WELCOMEGlenmeade ElementaryBack to School Night

2021-2022

Glenmeade Elementary SchoolChampions of the R.A.C.E.

Responsibility, Achievement, Character, Empathy

Vision Statement:We, the staff of Glenmeade Elementary, working as partners with

parents and community, will establish a safe and secure environment, a positive school climate, and increased student achievement. We work

to inspire students to do their best in the present, and dream their dreams for the future, knowing that they are able to make a difference.

Principal: Mrs. Adrienne ChaseAssistant Principal: Mrs. Devoe

Meet the Teacher ☺ Mrs. Miramontes

• Grew up in Hacienda Heights, reside in Diamond Bar

• Recently Married• Hobbies: family time, walks with my

dog, roadtrips/traveling, shopping at Target/Hobby Lobby/Marshalls

• Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Azusa Pacific University

• 3rd year at Glenmeade • Firm, Fair, High expectations, and

patient• Enjoying teaching and working with

kids

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● Message me on Class Dojo○ I will respond within a 24 hour

time period.○ An invitation to join was sent via

email ● If you need to get ahold of me

immediately, please call the school office at (909) 393-4087

● Email: sara_miramontes@chino.k12.ca.us

● Office Hours○ Monday - Friday (8am-4pm)

Communication

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday8:05-8:15 Morning Routine8:15-9:15 Math 9:15-9:45 Math WIN (centers and review) 9:45-10:17 DELD/Writing10:17-10:30 Recess10:30-11:50 English Language Arts11:50-12:20 English Language Arts WIN12:20-1:00 Lunch 1:00-1:25 Physical Education 1:25-2:30 Science/Social Studies

2:30-3:15 Novel Study

Typical School Schedule

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Thursday 8:05-8:35 Second Step8:35-9:40 Math 9:40-10:40 English Language Arts10:40-11:10 DELD/Writing 11:10-11:40 Lunch 11:40-12:05 Reading

Our Curriculum/Materials 6th Grade Supply List For Learning (*Highly Encouraged)

❒ #2 Pencils❒ Crayola Crayons (24 count)❒ Eraser ❒ Glue Stick❒ Scissors❒ Dry Erase Marker❒ Sock/ Whiteboard eraser❒ Highlighter❒ Red pen❒ A pocket folder❒ Headphones/Earbuds

Student Agendas and Parent Communication

● Student agendas should be signed by a parent or guardian Monday through Thursday night.

● Parents can expect monthly communication via folders with student work and pertinent information

● Parent updates will be provided through email or Class Dojo as information arises.

Instructional and Homework Expectations

● Students are expected to Be Responsible and Be Respectful

● All assignments are expected to be turned in on or before the due date○ Late Policy:

■ Assignment will be deducted points for late submissions

■ Assignment will not be accepted after 1 week from the due date

Behavior Expectations

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Positive Affirmations• Students are rewarded for good

behavior with:• positive reinforcement• personal notes/messages

home• verbal praise• Team points/ Whole class

behavior• Ro-wards

Consequences1. Verbal Warning / Counsel

2. Inappropriate behavior written on EXPECTATION SLIP & stapled to Daily Agenda

- Signed/ Returned following school day

- Lose recess privilege

3. Message or email to parents

4. Referral to principal- Note: Serious Behaviors will be directly

reported to administration- Repeated offenses will be logged (4xs) will be

reported to administration

Academic Expectations

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Positive Affirmations• Students are rewarded for good

behavior with:• verbal praise• Ro-wards• Team points

Consequences﹡ No Homework (EXPECTATION

SLIP, No Recess, Completed in Mrs. Brown’s class)

﹡ Incomplete Classwork (EXPECTATION SLIP, may be sent home to complete)

Assessment﹡ Students will be assessed throughout the school year based on various

subject criteria and the Essential Standards○ Essential Standards: Emphasis will be placed on key standards

﹡ District Assessments, including the Essential Standards Assessment and Fastbridge, will be administered each trimester.

﹡ Math quizzes will be given half way through a chapter and math assessments will be given at the end of each chapter or topic

﹡ Math Quizzes will be assessed in class via paper and pencil, while chapter tests will be administered on BIG IDEAS through Classlink.

﹡ Language arts assessments will be administered every other week (i.e. weekly assessments), and a cumulative assessment will be given at the end of every unit in Wonders. The assessment will be completed through Wonders ConnectEd in Classlink.

Accelerated Reader (AR)● Accelerated Reader (AR) is a computer based

program that is designed to monitor reading practice, and comprehension.

