1. OPEN HOUSE
March Elementary School
September 15, 2010

2. Welcome Welcome to our Open House! This evening goals:
Provide information about school-wide and classroom expectations.
Explain how WE partner in your child's learning process throughout the year. 2

3. School Policies
The school's discipline policy follows school-wide positive behavior support system known as F.A.M.E.:
Focus on respect
Always act safely
Make myself proud
bE responsible
Report cards and progress reports will be sent home at the end of each of the four marking periods.
Grading policy: 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Parent-Teacher conferences will be held in November and April. 3

4. Class Policies Homework folder Agenda book
Calendar, schedule and classroom jobs
Bathroom/drink breaks
Snack
Class work: seat work, pairs, small groups, and whole class
Classroom library and S.C.O.R.E. (Student Choice Of Reading Everyday)
Class rules 4

5. Class Rules and Consequences
“F.A.M.E. Recipe”
(Classroom Rules and Behavior Contract poster)
Behavior Pie (blueberry, lemon, orange)
Sweet or “Not-So-Sweet...” note home:
Phone call
Written note
Note in agenda book 5

6. Opportunities to Get Involved
Volunteer to participate in any kind of lesson (Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies, etc.). Share your expertise and talents with our class!
Let me know if interested in helping with planning and/or managing special class projects (e.g. Wax Museum, celebrations, field trips).
PTA 6

7. Curriculum Goals Based on PA Standards
More detailed information can be found at the Easton Area School District's website (curriculum guides for each subject)
Ways parents can help:
Review child's homework
Check agenda book and homework folder every night
Read with child minutes everyday 7

8. In-Class Activities
Write an encouraging note to your child, and leave in her/his desk for tomorrow.
Watch the video presented at the most recent March Pride assembly to summarize our learning about F.A.M.E.
VIDEO 8

9. Question and Answer Time
Do you have any questions? 9

10. Handouts Class brochure: Contacts (e-mail and phone number)
Additional information
Class website: 10