What is an OWL Folder?
It is a folder that contains everything you and your child needs to keep up with school work and information. No more wrinkled papers in the bottom of bookbags. No more lost notes, newsletters, or calendars. Everything is in one folder.
Description of each section in the OWL Folder
It is a folder that contains everything you and your child needs to keep up with school work and information. No more wrinkled papers in the bottom of bookbags. No more lost notes, newsletters, or calendars. Everything is in one folder.
Description of each section in the OWL Folder
Cover
Front cover of the Owl Folder!
Front Pocket
The front pocket will have papers that need to be left at home. This will include extra work samples, projects, and papers from the office.
It also has a sticker that explains how parents can reach me and a math resource sticker where students can practice reading numbers 1-20.
It also has a sticker that explains how parents can reach me and a math resource sticker where students can practice reading numbers 1-20.
Zipper Pouch
The Zipper pouch is meant for 3 things.
1. Writing Tools: 2 pencils and an eraser
2. Snack Money: (optional)
3. Notes for Teacher
1. Writing Tools: 2 pencils and an eraser
2. Snack Money: (optional)
3. Notes for Teacher
Behind Zipper Pouch: Monthly Behavior Chart
Each student will have their very own Behavior Chart and Calendar. The calendar will inform parents when there are special events going on at school. It will also let parents know about their child's behavior for that day. If students have a great day they will get a sticker or stamp. If they had a rough day, students will have a written note describing what happened that day. For example, Johnny was having trouble following directions and keeping his hands to himself. The parents will also be asked to sign the note for that day.
Behavior Rubric: Behind the calendar
Are you Being a #4 Dragon????
OWL Folder Expectations: Behind the rubric
1. You are responsible for your binder. You must bring it with you everyday and take it home at night!
2. Please share your OWL. Folder with your family every night!
3. Please DO NOT eat or drink near your OWL Folder.
4. DO NOT write on your OWL Folder.
5. DO NOT let anyone borrow your OWL Folder.
6. Take care of your folder. Everyone gets ONE folder a year!
7. Please DO NOT add anything to your folder that doesn't belong there!
Thank you for your cooperation! :)
2. Please share your OWL. Folder with your family every night!
3. Please DO NOT eat or drink near your OWL Folder.
4. DO NOT write on your OWL Folder.
5. DO NOT let anyone borrow your OWL Folder.
6. Take care of your folder. Everyone gets ONE folder a year!
7. Please DO NOT add anything to your folder that doesn't belong there!
Thank you for your cooperation! :)
Monthly homework sheet
Students will receive a weekly homework sheet. Homework will mostly be reading and recording steps on their reading log and some type of writing or math activity based on the Common Core State Standards. The written homework must be brought back by Friday.
100s Chart: Resource
You will also see a 100s Chart in the folder. In Kindergarten, the students are expected to master counting by 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s to 100. This chart can help them practice. at home Eventually I'd like to add little colored dots by each number which will help them to practice this skill.
2s-green dots
5s-red dots
10s-blue dots
2s-green dots
5s-red dots
10s-blue dots
Alphabet Chart of other resource
In the OWL Folder you will find resources for students to use and practice at home. One of the first resources that I have added is an alphabet chart. I will be adding resources throughout the year for extra practice at home.
Ice Cream Words
Each month students will be expected to master 10 new sight words. At the end of every month, every students that has mastered their 10 words will get a scoop added to the ice cream cone which is displayed in the classroom. They will also get that flavor ice cream or treat to enjoy in class. Students that do not learn their words will not be given ice cream. At the end of the year students are expected to know between 75 and 100 words in order to show mastery so it is important to review old words as well as the new words.
Below you will find a list of ice cream flavors for each list and month. Every student starts out with a cone.
LIST 1: August- Strawberry
LIST 2: September- Vanilla
LIST 3: October- Chocolate
LIST 4: November- Cotton Candy
LIST 5: December- Mint Chocolate Chip
LIST 6: January-Sherbet
LIST 7: February-Purple Popsicle
LIST 8: March-Banana Split
LIST 9: April- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
LIST 10: May- Cherry on top!
In Kindergarten, students are not expected to know all 220 sight words "ice cream words". They are however supposed to know between 75 and 100 words by the end of the year. Below you will find a list of all 220 ice cream words that students will be expected to know by second grade. We will be focusing mostly on the first 10 pages. Students will be given a new list in their O.W.L. Binder at the beginning of every month. Students will see these words throughout the day during whole group and small group learning experiences. They will also have a chance to work with these words during literacy centers. Students should also be practicing their words for homework each night.
This information is under the reading section (Ice Cream Words). There is also a list of all 220 words that can be downloaded in case families want to print out a particular list of words and make memory games or an extra set of flashcards.
Each month students will receive a new list in their Owl Folder.
Below you will find a list of ice cream flavors for each list and month. Every student starts out with a cone.
LIST 1: August- Strawberry
LIST 2: September- Vanilla
LIST 3: October- Chocolate
LIST 4: November- Cotton Candy
LIST 5: December- Mint Chocolate Chip
LIST 6: January-Sherbet
LIST 7: February-Purple Popsicle
LIST 8: March-Banana Split
LIST 9: April- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
LIST 10: May- Cherry on top!
In Kindergarten, students are not expected to know all 220 sight words "ice cream words". They are however supposed to know between 75 and 100 words by the end of the year. Below you will find a list of all 220 ice cream words that students will be expected to know by second grade. We will be focusing mostly on the first 10 pages. Students will be given a new list in their O.W.L. Binder at the beginning of every month. Students will see these words throughout the day during whole group and small group learning experiences. They will also have a chance to work with these words during literacy centers. Students should also be practicing their words for homework each night.
This information is under the reading section (Ice Cream Words). There is also a list of all 220 words that can be downloaded in case families want to print out a particular list of words and make memory games or an extra set of flashcards.
Each month students will receive a new list in their Owl Folder.
Back Pocket
In the back of the OWL Folder you will see everything that needs to be brought back right back to school the very next day. This will include homework and a bag with a book and Reading Log for students to write down their steps. Students receive 2 steps at school everyday. Each night students should complete at least 1 step (15 minutes) at home. Please sign the reading log each night.
Remember... it doesn't matter if they read one book the whole time or 10 books. Students only receive 1 step per 15 minutes.
15 minutes- 1 step 30 minutes- 2 steps
When students complete their log, it is their responsibility to tell me that they need a new log. Old logs are added to their Data Binder. Please DO NOT throw them away!
*Students receive a sticker on our Chart every time they complete a reading log. The student that has the most steps at the end of the year will earn a Walmart gift card courtesy of Mrs. Marcotte*
Remember... it doesn't matter if they read one book the whole time or 10 books. Students only receive 1 step per 15 minutes.
15 minutes- 1 step 30 minutes- 2 steps
When students complete their log, it is their responsibility to tell me that they need a new log. Old logs are added to their Data Binder. Please DO NOT throw them away!
*Students receive a sticker on our Chart every time they complete a reading log. The student that has the most steps at the end of the year will earn a Walmart gift card courtesy of Mrs. Marcotte*
Back pocket with homework (Book and reading log AND paper)
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