5. Our Goals
Help each child be successful by:
• Providing a fun and safe learning
environment.
• Meeting individual needs.
• Creating partnerships with parents.
• Instilling a vision to excel.
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7. S.T.A.A.R.
• Math: April 2, 2013
• Reading: April 3, 2013
• Science: April 24, 2013
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8. Science
• Lab investigations and learning experiences in the
areas of:
– Scientific Processes
– Earth/Space
– Physical
– Botany
• Science Fair (No longer required by CCISD)
• Living Materials Center (LMC)
• Science Lab help needed – see Mrs. Schulz
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9. Math
Goal: Create mathematical problem solvers who
communicate mathematically using appropriate
vocabulary and justify their thinking orally and in
writing.
• Problem Solving
• Place Value
• Multiplication
• Division
• Fractions
• Geometry
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10. Language Arts
• Students will be taught comprehension
strategies to understand what they are
reading in different genres.
• Writing will be taught as its own subject
daily and implemented throughout all
content areas.
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11. Social Studies Alive
• American History
• If you would like to purchase and donate a Social
Studies Alive book for Mossman Elementary please
go to:
www.teachtci.com
- TCI Store
- SS Alive America’s Past
- SS Alive America’s Past Student Edition
- Checkout
Thank you !
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12. Homework
• Reading: Students are expected to read 30 minutes at
home each night and log their reading on
www.reading-rewards.com
• Math: Daily homework consisting of fact fluency,
problem solving, and computations.
• Please check your child’s planner daily for
additional assignments.
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13. How will I know how
my child is doing?
• Graded papers will go home each Tuesday.
• Parent Self Serve: www.ccisd.net
• Progress reports every 4 ½ weeks.
• Report cards every 9 weeks.
• Weekly Behavior Expectation Cards (Need to be signed)
• Parent/teacher communication via conference, phone call,
e-mail, or notes home when necessary.
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14. Grading Policies
Late Work
• -10 pts. Per day
• Zero will be given after 3 days
• To receive 50%, missing assignments must be turned in prior
to the end of the grading period.
Correct and Redo
• 70 is highest grade recorded for re-evaluations. Students are
encouraged to correct and return any assignments scored
below a 70.
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15. Birthdays!
Birthday treats are welcome! They will be shared with
the class at 2:45 pm. Please be sure to include
napkins and plates if necessary!
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16. Lunch with your
Child
• You are welcome to come eat lunch with your
child. We ask that you sit at the round tables
along the perimeter of the cafeteria with your
child only.
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17. Dismissal Procedures
• Car riders will be dismissed from the circle drive side of
the building. Please use your car tag.
• Please wait patiently in line. Students will not be released
to parents who walk up to the porch.
• For the safety of the children, students will also not be
allowed to walk across traffic to parents parked in the
parking lot.
• The faculty parking side of the building is only for school
buses and day care buses.
• Please notify us in writing of any changes in transportation
or call the front office. E-mail notification cannot be
accepted.
• Students cannot be picked up early after 2:30 pm.
• Plan ahead on what to do in inclement weather.
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18. Nurse Information
• All medication must be brought to the
nurse by a parent with a doctor note and
medication form.
• Free from fever and vomiting for 24
hours before returning to school after
illness.
• If your child cannot participate in
physical activities, a note must be
provided.
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19. Absences
• Bring a note to the office within 3 days of returning to
school. (Please remember to include the child’s full
name, the teacher’s name, and the dates and reason of
absences.)
• A doctor’s note is required for 3 consecutive absences.
• Make-up Work (1 day for each day absent.)
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20. Communication
• Student Planners
• E-mail
• Phone Call
• Conference time 9:00- 9:30 am
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22. Volunteers Needed
For the safety of our children, all volunteers MUST
REGISTER on the CCISD web-site. This includes
volunteering to assist with parties and field trips.
Until this occurs you will not be allowed to volunteer in any capacity on a
CCISD campus.
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23. We’re are looking forward
to a fantastic year!
Thank you for your
support.
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