first day of school final hoskins
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WelcomeWelcome to your new
class!
Hello!Hello, hello!It’s a brand new year.Filled with fun and learning, Nothing to fear.Sit back and listen,Lend me an ear,I’m your teacher for the rest of this year!
All About All About Mrs. Mrs.
HoskinsHoskins
All about me!
• My name is Mrs. Hoskins. I am the mother of two handsome boys. I am a graduate of Alcorn State University and currently in the MAT program at Belhaven University. I have been employed in the education profession for over thirteen years. I am looking forward to many more exciting years.
My Philosophy of Education
• I believe that children are our future.• I believe that every child have the ability to learn and the right to a quality
education. regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, and capabilities.• I believe every child should have the opportunity to learn from a professional,
well-informed teachers who’s sophisticated and knowledgeable, both in their area of expertise and life.
• I believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally,
• Intellectually, physically, and socially..• I believe most of all that I was called from above to be in this profession.
About our SchoolAbout our School
School’s MissionWe are planting GREAT SEEDS today to grow a better tomorrow! S = Stakeholders E = Experiencing E = Excellence with D = Daily S = Success
School’s VisionThe vision of High Stakes Elementary School is to produce smart, hard-working, and well-behaved scholars who will meet and exceed district and state expectations.
Dress Code
• Dress code will be enforced!• Shirts are to be tucked and a belt should be worn for boys and girls• All shoes must have toes and heels covered.• Unacceptable Acceptable
Attendance Policy
• School attendance is very important to ensure students do not miss vital classroom instruction time. When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects.
• We are asking everyone to strive for less than five absences during the entire school year.
• Mississippi law requires students to be in attendance 63percent of the school day in order to be counted as present.
What What happens happens
when I am when I am absent?absent?
When you are absent…
• Students will receive missed work on the day student returns• Missed work will be due in two days• Absentee form must be returned to
the office the next day with medical excuse if applicable.
ClassroomClassroomRulesRules
Classroom Rules• Be kind to each other• Be honest• Listen to your teacher• Follow directions quietly• Raise your hand and wait before
speaking
Behavior Expectations• Exhibit the School-Wide PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System)
daily.• Misbehaving will NOT be tolerated!• Give ME Five (5) • (5) Great Day• (4) 1st Warning (5 minutes off P.E. to Think & Reflect) • (3) 2nd Warning (10 minutes off P.E. to Think & Reflect)• (2) Parent Contact• (1) Office Referral• *Behavior folders will be sent home daily (Please sign calendar
daily)
Important Important timestimes
RecessRecess11:15
LunchLunch10:50
DismissalDismissal2:15
This year’s This year’s subjectssubjects
Math• Assignments- 20% of grade• Tests- 60% of grade• Class participation- 20% of grade
Language Arts• Assignments- 20% of grade• Notebook- 20% of grade• Projects- 20% of grade• Tests- 40% of grade
Reading• Daily work- 20% of grade• Independent reading- 10% of grade• Class participation- 10% of grade• Projects- 20% of grade• Tests- 40% of grade
Social Studies• Assignments- 20% of grade• Projects- 20% of grade• Tests- 60% of grade
Science• Assignments- 20% of grade• Projects- 20% of grade• Tests- 60% of grade
Grading ScaleA……90-100 D…….65-69B…….80-89 F…….0-64C…….70-79 I…….IncompleteN…Inadequate attendance NG…No Grade
HomeworkHomework
Homework• Homework will be given on Monday for the
week• Homework is due on Friday of that week• All homework is to be completed at home• Place your homework folder on my desk
upon arrival in class (red basket)• Weekly grade will be given for completed
homework • 25 points will be deducted for every day
homework is NOT completed
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Parents! •You are your
child’s first TEACHER!
What Can Parents Do to Help?
Keep in Touch • School Office: (601) 960-5319• Email address: [email protected]• Parents are always welcome to visit or volunteer in the classroom.• Please stay in touch by signing up with our class REMIND account for daily report.
Strive to do yourStrive to do your BEST BEST
& & Mrs. Hoskins will do the RestMrs. Hoskins will do the Rest
You are O-Fish-O-ly A
1st Grader
References/Resources• These websites are valuable to assist your child during the
school year.
• www.funbrain.com• www.pinterest.com