1. Welcome to Victor H. Hexter Elementary
Your Neighborhood School of Distinction

2. Academics Reading Writing Math Science Social Studies
Touch on the highlights for your grade level here.

3. Spelling Homework

4. Book Reports
There will be one book report due each 6 weeks. If your child completed a book report over the summer, that will count for the 1st 6 weeks.
I will send a schedule of each due date via Tuesday Folders and Freshschools.
Book Reports count for 20% of their Reading grade. Not completing one can cause them to fail that 6 weeks.

5. Math Homework Math Homework will be given daily Monday-Thursday.
It is due the following day.

6. Science Homework
Students will be responsible for creating a Science Vocabulary Notebook once call vocab has been taught.
Please check the 5th grade website for updates on Science homework.

7. Academics Grading – Board Approved Regulations Grade Weights
PK-1 = 50% classwork and 50% assessments
2-5 = 50% classwork/homework
20% tests/quizzes
20% projects
10% six weeks test
Makeup Work: Students are given two days after each absence to make up work without penalty.

8. Our School Compact
will be in the first
Tuesday Folder

9. Arrival
SCHOOL STARTS PROMPTLY AT 7:45am and the warning bell at 7:35am.
Students arriving after 7:45 will need a tardy pass from the main office.
Parking is permitted in the church lot or on side streets but not in the teacher parking lot.
Students may arrive as early as 7:20am and they will wait in the gym.
Early students will report to:
3-5: Gym
Parents may not walk their students to class in the morning, except on the first day of school.
Share goodbyes in front of the school.
Break this slide into two slides with an emphasis on that SCHOOL STARTS PROMPTLY at 7:45 a.m. 7:45 a.m. is not when you drop them off. Please put in an additional slide about car drop-off - Dos and Don’ts.

10. Arrival Student Drop Off Do & Don’ts: DOs
DO drop your student off on the Brookhurst side of the school. Fifth grade ambassadors are there to open car doors and assist with exiting.
DO have your student ready to exit the vehicle.
DON’Ts
Don’t pull into the teacher/front parking lot to park or drop off your student.
Don’t park or drop off your student anywhere on the Waterview side of school - only the Brookhurst side.
Break this slide into two slides with an emphasis on that SCHOOL STARTS PROMPTLY at 7:45 a.m. 7:45 a.m. is not when you drop them off. Please put in an additional slide about car drop-off - Dos and Don’ts.

11. Dismissal
School ends at 3:00pm. Students will wait in designated dismissal areas facing Brookhurst (PK-1st) and Waterview(2nd -5th).
Students are required to notify their teacher that their parent or guardian is here to pick them up. The teacher must acknowledge that they see the parent or guardian before a student is allowed to leave the teacher. Students will not be dismissed to meet across the street, even if the teacher sees the parent.
Students will only be released to the individuals designated as their pick-up contacts. A change in normal after school pick-up should be submitted to the teacher in writing.
Break this slide up too into several slides. I thought it was 3:10 p.m. that we come back in the building.

12. Dismissal
Students will not be dismissed early between 2:40 and 3:00pm. Please avoid scheduling appointments that would require you to pick up your child between these times.
At 3:15 any students not picked up will be brought back into the building. Parents arriving after 3:15 will need to come into the building to sign their child out.
During inclement weather, students will be dismissed from their classrooms.
Parking is permitted in the church lot or on side streets. Brookhurst is closed from 2:50-3:10 for dismissal.
Break this slide up too into several slides. I thought it was 3:10 p.m. that we come back in the building.

13. Dallas ISD Uniform Policy
Solid white or navy tops. Shirts should have a collar and stay tucked in throughout the day.
Solid khaki, navy blue, or black bottoms. If the bottoms have a belt-loop. A belt should be worn.
Jackets may not have offensive slogans, symbols, or other suggestive or controversial designs. Please make sure your child’s name is in their jacket.
Students should wear athletic shoes and white socks.
OUR ROOMS ARE VERY COLD, SO WE RECOMMEND LEAVING A UNIFORM SWEATER OR JACKET AT SCHOOL.

14. Lunch & Recess The 30 minute lunch period is divided into two parts:
Be Mindful: First ten minutes all students are seated. This is a time to relax and reflect and enjoy their meal. Students should be eating silently.
Be Social: Remaining 20 minutes. Students may talk with classmates in a quiet restaurant voice seated while they finish eating.
You are welcome to join your child for lunch on Fridays ONLY. Our goal is to create independent children and too many parent visits can disrupt the school day. We ask that you only sit with only your child at a empty table so that we can maintain our mindful and social times during lunch.
This year we will go back to celebrating birthdays after lunch and before recess on the pavilion. This way you can visit for lunch and stay for small treats. Please remember that only store bought items are allowed per Dallas ISD policy.
Recess: 5th Grade students have one recess time. It will be after lunch at 1:15.
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15. Communication
Please make sure all contact information is up to date. Because of school emergencies, please make sure your phone number is correct.
Remember that is a great way to communicate with teachers. Teachers are also available to meet or have a phone conference after school.
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16. Communication
Please make sure all contact information is up to date. Because of school emergencies, please make sure your phone number is correct.
Remember that is a great way to communicate with teachers. Teachers are also available to meet or have a phone conference after school.
We are excited to implement a new communication program Fresh Schools that will handle most of our communication needs, more information will be coming soon.
If you have questions, please visit our:
Website
PTA Website
Facebook group - Friends of Hexter Elementary
Added this slide, do we want to at least introduce Fresh Start?
This is Fresh Schools. Right? Not Fresh Start?

17. FreshSchools
If you already have an account from last year, then you still have an account and it is active.
If you are brand new to Hexter and didn’t have an account, please self-register using the link or qr code.

18. Volunteering Volunteers are vital to our students’ success!
To volunteer, please visit: Dallasisd.voly.org
Complete the online application
Submit the online background check
Search for volunteer opportunities
Some of our volunteer opportunities include:
PTA Events
KC Pool Party, Hexter Howl, Silent Auction, White Rock Home Tour
At School
Cafeteria, Tuesday Folders, Tutoring, Chaperoning Field Trips, Garden Maintenance

19. Additional Information
REMINDER…
Please complete enrollment forms online.
Please make sure to check your child’s binder each day and Tuesday Folder each week for graded papers, important information such as field trips, special school activities, and events.

20. Recess Wish List 3 Basketballs 3 Soccer balls 3 Footballs
6 Containers of Tennis balls
1 net to carry equipment

21. Science Camp Science camp parent meeting is
Thursday, September 19th 6pm
Science Camp Dates March 11,12, and 13th
Volunteers needed for:
Grillin’ on the Pavilion Sept 26th
SLAM Night October 10th
Spaghetti Dinner Dec 12th
Pizza Nights Oct 17th, Jan 23rd, Feb 20th, March 6th, April 16th, May21st

22. Work Samples for Middle School
Many parents will need work samples for submission to magnet schools. Please provide us ample time to collect these samples so that we can provide you with quality work and so that you can meet Middle School deadlines.

23. Hopes for the New School Year
Our desire is for your child to:
succeed socially and academically,
develop positive character traits,
and become a lifelong learner.
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24. Website