1. Welcome to James P. Butler Elementary
Open House
July 27, 2017
5:30-7:00
Dedication…Inspiration…Greatness

2. Meet the Teacher

3. Contact Information
Phone:
Conference Time:

4. Daily Schedule

5. Grading Percentages will be given for assignments.
70% % = Passing
0% - 69% = Failing
Students will be given the opportunity to redo failing assignments.

6. AVID-Elementary Advancement via Individual Determination
We are an AVID-E Campus
District Initiative
College Career Readiness
Best teaching practices
Organization tools are important component
Agenda
Weekly folder
Binder

7. Weekly Wednesday Folders
Teachers will send home yellow folders each Wednesday containing graded work and any other important information.
Please sign and return the folder each Thursday.
This is another opportunity in addition to the homework agenda for communication and organization.

8. Classroom Rules

9. Rewards and Consequences

10. Texas State Law: House Bill 5
Texas Education Code Section
Minimum Attendance for Class Credit of Final Grade
"A student in any grade level from kindergarten through grade 12 may not be given credit or a final grade for a class unless the student is in attendance for at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered."
Students who fall below 90 percent attendance will receive an “LOC” on their semester report card, signifying the potential loss of credit. The implementation of this new requirement will be seen in the issuance of the end of semester report cards in May 2014.
In addition to the potential loss of credit, dropping below 90 percent attendance may impact a student’s class ranking, grade point average and their eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities.

11. Attendance Research
Starting in kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
Missing 10% (or about 8 days) can make it harder to learn to read.
Students can still fall behind if they miss just a day or two every few weeks.
Repeatedly pulling your child out of school early results in loss of instruction.
Absences affect the whole school as funding is determined by attendance percentages.
Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
Good attendance will help children do well in high school, college, and at work.
More info at attendanceworks.org

12. Attendance
Thank you for helping us come in 2nd place overall last year. This year we are going for 1st!
Campus Goal of 98% Attendance
Attendance is taken at 10:00 am daily
Parents must send a note the day the scholar returns to school.
Please include the teacher’s name, date of absence(s), scholar’s full name and ID if known
A Doctor’s note will be required after the 3rd consecutive absence and after 5 absences for the school year.
Scholars will have 2 days for each day absent to make-up missed work for excused absences. Failure to complete work will result in a zero. Unexcused absences will result in zeroes for any missed work.
98%

13. Attendance Incentives Interventions
Monthly Incentives/Prizes for Perfect Attendance
Phone calls, home visits, parent meetings
COYOTES COUNT Class Poster
After School, Saturday School or Intersession for excessive absences
EOY Perfect Attendance Trophy
Warning Letter
Truancy Court Summons

14. Uniforms See Scholar Handbook for complete information
Shirts
Teal Polo
Black Polo
Burnt Orange (UT color)Polo
White Polo
Anti-bullying Shirt (Mondays only)
Spirit Shirt (Fridays only)
College Shirt (Fridays only)
Bottoms
Khaki or Black Docker-Style Shorts
Khaki or Black Docker-Style Pants
Khaki or Black Skorts for girls
No Cargo Pants, No Jumpers, No Skirts, No Jeans
Scholars will have jean days as rewards and incentives and free dress for special occasions.

15. First Day of School
Parents may come into the building and walk their scholars to class on the first day only.
Scholar Safety and Learning is a top priority so parents will not be allowed to stay so that teachers may begin their day.
Your scholar will be dismissed _____________________ after school.

16. Arrival and Dismissal
Please have scholars arrive between 7:15 and 7:30 a.m. It is best if all scholars are in line by 7:30 a.m. so they don’t feel rushed and get their day off to a good start. Teachers will pick them up at 7:30.
Scholars who arrive after the 7:45 bell are considered tardy and will serve lunch detention.
Kinder Dismissal is at 2:30 and 1st-5th dismiss at 3:15.
Our dismissal area is located____________________
It is important for all scholars to be picked up on time.
Please take note of early dismissal days.

17. Pick-Up and Drop-Off
We encourage scholars to walk or ride their bikes to school.
No Pets allowed
School bus transportation is provided for scholars that live more than 2 miles from the campus as per state regulations. (No Bus 20 this year)
Please park only in designated areas
For the safety of scholars, please comply with all traffic regulations

18. Lunch Scholars will have a scheduled lunch time.
Please fill out lunch application and return as soon as possible. We are expected to have 100% returned even if you know you don’t qualify.
Please make sure your scholar has money in their account at all times. Scholars without funds will be served an alternative lunch.
There will be monitors in the cafeteria to supervise and help scholars during lunch.
Scholars are expected to help keep the cafeteria clean.

