Sneed Elementary School September 22, 2016 Welcome to Open House Sneed Elementary School September 22, 2016

Sneed S.M.A.R.T S Show pride in myself M Make good choices A Accept responsibilities R Respect others T Today I’ll do my best

Daily Attendance Students should be at school before 7:55 a.m. Students are tardy at 7:55 a.m. Instruction begins at 8:05 a.m. Reminders to include: Make sure students keep a regular bedtime and establish a morning routine Ensure your children go to school every day unless they are truly sick

School Uniform Shirts Pants IDs Solid Navy Solid Red Solid White Navy Khaki IDs Wear them everyday!

Daily Schedule Schedules to add: math, reading, science, social studies, lunch, and block (planning).

Conference Times We are also available to have conferences before and after school. Please feel free to send a note or call requesting a time.

Classroom Expectations: CHAMPs What does it mean? Consequences C-Conversation H- Help A-Activity M-Movement P-Participation S-Success! Verbal warning Teacher-student conference Mark in conduct folder Phone call home Office referral

Grading Information Progress Reports Report Cards Every 3rd week of grading period Every 6th week of grading period Students will receive first progress report on Thursday, October 9th Report Cards At the end of every grading period Students will receive first report card on Thursday, October 23rd You can monitor student grades online by signing up through the district. Remind parents to sign the progress reports and report cards as acknowledgment of receipt.

Grades Major grades 50% Minor grades 35 % Other grades 15% Tests, Quizzes Minor grades 35 % Daily assignments Other grades 15% Homework

Accelerated Reader Accelerated Reader is a program that promotes literacy and encourages students to read books they enjoy Make sure that you sign your child’s contract and return it to the teacher Encourage your child to read daily to earn points

What will your student be learning this year? Math in Focus Rigorous instruction to guide students to building relationships with numbers Reading Fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary Hands-on Science Experiments and projects Writing Social Studies Refer to iStation as a resource students can use at home.

Playworks/Recess Daily structured activities for your students Focuses on Respect Inclusion Healthy play Healthy community

Transportation Bus, Car Riders, Walker, Daycare A note from home is needed for daily or permanent transportation changes There will be no changes in transportation after 2:30 p.m. If you are picking up your child, you must sign in the front office with proper I.D. Talking points: -Parents cannot change transportation over the phone

Dismissal Dismissal begins at 3:10 p.m. 3:10- PK, Daycare, Walker dismissal 3:12- Car rider dismissal 3:13- Bus dismissal All students should be picked up by 3:35 p.m. daily.

Family Center The Family Center is open Tuesday thru Friday Classes offered: ESL Parenting Discussion Groups Homework Assistance Guest Speakers Spanish And much more!

Get Involved! Become a volunteer Serve on our Shared Decision-Making Committee/FAME Support Box Tops Collection

School Supplies Please restock your child’s school supplies as needed Make sure that the student returns all of their materials that were taken home. (i.e. homework, conduct folder, planner, book bag, etc.)

Thank you for coming! We appreciate your support. Questions?