1. Open House Magnolia Elementary 5350 Magnolia Pearland, TX 77584 281-727-1750 September 5, 2013 Session 1 - 6:30 – 7:10p.m. Session 2 – 7:15 – 8:00p.m. Session 2 – 7:15 – 8:00p.m.

2. Welcome to Magnolia’s All- Access Studio “Setting the Stage for Success” Principal – Sharon Gifford Assistant Principal – Amy Clowers Counselor – Rosie Flores Health Care Assistant – Elizabeth Melinder

3. School Hours 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Students may arrive at 7:15 a.m. Students may arrive at 7:15 a.m. Students enter classrooms at 7:50 a.m. Students enter classrooms at 7:50 a.m. Tardy bell rings at 8:00 a.m. (a student entering the building any time after 8:00 a.m. will be counted tardy – parents must sign student in at the front desk) Tardy bell rings at 8:00 a.m. (a student entering the building any time after 8:00 a.m. will be counted tardy – parents must sign student in at the front desk) 3 or more tardies will constitute an absence for the perfect attendance award. 3 or more tardies will constitute an absence for the perfect attendance award.

4. School Hours (cont’d) 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Anyone other than the legal parent/guardian MUST be indicated on the emergency card in order to pick up a child. Anyone other than the legal parent/guardian MUST be indicated on the emergency card in order to pick up a child. Changes in dismissal procedures require a written note from the parent / guardian. Notes should be given to the teacher first thing in the morning. Changes in dismissal procedures require a written note from the parent / guardian. Notes should be given to the teacher first thing in the morning. Please DO NOT e-mail changes, as teachers check their e-mail at the end of the instructional day. Please DO NOT e-mail changes, as teachers check their e-mail at the end of the instructional day.

5. School Hours (cont’d) 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. For EMERGENCIES ONLY phone calls advising the office of transportation changes must be called no later then 1:45 p.m. For EMERGENCIES ONLY phone calls advising the office of transportation changes must be called no later then 1:45 p.m. Three or more early withdrawals in a grading period will constitute an absence for perfect attendance awards. Three or more early withdrawals in a grading period will constitute an absence for perfect attendance awards. Absences are calculated for days and “parts of days.” Please see student handbook for details. Absences are calculated for days and “parts of days.” Please see student handbook for details.

6. Drop Off Procedures Student Drop Off in front of building ONLY beginning at 7:15 a.m. No staff member will be available to assist students out of cars until 7:30 a.m. Student Drop Off in front of building ONLY beginning at 7:15 a.m. No staff member will be available to assist students out of cars until 7:30 a.m. Please pull up as far as possible in the car rider drop – off lane. Staff members are present to assist students starting at 7:30 a.m. Please pull up as far as possible in the car rider drop – off lane. Staff members are present to assist students starting at 7:30 a.m. Do NOT drop students off in the parking lot. Do NOT drop students off in the parking lot.

7. Dismissal Procedures Car riders - You will need a sign posted in your windshield with your child’s name and grade on it (even returning students). Please have the tag in the window. Car riders - You will need a sign posted in your windshield with your child’s name and grade on it (even returning students). Please have the tag in the window. Walkers/Bikers – Teachers will walk students to the end of the driveway. Parents will meet them at the marquee. On bad weather days students will automatically be car riders. Walkers/Bikers – Teachers will walk students to the end of the driveway. Parents will meet them at the marquee. On bad weather days students will automatically be car riders. Day Care – Please notify your child’s day care if he or she is absent from school. Please notify your child’s teacher if there is a change in your child’s day care arrangements. Day Care – Please notify your child’s day care if he or she is absent from school. Please notify your child’s teacher if there is a change in your child’s day care arrangements. Bus riders – Contact Transportation if you have any questions at 281.485.3562 Bus riders – Contact Transportation if you have any questions at 281.485.3562

8. School Day Visitors (District policy for the safety of students and staff) Enter through front doors. Enter through front doors. Sign in at reception desk. Sign in at reception desk. Show driver’s license or Texas ID. Show driver’s license or Texas ID. WEAR visitor badge. WEAR visitor badge. Visitors must only visit location specified on badge. Visitors must only visit location specified on badge. Visits to classroom are permitted with prior approval by the principal at least twenty-four hours in advance. Visits to classroom are permitted with prior approval by the principal at least twenty-four hours in advance.

