1. Welcome! Ms. Oldham Mrs. Horton Mrs. Weger Mrs. Davis Mrs. Kollman
Mrs. Latteo

2. *********Teamwork*********
~Homework/Sleep/Nutrition Monitoring
~BYOD (See Contract in Your Child’s Thursday Folder.)
~PBS: Cool Cat Cash; All-Star Student; Attendance Ice Cream
~Please Initial the Assignment Log Every Day to Maintain
Communication Between
Parents & Teachers.
~Check, Sign, and Return the Thursday
Folder each Friday.
~Please Initial Your Child’s Reading Log
as an Indication That You Have Seen
His/Her Summary/Reflection.
~Teacher Websites, Electronic Grade Reporting,
Newsletters, etc.
~Bus Change 24-hour notice with approval
~Skyward Family Access--
(Don’t panic!)

3. Assignments and Testing
~Assignment Log: Assignments and Upcoming
Tests/Projects Written or Circled in Red
~Missing Work: On Skyward (Zero vs *)
~Check Teacher Web Pages (through the DSISD
Web Page) for Details about Projects &
Upcoming Events --
~Benchmarking for Reading, Math, and
Science throughout the Year
(Scores in Grade Book)
~STAAR Math: April 1
~STAAR Reading: April 2
~STAAR Science: April 23

4. Camp Champions ~Dates: October 16, 17, and 18
~Tuition: $133 (per student); $42 (per chaperone)
[Payable to DSES]
Esteem-Building (Rock
Wall, High Ropes, & Kayaking)
Science (Erosion, Weathering,
Night Sky, Reptiles, etc.)
Social Studies (Pioneer Life)
~Student Forms* due by Friday, September 20th
~Money due by Friday, October 4th
~Chaperones: Two Adults per Cabin (Background
Checks Required)
~Information Available:
*In student packets (inside Thursday’s take-home folder)

5. Camp Champions *Dress Code *Label Everything
(continued)
*Dress Code
*Label Everything
*Water bottles (strap or hook)
*No--Electronics (Including Cell Phones)
*Yes--Disposable Camera, Flashlight
*School Provides One Large Plastic Bag (with Label)
Per Student for Bedding & Towels
*Practice Rolling Up Sleeping Bags Ahead of Time
*It’s a Long Drive to Marble Falls (to Pick Up Sick Children)
*Completely Disposable Sack Lunch and Drink for Wed.
*Return to DSES on Friday at Around 1:30 p.m. to Pick Up
Your Child

6. At Camp… Our 2-Night Stay Consists of: 48 hours at the camp
(12pm - 12pm),
6 meals,

6-8 day classes,
plus night activities

7. At School, We Will… *Create folders for our outdoor classes
*Hand out large plastic (leaf) bags and
name tags the Thursday before we leave
*Discuss student expectations
*Take up student and chaperone packets
*Collect all camp fees, including tuition
and t-shirt order money

8. Families Will…
*Pack the plastic bag with bedding and a
towel & washcloth (anything soft)
*Pack another bag (backpack, sports bag, or small suitcase) with clothes, shoes, toiletries, flashlight, etc.
*Label both bags with child’s name & teacher’s name
*Discuss behavior expectations (as stated in the
student packet
*Only send medications prescribed by a physician (no OTC meds)
*Place “luggage” behind homeroom teacher’s
name in the student drop-off line on
***Children are to keep their (disposable) lunches with them on the bus.***
*Practice sleepovers
*Write SEPARATE checks for:
-Camp t-shirts (The Outdoor School)
-Camp tuition (DSES)

9. Please see Information Table for teachers’ available sign-up sheets.
-----Parent Opportunities-----
Camp Champions Chaperones (October 16-18)
Cafeteria Monitors (Training on at 8:15 a.m.)
Subs ‘R Us
Art Appreciation
Room Parent
Colonial Fair and Fun Day
Pacific War Museum (in May)
Field Day (June)
Please see Information Table for teachers’
available sign-up sheets.

10. ***Thank You for Being Here***
~Good Night~