T.H. Rogers School New Vanguard Elementary Orientation 1 st /2 nd Grades August 15, 2015

T.H. Rogers SchoolNew Vanguard Elementary Orientation

1st/2nd GradesAugust 15, 2015

Welcome to T.H. Rogers!

Building on Our CultureThis Year’s Theme: “Growing Beyond!”

Growing Beyond...with new students and families!

Growing Beyond...our previous success!

Growing Beyond...all limitations!

Building on Our CultureThis Year’s Theme: “Growing Beyond!”

Culture of Communication

Teacher websites Grade Speed weekly communication folders

Culture of Thinking

Cross-curricular learning Writing emphasized in all contents

visible thinking

Culture of Respect

Character education program bullying awareness

Peer Mediation Program


Administration, Mid-Management, Office Staff Dave Muzyka, Principal Christian Winn, Assistant Principal/Elementary Donald Lam, Assistant Principal/Secondary Jessica Willie, Dean of Instruction Kristen Trey Chen, Vanguard Coordinator Ashley Pringle, Elementary Counselor

Mari Valdez, School Secretary

Ileana Cortes, Ms. Winn’s Asst.

Bertha Roodi, Attendance Clerk

Yaneth Montes, Main Office Clerk

Libby Calkins, Receptionist

Maria Hernandez, Finance Clerk

Sheila Foster, Student Information

Janice Jackson, VG Office Clerk

Linda Turpin, VG Office Clerk


Vanguard Faculty

Core Enrichment Team

Jennifer Thelander-Art Desmond Combs-PE

Daniel Fernandez -Computer Norman Thomas-Music

Paula Friedman-French Dulce Slack - Spanish

Stephanie Hatley-Library Coach John - Chess

Paula Godinich-ASL


1st & 2nd Grade Teams

Donna Lambert Team Leader, Math

Samantha OrtizTeam Leader, Math

Elyse Prevot English, LA& Reading

Hamy JabriEnglish, LA& Reading

Mari Hilderman Science/Social Studies

Alexa FontanaScience/Social Studies

SchoolPolicies

andProcedures


Arrival to the Campus

Arrival: 7:00 a.m. to 7:35 a.m.

All students report to the

Cafeteria upon arrival.

Arrival and Dismissal

Parents may eat breakfast with students on the first day of school.

Beginning August 25th, parents must drop student off in the L-

shape carpool lane or park nearby and walk them to the front

entrance. Parents are asked to refrain from walking students to the classroom

after the first day of school.

Arrival and Dismissal

Carpool Drop-Off/Pick-Up for Students

Use the L-shape loading zone located in front of the school.

Turn in traveling south on Bering Drive.

Parents are asked to refrain from “conferencing” with teacher while they are on duty as they are trying to supervise all their

students.***Refer to Parent Drop-Off/Pick-Up Map***

AttendancePolicy and Procedures

Students are encouraged to attend school daily!

Students must attend at least

72 days of school the first semester and

77 days the second semester according to the Texas education Code 25.092.


Call the school and e-mail your child’s homeroom teacher by 8:00 a.m. on the day of an absence.

Phone: 713-917-3595

Within 3 days of an absence, a written excuse must be submitted to Ms. Roodi in the main office. Excuses may be submitted via e-mail to [email protected]


Tardy Students

Promptness to school is an expectation.

If a student is not in class by 7:45 a.m., he or she will be considered tardy. Students will receive a lunch detention after the 3rd tardy.

The official daily attendance time is 9:30.


Excused Absences Illness of student Death in the family Quarantine Weather or road conditions making

travel dangerous Participation in school activities,

approved by the Principal Religious holidays (24 hours prior to day) Emergencies or unusual circumstances,

approved by the Principal

Leaving Campus During the School Day

Parents must report to the main office to check out their child.

An appropriate form of identification must be presented.

A note from the parent(s) of a student must be sent to Ms. Roodi stating the time and reason for the early departure along with a phone number.

The latest a student may be released early is 2:15 p.m.

Dress Code Students should be neat and clean in

appearance. Clothing must not be too tight, too loose, or

torn. A belt must be worn with loose-fit shorts or

pants. Skirts and dresses are to be no shorter than

two inches, front and back, from the top of the knee in a standing position.

Label jackets/coats. Bring an extra layer! See the Parent-Student Handbook for the full

dress code policy.

Birthdays

• Students will be given the opportunity to celebrate birthdays during the school year by parents sending store-bought cookies (no cupcakes, please) for the homeroom class. The teacher will pass out to the students during their snack time. Please, no treat bags.

• If you plan to send cookies, please notify the teacher for planning purposes. Deliver the treats to the school by 8:00 a.m.

Field TripsField trips are planned throughout the year to enhance the

curriculum, and dedicated parent volunteers help make it possible. Here are a few important reminders:

· Students and chaperones are to wear the school tie-dye field trip shirt.

· All school rules apply on the field trip.

· Actively supervise students.

· Notify the teacher(s) immediately of any medical emergency, lost child, or serious breach of school rule.

· Follow the directions of docent/guide.