9. Lunch Manage your child’s lunch account online at www.pearlandisd.org. Manage your child’s lunch account online at www.pearlandisd.org. www.pearlandisd.org Student lunches are $2.25; breakfasts are $1.25. Student lunches are $2.25; breakfasts are $1.25. PIN# is the student’s school ID number PIN# is the student’s school ID number Students are not allowed to charge lunches if there is no money in account. Students are not allowed to charge lunches if there is no money in account. Free and Reduced lunch eligibility must be reapplied for at the beginning of each school year. Free and Reduced lunch eligibility must be reapplied for at the beginning of each school year. Parents are welcome to eat with their child during their lunch time starting September 9 th. Parents are welcome to eat with their child during their lunch time starting September 9 th.

10. Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value The Texas Department of Agriculture has created nutritional guidelines for Texas public schools. The Texas Department of Agriculture has created nutritional guidelines for Texas public schools. Schools may not provide foods of minimal nutritional value to students at any time during the school day, with the exception of the three authorized school parties. Schools may not provide foods of minimal nutritional value to students at any time during the school day, with the exception of the three authorized school parties. Birthday treats may not be given during lunch. Cupcakes will be allowed for student birthdays. Please drop off at the front desk with the child’s name and teacher’s name. The teacher will distribute treats to the students at the end of the school day. (No favors or balloons, please.) Birthday treats may not be given during lunch. Cupcakes will be allowed for student birthdays. Please drop off at the front desk with the child’s name and teacher’s name. The teacher will distribute treats to the students at the end of the school day. (No favors or balloons, please.)

11. Dress Code Pearland ISD has established a standardized dress code for students. Please be advised that at each occurrence of dress code violation, the student will be issued a consequence. Pearland ISD has established a standardized dress code for students. Please be advised that at each occurrence of dress code violation, the student will be issued a consequence. A copy of the dress code is available in the Pearland ISD Student Code of Conduct Handbook, as well as on the district web site. Additional copies may also be obtained at the front office as needed. A copy of the dress code is available in the Pearland ISD Student Code of Conduct Handbook, as well as on the district web site. Additional copies may also be obtained at the front office as needed. Magnolia Spirit Shirts may be worn five days a week. College Shirts may be worn on Fridays only. Magnolia Spirit Shirts may be worn five days a week. College Shirts may be worn on Fridays only. We appreciate you working with us to make sure your child is in compliance. We appreciate you working with us to make sure your child is in compliance.

12. Teacher Information Contact telephone Contact telephone number: 281-727-1750 Email: Email: gillumj@pearlandisd.org gillumj@pearlandisd.org hankog@pearlandisd.org hankog@pearlandisd.org Conference time: Conference time:10:00-10:50 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

13. Classroom Rules and Expectations Talks at appropriate times Talks at appropriate times Follows directions Follows directions Behaves appropriately outside the classroom (hallway, restroom, specials, cafeteria) Behaves appropriately outside the classroom (hallway, restroom, specials, cafeteria) Stays on task Stays on task Respects others and their property Respects others and their property Grading Scale 0 -1 marks E 2 – 4 marks S 5 – marksN 6 or more marksU

14. Classroom Rules and Expectations Cont’d Work Habits Complete all classwork on time Complete all classwork on time Complete and return all homework on time Complete and return all homework on time Return all papers and notes signed Return all papers and notes signed Have supplies necessary for each class Have supplies necessary for each class Follows directions and uses time wisely to complete class work. Follows directions and uses time wisely to complete class work. The conduct/work habit card is sent home daily in your child’s homework folder. Please check the card daily. The weekly grades will be tallied on Fridays. Please sign the card when the grade is given.

