Back to School Night Information

How I Act Discipline Plan ( A more detailed version will be sent home)

2 reminders or less- Friday free time

3+ reminders/week- 5-6 minutes off of Friday Free Time, a note will be sent home to parents regarding behavior, and your child will fill out Behavior Plan with me.

2. Schedule

Reading Mastery-

Daily for 90 minutes in the a.m. and 60 minutes in the p.m.

100% mastery before progressing to the next level

Placement test was given last Spring and will be given to the new students to determine the best level for your child

Lots of assessment to ensure mastery!

Please read to your child and allow your child to read to you!

The more you and your child read the more successful your child will be. Reading will be heavily emphasized this year, as it is one of the most important years for your child’s development. Please join me to help your child get excited about reading!

Math- Daily for 45 minutes. Please provide problem solving skills at home i.e. cooking, measuring, money, time, math computer games, shapes, and signs when driving. Help your child to see the advantage of learning and how it applies to real life situations.

Writing- Daily in all areas of study. Encourage journals, letter writing, number writing, stories, 1-2 sentences about child’s day, favorite animal, funny events, etc.

Accelerated Reader: Reading goals can earn points and prizes! Child is read to, reads with, or reads alone. Takes computerized tests over the book that was just read within 24 hours. 1000’s of quizzes are available. Each child needs a library card

3. Folders

Blue Folder: This folder will be sent home with your child every Thursday. Papers from the office are sent home in this folder, so please empty and return on Friday. Also, papers completed by your child through out the week will be sent home. These are yours to keep. Please go over them with your child. Notice content that your child had trouble on and go over it with them. This will reinforce material in class and give your child extra one-on-one help!

Green Homework Folder: Every Monday, homework for the week will be put into the green folder. Homework is due on Friday. This is a great way to teach your child to organize his or her time, be responsible, and use their time wisely. The green folder should be returned to school everyday because the weekly How I Act sheet is attached, also in case extra homework time is given. You will also be able to find the spelling list for the week in the folder on Monday.

Red Seatwork Folder: This folder will be utilized in school only. If the student does not complete his or her seatwork in a timely manner then the work may be sent home.

4. Handbook Highlights

At 7:30 a.m. there will be adult supervision in the gym. Arrival after 8:00 will result in a tardy slip. Parent is to call in an absence by 8:30. If child is going home by different means, please send a note signed or call the office. If child is arriving late or returning from an appointment, parent must walk child to the office.

Mass is on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Church behavior is expected.

5. Grades

A= 95%-100%

B= 86%-94%

C= 76%-85%

D= 70%-75%

F=69% or below

Important Information:

All medications are to be kept in the office.

Please label all school clothing.

Recess: Dress children accordingly

Please contact me with any questions or concerns. My e-mail address is gbayt@sjoa.org. You may call the office (238-1518) to leave a message or speak to me over the phone, if necessary. The best way to communicate is through the child’s homework folder, just attach a note and I will respond. I hope to have great communication, as it is vital for the success of your child.

Thank you for your support.