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J. Lyndal Hughes Elementary

in 2012-2013!

VisionPreparing today's learners for tomorrow's world by instilling in every student the 21st century skills, attitudes, and self-confidence for personal success.

MissionThe J. Lyndal Hughes Elementary School community is dedicated to providing a nurturing and engaging learning environment to meet the diverse needs of every child. Hughes Elementary is committed to developing excellence in all areas: socially, emotionally and academically.

Vision and Mission for J. Lyndal Hughes Elementary

J. Lyndal Hughes is a Northwest ISD Title 1 campus:

More than 26% of our students are considered low income.

We receive federal funds to assist all students. Title 1 funds are flexible and are used for

additional personnel, professional development, improve curriculum, enhance parental involvement, extend learning time for students, and provide other activities that are tied to student achievement.

Parent-School Compacts

Title 1

State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness

Given in grades 3-5 Test is now timed More difficult than previous test because it

will require higher level thinking and multiple step problems.

Builds on previously learned knowledge.

STAAR

Goal 98% - Last year was 96.8% Students can not learn if they are not in

school. Making up work at home does not make up for the teacher’s instruction.

School district get money when students are in school. If NISD could improve attendance by 1% it would save the district 1 million dollars.

Attendance

School hours – 7:45-2:45 The doors to the school open at 7:20. Breakfast is served from 7:20-7:40 Instruction begins promptly at 7:45

Tardies

The 2nd 6 weeks we will begin morning tutoring and enrichment from 7:20-7:55 for grades 3-5 and grades 1-2 will be transitioned in the following six weeks

Students that need to be retaught a concept will go the classroom for small group instruction

Students that have mastered weekly concepts will go to the gym or cafeteria for enrichment lessons in the areas of math, writing, technology and character education

Parents will be notified by classroom teacher if a concept needs to be retaught

Morning Tutoring and Enrichment

Progress Reports and Report Cards Weekly Class Newsletters Principal’s Monthly Newsletter

Check out our Web sites for information! If we have your email address than we can

email you school and class information.

NISD is going paperless

Students daily and 6-week grades can be viewed online at any time.

Attendance is also available online. Can set up notifications Please pick up directions. Letter with login information was sent home

last week. We can reprint it for you if needed.

Internet Grade Viewing

Hawk Thursday folder Teacher and School Web sites Emails from teachers and principal School messenger phone system Internet Grade Viewing Parent Conferences – these will be held the

week of October 15th-19th.

Communication

We always need help with making copies, laminating, organizing books, etc.

We have a group called “Helping Hands” that meets on Tuesdays, but you can help any day of the week.

Must complete a background check to be able to volunteer or be a chaperone.

If you would like to volunteer, contact Wendy Van Norden at hughesvolunteers@yahoo.com

Parent Volunteers

We have an active PTA that provides multiple events for our families to attend such as the tailgate party last week, carnivals, talent show, family fun nights, etc.

The PTA purchases a t-shirt for every child on campus.

Membership is $6.50 If you are interested in helping with PTA,

please contact Erin Shedd.

Hughes PTA

We are a Love and Logic campus We utilize Preferred Activity Time (P.A.T.) as

a method to reinforce positive behavior choices.

Bravo Boards/ Clip charts In Third Grade we are using tickets/raffels as

a behavioral reinforcement

Classroom Management

All instruction is at student’s academic level. Workshop Model of Instruction

Reading Writing Math Science

Pushing Students to Excel

Personal Goal Sheets The first six weeks focuses primarily on routines

and procedures to ensure seamless future workshops.

Small group instruction based on needs Students practice concepts using books at their

reading level. Students perfect writing based on their specific

needs, levels, and goals. Students share out their thinking at the end of

each work period.

Reader’s & Writer’s Workshop

Concepts are introduced Students explore a variety of ways to solve

problems through games and practice within small groups, partners, or as individuals.

Students share out their thinking showing a variety of complexity.

Math Workshop

Workshop model that mimics Language Arts and Math

Inquiry-based 5 E Model Science Inquiry in the Spring Cray Fish Project-based learning project in the Spring

Science Workshop

1st Year for the Challenge Our goal in third grade is to read 5 chapter books and 1

picture book each six weeks. (1st and 6th six weeks will be shortened.)

To earn credit for a book, the book must at the student’s reading level!

Read at home and school Use Reading Logs – we no longer count the

minutes, but rather the books. Our Million Word Kickoff is October 5th

Awards will be given at the 6 Weeks Awards assemblies to students that have met their goal for the grading period

Million Word Challenge

Each month a new book is introduced to the entire school.

The book centers around the month’s character trait.

Mrs. Briggs, the school counselor, does character building lessons for that character trait.

Students respond to the books using a Reader’s Response format

Principal’s Book of the Month

Battle of the Books- Spring- 3rd-5th grades

U.I.L- 2nd-5th grades Leadership Club-5th grade Library Helpers-3rd-5th Scrabble Club Photography/Yearbook Club Choir and District Honor Choir Robotics Club

Extra-Curricular Activities

More information about each of these activities will be emailed as the dates get closer.

HW may be assigned throughout the week. Homework should take no more than 30 minutes.

Students should read at least 20 minutes every night. Completed books will be recorded on the reading log.

Math-Practice and repetition is very important. Weekly homework is sent home on Monday and due on Friday.

Benefits of Homework

Making sure my child is rested and prepared for school each day.

Make sure your child is at school and on time for school.

Knowing how your child is doing by communicating with the teacher by checking your child’s folder, email, in person or by phone.

Monitor your child’s homework and make sure study time is in a quiet place.

Limit TV viewing and read together daily. Check planners every night for notes from the

teacher. Be an active participant in your child’s

education.

How you can help your child!

Thank you for coming this evening and partnering with us to ensure your child’s success!

Thank you!