Welcome to Open House

1. Welcome to Open House Mrs. Alford Language Arts/Reading Social Studies Mr. Ray Math and Science Nurturing Hearts: Expecting Excellence

2. Nurturing hearts…expecting excellence.

3. Class Ratios • Reminder that class placements are always tentative and often have to be adjusted after the first 10 days of school to adhere to the 22/1 ratios.

4. Attendance • Daily attendance is important, this includes being on time. We were disappointed that Kreinhop did not meet our attendance goals last year and it hurt us in many areas.  This year we have set new goals and are working hard to meet them and need everyone’s help. Please have your children at school each day.  Being on time and remaining in school for the entire school day is a critical part of student success. We teach from bell to bell at Kreinhop.  (8:15-3:10!) • Upon return from an absence, the student is required to bring a written excuse signed by a parent within 5 school days after the absence. • Students are required to make up any missed assignments in the same number of days in which student was absent. More details on page 39 of handbook.

5. Rules • Classroom Rules Follow directions. No talking when the teacher or others are speaking. Do not put your hands or feet on others, and do not throw objects. No running in the classroom or hallways. Do not misuse school or classmate’s materials. Bring materials to class daily. • Consequences Reset Conduct mark Oops note and or Parent phone call/conference • Rewards Praise Move up on behavior chart Paws

6. Dress code • Appropriate dress is required. Shorts should be mid thigh or below. Straps on tops should be wide, if not students should wear a sweater or jacket. Pants should not be frayed or unhemmed. Appropriate footwear is required. Detailed information on page 51 of student handbook.

7. Electronics and toys • Cell phones must be silent and not visible during the instructional day. If the phone is confiscated, a charge of $15 will be incurred upon pick up. • Portable music systems, cameras and electronic games should not be brought unless they are a part of a class project. • Toys and games should be left at home unless a teacher has given permission for their use at school. The school is not liable for the loss or damage of any of the above items.

8. PT0 • Please join PTO. Membership supports class parties and you membership entitles you to a student directory. Membership drive is in full swing and if our class wins for the grade level, we get a pj day and bragging rights.

9. Language Arts • Grammar Parts of speech-Use and understand in reading, writing and speaking Write complete simple and compound sentences Use correct capitalization and punctuation • Writing Narrative-write about personal experiences Expository- explain a topic Persuasive- establish a position and support Poems Research report Imaginative stories • Write legibly

10. Reading • Read aloud with fluency • Read independently for a sustained period of time • Comprehension – Understand reading • Use cognitive strategies – Think about their reading • Use context clues to determine word meanings • Read a variety of genres • Spell words with advanced patterns

11. Social studies – texas history • First Nine Weeks • Regions/Native Americans • Students will focus on the concept of place as they study regions, American Indians, and exploration. • Second Nine Weeks • Colonization and Independence People from Mexico, the United States, and Europe colonized Texas and brought with them rich and varied cultures. Political, economic, and social differences may lead to conflict. • Republic, Statehood, and Civil War Before becoming a state, the Republic of Texas faced numerous issues and problems which its leaders tried to solve in different ways. The Civil War and Reconstruction brought enormous social, economic, and political changes to Texas. • Reconstruction through the Twenty-first Century Reconstruction brought enormous social, economic, and political changes to Texas.

12. Social Studies • Third Nine Weeks • Republic, Statehood, and Civil War Before becoming a state, the Republic of Texas faced numerous issues and problems which its leaders tried to solve in different ways. The Civil War and Reconstruction brought enormous social, economic, and political changes to Texas. • Fourth Nine Weeks • Reconstruction through the Twenty-first Century Reconstruction brought enormous social, economic, and political changes to Texas.

13. Grade Policy • 50% Minor grades Daily assignments • 50% Major Grades Tests • Homework is a trait on the report card, however a grade in the subject area may be reduced up to 10% if routine homework is not completed. Students will not be failed as a result of no homework. • Late work- Students will be deducted 5% of the grade for each day the work is late. After 5 days, a failing grade will be entered into the gradebook. Students are required to turn in all assignments.

14. Grade Policy • Intervention will be given for struggling learners. • Students will be given the opportunity to make corrections on daily assignments and tests for a maximum score of 74%. Students have 5 days to correct an assignment or test. • Extra credit is not used.

15. Homework • Spelling- one assignment per week. See Spelling Menu • Daily Reading- 20 minutes per night; must be recorded on reading log • Reading comprehension • Social Studies-as needed

16. snacks • Water in bottle with sports cap • One prepackaged serving or no greater than one fourth of a cup of the following: Goldfish Teddy Grahams Cereal Bars • No peanut butter!

17. Contact Information • email – malford@kleinisd.net • Webpage-http://classroom.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?Mrs.MarciaAlford • Phone- 832-484-7412

18. Specials and Lunch –Mrs. Alford • Lunch 12:25-12:55 • P.E. - Monday, Thursday and Friday • Music – Monday and Thursday • Art – Wednesday • Library – Wednesday All schedules subject to change.

19. Specials-Mr. Ray • Lunch 12:25-12:55 • Tuesday Music • Wednesday P.E. • Thursday Art • Friday P.E.

20. A Few Reminders • Join PTO - now • Curriculum night - October 8, 2013 • Parent conferences – October 14, 2013

21. You can help • Set a quiet time for completing homework. • Have your child tell something about what was learned. • Encourage reading. • Work on math facts.

22. Classroom Needs • cheap paper plates • clear packing tape • Sticky notes • 2 chaperones per class for WunderlichFarms November 7 or 11

23. Always remember. You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. A.A. Milne

24. Questions??? Thank you for coming. We look forward to seeing you on October 8.