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Welcome!. Ms. Oldham. Mrs. Horton. Mrs. Weger. Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Kollman. Mrs. Latteo. *********Teamwork********* ~Homework/Sleep/Nutrition Monitoring ~BYOD (See Contract in Your Child ’ s Thursday Folder.) ~PBS: Cool Cat Cash; All-Star Student; Attendance Ice Cream
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Welcome! Ms. Oldham Mrs. Horton Mrs. Weger Mrs. Davis Mrs. Kollman Mrs. Latteo
*********Teamwork********* ~Homework/Sleep/Nutrition Monitoring ~BYOD (See Contract in Your Child’s Thursday Folder.) ~PBS: Cool Cat Cash; All-Star Student; Attendance Ice Cream ~Please Initial the Assignment Log Every Day to Maintain Communication Between Parents & Teachers. ~Check, Sign, and Return the Thursday Folder each Friday. ~Please Initial Your Child’s Reading Log as an Indication That You Have Seen His/Her Summary/Reflection. ~Teacher Websites, Electronic Grade Reporting, Newsletters, etc. ~Bus Change 24-hour notice with approval ~Skyward Family Access-- www.dsisd.txed.net (Don’t panic!)
Assignments and Testing ~Assignment Log: Assignments and Upcoming Tests/Projects Written or Circled inRed ~Missing Work: On Skyward (Zero vs *) ~Check Teacher Web Pages (through the DSISD Web Page) for Details about Projects & Upcoming Events -- www.dsisd.txed.net ~Benchmarking for Reading, Math, and Science throughout the Year (Scores in Grade Book) ~STAAR Math: April 1 ~STAAR Reading: April 2 ~STAAR Science: April 23
Camp Champions ~Dates: October 16, 17, and 18 ~Tuition: $133 (per student); $42 (per chaperone) [Payable to DSES] Esteem-Building (Rock Wall, High Ropes, & Kayaking) Science (Erosion, Weathering, Night Sky, Reptiles, etc.) Social Studies (Pioneer Life) ~Student Forms* due by Friday, September 20th ~Money due by Friday, October 4th ~Chaperones: Two Adults per Cabin (Background Checks Required) ~Information Available: www.outdoorschool.com *In student packets (inside Thursday’s take-home folder)
Camp Champions (continued) *Dress Code *Label Everything *Water bottles (strap or hook) *No--Electronics (Including Cell Phones) *Yes--Disposable Camera, Flashlight *School Provides One Large Plastic Bag (with Label) Per Student for Bedding & Towels *Practice Rolling Up Sleeping Bags Ahead of Time *It’s a Long Drive to Marble Falls (to Pick Up Sick Children) *Completely Disposable Sack Lunch and Drink for Wed. *Return to DSES on Friday at Around 1:30 p.m. to Pick Up Your Child
At Camp… Our 2-Night Stay Consists of: 48 hours at the camp (12pm - 12pm), 6 meals, 6-8 day classes, plus night activities
At School, We Will… *Create folders for our outdoor classes *Hand out large plastic (leaf) bags and name tags the Thursday before we leave *Discuss student expectations *Take up student and chaperone packets *Collect all camp fees, including tuition and t-shirt order money
Families Will… *Pack the plastic bag with bedding and a towel & washcloth (anything soft) *Pack another bag (backpack, sports bag, or small suitcase) with clothes, shoes, toiletries, flashlight, etc. *Label both bags with child’s name & teacher’s name *Discuss behavior expectations (as stated in the student packet *Only send medications prescribed by a physician (no OTC meds) *Place “luggage” behind homeroom teacher’s name in the student drop-off line on 10-16-13. ***Children are to keep their (disposable) lunches with them on the bus.*** *Practice sleepovers *Write SEPARATE checks for: -Camp t-shirts (The Outdoor School) -Camp tuition (DSES)
-----Parent Opportunities----- Camp Champions Chaperones (October 16-18) Cafeteria Monitors (Training on 9-16-13 at 8:15 a.m.) Subs ‘R Us Art Appreciation Room Parent Colonial Fair and Fun Day Pacific War Museum (in May) Field Day (June) Please see Information Table for teachers’ available sign-up sheets.
***Thank You for Being Here*** ~Good Night~