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Absences: Attendance is VERY important. If your child is absent I need a written excuse the day your child returns to school. I am required to turn in all notes to the office where they will determine if an absence is excused or unexcused. If your child is absent, a HOMEWORK FOLDER will be sent home and should be returned to school in 2 school days.
Arrival: School doors open at 7:00 AM.
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Birthdays: If you would like to send a birthday treat you’re your child on or near his/her birthday, please feel free to do so. These treats will be eaten during our snack time. Birthdays are recognized during our calendar routine as well. We will recognize summer birthdays at the end of the school year. Please do not send birthday party invitations to be distributed at school unless all children receive an invitation.
Book orders: I will be sending Scholastic Book orders home each month. If you would like to purchase books, please return the order form and check in an envelope with your child’s name and Scholastic Books written on the front by the due date listed on the order form. Please make checks payable to Scholastic Book Club.
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Conferences: Parent/Teacher conferences will be held throughout the year. I will send information on dates and sign-ups.
Communication: I want to get to know you and your child as much as possible. The best way is through communication. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me and I will do the same. My e-mail address is . Also you can call me at school (270) 384-3367. Please leave a message and I will return your call on my planning or after school. You can also call me at home at (270) 634-1071 BEFORE 9:00 P.M.
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Discipline: Our classroom has a set of rules to follow along with the rules established in the handbook-
1.Listen when the teacher is talking.
2.Follow directions quickly
3.Respect others, respect yourself, respect your school.
4.Raise your hand to speak.
5.Be safe. Be honest.
**We will be using the Rocket Clip Chart for work habits (listed below) in the classroom and we will be using a money system for behavior.
Working Rules
*Work on a 0 voice
* Ask for help on a 1 voice
* Do not play
*Get the work done
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E-mail-
My school e-mail address is please e-mail me at any time! I will check it daily. If you have an e-mail address that you would like me to be aware of, please let me know.
Please make sure your child's EMERGENCY form is always up to date.
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Field Trips-Information about field trips will come home in the folder and will be detailed in the field trip permission slip and weekly newsletter.
Fun Friday- A note will come home about this at a later date.
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Gym- Students will have gym/P.E. on every Wednesday. I will try to remind students the day before or send information home in the newsletter. Please wear athletic shoes and appropriate clothing.
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Homework: I will be sending homework with your child Monday – Thursday. Homework may be a review sheet, family activity, or reading. When reading please allow your child to read the book first on their own and then you read the book aloud to them. Even when reading a book is not the homework for the night, be sure your child has the opportunity to read to someone every day of the week. Things such as practicing sight words, spelling words, Lexia, and Dreambox will be included in the nightly folder. Homework is very important because the child is practicing what is being learned at school
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Independence is a goal for students because it builds self-esteem and self-confidence. 1st graders are very capable of doing many things on their own and I encourage them to do as much as they can for themselves in the classroom. Please work on the following self-help skills at home with your child: cutting, typing, etc…
I encourage you to read with your child and have your child read with you every night. I recommend 20 minutes every week night. Reading is VERY important in 1st grade.
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Just send a note with your child if you need to change buses or any afternoon routine.
JUST send a note with your child in his/her backpack if you need to reach me or have concerns. Of course EMAIL is still the best way. Your child will be asked to put all notes from home in my “NOTE” bucket and they will be addressed in a timely manner.
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Keep Updated- Read the classroom newsletter every week and check the folder every day for the other notes and information.
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Library- Our class will be visiting the Library every Wednesday. Your child will check out a book when we visit the library and return it within the following week.
Lunch-We will be going to lunch at 11:15.
Lunch boxes should contain cold packs for keeping things cold.
No LUNCHES will be heated up for students.
Check carefully the LUNCH menu every day so that your child will eat items served that day.
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Money: When sending money to school please make sure it is in a sealed envelope with the following information on the outside of the envelope: Child’s name, what the money is for, and the amount of money inside of the envelope. If you are sending money for more than one thing, please put it in separate envelopes. Remind your child to give the envelope to me.
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Newsletter- A weekly newsletter will be sent home on Fridays to keep you informed about what is happening in our class. Please keep this in a location where you can stay informed throughout the week.
No School- The district will send out a one-call informing you of changes in the school schedule. Please listen to the local radio stations and television to know about school closings during bad weather and sickness.
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OH, how excited I am to be a part of your child’s education!'
We go OUTSIDE for recess when the temperature is at least 45 degrees. So, send a jacket during the Fall/Winter. If your child has no jacket, he/she will wear one from lost and found.
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Pick-ups- If your child is being picked up from school early remember to sign him/her out at the front office.
Always PRACTICE your spelling words. PRACTICE your touch numbers, PRACTICE your sight words, and PRACTICE reading at home. If you do this, you will be READY for 2nd Grade!
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Questions-Please feel free to call, stop in, email, or send me a note.
- ACPC 270-384-3367
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Report Cards- I will be sending home report cards every 9 weeks. Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding the report cards.
Recess- Please dress your child appropriately for all months.
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SNACK- Students can bring a juice box, drink pouch, or water each day. Students are responsible for bringing their own snack each day.
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Transportation-If someone is going to pick up your child from school or ride a different bus that is not the normal routine please send me a note so that we can make sure he/she gets to the right place safely. I am not allowed to let a child inform me of a change in transportation. If your child does not have a written note or I do not receive a phone call, they will be going home the usual way.
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“U” are also a very important part of your child’s education. Please take the time in our busy lives to ask your child about what they learned each and every day.
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Volunteers: You are more than welcome to come and volunteer in my classroom. I would appreciate if you would give me a notice and set up a time for when you are coming. This way I am able to have things prepared for you to help with. Volunteering includes a room parent, helping during class parties, going on field trips, etc. You will need to fill out a form and check in at the office each visit.
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Welcome- You are welcome to come and visit and volunteer in our classroom anytime!
Website: Visit our class website weekly:
- Select Adair Co. Primary Center
- Select Teacher Websites
- Select Lisa Hayes
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eXit- Parents and family members may exit and enter via the main school entry. Be sure to sign in at the office.
We are in need of eXtra donations: Dum Dum suckers, McDonald's Happy Meal toys or other items for our snack/treat bucket.
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Your ideas and suggestions are welcome!
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Zzzzzz…Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest each night!
GOOD CHOICES ARE:
Class Rules:
1. Listen when the teacher is talking.
2. Follow directions quickly
3. Respect others, respect yourself, respect your school.
4. Raise your hand to speak.
5. Be safe. Be honest.
***Please pay close attention to Rocket Stars Leaders' Procedures for Classroom that is in your child's student handbook. These are also rules that your child will be expected to follow during the school day.
H.A.L.L. Rules
H-Hands behind your back
A-All eyes forward
L-Lips zipped
L-Low speed
Working Rules
- Work on a 0 voice
- Ask for help on a 1 voice
- Do not play
- Get the work done