WELCOME TO FIRST GRADE

PARENT ORIENTATIONRoom 30

Mrs. Baer’s Class2014-2015

Campus Administration

Dr. Tonya Hyde, Principal(210) 368-8800 thyde@fshisd.net

Rebecca Herrera, Asst. Principal (PK-2).(210) 368-8805 rherrera@fshisd.net

Laura Boon, Counselor (PK-2) (210) 368-8808 lboon@fshisd.net

First Grade Team

Mrs. BaerEmail

sbaer@fshisd.net(210) 368-8800 ext 8030

Conference Time Monday – Friday 1:35-2:10 pm

FSHISD Attendance Policy· Regular school attendance is essential for the student to make the most of his

or her education. Attendance is taken at 9:30 a.m. Students not at school at 9:15 are counted absent for the entire day. If a student is absent part of the day as a result of a medical appointment, the student will not be counted absent if a note from the doctor documents the appointment. If your child is absent, please send a dated note from home/doctor. All noted must be received within three days or the absence becomes unexcused.

If a student will be absent from school three or more days, the parents need to call the teacher to make arrangements to pick up schoolwork. Parents should call at least one day in advance to give the teachers adequate time to gather the assignments and books. The completed assignments should be brought to school when the child returns or when the work is completed within the time frame allowed. Generally speaking, students are allowed one day to complete work for each day absent.

TARDIES- The tardy bell rings at 7:50. Please make every effort to make sure your child arrives on time. All tardy students must be signed in by a parent in the office before admittance to the classroom. Be aware that excessive tardies leads to “instructional recovery” or as we remember… after school detention.

Students can be assigned after school detention to complete work missed in class if tardies become a problem. Please make sure you child does not get 3 or more tardies. If possible, have them ride the bus to and from school.

· Tardies count and will impact Attendance Awards.

FIRST GRADE SCHEDULE FSHE School Day 7:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Students are tardy if they are not in their classroom by 7:50 a.m.

· 8:00-9:30 ELA (Reading/Phonics/Spelling/Writing)· 9:30-10:15 ENCORE/Specials AM/Staff PLC· 10:15-10:20 Prepare for Lunch · 10:25-10:55 Lunch room 30· 10:55-11:30 Social Studies· 11:35-12:25 Math· 12:25-12:45 Recess/Snack· 12:45-1:30 I/E· 1:30-2:15 ENCORE/Specials PM/Conference time · 2:15-3:00 Science· 3:00 Dismissal

First Grade Classroom Expectations· 1) Keep your hands and feet to yourself· 2) Raise your hand to talk· 3) No running or fighting· 4) Follow directions· 5) Stay on Task

Students that meet these expectations will receive:

PraisePositive notes and stickers in their agendas

Special PrivilegesEarn Behavior tickets for prizes

Consequences:1) Verbal Warning.2) Change card to yellow and lose 5 minutes of recess.3) Change card to orange and lose 10 minutes of recess.4) Change card to red. No recess and parents will be called.5) Severe Clause-Student sent to the office.6) Write up’s in the agenda for numbers 2-5.

AGENDAS · AGENDAS· Parents this is best way to communicate.

Each day your child will bring home his/her agenda. Please take time to check for homework and/or important papers in clear pocket in front of agenda. Also you may send notes from home, in this pocket as we will check daily. Behavior will be documented daily. A stamp, sticker or smiley face means your child followed all school expectations and procedures. A write up will explain otherwise. Please sign your child’s agenda and return to school daily. Our goal is to establish a partnership to keep you informed about academic and behavioral success.

Agendas will go home on Tuesday, September 2, 2014! Please ensure to sign and check your child’s agenda daily.

Conduct Grades· Another important reason to check your child’s agenda daily is so you

are always aware of what their conduct grade will be on their report card. Your child will receive either an “E”, “S”, “N”, or “U”. Those grades will be determined by the number of writes they have.

E=EXCELLENT

0-1 write ups in agenda

S=SATISFACTORY

2-7 write ups in agenda

N=NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

8-10 Write ups in agenda

U=UNSATISFACTORY

11 or more write ups

HOMEWORK· The purpose of homework is to reinforce skills that have been

taught in class. The homework is checked and will be returned to the students within one week of the due date. It is recorded on the report card whether or not the student turns in their homework.

· Spelling Words-Students will have a spelling test every Thursday with Re-test on Fridays for students with grade of less than 70.

· Math-Math homework will be sent home to give students extra practice on what is being taught in class and/or what needs to be reviewed.

