Welcome to “Meet the Teacher Night!”

While you are waiting . . . While you are waiting . . .

1. Sign in by the door1. Sign in by the door

2.2.Write a note on the yellow star Write a note on the yellow star for your child and leave it on for your child and leave it on

his/her desk for he/she to find in his/her desk for he/she to find in the morning.the morning.

3.3.Visit theVisit the““Wish List” (optional)Wish List” (optional)

~Mrs. Dean~Mrs. Dean

Philosophy of Education

• Our classroom is a communitycommunity where learning is engaging, meaningful and exciting. Each student’s uniqueness and individuality is accepted and valued. It is my goal to make students curious, life-long learner

All About Me Bag- Have fun with it!

Joli Ann Jaguars are College Joli Ann Jaguars are College Bound!Bound!

College Students Read . . .

Learn to Read!

Read to Learn!

Love to Read!Every class in our school has adopted a university. We have adopted the US Navy. One

student, every Friday, will get to hold the flag at Flag Salute.

School Policies & Information

•The playground opens at 8:15- Parents must sign in at the Office to come on campus

•Wear Joli Ann shirts or college colors on Fridays

•Early release Wednesdays (2:10)•Kona Ice- every Friday by cafeteria $3

*Please read over the Student Handbook for other

important information and dates*

7 Habits of Happy Kids

Home/School Communication

• Wednesday Jag Mail- sign and return on Thursday. Review graded work, fliers, etc.

• Parent/Teacher Conference in November

• Notes and phone calls home

• Class Dojo

Please contact me anytime you have a question about your child or would like to schedule a

meeting.

Whitney Deanwhitney.dean@smusd.org760-290-2888 ext. 3308

Daily Routine• 8:45-9:00 Attendance & Morning Message

• 9:00-9:35 Jag 101- Intervention/Enrichment/Leveled Literacy Interventions

• 9:35-10:45 ELA– Guided Reading Groups and Centers

• 11:05-12:00 ELA/Writing***

• 12:00-12:45 Lunch

• 12:45-2:30 SSR Math Instruction and Math Centers ***

• 2:30-3:00 Science and Social Studies

• 3:00-3:10 Closure- summary of learning

• ***Times and days vary per teacher and may need to be adjusted to meet P.E., Library, and Music schedules**

Classroom Expectations

•Come on time to school and ready to learn

•Make Good Choices

•Be Respectful

•Solve Problems

Positive Incentives

• Group & Individual Rewards

•Habit tickets• Verbal/written praise

•Dojo Points•Notes/Phone calls home

•Principal’s Signature

Behavior Plan

•Students will earn “Dojo Points” through a classroom app called Class Dojo. + Teamwork, helping others, problem solver, honesty, effort - Hands on others, not problem solving, off task.

•Students can earn rewards for their points. (Positive call/note home, iPad time, teacher helper, etc)

• Parents can view points earned by logging in online or downloading the app.

•***A serious offense or repeated issues will result in a child receiving a referral and possibly a visit to the office.

Weekly Homework•Reading Log nightly

•Comprehension Questions• Practice Word Club Sight Words

• Spelling/Sight Words (test on Friday)• ST Math online

Homework Success• Have a set time for homework

• Provide incentives• Share your love of reading with

your child• Create a homework space

* Homework will be sent home every Monday and returned completed on Friday*(starting the 3rd week of school)

Wish List Donations

• Disinfecting Wipes

• Tissues

• Expo markers- thin or thick

• Elmer’s Glue (stick or bottle)

If You Are Interested . . .

• Parent Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet•Work can be done on campus or at

home

Thank you for coming. Let’s have a great year!

~ Mrs. Dean