August
24th- Everyone returns to school!
September
7th- No School (Labor Day)
10th- Open House 6:30
17th- Mrs. Lammi's last day (Macon will be here soon)
October
15th-5th grade to the Marine Science Center (Schermann's Class)
16th- 5th grade to the Marine Science Center (Lammi's Class)
November
23rd- Mrs. Lammi returns
25th- Weather Day
26th/27th- No School (Thanksgiving Break)
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Monthly Reading Rubric
Reading Rubric
Number of
Pages Read Grade
450 plus 100/A
449-400 90/A
399-350 80/B
349-300 70/C
299-250 60/D
249-200 50/F
199-150 40/F
149-100 30/F
99 and 1 20/F
0 pages 0 F
Reading Standard: The student reads at least 25 books each year. The materials should include traditional and contemporary literature (fiction and nonfiction) as well as magazines, newspapers, textbooks, and on-line materials. Such reading should represent a diverse collection of material from at least 3 different literary forms and from at least 5 different writers.
Number of
Pages Read Grade
450 plus 100/A
449-400 90/A
399-350 80/B
349-300 70/C
299-250 60/D
249-200 50/F
199-150 40/F
149-100 30/F
99 and 1 20/F
0 pages 0 F
Reading Standard: The student reads at least 25 books each year. The materials should include traditional and contemporary literature (fiction and nonfiction) as well as magazines, newspapers, textbooks, and on-line materials. Such reading should represent a diverse collection of material from at least 3 different literary forms and from at least 5 different writers.
Policies and Expectations
Weekly book logs- Each week we will work on a specific skill that will track our weekly reading. These forms will vary from time to time, but expect to see one each week. They will coincide with what the child is reading outside of class to document what they read each night. Research shows that comprehension and fluency builds when children read at least 15-20 minutes a day outside of class time. These will be count as homework grades each week and are to be signed by a parent each week. Students need to complete them in complete sentences and use capitalization, good spelling, and punctuation where needed.
Agendas- Students will record their homework daily in their agenda. The teachers will put in the daily conduct grades. This is our primary source of communication and is very useful if used effectively. If a child receives a note from the teacher, the agenda and/or note needs to be signed by a parent to ensure the note was seen. One card will be flipped in class if students do not get their agenda signed by a parent.
Homework- Students will receive homework in Mrs. Lammi’s class on Monday and Wednesdays. (Weekly Book Logs are NOT included in this-they are daily.) On the occasion that we are not in school on Monday, students will receive their spelling words or vocabulary words on the first day of the week. Homework counts as 10% of the students overall grade. Parents are encouraged to go over homework nightly with their student.
Conferences- If a parent conference is needed; please send in a note to let us know the reason for the conference and a few days and times that you would be available. Drop-in conferences are not effective; therefore a 24 hour advance notice is requested. I am not available for conferences on Monday mornings or Friday afternoons. Also, if needed, we can arrange a phone conference if this is more accommodating for you! Your student’s best interest and success are our number one priorities. Please let us know of any concerns that you may have. We can’t fix them, if we don’t know anything is wrong!
Grading Scale- 100%-90%= A
89%-80%= B
79%-70%=C
69%-60%= D
59%-0%=F
Class website- www.mrslammisclass.blogspot.com
School Website- www.duvalschools.org/sheffield
Monthly Book Log Checks- Please visit the class website for a complete list of tentative book log check dates. On these dates student book logs that are stapled in the back of their agenda will be checked and a response will be due for one of the books they have read that month. It is imperative that the book log is filled in accurately so that students receive full credit for all entries. The proper way to complete the log will be gone over the first week of school. Responses that will coincide with the book log check dates will vary each month. Some of the assignments will be to create something, while others will be to write a response to a question, or a summary of the book. These assignments will always be given in advance and every attempt will be made to post them on our class website. To meet the standard, performing average, students need to read at least 300 pages a month. This will earn them a grade of a 70 C. The rubric for Monthly Book Log checks can be found on our class website. It also is posted in our classroom. Student who exceed the standard and read 450 pages a month will receive a top grade of 100 A.
