1. Get to Know: Giddings Intermediate School
August 15, 2016

2. Sarah Borowicz – Principal Sue Zapalac – Asst
Sarah Borowicz – Principal Sue Zapalac – Asst. Principal Sheri Fritsche - Counselor

3. Objective: Share information about our campus.
Visit your child’s classrooms.

4. PBIS – Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
Be SAFE!
Be RESPECTFUL!
Be RESPONSIBLE!
3rd Year Implementation

5. 7 Habits 1-Be Proactive 2-Begin With the End in Mind
3-Put First Things First
4-Think Win-Win
5-Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood
6-Synergize
7-Sharpen the Saw

6. 4th Schedule: New For Your Child:
Social Studies, ELA, Math, Science, Specials
Buff Time
Recess/Lunch
New For Your Child:
Agenda—Hall pass, Restroom pass, Communication ID
Passing periods

7. NEW! Parent Meetings:
To share and discuss data that shows your child’s progress
To give you an opportunity to ask questions throughout the year
Dates (All meetings start at 5:30)
October 4, January 3, February 28
Report cards for the immediately preceding grading period will be given out at this time
Parents and student are asked to attend
PRIZES will be AWARDED for attendees!

8. 4th STAAR Assessments: Writing – Tuesday, March 28
Reading – Monday, May 8
Math – Tuesday, May 9
Any student who fails a STAAR test is required by law to receive accelerated instruction during the following school year.

9. Special Activities: Jr. BETA Club Austin Regional Science Fair
Lego FIRST Club and Competition
National Geographic Bee
Math League Contest
UIL Events
Student Council Rep
Houston Rodeo and Livestock Art Contest

10. Important Reminders: School Hours Dress Code
In classrooms from 7:45-3:22
Dress Code
Fingertip length rule
No make-up, no heels over 1½”
No stomach/back showing between shirt and pants
No Mohawk hair
Boys’ hair may not touch eyebrow, ear, or collar
No frayed shorts or cut-offs
No holes in clothes
First Day/Week Departure Plan

11. How can you help? Talk to your child about what s/he is learning.
Sign up for TXConnect to keep track of grades.
Make sure your child is reading and practicing math facts regularly.
Regularly check teacher webpages for information and resources.
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