· The students can complete their homework in any order they like. However, all homework is due by Friday morning. We require that parents take a few moments to look over the homework for accuracy and child’s name before handing it in.

· Please make sure your child practices his/her spelling words and reads for at least 15 minutes each night. Giving your child practice spelling tests is a great way for them to practice for the real thing.

Spelling tests are recorded on the students report card.· Start date for Homework is Tuesday, September 3!

Communication between teachers and

parents· Our first line of communication with you will be through the use

of your child’s Agenda. Please make it a habit to check daily. These items include, but are not limited to homework, report cards, progress reports, discipline notes, etc. If concerns arise, please bring them to our attention through a note in their agenda, or by email. We may not see our phone messages immediately, but you may also leave us a message by phone. Conferences may be requested by the parents or the teacher. There will be designated conference times for each child on Thursday, October 2nd and Friday, October 3rd. Please Sign up with your child’s teacher, they are available today!

· BOY paperwork, please sign and return by Tuesday, September 2nd.· Weekly class e-mails, please include an e-mail address for updates

and reminders.

Opportunities for Parent Involvement

· Don’t forget to turn in your Volunteer Background Check Form. It is mandatory for all volunteers.

· Room Parents – We love our parent volunteers! There are so many ways to volunteer in the room…please consider signing up to come in during designated times to help.

· PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)· Field Trips and Special Events (ex: book fair)

Other Information:· It is recommended that all students wear tennis shoes to

school. They cannot participate in the PE activities without them Also, the rocks on the playground hurt their feet if they wear any kind of open toe shoe.

· LUNCH - - Lunch will be at 10:25-10:55 am. If you wish to have lunch with your child, meet your child at the designated area by the front office. Your child will meet you as the class walks to the cafeteria. Reminders no sharing food at lunch.

· Make sure your child has lunch money or a lunch from home each day. All accounts can be taken care of in the cafeteria or visit mylunchmoney.com.

· Any money brought from home, please put in envelope or sealed zip lock with your child’s name on it.

· Due to accidents that do occur unexpectedly, it is suggested to send a change of clothes in a labeled large zip lock-bag, to

keep at school.

· BIRTHDAYS—Birthdays are special to us! Please feel free to send in a special treat such as cookies or cupcakes on your child’s birthday. If sending cupcakes, cookies or a healthy snack we will serve them at recess time or at the end of the day to celebrate your child’s birthday.

· Please do not send goodie bags. We will celebrate summer birthdays at the end of the year.

· Students can bring a small individual healthy snacks to eat at recess. Reminder no sharing food. Water bottles are great, no juice please! Please label with your child’s name. (ex. Pretzels, crackers, dry cereal, goldfish, fruit)

· BOOK ORDERS- A Scholastic Book Order Form will be coming home approximately once a month. If you choose to purchase books for your child, I will provide you with our class code to order online.

· Class Wish list- Extra items needed for our class if able to donate. Listed on bottom of weekly homework or in class by

door.

· VISITATION- We enjoy and appreciate our parent volunteers! Upon

volunteering and visiting the classroom we ask that you please follow procedures. Unscheduled visits are disruptive to the classroom environment and student learning. Sign in at the office upon arrival and wear your pass where it is visible. When leaving please sign out in the office. Office is now located on the Green Ramp, room #5.

· DISMISSAL- School dismisses at 3:00pm daily. The parent pick-up line is very congested due to pre-k students who must be picked up by a parent. We ask that you please consider busing your child as it is the easiest convenience for all.

· BUS- If your child will be using bus services, please be aware of a couple of things. Children are only allowed to ride the bus to their home address or after school care provider. If they have an after school provider, the address must be on file. Please keep the teacher and front office informed about any transportation changes. Please discuss with your child the location for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off. Please send note in your child’s agenda in writing , if your child will be going home a different way than

usual way.

· Please do not send any valuables to school with your child.· Sometimes our classes get very cold beyond our control. If

possible, have your child keep a light jacket, sweater/sweatshirt in school for those cold days in the classroom.

Please read the student-parent handbook carefully. You may find the student-parent hand book on the Fort Sam Houston web page ~ www.fshisd.net You may request a hard copy of the student-parent handbook, but limited copies are available. In an effort to reduce the use of paper, we hope that you will access the document online.

*Please sigh up for Fall Conferences today for October. *BOY Paperwork Due and e-mails needed.

Let’s Have a Great Year!