● Students take quizzes to assess their comprehension of books, helping teachers see the learning needs of the student

● Students are expected to take a MINIMUM of 3 per trimester○ This will be used as a reading literature grade○ The highest quiz scores will be taken

Programs● Students have the ability to continue to

build their skills on the following programs at home through Classlink

○ Prodigy (MATH)○ Lexia/Powerup (READING)○ Freckle (ELA & MATH)

Virtual Tour

● https://launchpad.classlink.com/home?setLng=en#myapps

Parent Volunteers and Party Policy

﹡ On-campus volunteer opportunities will be limited this year due to COVID restrictions

﹡ We will verbally celebrate birthdays and ask that cupcakes and goodies are not brought to share at the school

﹡ Class parties will be limited and scheduled by the teacher

Sixth-GradeScience Camp

Thousand Pines Outdoor Science SchoolCrestline, Ca

Scheduled DatesTuesday, April 19, 2022 - Friday, April 22, 2022

A parent meeting with more information will be coming soon!

Glenmeade Website

www.chino.k12.ca.us/Page/29

Parent Handbook

Glenmeade ESSER III Funds Survey

August 16th to 27th

Survey closes tomorrow!

Glenmeade PBIS ExpectationsBe Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe

Behavioral or emotional support requests

Attendance● Students are expected to be at school (unless it is an

excused reason – ill, symptoms of COVID-19, exposed to COVID-19). Each day of school should provide an important learning experience, and if your child(ren) are not in class, they miss the learning continuity.

● Board Policy requires a parent verification of each absence within 5 school days of the student’s return to school. On the sixth day, the absence becomes unverified and cannot be changed. State law requires that each absence be cleared.

● Please contact the office at (909) 393-4087 to report absences.

● Contacting the teacher about an absence is not the same as clearing the absence with the office.

Grading ScaleIn 6th grade, your child will be assessed purely on their ability to master sixth grade standards throughout the year. Instead of traditional grading such as an A, B, C, etc., your student will be given a grade using a number scale based on 1-4.

The scale is as follows:4- Excelling in the standard3-Meeting the Standard2- Progressing toward the standard1- Not meeting the standard

CVUSD Grading Descriptors4 - Excelling: Students at the Excelling level of performance are consistently performing at grade level, can demonstrate independence, and can extend the grade level standards, when applicable, expected a this point of the school year.

3 - Achieving: Students at the Achieving level of performance demonstrate an adequate understanding of and ability to apply skills needed to meet grade level standards at this point of the school year.

2 - Progressing: Students at the Progressing level of performance are partially meeting the grade level standards expected at this point of the school year.

1 - Beginning/Standard Not Met: Students at the Beginning/Standard Not Met level are not yet meeting grade level standards expected a this point of the school year.

1:1 Chromebook Pilot● Charging towers/cabinets were

installed in all classrooms this summer to store one device per student

● Each student will be checked out a Chromebook for classroom use through our Destiny system (textbooks)

● Chromebooks will stay in the classroom

● Personal headphones (inexpensive) can be sent to school and will be kept in a labeled bag for your student to use in the classroom

Aeries Parent Portal & Parent Square● Aeries Parent Portal and Parent Square are CVUSD’s communication tools. ● ParentSquare is designed to keep parents informed and facilitate participation at schools. It

provides a safe way for school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to communicate.● To activate your ParentSquare account, enter your Aeries Parent Portal, tap on

Communications, and confirm the data you see there.● The Emergency Card is completed in Aeries Parent Portal. It is critical that you update your

emergency contacts for each child so that we have someone to contact if you are unavailable.● Parent Square messages can be delivered in several forms, and parents may choose

whichever is the most useful, practical version.○ Email○ Smartphone app○ Phone (voice)○ SMS (text) message○ Web app within Aeries Parent Portal

Glenmeade PTA Website

glenmeade.ptboard.com

Glenmeade has an outstanding PTA and strglenmeade.ptboard.com

ong parent involvement.

Please consider joining the PTA this year. You can purchase your membership on the

Glenmeade PTA website.

You can purchase spirit wear on the Glenmeade PTA website Friday is Spirit Day!

Parent Conferences*Parent Conferences will be hosted school-wide during the week of September 27th - October 1st

*Sign Ups for Conferences Available through: SignUp Genius link

Additional Conference/Meeting may be scheduled throughout the academic year if deemed important for the success of a student

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Parent Responsibility*Give yourself Grace

*Establish routines and expectations at home

*Set a schedule that works for you and your child

*Encourage physical activity

*Establish times for quiet and reflection

*Have children help with household responsibilities

*Be sure to contact me with specific concerns/questions

*Read, Read, Read!

*Trust that learning happens EVERYWHERE

Thank You for attending Back to School Night! I look forward to

sharing in your child’s educational journey alongside you.