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

2. 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

3. 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

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

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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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.

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

10. 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

11. 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.

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

13. 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

14. 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.

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

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

17. 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.)

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