P ARENT N IGHT 2011 Ms. Henderson’s Class

E ARLY M ORNING C ARE Do not drop your child off before 7:10. If for some reason they need to be dropped off early, they must pay $3 for early morning care. This includes if they miss the bus and you have to leave for work early. Please walk them to Ms. Baker’s room to sign them in.

P ARENT /T EACHER C ONFERENCES I am always available to discuss your child in person or via telephone. is the best way to set up a time and day for the conference. You may also call the school and leave a message. Things you may need to discuss: Grades Behavior Other special concerns

R OOM M OM / P ARTIES Room Moms – Missy Hodges and Joy Lovette They will contact you when there are special events going on in the classroom to let you know how you can help.

C URRICULUM Math Hands-on AMSTI Math Science Hands-on AMSTI Science Reading ARI (vocabulary, strategy, skill, fluency, word work) Skill Marks Alabama History Writing/Language Arts Writing is skill based. Language will consists of grammar assessments.

BINDERS Homework pocket – front left pocket, any sheets in here need to be completed and returned the next day Agenda – see next slide! Reading Log – Thank you for doing such an excellent job on helping your child complete this each night (15 minutes a night on Mon – Thurs) Morning Work Study Guides Vocab/Word StudyPlease check behind these sections nightly! Unfinished Work

ABC F OLDERS Attendance, Behavior, Curriculum Blue Progress folders Come home with child each Tuesday Left Side will contain: Class Newsletter School Newsletter School Flyers Right Side will contain: Yellow ABC card (to be signed and returned) Graded Papers (discuss with child and return)

C LASS S CHEDULE 8:00 – 9:25 Reading 9:25 – 10:50 Math 10:50 – 11:05 Read Aloud (M&T) Alabama History (WHF) 11:02 – 11:27 Lunch 11:30 – 12:30 Writing/Grammar 12:35 – 1:10 PE 1:10 – 1:40 Alabama History (MT&W) COUNSELING, ART, AND MUSIC (WHF) 1:40 – 1:50 Recess 1:50 – 2:30 Science 2:30 – 2:40 Pack-Up

A BOVE THE L INE B EHAVIOR Above the Line Be respectfulBe Safe Be Responsible Be Cooperative Be PoliteBe a Worker Above the Line Rewards - Free draw, treasure box, cushion for a day, Yogi at their desk, work from a bean bag, stickers, computer time Below the Line Not ListeningBeing Uncooperative Not following DirectionsName Calling Not Following ProceduresPushing Not completing WorkTouching Others Budging in LineMissed HW Excessive Talking Misconduct outside Classroom Fix it Option Students who choose a Below the Line Behavior may be given a choice by the adult in charge: fix it option and/or consequence. Excessive Below the Line Consequence: Sent to office with a “Below the Line” form

A BOVE THE L INE B EHAVIOR C ONTINUED … Bottom Line Disrespectful to an adultFighting SwearingStealing Abusing School PropertyBullying Harassment Excessive Below the Line Behaviors

C LASS D ISCIPLINE P OLICY Our Classroom Rules Are: “Bee” appropriate (in speech and actions) Respect others’ property “Bee” a direction follower Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself Do unto “otters” as you would have “otters” do unto you

C ONSEQUENCES 1 st violation results in a warning. 2 nd violation results in silent lunch, silent snack or loss of recess to be decided by the teacher. 3 rd violation results in parent notification through a discipline note. 4 th violation results in work time in another classroom. 5 th violation results in an office referral.

H OMEWORK P OLICY Standard Homework: Weekly Math Review Test (study each night) Timed math assessment (every Wednesday) Weekly word work and vocabulary tests Reading Log (due every Friday) Other homework, such as math practice, Alabama History work page, or study guides will be sent home throughout the week. I will notify you of upcoming tests in the newsletter. Late or missing homework will result in silent lunch or missed recess and a mark on the tracking sheet.

T ESTS Math review (10 – 12 problems weekly similar to the daily math review which can be found behind your child’s morning work section Vocabulary (8 – 10 words which can be found in your child’s weekly newsletter as well as behind their vocab/word study section) Multiplication Time Test (every Wednesday) – please refer to blue note sent home this past week in your child’s ABC folder

T ESTS Word Study (10 words, 8 of which can be found in your child’s weekly newsletter as well ad behind their vocab/word study section. 2 of the words will not be studied, but will be on the test to see if your child can follow the word study pattern) All other tests will have study guides that can be found behind the study guide section in their binder. Study guides will be handed out at least 3 days before the test if not more.

C ONTACT I NFORMATION us School number: 682 – 7220