Parent Orientation

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Susan D. SpeirAugust 12, 2008
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Welcome to Parent Orientation!Glad you could
make it!
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Introductions

• The Team
• Susan Speir-Teacher
• Jackie White-Parapro

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Our Daily
Schedule
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Our Schedule
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Class Rules
1-Listen to and follow directions2-Change tasks
quickly and quietly3-Be respectful and
polite4-Raise hand before talking5-Work
quietly Brookwood is exploring the
possibility of adopting a one sentence statement
of behavioral expectations. For example Do the
right thing!
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Consequences
First Offense-Warning. Second Offense-Time
out/Reflection and one mark against conduct
gradeThird Offense-Time out/Reflection sent home
with teacher note and two marks against conduct
grade Fourth Offense-Time Out, Call parents, and
three marks against conduct grade. Any serious
offense is referred to office immediately and
receives three conduct marks. NO THREATS OF ANY
KIND!Consequences may change based upon the
exhibited behavior.
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Classroom Management

• School-wide Discipline Emphasis-Quiet Zone
• Weekly conduct report
• Rewards
• Individual
• Daily hand stamp
• Stars for I Made It Weekly - Shine Time on
  Friday
• Sticker book
• Class-Success Chain Party

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Conduct Grading Scale
0-8 S9-15 NI16 or More U
Only one conduct grade will be given and will
reflect students behavior in all classes and
throughout the school.
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Conduct Reminders!

• Threats, of any kind, are NOT tolerated!

-Warnings do not affect conduct grade, but do
affect getting daily hand stamp and I Made It
for the week.
-When contacted about a discipline problem,
please address the problem at home.
-Watch out daily for hand stamp.
-Punish as needed, but also praise as needed.

• Every day is a new day!

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Code of Conduct

• Page 8-9-Dress Code for Students

-Page 11-Possession of Electronic Devices

-Page 14, 24-26-Attendance Policy
-Page 27-Emergency Closing of schools
-Page 2-Zero Tolerance
Be familiar with all pages dealing with student
conduct!
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Grading Hints

• Papers go home daily.
• Papers with a numerical grade are recorded and
  become a part of the nine weeks average in that
  subject.
• Papers without a numerical grade are not recorded
  and are not part of the nine weeks average.
• Watch for Sign and Return papers when numerical
  grades are below 70.
• Mid-term progress reports and deficiencies go
  home at 4 ½ weeks.

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• Homework folder comes home nightly and is to be
  returned daily.
• Check inside pockets nightly. Place notes, lunch
  money etc in the folder, not in the bookbag.
  Place money in an envelope with your childs
  name.
• Folder will keep you informed. It is our daily
  communication.
• Homework will be assigned Monday-Thursday.
  Homework reinforces skills taught at school.
• Occasionally, there will be special fun projects
  assigned on Friday for completion over the
  weekend to be returned on Monday.
• Homework should be done in a quiet place and
  should be able to be completed in 15-20 minutes.
• Please give guidance as needed, but should be
  student work.
• Sign homework to indicate it has been checked.

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Communication Skills

• Integrated approach that utilizes Learning Focus
  Strategies and 4 Blocks for a daily block of
  guided reading, silent reading, writing, and
  phonics/spelling. Balanced approach to
  communication.
• Utilizes authentic literature.
• Reading series-hardcover anthology collection-big
  books-decodable books-below/on/above grade level
  books.

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• Word list per 3 books/stories. Each student must
  learn to read, not spell, the words on the word
  list. This is a graded assignment!
• Due date for first word list is August 28th.
• Students are encouraged to become Early Birds
  by reading all words on the word list before the
  due date. Early Birds receive special
  recognition. Let me know when your child is ready
  to read the list.
• Practice 5-7 words on the list nightly. We
  practice the words at school as well.
• Spelling test each Friday. List goes home on
  Monday. Practice nightly on the spelling of each
  word.
• Accelerated Reading Club-When students become
  independent readers and are able to read a book
  and pass a test on that book, they become a
  member of the club.
• 6 pointsclass goal 8
  pointsPrincipals Recognition

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Other Subject Areas

• Math-Utilize a combination of text and calendar
  for math instruction. There is much use of
  manipulatives for hands-on math. Learning
  addition and subtraction facts to 18 is stressed.
  Timed tests will be administered throughout the
  year.
• Science/Social Studies-More hands-on activities
  than pencil/paper. Participation is an important
  part of these subjects. Students receive
  satisfactory or unsatisfactory in these subjects
  on the report card.

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How Can You Help?Lots and Lots of Ways!!!

• Provide Success Chain treats.
• Come help in the classroom with parties,
  celebrations, projects, or be a resource speaker.
• Share your treasures with the class.
• Make donations of needed items.
• Chaperone field trips.

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How can you be a support?Lots and Lots of ways!!

• Call or email when you have questions or
  concerns.
• Schedule and attend conferences.
• Send a note when child is leaving early or there
  are changes in transportation.
• Praise/discipline as needed.
• Keep us informed.
• Trust Us!

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Miscellaneous Stuff!

• Celebrations throughout the year
• Christmas Party
• Valentines-Exchange cards
• End of the year -Party
• Birthdays-may provide cupcakes or cookies. A book
  donation to the class library from your child
  would be appreciated.

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More Stuff!

• Please send all money in an envelope and place in
  pocket of homework folder.
• Put all notes in pocket of homework folder.
• When ordering from book club, make check out to
  the book club, not the school. No Cash!
• Must stop by office for a pass when visiting.
• Write separate checks when paying for different
  activities.
• Bus riders may bring a small snack to eat while
  waiting.

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More Stuff!

• Please label clothing and other personal items.
• Become involved! Brookwood needs YOU!
• Please join and participate in PTO! We are
  encouraging 100 membership. Please join PTO
  this year. Mark your calendars that the first PTO
  meeting is Thursday, August 28th. Make plans to
  attend.

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Possible Field Trip!
First Grade completes a thorough animal study and
likes to have a culminating activity of a trip to
the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia. Parents will be
surveyed to determine their willingness to help
with the cost of the trip. If there is not
enough interest, the trip will be cancelled. Cost
approximately 20.00.
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"Treasures for our Class!"
Paper products-cups, napkins, plates, plastic
utensilsBand-aidsTissuesGallon and Quart
Zipper Bags Antibacterial WipesHand
SanitizerTreat Jar GoodiesSuccess Chain
PartiesUsed, but in good condition, toys, games,
and puzzles
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Thanks for coming! Your participation and
attention has been greatly appreciated. It is
going to be a GREAT year! I look forward to
working with each one of you and with your
children.
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Susan Speir
Home-sdspeir_at_yahoo.com
School-sspeir_at_ccboe.net