Remediation websites and FCAT Prep- Every student will be required to complete the program that is used for FCAT preparation. The primary one used in our class is FL Achieves. This program has proved time and time again to be an excellent preparatory program for the 5th Grade Reading FCAT. I will give all students a username and password that can be used on ANY computer, ANY time. We only have 4 computers in the classroom, so rotations will be slow. However, every attempt will be made to work on these as much as possible at school, but time will be needed outside of school to complete these. Additional programs will also be used. Students should keep all passwords and usernames on the front page of their agendas for easy access to all programs.
Upboards- The Upboard is a positive reinforcement program that is used in our classroom. Students receive random “upboard” moves for acts of kindness, completing homework, returning items, etc. Once a student reaches the top, they are rewarded with an item of their choice from the PRIZE WALL!!!!
Classroom Phone- We do have a phone in our classroom, however it is for emergencies only. If you need to change your child’s transportation, please call and leave us a message. As soon as I see we have a message, I will make every effort to have your child call you to let you know that we have received the message. If you have an emergency, it is better to let the main office know, so they can call our room directly. For any other issues, please leave a detailed message and I will return your call as soon as possible! J
Absences/Tardies/Early Dismissals- Our lessons are planned until 2:45 each day, please attempt to make all appointments at a time where your child can be as school as long as possible each day. If your child is absent, please ensure that you send in a note to excuse their absence. Duval County does have an attendance policy that you can find in the student Code of Conduct as well as on the county website. Excessive absences will receive contact from the Truancy Office. Tardies also need a note. All notes will be kept on file.
Inclement Weather- Yes, we are going to get rained on sometime this year! It is the inevitable life of having a classroom in a portable. Students are encouraged to keep a poncho or small umbrella in their book bag for those rainy days!
Progress Reports- Progress Reports will be sent home the 5th week of every nine weeks. Please sign ALL “D” and “F” papers. Mrs. Lammi requires ALL papers to be returned with each progress report. Progress reports are required to be returned by the 2nd day they were sent home. If for some reason you need to keep them longer, please send in a note to let me know.
Agendas- Students will record their homework daily in their agenda. The teachers will put in the daily conduct grades. This is our primary source of communication and is very useful if used effectively. If a child receives a note from the teacher, the agenda and/or note needs to be signed by a parent to ensure the note was seen. One card will be flipped in class if students do not get their agenda signed by a parent.
Homework- Students will receive homework in Mrs. Lammi’s class on Monday and Wednesdays. (Weekly Book Logs are NOT included in this-they are daily.) On the occasion that we are not in school on Monday, students will receive their spelling words or vocabulary words on the first day of the week. Homework counts as 10% of the students overall grade. Parents are encouraged to go over homework nightly with their student.
Conferences- If a parent conference is needed; please send in a note to let us know the reason for the conference and a few days and times that you would be available. Drop-in conferences are not effective; therefore a 24 hour advance notice is requested. I am not available for conferences on Monday mornings or Friday afternoons. Also, if needed, we can arrange a phone conference if this is more accommodating for you! Your student’s best interest and success are our number one priorities. Please let us know of any concerns that you may have. We can’t fix them, if we don’t know anything is wrong!
Grading Scale- 100%-90%= A
89%-80%= B
79%-70%=C
69%-60%= D
59%-0%=F
Class website- www.mrslammisclass.blogspot.com
School Website- www.duvalschools.org/sheffield
Monthly Book Log Checks- Please visit the class website for a complete list of tentative book log check dates. On these dates student book logs that are stapled in the back of their agenda will be checked and a response will be due for one of the books they have read that month. It is imperative that the book log is filled in accurately so that students receive full credit for all entries. The proper way to complete the log will be gone over the first week of school. Responses that will coincide with the book log check dates will vary each month. Some of the assignments will be to create something, while others will be to write a response to a question, or a summary of the book. These assignments will always be given in advance and every attempt will be made to post them on our class website. To meet the standard, performing average, students need to read at least 300 pages a month. This will earn them a grade of a 70 C. The rubric for Monthly Book Log checks can be found on our class website. It also is posted in our classroom. Student who exceed the standard and read 450 pages a month will receive a top grade of 100 A.