15. Reading/Balanced Literacy Mrs. Hanko DRA DRA Shared Reading/Whole Group Shared Reading/Whole Group Guided Reading/Small Group Guided Reading/Small Group Independent Reading Independent Reading Workstations Workstations

16. Language Arts Mrs. Hanko Language Language Daily Oral Language (DOL) Daily Oral Language (DOL) Grammar Grammar Writing Writing 6 Traits 6 Traits Writing Portfolios Writing Portfolios Writer’s Workshop Writer’s Workshop Spelling Spelling Fountas & Pinnell (K – 3 rd ) Fountas & Pinnell (K – 3 rd ) (10% of language grade)

17. Math Mrs. Gillum Math Benchmarks will be given at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year to assess students’ math skills. Math Benchmarks will be given at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year to assess students’ math skills. Math Workstations/ Small and Whole Group Math Math Workstations/ Small and Whole Group Math Geometry, Place Value, Addition and Subtraction with regrouping, Patterns, Sorting, Graphing, Multiplication and Division, Measurement, Time, and Story problems Geometry, Place Value, Addition and Subtraction with regrouping, Patterns, Sorting, Graphing, Multiplication and Division, Measurement, Time, and Story problems Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication facts are and important part of the curriculum this year. Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication facts are and important part of the curriculum this year.

18. Science & Social Studies Mrs. Gillum Science Science We will focus on matter, forces, energy, solar system, and living systems Social Studies Social Studies We will focus on people and communities We will focus on people and communities

19. Grading Content Areas Reading/Language Arts Reading/Language Arts Math Math Science Science Social Studies Social Studies Grading Scale 90 – 100 A 80 – 89 B 75 – 79 C 70 – 74 D Below 70F Other Areas Non numerical grades (S, N, U are given for Music, P.E., Art, Health and Handwriting)

20. Grading Policy Daily grades and test grades will be taken in major content areas. Daily grades and test grades will be taken in major content areas. Students who make below a 70 on any paper will correct the paper in class and can receive a grade up to a 70. Students who make below a 70 on any paper will correct the paper in class and can receive a grade up to a 70. Please sign all papers sent home with a grade of 70 or below and return them to your child’s teacher. Please sign all papers sent home with a grade of 70 or below and return them to your child’s teacher. Students are considered failing if they make below a 70% in reading, math and language at the end of the nine week grading period. Students are considered failing if they make below a 70% in reading, math and language at the end of the nine week grading period. An overall average below 70% in any of these subjects at the end of the year will result in failure for the year which is retention. An overall average below 70% in any of these subjects at the end of the year will result in failure for the year which is retention.

21. 3rd Grade Progress Reports/ Report Cards Progress reports go home twice each nine week period and report cards at the end of the nine weeks. Please sign and return as quickly as possible. Computer generated Skyward Family Access is available for parents to check their child’s attendance and grades. It is the same log in for access to all of your children within our district. If you did not already receive log in information at Packet Return, please see your teacher.

22. Homework Folder Generally, homework is assigned Monday through Thursday and consists of assignments such as spelling, math and reading. Generally, homework is assigned Monday through Thursday and consists of assignments such as spelling, math and reading. We encourage that your child reads for 20 minutes each night. We encourage that your child reads for 20 minutes each night. The packet is sent home on Mondays with the homework for the entire week in their homework folder. Please look for this folder each night. The packet is sent home on Mondays with the homework for the entire week in their homework folder. Please look for this folder each night. You may also find the spelling words on the peek of the week. You may also find the spelling words on the peek of the week.

23. Tuesday Folder Tuesday Folder Important notes and graded papers will be sent home every Tuesday. Important notes and graded papers will be sent home every Tuesday. Please review the papers and return the empty folder on Wednesday. Please review the papers and return the empty folder on Wednesday. After you have reviewed the papers, please sign the slip in the Tuesday folder and return any papers with a 70 or below signed. After you have reviewed the papers, please sign the slip in the Tuesday folder and return any papers with a 70 or below signed. All other notes or papers are to be kept at home. All other notes or papers are to be kept at home.

24. Snacks Your child may bring healthy foods that are easy to eat (no utensils). Your child may bring healthy foods that are easy to eat (no utensils). Grapes, Cheerios, vegetable sticks, pretzels, crackers, raisins, and granola bars are good choices. Grapes, Cheerios, vegetable sticks, pretzels, crackers, raisins, and granola bars are good choices. They may bring clear water. They may bring clear water.

