Schedule - All students should arrive at school between 8:50 – 9:20. I will use the mornings as time to review, go over homework question, and offer help to students who may need it Please make every effort to have your child at school on time in our classroom before the late bell rings, so they will not miss any instructional time. Arriving before 9:00 allows your child time to prepare for the day without rushing. We dismiss at 3:50. Our daily schedule can be found on the school website.
Specials - We have six specials that occur on a rotating schedule. Our special will be held the last period of the day. In Art, a work shirt is recommended. During P.E., tennis shoes are recommended.
Transportation Changes - You must send a note about any transportation changes for your child. If you forget to send the note, please call the school to let them know of the transportation changes.
Classroom Rules - My goal as your child’s teacher is to provide a safe, enjoyable learning experience and environment for your child, as well as all the other children. I expect the children to be prepared, listen carefully, follow directions, and work quietly.
Classroom Management - Our school is a Positive Behavior School. Our class may earn Cheetah spots and receive special rewards for excellent behavior. These spots will be given in specials, the hallway, and by other staff members.
Agenda & Homework - It is very important for your child to get used to using an agenda. Your child is expected to write their information in their agenda daily. Your child will record all homework, due dates, and other important information. Homework will be given Monday – Thursday. Please look in the agenda daily for the homework. Please go over the homework with your child. For the first 9 weeks, please sign the agenda daily. Your signature in the agenda represents that you have gone over the homework with your child, pointed out errors, corrected errors, and discussed their work with them. After the first 9 weeks, I will not sign the agenda and I will not expect you to sign it. If your child is having difficulty completing homework assignments, we will both need to continue to sign the agenda daily. It is your child’s responsibility to bring their homework to school with him/her every day. If it is not completed during the week it will appear on the Friday Report and it is expected to be turned in on the next school day. Please help your child in this important endeavor.
Friday Reports - Friday Reports are used to communicate your child’s work and behavior habits. I will record any missing assignments, or disciplinary issues. Please check this report early in the weekend, so that unfinished assignments can be completed over the weekend. Sign the report and have your child return in the folder on Monday. You may also find a smiley face which will let you know your child is meeting expectations for behavior and work habits.
Late or Missing Work - Any Late or missing work will be noted on the Friday Report. Please help me by reinforcing a consequence for these missing assignments. Your consequence can be as simple as having your child complete the assignment over the weekend to turn it in on Monday. If your child is continually missing assignments, we will work together to create a plan for your child.
Friday Folders - Friday Folders will be sent home every Friday. The folder will contain: classwork, assessments, school information, class information, and your child’s Friday Report. Please review all this information with your child, sign the Friday Report and return it on the next school day. Please check all assessments for a Sign and Return Stamp. All assessments will be expected to be corrected and returned the next school day. Most work that has been assessed will need to be signed and returned to school to keep for your child’s data. It is very important to return these items.
Newsletter - Each and every Friday a newsletter will be sent home, either by email or paper copy. The newsletter is my primary method of letting you know what is going on in our classroom and at school. Please take the time to read the newsletter, as I might mention upcoming projects, writing assignments and due dates. I try very hard to keep parents informed.
Volunteers/Classroom Visits - I value all our volunteers. If you indicate that you are interested in volunteering, you will receive a list of volunteer positions. The sign up will come out 2 -3 weeks after school has begun. I want to get our routine established first. Please remember, volunteers must register in the computer lab on the Wake County Website each year. All volunteers must proceed and it takes several weeks for approval. Please considering as soon as possible. It is best to register even if you do not plan to volunteer in the classroom, but may want to help with field trips.
Field Trips - We will take an overnight field trip to Blue Jay Point Park, which is north of Raleigh. It is scheduled for April and more information will come later. Please register with WCPPS as soon as possible if you want to help with this trip and let me know as soon as possible. We also have an on campus field trip with POE Health Center to begin our Health and Human Growth Development Unit.
Snacks - Students may choose to have as snack each morning. Please send a healthy snack and water with them daily.
Lunch - Our lunch scheduled time is 12:15 – 12:45. If your child is eating school lunch, please have money in their account. If not, your child will eat unlimited fruit, vegetable, and water until money is brought in for them. The easiest way to keep money in their account is to send in a check and have your child take it to the cafeteria to deposit in their account. The cost of the breakfast is $1.25 and lunch is $2.25. Menus are posted on the Holly Springs Elementary School website. If your child brings lunch from home, it needs to be in an insulted lunch bag. Please feel free to join your child for lunch. Please sign in at the office and meet the class outside the cafeteria.
Birthdays - You are welcome to send in a small treat for the whole class on your child’s birthday. Reminder: ALL TREATS MUST BE STORE BOUGHT and will be given out only at lunch. Please check with me before you send a treat, so I can let you know how many students have and alert you to any allergies.
Google Classroom - We are excited to be using Google Classroom for assignments, posted information, and collaborative learning. Each child will have a Google Account and be expected to use it appropriately.
Labels - Please put your child’s name on jackets, lunch boxes, or other items brought to school. Contact - If you need to contact me with questions, concerns, or information, please feel free to call the school, (919) 557-2660, or write a note in the agenda or on the Friday Report, or email me. I check the email in the morning before school and immediately after school. I will get back to you within 24 – 48 hours. If it is an emergency, please notify the office and let them now that it is an emergency. As you can tell, communication is very important to me and I am always available to discuss your child with you.