Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet Children’s House Welcome Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet Children’s House

Boo Hoo Breakfast 1St day of school at 8:00 Attendance Daily attendance is MANDATORY – as well as on-time arrival The tardy bell rings at 7:45 If late (7:46), go straight to office for a tardy slip Daily Attendance is taken at 8:50! GOMM opens at 7:15 – children need to go to the Cafeteria if you arrive before 7:30 Teachers are at classroom doors at 7:30 Boo Hoo Breakfast 1St day of school at 8:00

Attendance We lost $65,910.10 Due to absences last year

Uniforms All clothing worn must comply with school policy For your child’s safety all shoes must be close-toed with rubber soles No heels, slip-ons, sandals, wheels or lights on shoes School Uniform Exchange coming up in September Red, navy blue, white collared polo shirt or approved Garden Oaks t-shirts Khaki or navy pants, skirt, shorts or dresses Sweaters and jackets in classroom must be red, white, or navy blue Leggings and undershirts must comply with school uniform colors

Meals at School Free Breakfast served from 7:30 – 8:00 in the classroom Lunch – purchase in the cafeteria or bring Free & Reduced Lunch- Please fill out form even if you do not qualify or wish to participate Starting the first day, you need to pay for lunch.

Restroom Necessities All students at GOMM MUST be toilet-trained! This includes knowing when their body is telling them to use the restroom and wiping themselves Accidents may occur, but should not be frequent

Change of Clothing Please provide a change of uniform for your child that is weather appropriate (check backpack and replace clothing if an accident has occurred) shirt pants/shorts/skirt socks underwear zip-lock bag with name

Dismissal Children’s House dismissal is at 2:45. Please be on time! If you arrive late you will need to sign your child out in the office After School Programs available (sign up tonight!) Your child will not be released to unauthorized adults (need ID and prior approval from you) Alert your teacher or the office as soon as possible if there is a change to your child’s dismissal routine

School Supplies Please remember to: Donate $50.00 to the classroom supply fee payable to Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet, and submit to teacher Supply fee can be paid in installments Or classroom supply list available on teacher’s website Check on price of PTO

Communication Living Tree Big Tent Teacher to home communication Your teacher has the code to join Big Tent Parent communication Communication

Parent Volunteers Parent volunteers MUST be VIPS-approved Parents, you are needed! All parents need to sign in on campus in the office VIPS approval is required before volunteering with students Check with your teacher for volunteer opportunities

New Student Orientation This is an introduction for new students to get to know the classroom routines Saturday morning at 9:30 New student with one parent

Thank You For Coming! Please go to your child’s classroom Ms. Morris room 7 Ms. Kuhnen room 11 Ms. Perez room 6 Ms. Blanco room 12 Ms. Harlan room 9 Ms. Scott room 13 Ms. Powers room 8