Hughes Elementary We EMPOWER the future!
School hours – 7:45-2:45 The doors to the school open at 7:20. Breakfast is served from 7:20-7:35 Students should be in seats and ready to learn by 7:45 Tardies
Progress Reports and Report Cards Weekly Class Newsletters-electronically unless you let the teacher know you want a paper version Principal’s Weekly Newsletter Check out our Web sites for information! If we have your address than we can you school and class information. NISD is going paperless
Students daily and 6-week grades can be viewed online at any time. Attendance is also available online. Can set up notifications First grade students will not receive a report card until the 2 nd 6 weeks. First grade students are given numerical grades. Internet Grade Viewing
Teacher and School Web sites s from teachers and principal School messenger phone system Internet Grade Viewing Parent Conferences – these will be held October Communication
We are a Love and Logic campus We utilize Preferred Activity Time (P.A.T.) as a method to reinforce positive behavior choices. Students earn Dojo points in some rooms to earn P.A.T. each Friday afternoon. Please initial the calendar each night. If a student receives 2 notes on their calendar (a warning is always given) it will result in the loss of a letter towards a reward given at the end of each 6 weeks. If there are no notes that means the student had a great day. Classroom Management
All instruction is at student’s academic level. Workshop Model of Instruction Reading Writing Math Science Pushing Students to Excel
Personal Goal Sheets Small group instruction based on needs Students practice concepts using books at their reading level. Students perfect writing based on their specific needs, levels, and goals. Students share out their thinking at the end of each work period. Students need to leave 1 st grade reading at a level I, minimum expectation Students need to leave 1 st grade writing at a stage 6 or higher Reader’s & Writer’s Workshop
Concepts are introduced Students explore a variety of ways to solve problems through games and practice within small groups, partners, or as individuals. Students share out their thinking showing a variety of complexity. We need to work on facts-we need your help with math facts at home too Math Workshop
Workshop model that is structured like Language Arts and Math Inquiry-based 5 E Model Engage, Explore, Explanation Elaborate, and Extend Science Workshop
3 rd Year for the Million Word Challenge First graders have a goal of 100 books. To earn credit for a book, the book must at the student’s “just right” reading level! Read at home and school Use Reading Logs Our Million Word Kickoff is Oct. 9 th at 8:00 a.m. Awards will be given at the 6 Weeks Award s assemblies to students that have met their goal for the grading period Celebration (more information when available) Million Word Challenge
Students should read at least 20 minutes every night. Log this reading for the MWC. Math-Practice and repetition are very important. Students are expected to be practicing addition and subtraction facts to 10. Assigned homework will be used to practice concepts learned in class. Homework should take no more than 10 minutes. Benefits of Homework
Making sure my child is rested and prepared for school each day. Make sure your child is at school and on time for school. Knowing how your child is doing by communicating with the teacher by checking your child’s folder, , in person or by phone. Monitor your child’s homework and make sure study time is in a quiet place. Be an active participant in your child’s education. How you can help your child!
Please work on shoe tying at home. Help your child learn how to open lunch and snack items. Help your child bring folders and guided reading books to class EVERY DAY!!! We work during work time, play during play time. If your child has unfinished work this work may need to be completed at home or at P.A.T. Independence
Thank you for coming this evening to partner with us to ensure your child’s success! Thank you!