1. Welcome to Ms. Hall’s Class!
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Welcome to Ms. Hall’s Class!

2. Bell Time! School Bell rings at 8:48 in the morning.
Tardy students MUST check in at the office.
Dismissal Begins at
3:44 in the afternoon.

3. Send in an Excuse! Please read the STPSB Handbook for
more info on attendance policy.
Upon returning to school, students must bring a written excuse for absence by the 2nd day of their return.
If absence is unexcused, students can receive a ZERO for all work.
Absence excuses can not be sent via .

4. Important papers HOME FOLDER (Red) TEST FOLDER (Yellow) BEHAVIOR LOG
homework
HOME FOLDER (Red)
TEST FOLDER (Yellow)
BEHAVIOR LOG
NOTES

5. Weekly Newsletter Includes:
Tentative topics/chapters we plan to cover.
Homework
Important Reminders
**Can also be found online

6. Homework Homework is listed on the newsletter (usually) 
Math homework is sent home as we complete a lesson
Complete homework and return the next day
Check newsletter for Book Sharing Project due dates

7. Assignments
We cover A LOT of material each day.
Go over and complete any work in which your child is struggling.
Did You receive an
“Uh-Oh” Note

8. Science and Social Studies
Alternated through the grading period
Concepts reinforced in Science Lab (Tuesday)

9. Language and Writing
Complete sentences must be written in all subject areas (Practice)
We are using Mentor Sentences to strengthen our grammar skills
Rubrics will be attached to writing assignments

10. Reading Reading tests will not always be given weekly.
Phonics and skills tests may be given weekly
Module tests will include multiple choice questions from an unfamiliar passage based on skills taught. Students will read the passage.
Module tests will also have a written response question focusing on the Module story
Vocabulary is an important aspect in reading comprehension. We will focus on using words in context, not necessarily the meanings of the words

11. Math Practice basic addition and subtraction facts
Practice counting money and making change and telling time in daily activities
Check out these sites for math help:

12. Student of the Week Student of the Month
Students receiving Student of the Week will be picked on Fridays. They will be given a “project” to complete and return the following Monday. The student will present the project to the class. Then the project will be displayed on the door until replaced with a new Student of the Week.

13. Birthdays and Parties Winter Party and Spring Party
If you would like to send a treat for your child’s birthday, please send me a note/ a few days in advance.
Cupcakes or cookies are preferred
If you’d like to send a cake (King Cake), please cut prior to sending to school.

14. Behavior System Rewards Green-Ready to Learn
Yellow-Think About It- Good Day – 1st Warning
Orange-Teacher Choice – 2nd Warning
Red – Parent Contact-3rd Warning
* After Parent Contact, if behavior continues, student may be sent to the office and may receive a behavior referral form.
Rewards
Treasure Chest , Stickers, Eagle Bucks, Happy Notes , Praise, Treats, and Free Time

15. What’s for Lunch?
Lunch Time: 12:00-12:20

16. Keep in touch!
If you ever have a concern, please send me a note or an .
We can set up a conference. (Usually before school 8:15-8:45)
If you prefer a phone conference, I can call you during my planning period.
I am not allowed to discuss students via .
Transportation changes can not be sent via ; must be written
Send me an

17. Get Involved There are many ways that you can help.
Room Helper (Party Planner)
Copy Helper
Class Sitter
send in extra supplies
donate toys for treasure chest.
send in box tops

18. Thanks for attending
OPEN HOUSE!
Go Eagles
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