Policies and Procedures for Mrs. Hardy's Room

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Homework –

• Students will have weekly spelling homework and periodic reading homework.  Unfinished daily work may be sent home for completion.  Makeup work for an extended absence (i.e. family trips, lengthy illness) will be given after a student returns.  Parents are requested to assist and check over work completed at home.
• At various times during the year, there will be curriculum-related projects sent home to be completed and returned to school.  The due date will be marked on the project sheet.

 Home-School Folder -

• Each student is given a vinyl 2-pocket folder to keep in his/her backpack.  Please place items to be turned in at school in the FOR SCHOOL side of the folder.  Students are reminded to place items that are for you to see in the FOR HOME side of the folder.  Please keep the folder in the backpack so it is available every day.

ABC Book Club –

·        A Book Club list will be sent home at the beginning of each month.  Students with parent assistance are to record books read during the month on this list.  A minimum of 15 books read and recorded and a parent's signature is needed each month.  If student is reading chapter books, one entry equals 20 minutes of reading time.  Please record chapters or page numbers read during the 20 minutes.  BOOK LISTS ARE DUE NEAR THE END OF EACH MONTH - LOOK FOR THE DUE DATE ON THE LIST.

Character Counts –

·        Your child will come in contact with many adults during the school day and is expected to obey the guidelines set forth by the teachers and supervisors while here.  Each month the whole school will be working on a different character building word.  By working together, learning can be an enjoyable experience for all!

Work Habits --

·        Use time wisely

·        Take care of materials

·        Follow directions

·        Think for self

·        Begin and finish work promptly

Social Attitudes --

• Get along well with others
• Assume responsibility
• Be polite and respectful of others (both peers and adults)
• Obey school rules

Stevenson School Folder (“Tiger Folder”)

• Special papers will be sent home each Friday in a special red and white Stevenson Tiger Folder.  This folder needs to be returned each week and is meant to last for the entire school year.  Please sign the “Parent Signature” and “Family Math” card.  Things to watch for in the Tiger Folder are:  Newsletter, spelling lists, graded tests, Family Math activity, and special announcements.

Reporting System –

• Conferences are held with all parents after the first quarter of school and at the teacher’s discretion thereafter.  Report cards are sent home in January, March and at the end of the school year.

District Standardized Tests –

• 2^nd graders will take the SAT10 tests early in the fall and again in the spring.  You will receive results of the fall testing at parent-teacher conferences and the spring test results at the end of the year.

Special Teachers –

• In addition to the classroom teacher, all students receive instruction from the following teachers:

            *Music teacher  *PE teacher  *Art Teacher  *Learning Center Teacher

(The guidance counselor, speech teacher, ESL teacher or resource teacher may also work with your child at some time during the year)

Learning Center –

• The class is scheduled into the Learning Center each week for computer and literature activities.  Books are checked out for a one-week period of time.  However, books may be returned daily and new ones checked out as classroom time permits.

Open Book Checkout -

• Second graders may return a book and check out a new one each day from 9:00-9:15 A.M. Books are checked out for a one-week period but students are encouraged to read and return books more regularly.  The goal is for students to read at least 3 learning center books per week.

Arrival and Dismissal –

• Children should arrive from 8:45-8:55 unless they are eating breakfast in which case they may arrive earlier.  Children will be considered tardy if they arrive in the classroom after 9:00.   Dismissal is at 3:15 and students should leave promptly.  Check the school calendar for shortened school days.  Dismissal on those days is usually 12:00. 

• If you know your child will be absent or leaving early, please send a note to the teacher.  You will need to go into the office and sign your child out of school before your child will be allowed to leave the building.

Medication –

• A doctor’s authorization is necessary for any medication to be given at school.  This includes Chap Stick and cough drops!  Forms are available in the school office.  Medication is given only by authorized personnel or can be given by the parent.

Meals –

• Meals may be paid before school in the cafeteria.  Each student has a computerized account that is debited each time the child has a school meal.  Breakfast is available for students before school from 8:20-9:00.  The cost is $1.25.  The student lunches are -$1.60 and adult lunches are $2.50.  Milk is $0.40.  You will be notified if your child’s account is out of funds or low by a written communication sent home with your child from the cafeteria staff.

• The lunch period is 40 minutes – 20 minutes of eating and 20 minutes of recess.

Birthdays –

• Simple treats are welcome.  If possible, send a note letting your teacher know when the treats will be coming.  Summer birthdays may be celebrated any time during the year.
• Personal party invitations can not be handed out at school!

Star of the Week –

• Students will be  “Star of the Week” near their birthday or half-birthday.  There will be a special packet of papers sent home for you child to fill out prior to your child’s week.  Objects for our class estimation jar also need to be returned with this packet.

Book Club Orders --

• These are optional.  Make checks payable to the specific book club.  Book orders can also be placed online.

Safety –

• Please know that you are always welcome in our classroom.  All visitors MUST sign in at the office upon entering the building and get a visitor’s badge to wear.  The doors to the school are locked during the day, so you will need to be “buzzed in” at the front door.

• In case of weather related warning or other crisis, students will only be released to a custodial parent.  We cannot release students to babysitters, siblings, relatives, daycares, or buses until the “all clear” has been given.  This is especially important to remember if the weather emergency comes at the end of the day when students are being picked up from school.

General –

• Please make sure your child has adequate school supplies during the year. 
• Due to health and safety concerns for our students, family pets are not allowed to visit.
• Listen to the radio (WJBC – 1230 on the dial) during inclement weather.  DO NOT call the school. 
• Make sure your child wears or brings gym shoes EVERY day for safe participation in P.E., recess on the playground, and 2nd grade Rhythms. 
• Your child needs to have appropriate outerwear to go out for recess during cool or cold weather.

Please read the Stevenson School handbook for additional school and district policies.