Basic Classroom Information
· Transportation Home from School
If a change in dismissal transportation is needed, it must be submitted to the teacher in writing. Students will be sent home according to their usual dismissal procedures unless there is a written notification signed by the child’s parent.
· Folders
Your child will bring home a folder that should be checked daily. Please clean out the folder and return to school the following day. Use this folder when sending in money, notes, etc. We will check them every morning. However, please label the money in either an envelope or baggie with child’s name, teacher’s name, and how the money should be used.
· Chaperone/Volunteer
If you wish to chaperone on field trips or volunteer within the classroom, you must be a Level II certified volunteer per Greenville County School District. For more information visit our school’s website and click on the parent tab/visitor and volunteer guidelines. It takes 2 weeks to receive clearance from the district. This will last for 3 years.
· Special Helper of the Day
To help our classroom run more smoothly and to reinforce responsibility, we will have a Special Helper of the Day. During our morning meeting, students’ names will be on Popsicle sticks and I will pull randomly from these to choose our special helper for that day. The remaining students will have the job of being “Supporters” for a day to encourage and support their classmate as they carry out their duties.
· Change of Clothes
Please send in a change of clothes in the bag that was sent home with your child. This will stay in your child’s bookbag and help us to be prepared in the case of an accident.
· Chromebooks and headphones
Your child will need a pair of headphones that will be kept at school. These will be used as we begin to use Chromebooks and learn with technology more frequently. Please do not send earbuds.
· Snack
We will need a small snack while at school. Please refer to the snack schedule that is stapled in your child’s folder and send in enough snack for the entire class (22 students) on your assigned day. Please send in individually wrapped snacks that are easy for the children to grab and open. Please send peanut free snacks if possible. Your child may bring a spill proof water bottle to use in the classroom.
· Breakfast/Lunch
Breakfast is provided in the cafeteria from 7-7:35. Our lunch time is 10:15-10:40. Breakfast and lunch are free for all students this year.
· Behavior Expectations
We will focus on learning and following our school wide expectations. These expectations can be remembered using the acrostic SHINE.
Show respect
Hold yourself accountable
Inspire others
Never give up
Everyday make good choices
We will do class and individual rewards/celebrations to highlight when these positive behaviors are shown. When there is behavior that does not follow these expectations, I will conference with students to help them learn new strategies and positive ways to respond.
· Related Arts Schedule
Monday- Music
Tuesday- Guidance
Wednesday- Library – Please return library books each Wednesday.
Thursday- PE in the gym- Please wear tennis shoes.
Friday- Art