Welcome to Curriculum Night!

Campus Expectations CHAMPS for the Classroom Fox Pride (School wide) P-Prepared R-Respect I-Integrity D-Determined E-Encourage Natural consequences

conduct During a Six Week Period we will total consequences 0-5 E

Grading Take-home Folder Papers with Number Grades Papers with Check Plus Check Check Minus Per Bisd policy, for failing major test grades, redos will be permitted

Grading Continued A=90 and Up B=80 to 89 C=70 to 79 Failing=0 to 69

Handwriting paper To save time and frustration, you can contribute $3.00 and the classroom teacher will order this in bulk.

Parent conferences: Conference times: 12:45 pm-1:35 pm By appointment Please call your child’s teacher should you need to speak with them Collins-817-547-3171 holder-817-547-3168 Vaughn-817-547-3169

Attendance: Tardy after 8:10-Parent will need to check them in If absent, please send a note from doctor or parent with the reason for the office to excuse it Students will be given the number of days they are absent to make up absentee work Work will be sent home the day the child returns to school

Planners Plastic pocket in the back for lunch money, notes, and homework, Newsletter Please initial nightly by the behavior symbol Please keep clip attached or the corner of the page folded

Homework

Reading Your child must read every night to increase stamina, fluency, voice, and comprehension. They have to be ready for next year’s test. Twenty minutes per night is the goal! 4 minutes vs. 20 minutes 20 min/night x 5 days /week x 4 weeks/month x 9 months = 3600 minutes a school year VS. 4 min x 5 days/week x 4 weeks x 9 months = 728 minutes a school year.

Planner

SPELLING The newsletter will have the spelling rule for the week along with some words that fit the pattern. Not all words will be given to the student. Websites will have links to spelling city for extra practice Tests will be given on Fridays after skill has been fully taught Tests will include dictation sentences which will be graded for: capital letters, punctuation, spelling words

Math Facts STUDY 10 MINUTES EVERY night. Tested on 20 ADDITION PROBLEMS IN 1 MINUTE 30 Sec. Tested on 20 SUBTRATION PROBLEMS IN 1 MINUTE 30 Sec. 90 or higher to move onto the next fact Level. If your child passes, then next week he/she will be moved up a level Weekly tests will be on thursday! Results will be sent home in the planner’s back pocket on Friday.

Due by Friday Reading log (in the planner) with their library books Test Spelling test Dog Quiz We’re teaching responsibility. Late work effects work habits grade on report card.

Student Birthdays No Birthday Invitations per bisd Deliver treats to office by 2:45 pm Allergies (Must have store bought labels)

Parent Volunteers Parties Field trips Organization Field day Carnival Renew yearly online

Dismissal If students are getting home a different way, please send a note or email the teacher! You can also call to the office. Without these we must send them home their normal way. We dismiss at 3:25 out by the front office under the awning Teachers usually have meetings and tutorials after school so your promptness is much appreciated Students will be seated quietly so that the new Pick up procedure will move as smoothly as possible. For safety, please do not bring pets onto the campus

School Lunch Sending Lunch $ You can input money into your child’s account by going online to www.birdville.K12.tx.us  and go to parents/community. A dropdown bar will come up. Go to meal pay. Eating Lunch with your Child at School Lunch Time 11-11:30 pm

PTA Be sure to join this GREAT organization! Membership ($5.00) and volunteering are 2 different things Being a member gives you a voice in your child’s education and school They help with class parties, special events, and field trips. PTA puts on events such as carnival every year PTA helped raise money for important things like our marquee out front, redecorating the lounge, provide some funds for field trips, and replacing broken seating around campus PTA members get discounts on car rentals and other things Be sure to join this GREAT organization!

We Thank You & Look Forward to a Fantastic Year in 2nd Grade !!!