1. Welcome to Schluter Elementary

2. Our Goal Schluter Motto: Learners today...Leaders tomorrow!
 Schluter Student Pledge:
S-chluter Spurs have
P-ositive attitudes
U-se their talents
R-espect themselves and each other, and
S-trive for excellence everyday.
Please read this out loud with conviction.

3. Our Commitments: To Students: structured learning environment
mutual respect
security-safe learning environment
compassion
open communication
open to new ideas
to be an invested member of the learning community
positive
respectful
loving
caring
strong educational background
teach to everyone’s strengths
opportunities for all to succeed
extra time and support, as needed
always have their best interest in mind
consistency
use up to date teaching methods
love and logic
clearly defined expectations
Let parents know this summer we looked at our commitments to students and parents. We will have this on our web site. You don’t need to read the entire list. Pick out a few that are meaningful to you.

4. My Commitments: To My Parents: I respect you I will keep you informed
I will make you feel like you are part of “the team”
I will listen to you
I have an open door policy
Your child’s classroom is a safe environment
I utilize positive communication
Newsletters/phone calls/ s/updated website
I encourage involvement
I am open to your ideas
I desire to develop a relationship with you
Consistency in how I treat and educate your child

5. NISD Grading Guidelines
For more information:
– See
– Parents
– Grading Guidelines
This is here as an excerpt of the entire guidelines…let parents know this and much more information in on the district web site under PARENTS GRADING GUIDELINES. The Grading Guideliens information will be helpful for them to read on the web site.

6. Grades Online For more information: – See www.nisdtx.org – Parents
Click on the “Grades Online Access” link from my staff webpage to access a step-by-step pdf for how to view your child’s grades online.
This is helpful for some parents to keep track of grades. They can also check absences.

7. AS A PARENT OF Schluter ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PLEASE HELP BY…
Making sure your child is rested, fed, on time, and otherwise prepared for school each day.
Knowing how your child is doing in school by reviewing blue card, planner, progress reports and report cards
Monitoring your child’s homework and make sure study time is in a quiet place.
Limiting TV viewing and read together daily with your child.
Being an active participant in your child’s education.
These are things parents can do at home to be part of the success equation!

8. “Ranch Hands” ~Volunteers
Volunteers are ALWAYS welcome at Schluter Elementary.
You may volunteer services, time or supplies.
You may volunteer here at school or in the comfort of your own home.
We have daily volunteer opportunities in the library, art room, and cafeteria.
All volunteers must pass a background check, which can be completed online at the following link
PTA contact-

9. Safety First, Fashion Second!
Wear athletic type shoes to P.E.!
Flip –flops, platform shoes, heels, Croc-type shoes or slip-on style shoes are not safe for your children during PE and recess time.
Help your child learn to tie shoes. It’s safer!
Wear shorts underneath dresses and skirts.

10. Book Fair: October 21st-28th
Library
Students visit the library at least once every two weeks with their class.
On each visit they will:
Listen to a story or portion of a book
Learn a research or library skill
Hear about various authors and their books
Have an opportunity to check out books
Students may also come to the library independently with their teachers’ permission to check out books
Book Fair: October 21st-28th

11. Family Communication Binders
Blue Card – Please sign only if your student received a mark
Fill planner out daily
Complete reading homework on assigned days and get parent initials
Weekly math homework
Weekly Grade-level Newsletters
School-wide information sent home on Thursdays
Report Cards available online on Thursdays
(Parents may request paper copy if necessary)
Progress Reports are available the Monday
after the 3rd week of each 6 weeks.
Websites updated regularly
Phone &
Communication between school and home is very importatnt. Here are some of the ways we communicate with each other.

12. Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences will scheduled at the end of October.
We will discuss your child’s beginning of the year assessment scores, behavior, goals, and grades at this time.
Please bring a list of questions you want to address to this conference.
As needed or requested throughout the year.
Encourage all parents to attend conferences. We will be having individual in person conferences in October. Let them know we have schedule two late nights to accommodate parent’s schedules.