25. Daily Schedule 8:00 – 8:15 Announcements/Morning Work 8:00 – 8:15 Announcements/Morning Work 8:15– 9:00 Shared Reading/Read Aloud 8:15– 9:00 Shared Reading/Read Aloud 9:00 – 10:00 Guided Reading 9:00 – 10:00 Guided Reading 10:00 – 10:50 Specials 10:00 – 10:50 Specials 10:50-11:30 Language, Grammar, Handwriting, Spelling 10:50-11:30 Language, Grammar, Handwriting, Spelling 11:30 Switch classes 11:30 Switch classes 11:30-12:00 Language, Grammar, Handwriting Spelling 11:30-12:00 Language, Grammar, Handwriting Spelling 12:04- 12:34 Lunch 12:04- 12:34 Lunch 12:34-12:45 DOL 12:34-12:45 DOL 12:45-1:15 Shared Reading/ Read aloud 12:45-1:15 Shared Reading/ Read aloud 1:15-2:15 Guided Reading/ Workstations 1:15-2:15 Guided Reading/ Workstations 2:15-2:25 Reflection/ Pack up 2:15-2:25 Reflection/ Pack up 2:20-2:40 Recess 2:20-2:40 Recess 2:50 Dismissal 2:50 Dismissal Hanko Homeroom Lunch-12:01-12:31 Hanko Homeroom Lunch-12:01-12:31 Gillum Homeroom Lunch -12:04-12:34 Gillum Homeroom Lunch -12:04-12:34 7:45- 8:30Announcements, Math warm up, Check homework 7:45- 8:30Announcements, Math warm up, Check homework 8:30- 9:30 Math Whole group instruction 8:30- 9:30 Math Whole group instruction 9:30-9:55 Math Small Group/ Workstations 9:30-9:55 Math Small Group/ Workstations 10:00-10:50 Specials 10:00-10:50 Specials 10:55-11:25 Science/ Social Studies 10:55-11:25 Science/ Social Studies 11:30 Switch classes 11:30 Switch classes 11:30-11:55 Math warm up, Check homework 11:30-11:55 Math warm up, Check homework 12:01-12:31 Lunch 12:01-12:31 Lunch 12:35-1:35 Math Whole Group instruction 12:35-1:35 Math Whole Group instruction 1:35-1:55Math Small Group/ Workstations 1:35-1:55Math Small Group/ Workstations 1:55-2:25 Science/ Social Studies 1:55-2:25 Science/ Social Studies 2:25-2:40 Recess 2:25-2:40 Recess 2:50 Dismissal 2:50 Dismissal

26. STAAR Testing Approximate Dates Math STAAR Test April 22 nd Math STAAR Test April 22 nd Reading STAAR Test April 23 rd Reading STAAR Test April 23 rd Please note the campus is closed on these testing dates. More information to come in the spring. Please note the campus is closed on these testing dates. More information to come in the spring. Benchmark testing will be done throughout the year to monitor progress. The campus is also closed on these days. Benchmark testing will be done throughout the year to monitor progress. The campus is also closed on these days. The following Wednesdays are early release days for the students so the district can prepare for STAAR testing: The following Wednesdays are early release days for the students so the district can prepare for STAAR testing: September 25 th, November 6 th December 20 th, February 5 th September 25 th, November 6 th December 20 th, February 5 th

27. Class Parties There are three parties: There are three parties:-Winter-Valentines -End of the Year This year we will be asking for $2 prior to each party.

28. Odds and Ends Please read “Peek of the Week.” Please read “Peek of the Week.” No toys or rolling backpacks No toys or rolling backpacks Label your child’s belongings (clothing, backpacks, lunches) Label your child’s belongings (clothing, backpacks, lunches) Parents are encouraged to volunteer. Please fill out the “Criminal Background” form for volunteers located on the PISD website. It must be updated every year. Parents are encouraged to volunteer. Please fill out the “Criminal Background” form for volunteers located on the PISD website. It must be updated every year. We only accept cash for party money and field trip money. We only accept cash for party money and field trip money. BYOD BYOD

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