ABSENCES
The
policy on absences and tardies is outlined in the front of your child’s
agenda. Please send an absent excuse accordingly. In order for make up work to
be ready for you at dismissal, you must call or email me no later than 9:00 AM.
AGENDAS
Agendas
are the best way for parents to communicate with me.
The
spiral bound books are issued at no charge to the students by Wilson County
Schools. They are just like a textbook and should be treated as such.
Daily
homework assignments will be copied by your student into his/her agenda. Other
notes and information will be posted there as well.
Check
the agenda for county and school policies and procedures such as tardies,
absences, and dress code.
Agendas
must be initialed by a parent daily. This acknowledges that you are aware of
the information for that day.
PLEASE
INITIAL EACH DAY…DO NOT INITIAL AHEAD!!!
ARRIVAL
Our
school day begins at 7:15 AM. Students arriving after The National Anthem will
be considered tardy. The
school doors open at 6:45 AM. Students arriving early should wait in the gym
for a teacher to pick them up for class.
BIRTHDAYS
We
will celebrate your student’s birthday as close to the actual day as our
schedule permits. If
you are sending a treat for the class, please let me know so I can alert
anyone who as a special diet. Treats will be eaten at snack time.
CAFETERIA
Breakfast
and lunch are served in the school cafeteria.
Meal
tickets are sold on Monday Mornings. Please send all money/checks in an
envelope. On the front, write your child’s first and last name, teacher’s
name, amount of money enclosed, and lunch code number. If you child eats
breakfast, make sure he/she arrives no later than 7:00 AM.
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher
conferences are scheduled by the county. In order to give you my full
attention and to be fair to your child, please schedule conferences in advance.
CURRICULUM
Our
curriculum is guided by standards set forth by the State of Tennessee.
A link to the TennesseeState
department of Education is accessible through my website.
DISCIPLINE
·
Classroom
Rules
1.
Follow
directions the first time given.
2.
Be
responsible for yourself.
3.
Treat
others the way you want to be treated.
4.
Keep
hands, feet, objects, and unkind words to yourself.
·
Rewards
1.
Notes,
stickers, stamps in the agenda.
2.
Whole
class rewards.
·
Consequences
1.
Verbal
warnings.
2.
Walk
5 minutes of recess.
3.
Walk 10 minutes of recess.
4.
Walk
15 minutes of recess.
5.
Walk
20 minutes of recess and note in agenda.
6.
Severe
clause-send directly to the office.
DISMISSAL
The
school day ends at 2:15 PM.
If
you are picking your child up early, you must go to the office to sign him/her
out of class. The secretary will call the classroom to notify us you are
waiting. Your child will join you as soon as he/she is ready.
DISMISSAL
CHANGE
If
your child is going home in a different manner (for instance, riding in a car
instead of on the usual bus) I must have a note with a parent signature.
Otherwise, the student goes home in the usual manner.
Office
approval is required if your student is riding a different bus or getting off
at a different stop.
DRESS CODE
The Wilson County Dress Code is outlined in the student agenda and
available on the county website.
EMAIL:
lynnc@wcschools.com
You
can reach me at my desk using email. I can send you updates, newsletters, and
an occasional classroom anecdote. If you would like to be included on our
class email distribution list, please send an email to me from the account I
should use. Make sure you put your child's name on the subject line of the
email.
FORGOTTEN
ITEMS
Should
your child forget anything at home, please drop it off in the office. The
staff will let us know and we can pick it up when we have a break.
GRADED
PAPERS
In
order to keep current on your child’s progress, graded papers will be sent
home on Friday (hopefully). Please remove the papers, review them with your
student, sign the form, and return the empty folder the next day.
HOMEWORK
Homework
provides routine and structure. It reinforces skills and concepts we learn in
class. It teaches the student responsibility and study skills.
Homework
assignments will be written on the board each day for your child to copy into
the agenda. They are also listed weekly on my website.
Missing
homework means no recess. Monday through Thursday are homework nights. It
should take no longer than 30 minutes. Additionally, your child should read
for 30 minutes every night. Unless otherwise noted, homework must be completed
in pencil. Pens, crayons, and markers are not acceptable unless specified in
the directions. Even
if it is a “no homework” night, please continue reading, spelling, and math
facts.
LUNCH
Our
cafeteria sends home monthly menus. Check the current class schedule for our
lunch time. Please
take the time to come eat lunch with your child. Stop by the office to sign-in
before proceeding to the cafeteria to meet us. Pre-arrangements are not
necessary.
MID-TERM
REPORTS
Our
county is using a new computer-based report card this year. it should be in
place in time for the first mid-term report.
RECESS
We
go outside unless the temperature is 40°or below. We check the Internet at
weather.com & NewsChannel5.com. We also check our classroom outdoor
thermometer.
ROOM
PARENTS
This
is a committee made up of parent volunteers. They help plan our classroom parties.
Please volunteer to help!
SCHOOL
SUPPLIES
The
supply list is on my class website.
SCIENCE/SOCIAL
STUDIES
We
will alternate themes in science and social studies. Most of the work will be
completed in class. However, some projects must be done at home. Students
will also be tested on these subjects.
There
will be 2-3 days notice and students will receive a study guide.
If
there is a change, it will be noted in the agenda.
SNACK
We
have a snack in our classroom each morning. Acceptable snacks are healthy such
as but not limited to pretzels, popcorn, fruit, raw vegetables, crackers and
cheese, or peanut butter. Juice, water, sports drinks are all acceptable.
Please
do not send anything in a glass container.
Unacceptable:
Sweets and sugars, chocolate, candy, soft drinks.
These
will be saved for lunch.
SPECIALS
Our
students go to “special” classes daily. Check our current schedule for
specific classes and days. Teachers for these classes are:
(Monday)Art-
Mrs. McDaniels (Tuesday)
PE-Mrs. Bannach
(Wednesday)Library-Ms.
Williams (Thursday)
Music-Ms. Dickens (Friday)Computer-Mrs.
Hayes
SPELLING
Word
Lists are sent home in the agenda on the first day of the school week. Have
your student practice the words daily. Please do not remove the list from the
agenda because they will be used daily in class.
Tests
will be given on Fridays.
STAR
STUDENT (Student of the Week)
Each
full week of school, a student is highlighted as our “Star Student.” The names
are randomly selected. The student will be mentioned in our newsletter and on
a poster in our classroom. Please send photographs to use on the poster-baby
pictures, funny shot, and sports photos work well. If you would like to send a
treat that week, follow birthday treat guidelines.
VISITS
I
encourage you to visit our classroom anytime. As a parent, it is one of the
things I like most about MJE.
The
safety of our children is very important to me. YOU MUST SIGN-IN AT THE OFFICE
AND HAVE A VISIBLE VISTOR PASS BEFORE COMING TO OUR CLASSROOM. This applies to
anytime during the school day. Even if I know you…YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED
WITHOUT A PASS.