Welcome to HMR! Here are some things to keep in mind as the 2019/2020 school year starts: School begins at 8:30 (kids can come up at 8:20) and ends at 2:52 PM. Our lunch/recess time is 11:45 until 12:25. The kids will play outside first, then come in, wash up, eat, and return to class. I will check planners each morning to see that they have been signed by a parent. I will also sign planners each day before the students leave for the day. Students are to bring home their Take-home Folder and Planner every day. Parents should check the folder to see that all work written in the planner is in there and completed and then sign the planner. We will be having "Ibach Bucks" as a reward system for students. About every other month we will have an auction where the "Ibach Bucks" can be spent. In order for this auction to be a success, we will need some donated items from parents. Items can be anything that a 5th grader might find attractive to bid on. Past items have been small gadgets or toys, books, candy items, posters, etc. Your 5th grader can help you pick something that might work well. Your help in this area would be appreciated. I have some items to use, but not enough to make the auctions a success. If you wish to send treats with your child, you can just send them or drop them off. Just make sure there are enough for everyone in the class. We never say no to treats!