13. Homework May be assigned throughout the week.
Homework should take no more than 50 minutes.
Read at least 30 minutes each night in a variety of genres
Nightly spelling list (study)
Math HW offers practice and repetition of what has been taught at school.
Daily fact practice of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division encouraged. HW

14. English Language Arts What do we want your children to know?
Reading
Word Identification Strategies
Fluency-reads smoothly
Variety of Genres
Comprehension-understanding grade-level texts
Literacy Response- writing a thoughtful response about what they have read, demonstrating comprehension and interaction with text
Literary Concepts- setting, characters, plots, etc.
Writing
Ideas- develops ONE idea into a composition
Organization-composition has a beginning, middle, & end
Word Choice- vocabulary rich, descriptive, and suited to topic
Sentence Fluency- no fragments, run-ons, or awkward sentences
Conventions-spelling, punctuation, grammar, capitalization
Voice- your child’s unique personality in their writing
This is what we want kids to know in each subject area. Change this part according to your grade level.

15. How will we know if they know it?
Students will demonstrate their knowledge by applying reading strategies and demonstrating literacy competencies on daily ELA assignments and assessments, as well as real life applications.
What are we going to do if they know it or don’t know it?
Read Alouds
Literacy Stations
Guided Reading
Author Studies
Book Talks
Independent Reading
Literature Circles
Book Clubs

16. Mathematics What do I want your children to know?
Review the “Mathematics” link on my website and peruse the “Areas of Study” section on the weekly newsletter to find out what we are learning each six weeks and how you can help at home.
How will we know when they know it?
Teacher observation during instructional time and independent work periods/conferences with your student
Curriculum formative (40%) and summative (60%) assessments
District benchmarks
State-mandated standardized testing
This is a sample of what you can put in for math.

17. Mathematics What will I do when they do not know it?
1-1 guided instruction
Small group sessions when appropriate
In-school tutorials
Re-teach and Reassess
Keep you informed so you can help at home
What will I do when they do know it?
I will “spiral” back in our curriculum, continually touching on concepts previously taught throughout the year.
I will challenge your student with new experiences, so they do not become disinterested in learning.
I will celebrate with you and your child so they know their hard work paid off!

18. What do we want your children to know?
Social Studies
American History
Map Skills
Citizenship
Geography
Government
Economics
Individuals who have influenced history
Science
Simple Systems
Inherited Traits
Adaptations
Properties of Matter
Elements of Earth
Solar System
Energy
Plan and implement investigations
Add what you need to for your grade
*Check my website, or the 5th grade newsletter, to find out what we are learning each week.

19. Technology in Action Student laptops Electronic Chalkboards
Data Projectors
Document Cameras
Distance Learning
Media Cast
CPS Receivers
Here is a list of ways we use technology in the classroom. This is not an all inclusive list, but just some of the highlights.

20. Exams at the end of Units
Testing Dates
STARR:
Math- Monday, March 26
Reading – Tuesday, March 27
Science-Thursday, April 26
Benchmark Dates TBA
Exams at the end of Units
Please put the STARR testing dates down for 3rd, 4th or 5th grades. Put the initial dates, not the make ups, yet. This is also an opportunity for you to share with parents the expectations of each grade level’s testing.

21. Performing Arts Center –Pending Middle School Visit-Late Spring
Field Trip Plans
Performing Arts Center –Pending
Middle School Visit-Late Spring
YMCA Camp Grady Spruce
Outdoor Education Possum Kingdom Lake November 14th-16th
$160 students
$125 chaperone (chaperones must have criminal background check)
A few grades, like 5th already know of Field Trips. If you don’t have field trip plans yet, just delete this slide.

22. Camp Info Important Dates Financial Concerns
-ALL payment is due - Nov. 9
-MANDATORY- Chaperone meeting Nov. 9th at 6:00pm
Financial Concerns
-No scholarships at this time
-9 weeks $18.00 per week will be more than enough
-Approx. $2.60 per hour to attend
(brochure of ideas on the website)

23. What questions can I answer for you?

24. Saddle Up for Success!
Thank you!