2010-2011
We look forward to working with you and your child this year. We want to thank you in advance for your support. Working together will help assure your child a successful school experience. We encourage frequent parent-teacher contact, as open communication is vital to an effective program.
Communication:
If at any time you have concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to e-mail, send a note with your child, or call. Mr. Purcell sends out weekly email newsletters, but I also have a class blog available at: http://mrsschneiders23class.blogspot.com where I will post updates, upcoming events, and other important information. If you do not have internet access, please let me know and I will make sure to send a paper copy home with your child.
Classroom Management:
For behavioral reminders, I am using a three-color card system. Each day every child will start with a green card. If misbehavior occurs, a verbal warning will be given. If problems continue they will be asked to pull a card to yellow. A yellow card means a loss of five minutes of recess. If another situation arises and they have to pull a card to red, and a note and/or phone call will be sent home or made and Mr. Purcell will be notified.
Check Out System:
Children are expected to complete tasks on time – this includes homework. Work that is complete, but is turned in after the deadline will be counted as late. On most weeks, homework will be passed out on Monday and due back by Friday. A daily Check In will be completed so the Homework Check In sheet should be returned to school each day.
Homework:
We recommend that approximately 20-30 minutes be set aside for homework each evening (Monday through Thursday). Please assist your child if necessary. As part of their homework, students are required to read each evening. It is your child’s responsibility to present their Homework Check In Sheet to you each evening for your signature.
If your child is absent due to an illness or family business for an extended amount of time, we recommend that daily reading continue. A formal homework packet may be excused for such instances.
Birthdays:
On a student’s birthday, he or she will receive a birthday postcard certificate and a special pencil. As in previous years, birthday party invitations may not be distributed at school.
I will schedule birthday celebration days once per month. All students with a birthday during that month will be able to participate in our class celebration.
Sharing:
Students will be given one day each month for a sharing. Please check the class blog for reminders. Pets are difficult to do sharing with as we have some students with severe allergies. All sharing items should fit inside the student’s school bag and will come home at the end of their sharing day.
Special Activities/Parent Involvement:
ALL volunteering requires a district security check and volunteer badge. Please contact Mrs. Waakles for assistance.
During the year, we engage in several educational activities that help us experience and understand what we study. These activities require parent support in order to be successful, so there will be many ways you can be involved this year.
As a volunteer, we may ask you to do clerical work, material preparation, or interact with students depending upon which would be most beneficial at the time.
EYST has arranged a Classroom Coordinator for class parties. You may be called to assist. There are usually three (3) class scheduled per year (Harvest Party, Christmas Party, and Valentine’s Party).
If other opportunities arise for parent involvement we will contact you for your assistance. Thank you again for all your support! We look forward to a wonderful year!
Sharing Schedule: Beginning October, 2010
Wednesday & Friday of every week will be a sharing day. Please keep the schedule below as a reminder of when your child’s sharing day is.
| 1st Wed./Fri. of the Month | 2nd Wed./Fri. of the Month | 3rd Wed./Fri. of the Month | 4th Wed./Fri. of the Month |
| Joy A. | Grace U. | Britney F. | Ruth H. |
| Nathan W. | Isaac D. | Irvin P-G. | Hunter M. |
| Emanuel A. | Dylan R. | Jacob F. | Mia J. |
| Spencer V. | Alec E. | Skylar H. (Fri.) | Allie M. (Fri.) |
| Dani B. (Fri.) | Trent R. (Fri.) | Gavin B. (Fri.) | Electra J. (Fri.) |
| Weston V. (Fri.) | Michael E. (Fri.) | Benjy H. (Fri.) | Paige K. (Fri.) |
| Julia C. (Fri.) | Caleb P. (Fri.) | Jesse N. (Fri.) | Emily K. (Fri.) |
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