19. Coyote Library Policy
K-2nd Grade – Teacher discretion on number of books scholars may check out.
3-5th Grade - 3 books
Parents – 2 books
Parents may now check out two books for their scholars. Please bring valid ID to register for an account. Books are due in three weeks. Late fees will be charged for overdue books. The library will be open for circulation to parents on Thursdays 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

20. Please encourage and remind your scholar to be responsible and return books to school on the day their class is scheduled for library. As per district policy, there are never late fines charged to any student in K – 5th grade. Scholars are only charged fees if there is a lost or damaged book checked out under their name. Please remind scholars that they are not to lend books checked out to them under any circumstances.  Students with any overdue books will not be allowed to check out additional books.  

21. AR Goals Grade Level Goals 25 pts first grade 35 pts second grade
45 pts third grade
55 pts fourth grade
65pts fifth grade
Principal's Award
50 pts first grade w/ 90% AVG
70 pts second grade w/ 90% AVG
90 pts third grade w/90% AVG
110 pts fourth grade w/90% AVG
130 pts fifth grade w/ 90% AVG

22. Your help is needed and appreciated!
There are many opportunities to volunteer at the library. You may volunteer regularly, daily, weekly, once in a while.
To decorate about every 2-3 months.
Book Fair in September and February – a couple of hours or a whole day
Shelving
Cutting letters
Picking up milk caps or box tops
Processing Box Tops 4 Education
Delivering milk caps to Prices
If you are interested or can assist with any of these duties, please contact Mrs. Barragan at your convenience at or

23. Paperwork
The amount of paperwork has been drastically reduced thanks to online registration. Please make sure all paperwork is completed and turned in as soon as possible.
For example:
Volunteer Form (PLEASE consider being a volunteer. You must fill out the form and be cleared if you would like to attend a field trip with your scholar.)
Lunch Application
Utility bill (water, gas, electric) DUE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
THANK YOU!!!

24. Scholarly Behaviors
A scholar is a person who is highly educated or has an aptitude for study; a specialist in a particular area of study; a distinguished academic; researcher
Scholarly Behaviors
Scholars access multiple resources
Scholars ask many questions
Scholars thirst for knowledge
Scholars save important information
Scholars ponder the big ideas
Scholars see from different perspectives
Scholars bring their necessary tools
Scholars exercise their intellect
Scholars set goals
Scholars listen carefully

25. Bullying Definition
Bullying: single significant act or pattern of acts by one or more students directed at another student that exploits an imbalance of power and involves engaging in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, or physical conduct, and that:
Has effect or will have effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or of damage to student’s property
Is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive enough that the action or threat creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student
Materially or substantially disrupts the educational process or the orderly operation of a classroom or school
Infringes on the rights of the victim at school
Includes cyberbullying

26. Anti-Bullying Expectations
We will not bully others.
We will help scholars who are being bullied.
We will include scholars who are left out.
If we know someone is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.

27. Campus Rules
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Be Safe

28. Teal Tickets
Scholars who are following rules and showing overall citizenship will have the opportunity to earn a Coyote Teal Ticket.
Teachers will use the earned tickets to conduct a classroom raffle every Friday for prizes and other rewards.

29. Parents and Visitors
In order to enter our campus or check out a scholar from school, it is MANDATORY to present a valid picture ID
This also includes:
Terrific Kids Ceremonies
Awards Ceremonies
Conferences/Meetings with teachers or admin

30. Scholarly Handbook and Code of Conduct
Please read the James P. Butler Elementary Scholarly Handbook and the Socorro ISD Code of Conduct for further information.

31. Other people to know… Mrs. Rosa Chavez, Principal
Mrs. Yvonne Romero, Assistant Principal Grades K-2
Mrs. Rosario Flores, Assistant Principal Grades 3-5
Mrs. Jennifer Madrid, Counselor K-2
Mrs. Rosie Rodriguez, Counselor 3-5
Mrs. Thelma Barragan, Librarian
Mrs. Leslie Nava, Curriculum Coach K-2
Mrs. Amanda Saucedo, Curriculum Coach 3-5
Ms. Julie Oaxaca, Nurse
Ms. Lulu Fabela, Campus Clerk
Ms. Meagan Campos, Campus Clerk
Ms. Nicole Garcia Attendance/PEIMS Clerks
Ms. Mary Covarrubias, Campus Secretary

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33. Home of the Howlin’ Coyotes
We are looking forward to a great year as we continue to work together. The Butler Experience where We Wish You More!
Updated 07/19/2017