1. August 23, 2016

2.  www.madison-schools.com www.madison-schools.com  tharris@madison-schools.com tharris@madison-schools.com  jpollard@madison-schools.com jpollard@madison-schools.com

3.  Check the Take Home Folder (green)  Check your child’s planner. (in binder)  Check both teachers’ websites.  Check the newsletter. (green folder – Mon.)  Check Active Parent. (View your child’s grades online) There is a registration form on the school’s site. Email ltoombs@madison-schools.com with questions or problems. ltoombs@madison-schools.com

4.  Graded papers will come home on Wednesdays.  Look over these with your child, sign and return them by Friday.  Grades will count as follows: Major Grades (tests, projects) – 60% Minor Grades (quizzes, daily review) – 30% Homework (HW, class practice) – 10%

5.  Math  Science

6.  Reading  Language  Social Studies

7.  Mrs. Harris and Miss Pollard both think these are of utmost importance!  Both are critical for success, and we need to start preparing them now for middle school (and life…but middle school is next ).  Students can: listen (we tell them where to put everything!!), study, and come to school prepared (don’t leave needed supplies at home).  Parents can: stay informed, help organize binders and folders at home (organize…don’t throw things away), and check the green folder daily.

8.  Rules  Rewards (brag tags, coupons, treasure box)  Clipboards  Consequences (walk at recess, silent lunch)  Problems that you need to be aware of will be noted on the signed papers cover sheet.  Major/Minor Referrals

9.  Send a note in the morning or as soon as possible  Call the office (please don’t e-mail)

10.  We teach almost every day until 2:10 pm.  If a checkout has to occur during school hours, please let it occur on Wednesdays after 1:40 pm or on Thursdays (Enrichment Days). Then, the students will not miss new instruction.

11.  Your child has the number of days missed plus one extra day.  Make up work that is for a grade must be completed at school.  If your child is out more than one day, please come pick up any make up work that can be sent home.

12.  Arrive early if your child wants school breakfast. They stop serving at 7:20.  Lunch time is 12:22. Lunch price is $2.75.  We eat snack at 9:15. (Sweat proof water bottles, please.)  Do-nuts during snack make great birthday celebrations!  If you send birthday treats for lunch make sure it’s something easily distributed.

13.  We will have a local winter field trip. The trip is still being planned.  April 13, 2017 – World War II Museum, New Orleans, LA

14.  All medication is dispensed by the nurse. You must have completed the proper forms.  Make sure you are familiar with the handbook. (specifically dress code)  $35 Activity Fee is due by the end of the month.

15.  If you’d like to lend a hand, wish list items are on the newsletter each week.  If you’re able to send prizes (Dollar Tree type items) please sign up on the sign up sheet(s) on the counter.  Thank you for sharing your children with us!