1. Y e e - H a w ! Are you ready for the Round Up?

2. Grit To keep going towards the goal, even when it’s hard!

4. Reading Round-Up Kindergarten through 2 nd grade: Read 100 minutes per week for a total of 600 minutes per 6-weeks. Third Grade through 5 th grade: Read 25 “Just Right” Books by the End of Year Check-points will be announced and a school-wide celebration at the mid-way point and at the end of the year for students who have reached their goals. Watch your child’s Tuesday folder for more information coming soon.

5. Morning Meetings The first 10 minutes of the day! Building a classroom culture of honesty, tolerance, and trust.

6. Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for… Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these student’s meet the State’s challenging content standards Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activities Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers Being a Title I school also includes parental involvement and recognizing parents’ rights. What does it mean to be a Title I School?

7. Homework The new suggestions will be….. Reading 15-30 minutes of reading per night, depending upon age Math Fact fluency games, computer practice, etc. * Differentiated homework will be given as needed to fill gaps and reinforce skills. Your child spends 7 hours a day at school. Recent research shows a flat or negative effect size on traditional homework for elementary-age students.

8. Field Trip Traditions Kindergartenapple orchard, walking tour of Justin, Ft. Worth Zoo First Grade Casa Manana Children’s Theatre & Elm Fork Nature Center Second GradeFt. Worth Museum of Science and History & Will Rogers Theatre Third Grade Elm Fork Nature Center & The Nutcracker at Bass Hall Fourth GradeTexas play in Ft. Worth National Cowgirl Museum & OLC Fifth Grade OLC (3 times) Best Christmas Pageant Ever (play) Ross Perot Museum (extended day) Most venues only allow 1 or 2 parents. We will draw names if there are multiple parents wanting to attend. The cost for admission & bus range from $7-10.

9. Reading promotes comprehension, vocabulary, conventional spelling, a sense of grammar, writing competency, and a positive attitude toward the written word. ~Routman 2000, 44 Reading at home is the most important thing you can do to help your child be successful in school. Children who read at least 20 minutes per day encounter more than 1,000,000 words per year! Reading at Home

10. Each grade-level has a significant unit of study that marks a milestone on students’ journey through elementary school. Kindergarten Reading Cafe First Grade Animal Kingdom Research Projects Second Grade Reader’s Theatre Showcase Third Grade Living Statue Museum Fourth Grade Poetry Slam Fifth Grade Wind Turbine project These Milestone Experiences are also opportunities for students to practice performance skills, presenting their learning in front of a live audience. Parents and the community will be invited.

11. Fundraising at Justin Elementary Fall 2013 PTA Traditional catalog sale with cookie dough, magazines, and gift wrap. The goal is to raise funds for…. -Red Ribbon assembly -Watch D.O.G. -“Fall Fest” to have free or reduced admission -Supper with Santa -Mr. Blue Shoes assembly -Inflatables for Field Day Spring 2014 School Boosterthon for character development and pledges to support the activity fund. -Classroom magazines -Reading incentives -Field trips support -Special programs -Dog tags -Book Club books

12. Connect through Social Media JustinJags Justin Elementary Family

13. Mrs. Edwards – LA/SS Ms. Logue – Self-Contained Mrs. Thomas – Math/Science Ms. Twist – Self-Contained

14. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 817-215-0802 FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES: 1. Students will wear tennis shoes during P.E. (no flip-flop, backless, high platform or slip-on style shoes, boots or crocs will be allowed). 2. Shoes must be tied; tucking in loose laces may cause injury to your child or others. 3. Shorts must be worn under dresses and skirts. Students who do not comply with the dress code will be doing an alternate P.E. activity for that day. **Gym shoes may be stored in back packs or lockers for a quick change. If your child is injured or ill, he/she must have a note (from home) to be excused from P.E. activities. After five days, a doctor's note will be required specifying the length of time he/she will be excused. CITIZENSHIP GRADE EACH SIX WEEKS 0 -1 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOKGRADE E 2 – 3 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOKGRADE S - PARENT NOTIFIED 4 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOKGRADEN – PARENT NOTIFIED 5 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOKGRADEU - PARENT NOTIFIED TEACHER – MS. DANAAIDE – COACH K

15. Content Areas Language Arts Social Studies Math Science

16. 4 STAR Rating Cafeteria Stay seated, knees under the table “No Talking Zone” on the brown tiles Use your inside voice Clean up your area Restroom Quiet, “No Talking Zone” Clean up after yourself Wash your hands Be timely, return to class Hallway Hands down, showing self-control Quiet, others are learning Walking feet Facing forward

17. GRADES Formative – 40% of grade Summative – 60% of grade

18. ATTENDANCE Your child’s education is our top priority. His/her punctual, daily attendance is of the utmost importance to their academic success. Our school day begins promptly at 7:45 a.m. Any students arriving after 7:45 a.m. must be checked in at our office and will be considered tardy. We understand that sometimes illnesses prevent children from attending school. In this case, please contact our office at (817) 215-0800 or (940) 648-2255 to report the illness prior to 9:00 a.m. Students arriving at school after 9:30 a.m. will be considered absent for the day. In the case of illness, your child will be responsible for all lessons taught during the time missed. Please make arrangements with his/her teacher to make up missed work. Please try to schedule all appointments after school, or either early am or late pm. Maximize instruction time.

19. Birthdays and Class Parties!! Birthday snacks are welcome in the classroom.Birthday snacks are welcome in the classroom. –Celebrated at 2:20 –Can be homemade or store-bought goodies There are 3 class parties this year.There are 3 class parties this year. –Winter –Valentine’s –End of Year

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