Jennifer McConnell- MathAshley Cockerham-ELA/ReadingMarianne Hudspeth-Science/SSBlair Cobb-ELA/ReadingHeather Peck- ELA/ReadingMadalyn Sierra-MathKim Mitchell- ELA/ReadingMeagan Thornton-Science/SSChrisstina Rodriguez-ELA/ReadingAngella Harrington- Math/Sci./SS

Character trait:

Integrity

Go 4th and be noble…

*Arrival 8:00*Tardy 8:20(has to be in the

classroom)*Common Dissmissal-3:40

*Transportation changes must be in writing

* One dry healthy Snack

On page 18 of the Katy Student Handbook states, “ Per GKDA (Regulations), Invitations for birthday parties or other special events are defined as non-school related materials and may not be distributed to students at school since no other flyers from similar groups are allowed to be directly distributed to students.”

Flyers and invitations-

Lanyards- Please have your students wear them daily -Library card

-lunch account

Planner- Should be written in daily*all assignments are posted in all classrooms

Expectation cards- sign daily

Grades will be updated regularly•Please sign, correct, and return any

assignment below a 75%.

•Make-up work•Your child will receive one day for every day

missed•They must complete graded assignments at

school

We are going GREEN!* website, newsletter, and Shafer E-Blast Silver communication folder: check daily

*Graded papers will come home Wed.Grade book: Can be viewed through HACPlanner: Your child records the assignments for all classes every morning

•CHAMPs•Social Contract•Expectation card- Get signed daily

*Writing –March 29th and 30th (writing prompt and mechanics questions

each day)

*Math- May 9th

*Reading- May 10th

ELA=English Language Arts*Reading-

Comprehension strategy focusReader’s workshop-

differentiatedLiterature circles

Reading daily 20 minutesFluency

vocabulary*Word study-(spelling)

Library-weeklyHomework will be due on

Fridays

*Writing*Writing Process

*Compositions*Journals/ISN

*Editing*Grammar

ELA –ELA –curriculum curriculum

1st 9 Weeks- Word study-ongoing*Launching Readers’ and Writers’ workshop*Exploring narrative texts*Personal Narratives

2nd 9 Weeks-Word study ongoing*Exploring expository textFolktales , Drama, Multicultural Stories*Exploring expository writing*Writing imaginative stories

3rd 9 weeks-Word study ongoing*Literary Nonfiction*Comprehending expository text*Poetry*Compare/contrast Ideas across texts*Expository writing*Personal Narratives*Writing process

4th 9 weeks- Word study on going*Compare/contrast across texts*Narrative text*Research*Poetry*Literary essay

These are just reference points of the main units of study. Reading objectivesare ongoing throughout the year.

TEXAS HISTORY*projects

*Texas Studies Weekly Newspaper*HW due on Fridays

1st 9 weeksCitizenship and Community BuildingRegions of Texas and The U.S.Constitution DayAmerican Indians

2nd 9 weeksTexas Government and Elections American IndiansEuropean Influences

3rd 9 weeksColonization of TexasTexas in RevolutionTexas – Annexation to Reconstruction

4th 9 weeksTexas annexation to ReconstructionTexas in Transition – Late 19th CenturyTexas in the 20th Century and Junior AchievementFamous Texas and Cultural Arts

*Fact fluency-(fast facts)*Guided Math*Math Journal*Workstations*Assessment

*Problem solving*homework due on Thusday

1st Nine-Weeks-Place Value

-Whole Numbers and Decimals

-Addition/subtraction with decimals

2nd Nine-Weeks-Multiplication and

Division-Personal Finance

Literacy

3rd Nine-Weeks-Algebraic Thinking

-Fractions-Data Analysis-Measurement

4th Nine-Weeks-Measurement

-Geometry-STAAR Review

These are just reference points of the main units of study. Math objectivesare ongoing throughout the year.

*Science Journal*Labs

*Safety methods*HW due on Fridays

ScienceScience1st 9 weeks

Scientific Tools/SafetyMatter and Energy

2nd 9 weeksForce, Motion, and Energy

Earth’s Changes and Resources

3rd 9 weeksContinue

Earth’s Changes and ResourcesEarths’ Cycles and Patterns

4th 9 weeksOrganisms & EnvironmentBody System  

Stay tuned for an email in the fallHomework may vary slightly. Please check the planner on a regular basis.