Remediation websites and FCAT Prep- Every student will be required to complete the program that is used for FCAT preparation. The primary one used in our class is FL Achieves. This program has proved time and time again to be an excellent preparatory program for the 5th Grade Reading FCAT. I will give all students a username and password that can be used on ANY computer, ANY time. We only have 4 computers in the classroom, so rotations will be slow. However, every attempt will be made to work on these as much as possible at school, but time will be needed outside of school to complete these. Additional programs will also be used. Students should keep all passwords and usernames on the front page of their agendas for easy access to all programs.
Upboards- The Upboard is a positive reinforcement program that is used in our classroom. Students receive random “upboard” moves for acts of kindness, completing homework, returning items, etc. Once a student reaches the top, they are rewarded with an item of their choice from the PRIZE WALL!!!!
Classroom Phone- We do have a phone in our classroom, however it is for emergencies only. If you need to change your child’s transportation, please call and leave us a message. As soon as I see we have a message, I will make every effort to have your child call you to let you know that we have received the message. If you have an emergency, it is better to let the main office know, so they can call our room directly. For any other issues, please leave a detailed message and I will return your call as soon as possible! J
Absences/Tardies/Early Dismissals- Our lessons are planned until 2:45 each day, please attempt to make all appointments at a time where your child can be as school as long as possible each day. If your child is absent, please ensure that you send in a note to excuse their absence. Duval County does have an attendance policy that you can find in the student Code of Conduct as well as on the county website. Excessive absences will receive contact from the Truancy Office. Tardies also need a note. All notes will be kept on file.
Inclement Weather- Yes, we are going to get rained on sometime this year! It is the inevitable life of having a classroom in a portable. Students are encouraged to keep a poncho or small umbrella in their book bag for those rainy days!
Progress Reports- Progress Reports will be sent home the 5th week of every nine weeks. Please sign ALL “D” and “F” papers. Mrs. Lammi requires ALL papers to be returned with each progress report. Progress reports are required to be returned by the 2nd day they were sent home. If for some reason you need to keep them longer, please send in a note to let me know.
The link to our website is currently unavailable.
The link to our "official" class website is still unavailable. As soon as the county opens the "parent portal" of the new Oncourse grading system, you will be able to access this. Since this system is new this year, there are several kinks they are working out. As soon as I hear anything about it being open, I will let you know!
Book Log Check Dates
Book Log Check DatesA response will be due for each book log check. Response assignments will be given approx. 2 weeks before the book log will be checked. Book log sheets are located in the back of the agenda and each entry must be completed in it's entirety in order to recieve credit. The August book log should include books that the child has read over the summer. Books must be appropriate for 5th grade.
August 28th- A response is NOT due with this log check due to school has only been in session for 1 week.
September 28th
October 28th
November 30th
December- No book log check until students return in January (January 4th)
January 28th
February 26th
March 29th
April 28th
May 27th
Every 125 pages counts as 1 book. The goal each month is for students to read three books or more.
August 28th- A response is NOT due with this log check due to school has only been in session for 1 week.
September 28th
October 28th
November 30th
December- No book log check until students return in January (January 4th)
January 28th
February 26th
March 29th
April 28th
May 27th
Every 125 pages counts as 1 book. The goal each month is for students to read three books or more.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Welcome!
Hi guys! The class website we will be using this year has a crazy address, so I thought it would be easier for you to come here and then be linked!
Click this link below and you will be taken to our class website that has been provided by Duval County. If we find that one hard to manage, we will begin posting on this site and delete the other.
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