Classroom Dojo-
We use an online program called Class Dojo to monitor our behaviors. The students earn positive points when they make good choices such as helping others, staying on task and following expectations. On the flip side, students can lose points if they make not so good choices such as being rude or disrespectful. Parents can sign up to our class dojo and see how your child is doing every day. The students can use these accumulated points to "buy" things in our school store as well as the end of the month school wide celebration.
Accelerated Reader (AR) -
We will be participating in the Accelerated Reader program, in which students read books at their
individual reading levels. All students will be tested soon after the start of the school year and again in January to determine their reading level. They will choose books from the school library in their level. After reading each book, students will take a multiple choice comprehension quiz on the classroom computers. Please look for a report that lets you know how your child did on that quiz and how he or she is progressing towards a trimester goal. It is called a TOPS report. Every AR book has a point value. They will earn points according to their performance on quizzes. I will assist each child individually in setting a point goal for each trimester to work toward.
Opportunities will be given each morning to go back to the library and exchange books they have already read for new ones.
Student Planner –
Each child will receive a planner on the first day of school. This will be used as another very important form of
communication. At the end of each day, students will be asked to record their homework and other messages on the page with the corresponding date. If you would please look at their assignment notebook each night and also initial it, I will be assured that you are aware of all homework assignments and other pertinent information. We can also use this space to write brief notes to each other, or you may attach other written communication. Each morning I will look at the planners.
to check for initials and other messages. Student planners are a useful communication tool between home and school, as well as, a great way for students to learn to be responsible, accountable, and organized. I appreciate your assistance in using this tool consistently.
Homework –
Students will occasionally be given homework. This homework is typically work that did not get finished during the school day. It should not take longer than 15-20 minutes to complete. Homework will consist mainly of math practice pages and other short reading and writing assignments. Occasionally larger projects will be assigned. Advance notice and specific written
instructions will be sent home for these projects. If a student does not complete and return their homework, he or she will be kept in for recess to complete the assignment in the classroom.
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Newport School will continue PBIS again this year. PBIS is a behavior plan
that encompasses all students and every location at Newport School. In a nutshell, it is a behavior management system in which
expected school behaviors are identified and taught to students. Those students whose behavior meets expectations will be
recognized and rewarded. At Newport we expect students to:
1. Take responsibility
2. Be Safe
3. Be Respectful
We use an online program called Class Dojo to monitor our behaviors. The students earn positive points when they make good choices such as helping others, staying on task and following expectations. On the flip side, students can lose points if they make not so good choices such as being rude or disrespectful. Parents can sign up to our class dojo and see how your child is doing every day. The students can use these accumulated points to "buy" things in our school store as well as the end of the month school wide celebration.
Accelerated Reader (AR) -
We will be participating in the Accelerated Reader program, in which students read books at their
individual reading levels. All students will be tested soon after the start of the school year and again in January to determine their reading level. They will choose books from the school library in their level. After reading each book, students will take a multiple choice comprehension quiz on the classroom computers. Please look for a report that lets you know how your child did on that quiz and how he or she is progressing towards a trimester goal. It is called a TOPS report. Every AR book has a point value. They will earn points according to their performance on quizzes. I will assist each child individually in setting a point goal for each trimester to work toward.
Opportunities will be given each morning to go back to the library and exchange books they have already read for new ones.
Student Planner –
Each child will receive a planner on the first day of school. This will be used as another very important form of
communication. At the end of each day, students will be asked to record their homework and other messages on the page with the corresponding date. If you would please look at their assignment notebook each night and also initial it, I will be assured that you are aware of all homework assignments and other pertinent information. We can also use this space to write brief notes to each other, or you may attach other written communication. Each morning I will look at the planners.
to check for initials and other messages. Student planners are a useful communication tool between home and school, as well as, a great way for students to learn to be responsible, accountable, and organized. I appreciate your assistance in using this tool consistently.
Homework –
Students will occasionally be given homework. This homework is typically work that did not get finished during the school day. It should not take longer than 15-20 minutes to complete. Homework will consist mainly of math practice pages and other short reading and writing assignments. Occasionally larger projects will be assigned. Advance notice and specific written
instructions will be sent home for these projects. If a student does not complete and return their homework, he or she will be kept in for recess to complete the assignment in the classroom.
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Newport School will continue PBIS again this year. PBIS is a behavior plan
that encompasses all students and every location at Newport School. In a nutshell, it is a behavior management system in which
expected school behaviors are identified and taught to students. Those students whose behavior meets expectations will be
recognized and rewarded. At Newport we expect students to:
1. Take responsibility
2. Be Safe
3. Be Respectful