Hughes ElementaryWe EMPOWER the

future! 2015-2016

School hours – 7:45-2:45 The doors to the school open at 7:20. Breakfast is served from 7:20-7:35 Students should be in seats and ready to

learn by 7:45

Tardies

Progress Reports and Report Cards Weekly Class Newsletters-electronically

unless you let the teacher know you want a paper version

Principal’s Weekly Newsletter Check out our Web sites for information! If we have your email address than we can

email you school and class information.

NISD is going paperless

Students daily and 6-week grades can be viewed online at any time.

Attendance is also available online. Can set up notifications First grade students will not receive a report

card until the 2nd 6 weeks. First grade students are given numerical

grades.

Internet Grade Viewing

Teacher and School Web sitesEmails from teachers and principalSchool messenger phone systemInternet Grade ViewingParent Conferences – these will be held October

Communication

We are a Love and Logic campus We utilize Preferred Activity Time (P.A.T.) as a method to

reinforce positive behavior choices. Students earn Dojo points in some rooms to earn P.A.T.

each Friday afternoon. Please initial the calendar each night. If a student

receives 2 notes on their calendar (a warning is always given) it will result in the loss of a letter towards a reward given at the end of each 6 weeks.

If there are no notes that means the student had a great day.

Classroom Management

All instruction is at student’s academic level. Workshop Model of Instruction

Reading Writing Math Science

Pushing Students to Excel

Personal Goal Sheets Small group instruction based on needs Students practice concepts using books at

their reading level. Students perfect writing based on their

specific needs, levels, and goals. Students share out their thinking at the end

of each work period. Students need to leave 1st grade reading at a

level I, minimum expectation Students need to leave 1st grade writing at a

stage 6 or higher

Reader’s & Writer’s Workshop

Concepts are introduced Students explore a variety of ways to solve

problems through games and practice within small groups, partners, or as individuals.

Students share out their thinking showing a variety of complexity.

We need to work on facts-we need your help with math facts at home too

Math Workshop

Workshop model that is structured like Language Arts and Math

Inquiry-based 5 E Model Engage, Explore, Explanation Elaborate, and Extend

Science Workshop

3rd Year for the Million Word Challenge First graders have a goal of 100 books. To earn credit for a book, the book must at the

student’s “just right” reading level! Read at home and school Use Reading Logs Our Million Word Kickoff is Oct. 9th at 8:00 a.m. Awards will be given at the 6 Weeks Award s

assemblies to students that have met their goal for the grading period

Celebration (more information when available)

Million Word Challenge

Students should read at least 20 minutes every night.

Log this reading for the MWC. Math-Practice and repetition are very important. Students are expected to be practicing addition

and subtraction facts to 10. Assigned homework will be used to practice

concepts learned in class. Homework should take no more than 10 minutes.

Benefits of Homework

Making sure my child is rested and prepared for school each day.

Make sure your child is at school and on time for school.

Knowing how your child is doing by communicating with the teacher by checking your child’s folder, email, in person or by phone.

Monitor your child’s homework and make sure study time is in a quiet place.

Be an active participant in your child’s education.

How you can help your child!

Please work on shoe tying at home. Help your child learn how to open lunch and

snack items. Help your child bring folders and guided

reading books to class EVERY DAY!!! We work during work time, play during play

time. If your child has unfinished work this work may need to be completed at home or at P.A.T.

Independence

Thank you for coming this evening to partner with us to ensure your child’s success!

Thank you!