· Siblings and family members may not participate in a school-sponsored field trip.

· Have fun!

Communication System

Communication Folders“Ram News” is available on our website and will be sent home every Thursday.

Parent-Staff CommunicationsContact the teacher via e-mail or phone. Check the calendar of events each week.

WE NEED YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS! Parent-Teacher Conferences

Contact your child’s teacher with the preferred day and time for the conference.

First Day of SchoolMonday, August 24, 2015

Please complete and return ALL forms included in the First Day Packet to your child’s teacher.

Follow all procedures for arrival. Please say “goodbye” to your child and wish them well on their first day.

Traffic will be heavy. Be patient! Join other THR parents for coffee

sponsored by PTO in the orchestra room.

A Few Important Dates...

• Open House September 8th, 6:30PM

• Parents Are Partners September 15th, 7:45AM

• Early Dismissal September 22nd, 12:45PM

• Donuts with Dad September 25th, 7:15AM

• Fall Conferences week of October 11th, times TBA

You will receive a school calendar in the 2015-2016 Parent-Student Handbook!

The 1st GradeLearning Journey

The 1st Grade Learning Journey

Your child will grow exponentially this year! You may notice...

•Your child transitioning to be more responsible and self-sufficient.

•Your child moving beyond learning to read and enjoying reading to learn.•Your child developing relationships through social/emotional awareness.


English/Lang Arts/Reading–Ms. PrevotGoals for the year include:

•Read with understanding and fluency in various genres.•Express ideas in complete sentences while utilizing proper grammar and spelling.•Increase reading level by at least one year’s growth.

The 1st Grade Learning JourneyMath–Ms. Lambert

Goals for the year include:

•Demonstrate fluency of math facts.•Utilize problem solving and reasoning strategies.•Apply knowledge of math in everyday situations.


Science & Social Studies–Ms. Hilderman

Goals for the year include:

•Using the scientific method to conduct investigations and experiments to learn about our natural world.•Becoming a knowledgeable, global citizen.

Communications• Daily planner and homework• Ram News on Thursdays• Red folder with graded work and

behavior chart on Fridays• Teacher e-mails• Teacher websites• Class newsletters

Home Learning

• Read for 30 minutes every day!• Practice math facts• Monday: ELAR homework• Tuesday: ELAR homework• Wednesday: Math• Thursday: Science/Social Studies• By Friday of each week, students need to

have logged onto Istation for 30 minutes and to Moby Max for 30 minutes.

Welcome to Rogers!

The First Grade Team is looking forward to meeting each of

you! We have an amazing year planned for your children!

We can’t wait to get started!

The 2nd GradeLearning Journey

The 2nd Grade Learning Journey

Some things you may notice about your growing 2nd grader...

•Your child will be learning how to handle more responsibility.

•Your child will be learning how to work in a cooperative manner.

•Your child will continue to develop relationships through social/emotional

awareness.


English/Lang Arts/Reading–Ms. JabriGoals for the year:

•Read and critically analyze chapter books both individually and in groups.•We will explore different types of fiction, expository text structures, creative writing, folk tales, fables, poetry, and purposeful writing. •Istation will be used throughout the year to monitor reading and language progress.•Cursive writing will be introduced in January. (Please be patient!)


Math–Ms. OrtizGoals for the year:

•Fluency in math facts

•Utilize problem solving skills

•Apply math skills and knowledge to everyday life


Science & Social Studies–Ms. Fontana

•Becoming familiar with their communities and developing citizenship skills.•Building global awareness•Exploring new concepts through experiments, labs, and projects.

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Communications

• Daily planner and homework• Ram News on Thursdays• Red folder with graded work and

behavior chart on Fridays• Teacher e-mails• Teacher websites

Home Learning

Weekly Home Learning•Monday: Spelling•Tuesday: Math•Wednesday: Science or Social Studies•Thursday: Reading Comprehension•By Friday of each week, students need to have logged onto Istation for 30 minutes and to Moby Max for 30 minutes.

Again, welcome!

We are looking forward to starting the year with you and your student! We have a wonderful year planned and

can’t wait to start the year!

1st/2nd GradeCommunity Norms

Be respectful to your learning and

everyone else’s.

Parents-to-Parents

Tips for Success...•Expect homework everyday in 1st grade. It is do-able in 15 minutes!•Know that 1st grade is a big jump from Kindergarten. Be patient with your child and his/her teachers. •Trust the teachers! They know what they are doing! •The school teaches kids to develop self-discipline. They know what they have to do and they get their work done. •As a parent, be organized. •Develop a rapport with the teachers. It helps a lot to have a positive rapport and be able to communicate when issues arise in your family.•Encourage your child to focus on their learning and thinking, and doing their personal best. Do not focus on letter grades!•Pick 1-3 extra curricular activities that are important to your family and your child. This involvement is important. It helps if some activities take place on weekends.

WELCOME

to the

T.H. Rogers

Family!

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T.H. Rogers School New Vanguard Elementary Orientation 1 st /2 nd Grades August 15, 2015