Oaks Elementary A Great Place to Learn Parent Orientation August 20, 2015

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2nd Grade Teachers Ms. Kelley (math/science/social studies) Mrs. Banda (reading and language arts) Mrs. Suan (reading and language arts) Ms. Velasquez (math/science/social studies)

Meet Mrs. Banda This is my 4th year teaching 2 nd grade (I have previously taught K and 1 st ). My husband’s name is Joe. We have an (almost) one year old daughter name Caylin. In my spare time I like to read, watch movies, and spend time with family.

Meet Ms. Kelley This is my 8 th year teaching! I have 3 beautiful children. I have two boys who still live at home who are 15 and 17 years old. They both attend K-Park high school. The highlight of my life is watching my boys play FOOTBALL!!

Mrs. Banda’s Schedule Monday Only 7:30-9:30 Specials 9:30-10:50 Reading (am class) 10:50-11:10 Writing (am class) 11:18-11:48 Lunch 11:50-12:25 cont. Writing(am) 12:25-1:20 Writing (pm class) 1:20-1:50 Recess 1:50-3:05 reading (pm class) 3:08 Dismiss T, W, Th, F 8:05-9:30 Reading 9:30-10:25 Writing (am class) 10:25-10:40 Recess 10:40-11:13 C.S.I. 11:18-11:48 Lunch 11:50-1:15 Reading (pm class) 1:15-1:35 Writing (pm class) 1:35-2:20 Specials 2:25-3:05 cont. Writing (pm) 3:08 Dismiss

Ms. Kelley’s Schedule Monday Only 7:30-9:30 Specials 9:30-10:50 Math (am class) 10:50-11:10 Science (am class) 11:18-11:48 Lunch 11:50-12:25 cont. Science(am) 12:25-1:20 Science (pm class) 1:20-1:50 Recess 1:50-3:05 Math (pm class) 3:08 Dismiss T, W, Th, F 8:05-9:00 Science (am class) 9:00-10:25 Math (am class) 10:25-10:40 Recess 10:40-11:13 C.S.I. 11:18-11:48 Lunch 11:50-1:15 Math (pm class) 1:15-1:35 Science (pm class) 1:35-2:20 Specials 2:25-3:05 cont. Science (pm) 3:08 Dismiss

Specials Schedule Kelley’s Homeroom Monday-Alternating P.E., reading lab, math lab Tuesday-Computer (art replaces computer during 2 nd /4 th 9 weeks) Wednesday- Music Thursday- Library Friday- P.E. Banda’s Homeroom Monday- Alternating P.E., reading lab, math lab Tuesday- Music Wednesday- P.E. Thursday-Computer (art replaces computer during 2 nd /4 th 9 weeks) Friday- Library

Fruit/Snack Break * Your child may bring a snack for the morning and afternoon. The students will work while they have snack (instruction does not stop for snack time). *Please only bring healthy snacks and avoid sending snacks that are messy with juices. **Examples of healthy snacks: apples, bananas, oranges, crackers, granola bars, etc.

Morning Arrival First day of school – –Doors open at 7:30, parents are welcome to come with their child –Students will go straight to their classrooms All other days – –Doors open at 7:30, all students enter through the cafeteria/gym doors –Students arriving prior to 7:50 will wait with their grade level in the gym –At 7:50, each grade level begins leaving the gym to head to their classroom –The front door opens at 7:55(for student entry) (if your child arrives before this time, they must enter through the cafeteria/gym doors). School begins at 8:05. Please make every effort to be here on time.

Morning Drop Off Circular drive on Upper Lake –This is drop off only, please stop, drop, and go. –If you need to go inside, please park in the large parking lot Large parking lot on Oak Briar –Cones are set up to allow parents to drop off then proceed through the first parking row to exit. –Only buses are allowed through to the first row –Students will walk up the sidewalk to enter through the cafeteria doors if before 7:55 ** Please do not drop off your child further along to walk through parked cars. This is very dangerous.**

Dismissal Procedures Bike riders – dismissed at 3:10 Walkers (East/West) – dismissed at 3:15 –East (Upper Lake and Oak Briar) –East (Oak Briar and Ancient Oak) –West (Upper Lake to Pioneer) **Do not park along Oak Briar…there are no sidewalks therefore students have to walk or bike around you.** Car Riders – dismissed at 3:20 –After a couple of weeks, the line moves quickly and finishes around 3:35. Please make sure you are there at this time. –You may not walk up to pick up your child from the car rider line. **Do not park along Upper Lake to pick up walkers, if you are going to do this (which we don’t advise) park on the side streets**

Change in Dismissal Please make sure you fill out the form on how your child will be getting home and give to the teacher today. To change the way your child is dismissed, you must send or fax signed written notice to the teacher. s will be accepted as long as they include a contact number.

Rainy Day Dismissal “ If it is raining (light or heavy), thundering/lightning we will make the decision for a rainy day dismissal around 2:50. If a rainy day dismissal is decided, we will post it on our website. This means that all students (bikers and walkers) will report to the gym where they may be picked up through the car rider line. After car riders are dismissed, any bikers or walkers that are remaining will be dismissed if the rain/thunder/lightning has subsided. Please note that these students may be home 30 minutes later than their usual arrival time since car riders are dismissed first.”

Rainy Day Dismissal cont… Once a rainy day dismissal is posted on the website, it will remain such even if the rain stops or the storm moves through. Parents may have already made various arrangements due to our posting.

Absences/Tardy To report an absence, call the absent line at Attendance report time is 9:35 for this year. Please work all appointments around this time. Students are tardy if they arrive after 8:05.

Oaks Communication Each grade level sends out ( and/or hard copy) a newsletter every Monday letting you know of the week’s activities within that grade level. Check websites for information HOOT SCOOP – School-wide newsletter is sent out every other week on Thursdays. A hard copy is sent home as well as an to all families who have an address in our database.

Text Messaging Elementary is now allowed to send unlimited text messages In order to receive text messaging you must OPT In… Text YES to 68453

Humble ISD APP

Dress Code Not allowed –Short shorts, mini skirts, halter tops, spaghetti straps, low cut or midriff shirts, inappropriate decorations or advertisements on shirts Tennis shoes must be worn for PE To play on playground equipment students must have tennis shoes or shoes with a back

Early Release Dates School ends at 12:00… ***Dates are listed on the district website***

Birthday Treats Treats may be provided if they are store bought. Remember, some children may have food allergies so check with the teacher. Birthday treats may not disrupt the educational environment and it is up to the teacher on when the treat is given to the students. Birthday invitations may not be distributed at school per district policy Ice cream may be purchased from the cafeteria and eaten during the students’ lunch period…

Student Data Folders Students will be creating their own learning goals and charting progress. Students will be leading parent/teacher conferences to share with you their progress This helps to foster independence and responsibility for their own learning.

Hands and feet to self Be On-time Stay On-Task Treat others with respect

Classroom Management Plan (insert info) (make sure to include rewards/privileges…hoot tickets, thumbs up, classroom reward menu, hoot store, ect) (Make sure rules align to school-wide rules)

Why Try? Districts Bully Prevention program –Lessons are taught by classroom teachers every other week –Posters and references regarding taught lessons are referred to daily

Title I Annual Meeting Video

Don’t Forget…… Stop by the library to …. –Sign up for PTA –Sign-up to volunteer –Purchase spirit items –Put money in lunch account (cafeteria) –Make sure to sign-up to volunteer in the library…Our librarian needs help!

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