1. What is the discipline plan?
2. What if I have to change my child's usual departure from school?
3. Do the parents have to send in any money?
4. Do you always go outside for recess?
5. Is there a snack time?
6. When is lunch? It's my child's birthday and I have treats.
7. Is there homework?
8. How do I order scholastic books online?

What is the discipline plan?

Our Discipline Plan gives every student the opportunity to manage 
his or her 
own behavior in order to successfully meet the challenges of 
first grade. To 
encourage students to follow the classroom rules, I reinforce 
appropriate 
behavior with praise, stickers, positive notes or calls home, 
special 
privileges, and special treats. If a student chooses to break a 
rule, these 
are the consequences: 
1st time= Warning. 
2nd time= 5 min. off of recess. 
3rd time= 10 min. off of recess and student writes note home to 
parents about rule broken. 
4th time= 15 min. off of recess and call or note home to parents 
which needs to be signed and sent back to the teacher. 
*The students are aware of these consequences and know their 
responsibility 
in the classroom. The rules are always posted in the room and you 
may review 
the rules with your children by clicking on the "Class Rules" 
page.

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What if I have to change my child's usual departure from school?

A note is necessary if usual departure changes (parent pick 
up/riding a different bus/getting off at another bus stop).  If 
your child is attending any after school programs, a note is also 
necessary.  If you forgot a note, please call and notify the 
office prior to 2:00.  It is also very helpful if you let your 
child know of these changes. 

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Do the parents have to send in any money?

In order to pay for the cost of the various class gatherings for 
the school year, I am asking that each child brings in $7.00 (one 
dollar per party).  Please send in the $7.00 in a labeled 
envelope before October 1st.  We usually have a craft, a game, 
and snacks for the children to enjoy.  Any money left over in 
June will go toward purchasing food and other items for our END 
OF THE YEAR class picnic.  

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Do you always go outside for recess?

Unless it is raining or snowing, we usually go outside for recess 
everyday.  Please make sure that your child is dressed 
appropriately for the weather each day.  If boots are worn to 
school, please send in other shoes to change into during the 
day.  

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Is there a snack time?

Everyday, I allow the children to have a “working snack.” This is 
where they can finish up their morning work or continue with 
other work while enjoying a light healthy snack.  Your child may 
also bring in a labeled water bottle for his/her desk. Placing 
the bottle in a sock greatly reduces sweating on the desk and 
papers.   

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When is lunch? It's my child's birthday and I have treats.

Our lunch time is 11:30-12:00. Your child has the option of 
bringing or buying lunch.  Information about lunch tickets, 
prices, and the daily menu are all found on the September lunch 
menu.  PLEASE SEND IN ALL MONEY/CHECKS IN A LABELED ENVELOPE, 
BAGGIE, OR WALLET. Birthdays: If you wish to send in 
cupcakes/snacks to celebrate your child’s birthday, please let me 
know in advance.  Birthday celebrations take place during lunch 
only (not in the classroom). Please make sure the treats are in 
the office no later than 11:00, unless you send them in with your 
child in the morning.  NO DRINKS ARE NECESSARY. 

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Is there homework?

Homework will be sent home on the last school day of the week 
(usually Friday) and it is due back the next to last school day 
of the following week (usually Thursday).  Sometimes the children 
will bring home an easy-to-read book.  Since most of the children 
are at the emergent level in reading, you will need to read the 
books several times.  After several readings, your child should 
be joining in to read.  I suggest you read a page and then invite 
your child to reread (not memorize) the page to you.  They are 
not expected to learn all of the words.  Please have your child 
complete all pf the papers in the HOMEWORK folder and a guardian 
must sign the top paper.  Return all papers in the HOMEWORK 
folder on the due date.  Each week your child’s wordbook 
will come home in the folder.  Please check to see which words 
need to be practices.  You can make flash cards to use.  The 
children need to be able to recognize the words-not spell them.  
I will use this book to let you know of areas that need more 
practice. 
Please feel free to write me a note about the work right in this 
book.  Feel free to also go ahead on the word list.  

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How do I order scholastic books online?

The website, username, and password is below:
http://www.scholastic.com/clubsordering
 
Class Name: ilovestars 
Password: ilovestars 

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