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

2. *********Teamwork********* ~Homework/Sleep/Nutrition Monitoring ~BYOD (Contract in Thurs. folder) ~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-- www.dsisd.txed.netwww.dsisd.txed.net (Don’t panic!)

3. Assignments and Testing ~Assignment Log: Assignments and Upcoming Tests/Projects Written or Circled in Red ~Missing Work: On Skyward; Lunch Center for Students; Homework Club Rewards ~Check Teacher Web Pages (through the DSISD Web Page) for Details about Projects & Upcoming Events -- www.dsisd.txed.netwww.dsisd.txed.net ~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: $132 (per student); ~$140 (per chaperone) Esteem-Building (Rock Wall & High Ropes) 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: www.outdoorschool.comwww.outdoorschool.com *In student packets (inside today’s take-home folder)

5. Camp Champions (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 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

7. 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 10-10-12 ***Children are to keep their (disposable) lunches with them on the bus.*** *Write SEPARATE checks for: -Camp t-shirts (The Outdoor School) -Camp tuition (DSES)

8. At Camp… Our 2-Night Stay Consists of: 48 hours at the camp (12pm - 12pm), 6 meals, 6-8 day classes, plus night activities

9. -----Important Dates----- September 10:Scrip Order Due (www.glscip.com) September 12:Individual School Pictures (dress nicely) September 13:Scrip Card Delivery September 17-21:Book Fair (Don’t forget the Wish List) September 28:Cool Cat Store October 10-12:Camp Champions November 19-23:Thanksgiving Holidays Dec. 21-Jan. 7:Winter Break If you are available to assist with class activities, please sign up on the appropriate volunteer forms this evening.

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