WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE

Mrs. AlfordLanguage Arts/Reading

Social Studies

Mr. Ray Math and ScienceNurturing Hearts: Expecting Excellence

Nurturing hearts…expecting excellence.

CLASS RATIOS Reminder that class placements are always

tentative and often have to be adjusted after the first 10 days of school to adhere to the 22/1 ratios.

ATTENDANCE Daily attendance is important, this includes being on time. We

were disappointed that Kreinhop did not meet our attendance goals last year and it hurt us in many areas.  This year we have set new goals and are working hard to meet them and need everyone’s help. Please have your children at school each day.  Being on time and remaining in school for the entire school day is a critical part of student success. We teach from bell to bell at Kreinhop.  (8:15-3:10!)

Upon return from an absence, the student is required to bring a written excuse signed by a parent within 5 school days after the absence.

Students are required to make up any missed assignments in the same number of days in which student was absent.

More details on page 39 of handbook.

RULES Classroom Rules

Follow directions.No talking when the teacher or others are speaking.Do not put your hands or feet on others, and do not throw objects.No running in the classroom or hallways.Do not misuse school or classmate’s materials.Bring materials to class daily.

ConsequencesResetConduct markOops note and or Parent phone call/conference

RewardsPraiseMove up on behavior chartPaws

 

DRESS CODE Appropriate dress is required.

Shorts should be mid thigh or below.Straps on tops should be wide, if not students should wear a sweater or jacket.Pants should not be frayed or unhemmed.Appropriate footwear is required.

Detailed information on page 51 of student handbook.

ELECTRONICS AND TOYS Cell phones must be silent and not visible

during the instructional day. If the phone is confiscated, a charge of $15 will be incurred upon pick up.

Portable music systems, cameras and electronic games should not be brought unless they are a part of a class project.

Toys and games should be left at home unless a teacher has given permission for their use at school.

The school is not liable for the loss or damage of any of the above items.

PT0 Please join PTO. Membership supports

class parties and you membership entitles you to a student directory. Membership drive is in full swing and if our class wins for the grade level, we get a pj day and bragging rights.

LANGUAGE ARTS Grammar

Parts of speech-Use and understand in reading, writing and speakingWrite complete simple and compound sentencesUse correct capitalization and punctuation

Writing Narrative-write about personal experiences

Expository- explain a topicPersuasive- establish a position and supportPoemsResearch reportImaginative stories

Write legibly

READING Read aloud with fluency Read independently for a sustained

period of time Comprehension – Understand reading Use cognitive strategies – Think about

their reading Use context clues to determine word

meanings Read a variety of genres Spell words with advanced patterns

SOCIAL STUDIES – TEXAS HISTORY First Nine Weeks Regions/Native Americans Students will focus on the concept of place as they study regions,

American Indians, and exploration. Second Nine Weeks Colonization and Independence

People from Mexico, the United States, and Europe colonized Texas and brought with them rich and varied cultures.Political, economic, and social differences may lead to conflict.

Republic, Statehood, and Civil WarBefore becoming a state, the Republic of Texas faced numerous issues and problems which its leaders tried to solve in different ways.The Civil War and Reconstruction brought enormous social, economic, and political changes to Texas.

Reconstruction through the Twenty-first CenturyReconstruction brought enormous social, economic, and political changes to Texas.

SOCIAL STUDIES Third Nine Weeks Republic, Statehood, and Civil War

Before becoming a state, the Republic of Texas faced numerous issues and problems which its leaders tried to solve in different ways.The Civil War and Reconstruction brought enormous social, economic, and political changes to Texas.

Fourth Nine Weeks Reconstruction through the Twenty-first Century

Reconstruction brought enormous social, economic, and political changes to Texas.

GRADE POLICY 50% Minor grades

Daily assignments 50% Major Grades

Tests Homework is a trait on the report card, however a

grade in the subject area may be reduced up to 10% if routine homework is not completed. Students will not be failed as a result of no homework.

Late work- Students will be deducted 5% of the grade for each day the work is late. After 5 days, a failing grade will be entered into the gradebook. Students are required to turn in all assignments.

GRADE POLICY Intervention will be given for struggling

learners. Students will be given the opportunity to

make corrections on daily assignments and tests for a maximum score of 74%.Students have 5 days to correct an assignment or test.

Extra credit is not used.

HOMEWORK Spelling- one assignment per week. See

Spelling Menu Daily Reading- 20 minutes per night;

must be recorded on reading log Reading comprehension Social Studies-as needed

SNACKS Water in bottle with sports cap One prepackaged serving or no greater

than one fourth of a cup of the following: GoldfishTeddy GrahamsCereal Bars

No peanut butter!

CONTACT INFORMATION email – malford@kleinisd.net Webpage-http://classroom.kleinisd.net/

default.aspx?Mrs.MarciaAlford Phone- 832-484-7412

SPECIALS AND LUNCH –MRS. ALFORD Lunch 12:25-12:55 P.E. - Monday, Thursday and Friday Music – Monday and Thursday Art – Wednesday Library – Wednesday

All schedules subject to change.

SPECIALS-MR. RAY

Lunch 12:25-12:55 Tuesday Music Wednesday P.E. Thursday Art Friday P.E.

A FEW REMINDERS Join PTO - now

Curriculum night - October 8, 2013

Parent conferences – October 14, 2013

YOU CAN HELP Set a quiet time for completing

homework. Have your child tell something about

what was learned. Encourage reading. Work on math facts.

CLASSROOM NEEDS cheap paper plates clear packing tape Sticky notes

2 chaperones per class for Wunderlich FarmsNovember 7 or 11

Always remember. You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

A.A. Milne

Questions???

Thank you for coming. We look forward to seeing you on October 8.