1. Welcome! On your child’s desk, you will find a letter that they wrote to you this afternoon. Please read the letter and write them back if you wish. Inside the purple folder, there is a Parent Interview to complete. You may leave this tonight or take it home to complete. Also, inside the purple folder, (on left side) are papers to be signed today and placed into basket at the door. The right side holds information for you to take home.

2. Welcome to Parent Night 2012-2013 Aqila Malpass’ Classroom Information

3. OMIS Mission Statement The mission of Oak Mountain Intermediate School is to transition fourth and fifth grade students from early childhood to early adolescence by promoting responsibility, independence, character development, and academic growth.

4. Vision Statement The vision of Oak Mountain Intermediate School is to become an exemplary model amongst nationally recognized schools of excellence.

5. Classroom Goals for the Year Build a community of learners in the classroom involving parents, students, and teachers. Build a community of learners in the classroom involving parents, students, and teachers. Create life-long learners, readers, and writers among students. Create life-long learners, readers, and writers among students. Relate all subject areas to real-life experiences. Relate all subject areas to real-life experiences. Help students to become responsible, independent, and cooperative learners. Help students to become responsible, independent, and cooperative learners.

6. Specials Lunch Daily 12:04-12:30 Lunch Daily 12:04-12:30 Physical Education Daily1:55-2:30 Physical Education Daily1:55-2:30 Science/Computer Lab Science/Computer Lab Friday9:15-10:00 Music Music Wednesday 9:35-10:20 Art Art Monday 9:35-10:20 Monday 9:35-10:20

7. Student/Parent Handbook Is located online at http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/s chools/omis/index.htm Is located online at http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/s chools/omis/index.htm http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/s chools/omis/index.htm http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/s chools/omis/index.htm

8. Anti-Harassment Policy If you or your child feel as though your child has been harassed or bullied, it should be reported via a specific form located on our website. If you or your child feel as though your child has been harassed or bullied, it should be reported via a specific form located on our website.

9. Anti-Harassment Form Step One: Go to Shelby County Schools Website Step One: Go to Shelby County Schools Website Step Two: At the top left corner of the screen there are two options that will link you to the form Step Two: At the top left corner of the screen there are two options that will link you to the form 1) Click on Parent Links then under Assistance click on Bully/Harassment Reporting or 2) Click on Student Links, scroll down to Safety and click on Bullying/Harassment Reporting

10. Classroom Expectations The following is a list of the Classroom Expectations. I have already discussed these with the class and they know my expectations and responsibilities in our classroom. I exercise courtesy and respect towards all students and expect the same in return. Your child should be able to explain this policy to you as well. The following is a list of the Classroom Expectations. I have already discussed these with the class and they know my expectations and responsibilities in our classroom. I exercise courtesy and respect towards all students and expect the same in return. Your child should be able to explain this policy to you as well. Have my materials and do my assignments on time Have my materials and do my assignments on time Be where I belong Be where I belong Control Myself Control Myself Follow Directions Follow Directions Speak Considerately Speak Considerately

11. Consequences If a student chooses to be irresponsible, he/she must return a “math buck” that they had previously earned for good behavior. I also use a daily check system. 0 checks – No reminders to be on task 0 checks – No reminders to be on task 1 check – First reminder (Official Warning) 2 checks- Second reminder (Silent Lunch & note home to parents) 3 checks – Silent lunch, note home to parents, office referrals *Severe behavior goes immediately to the office*

12. Conduct Grade Disciplinary action starts fresh at the beginning of each new day; however, conduct marks accumulated over the nine weeks will determine the final report card conduct grade.

13. Behavior Sheet & Graded Paper Packets Weekly progress folders (blue) will be sent home on Fridays to keep you informed of your child’s progress academically as well as behaviorally. Please sign and return the folder WITH THE PAPERS by Monday of the following week. If you need verification of grades or current averages, please let me know.

14. Parent Communication The students have a red take home folder for daily communication. A newsletter/reminder email is written regularly to communicate things that are happening in the classroom and around the school. The memo will be emailed or sent home in your child’s Red Take Home Folder. I may also send emails, notes, or write in their assignment pad for communication purposes. You may email me at school anytime: amalpass@shelbyed.k12.al.us. Please understand that my response may not be immediate. @shelbyed.k12.al.us You may also refer to the classroom blog for information. I post announcements, comments, and study guides, when applicable. http://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/amalpass/author/amalpass/

15. Conferences I encourage parents to schedule conferences with me whenever they feel we need to discuss their child’s progress either academically or behaviorally. Please leave me a message with Julie Brane in the office at 682-5220, and I will contact you to set up a conference. You may also contact me via email to schedule a conference. My conference time this year is 2:00- 2:30 Tuesday-Thursdays.

16. Absences Please send a written excuse of illness or verification of doctor/dentist visits for each absence. Please write your child’s full name on the excuse and sign with your full name. This helps the office tremendously. I must turn these in to the office so the absence can be counted as excused. It will be considered unexcused after THREE DAYS with no verification. Please refer to the Code of Conduct for specific details on make up work policies. Please give special attention to prior permission for family trips/travel and the emergency clause.

17. Field Trips Field trips are planned during the year. A permission slip will be sent home before each trip. Please send back the permission slip and money due as soon as possible.

18. Meal Charges Please make sure your child has money for meals daily. Funds are not allotted for “charges”. Please remember to WRITE YOUR CHILD’S NAME AND ACCOUNT NUMBER ON ALL CHECKS AND INCLUDE ALL MONEY IN AN ENVELOPE WITH THE CHILD’S NAME AND LUNCH NUMBER. Please do not bring in any outside food (such as McDonald’s) into the lunch room for your child to eat. You are invited to eat lunch with us any time during the school year. Mrs. Malpass’ lunch time will be from 12:04-12:30 this year; however, it is subject to change for special events.

19. Homework I assign homework in order to reinforce concepts that are discussed and practiced in class. I also want students to practice responsibility and time management when working at home. “OMIS Late Work Grading Policy” will be enforced with homework assignments I collect.

20. Please LEAVE the following Completed Paper Work: Stapled Signature Packet Note to your child from you Please TAKE the following Paper Work with you: Parent Interview form (you can return when it is completed) Code of Conduct Information Packet