Dismissal Procedures

If there is a change in your child’s transportation, you MUST send a note explaining the change.  I cannot release him/her without this note.  If your child is a car rider and another family member or friend will be picking up your child, please send me a note as soon as possible letting me know that you give your permission for your child to go home with this person.

Any changes in address or phone number should be sent to the teacher in writing as well.

Lunch

If you are sending money for lunch, please place the money in a Ziploc bag or envelope and place in the child’s green homework folder.  Lunch money is sent to the cafeteria in the morning.

Medication

Do not send medication to school with students.  All medication must be brought in and picked up by an adult.  Medication will be administered in the health room by the nurse.  Cough drops are considered medication and you need to fill out a form from the nurse for your child to have them at school.

Absences/Makeup Policy

Attendance is most important. Students should be in school every day and on time. State law requires children to be present 170 days of each 180-day school year. Students’ absences may cause the student to lose credit for the year. An unlawful or unexcused absence is any absence that is not verified by a statement within 2 days, therefore the students’ return to school does not meet the conditions for a lawful absence. Any absence after the tenth day must be excused by a statement from a doctor. A child may be retained if attendance laws are not followed. Student work cannot be prepared in advance for unexcused absences such as vacations.  Also, it is impossible for you to help your child make up all the work that he/she would be missing.  We do not give “busy work” in 1st grade and therefore most of the learning is teacher directed.  

School-Wide Discipline Policy

Brook Glenn Elementary believes all students have the right to learn in a safe and orderly environment.  We believe all students can behave, and students are expected to follow classroom rules in order to allow for proper teaching and learning. Students are also expected to follow school rules during recess, in the cafeteria, in the hallways, during related arts, during assemblies, on field trips, and anytime the students are on campus or representing the school.

For more information, please refer to the student handbook.

Monthly Newsletters

A class newsletter is sent home monthly in Homework Folders, or parents may opt to receive an electronic copy via email.  It is very important that you read these.  The newsletter contains important information about curriculum, homework, projects, tests, school events, volunteering, and other important announcements.

Materials Needed for Class

Please see First Grade Supply List on Brook Glenn’s website

Homework Policy

Homework is assigned each night (not on weekends).  Homework is a critical part of your child’s learning.  Failure to complete homework impacts your child’s success.

First grade homework includes reading each night.

Procedures for Non-Instructional Routines/ Classroom Expectations

·    Attendance will be taken daily.

·    Indoor or outdoor recess will be given each day.

·    Important School Materials:

* Homework Folder is to be taken home each night and returned each day.

·    Children are taught the procedures for fire drills, earthquake drills, tornado drills, and other kinds of emergencies.

·    No personal pencil sharpeners are allowed in the classroom.

Communication with Parents & Contacting the Teacher

Communication will be in the form of newsletters, ClassDojo, phone calls, notes, and conferences. All communication will be documented. At the end of the first nine weeks, conferences will be held. Conferences may be scheduled as needed. The best way to contact me during the school day is to call the front office at 355-4700. 

What will we learn this year?