Class Dojo

Dear Parents,

This week I have implemented "Class Dojo" into the classroom.  Class Dojo is an incentive based program wherein your child's behavior can be monitored.  You can also get an emailed report of how they are doing.  I have included a link to answer some of your questions on the Class Dojo official site here:  All About Class Dojo.  This is something new for me as well and the kids are very excited about it.  The students can earn "Dojo" Points and use these points on different rewards such as: "Lunch with Mr. Dowd and 2 Friends"; "Homework Passes"; etc.  Students can also have points taken off their tally for behaviors such as: off-task behavior, dispect, talking out of turn, etc.  I really feel this is a great way to end the school year on a positive note!!! 

This afternoon I sent home two papers that I would like signed and returned at your earliest convenience:  The first is a paper that has the secret code your child can use on the Class Dojo website.  Once your child logs in they can customize their avatar (the kids love this) and also a parent code so you can monitor their progress regularly.  On this form if you could cut the bottom half off, sign and return I would greatly appreciate it. 

The second sheet I sent home is a request for you to provide me with your current email address.  Once I receive it, I can setup Class Dojo to email you a report every Friday so you can see how your child has been doing.  I think this is an excellent tool for parents and a way to reward and discipline your child at your discretion accordingly.  I also told the kids if they bring these two forms back signed they will receive (2) Dojo Points!  It's such a great tool and hope you will buy into it!

Please email me with any questions:  dowd@fultonschools.org

Thanks for reading!

Best Regards,

Mr. Dowd

Reading Logs

Greetings Parents and Students...

As we approach the later part of the school year I start introducing Homework Reading Logs.  These logs are designed to keep students accountable for their reading.  I will now require each student in my reading classes to read (30) minutes nightly and fill out the log and have a parent sign it nightly.  I will be checking logs on Fridays along with the spelling choice boards.  Also, please note that I am now requiring all students complete (4) spelling boards from their choice board.  Choice Boards are due Friday and I deduct 10 points for each day late.

Thanks for your cooperation.  

 Best,

Mr. Dowd