social Studies and Science will be read together in class. We also do
some activities and lessons online. (iPads) Lots of discussion is
involved with these subjects, as well as special projects. Tests will be
given, even though an effort grade will be the only grade on the report
card.
•The social studies and science texts are available ONLINE!
Usernames and passwords will be sent home as soon as possible.
Your child needs to bring in*:
20 pennies
10 nickels
10 dimes
4 quarters
to school in a zip lock bag with his or her name on the bag. The money will
go home at the end of the year if your child is responsible with it.
•Your child will have math fact homework and skills homework most
evenings.
•Check side B and make sure your child returns it to school the next day.
•If your child forgets to turn in homework 3 times during a grading period,
then a “2” will placed on the effort grade for math.
*This information was in Monday’s newsletter. Did your child show it to
you? It can also be found on my website!
Keiara
Abe
Zoey
Joel
Ashlyn
Sophia
Carter
Ethan G.
Gus
Luke
Reid
Aubrey
Carson
Jasmine
Nevaeh
Noah
Alex
Brayden
Katey
Avari
Grace
Miles
Ethan
Mandy
 Complete and turn in all work.
 Talk only with permission during instruction.
 Follow the teacher’s directions.
 Sign and returns must be received within 2 days.
Grading Scale
100 A+ , 94-99 A, 90-93 A87-89 B+, 83-86 B, 80 - 82 B77-79 C+, 73-76 C, 70-72 C67-69 D+, 63-66 D, 60-62A D0-59 F
Below is a list of much needed item for our classroom. Please
consider something from the list below. Thanks for your support.
•Baby Wipes
•Hand Sanitizer
•Colorful Sticky Notes (all sizes)
•Box Tops for Education (Your child earns a ticket for each Box
top brought in!)
Helpful Hints...
•Read to your child every day.
•Listen to your child read.
•Encourage them to write all kinds of things: grocery
lists, letters, thank you notes, stories, journals, etc.
•Talk positively about your child’s education and
school.
•Encourage him or her positively. Be lavish in your
praise!
•Monitor the amount of time your child spends in front
of a television or technical device per day. Playtime is
good!
•Send only healthy snacks to school.
•Contact Mrs. James if you have any concerns.
Visit our website!
o http://www.tinyurl.com/greatdayin2j
Class newsletters will go home each week. (For
some short weeks newsletters may be combined.)