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Tradition Rich… Future Ready!
Dorsey Elementary2015-2016
Welcome to Very Important Parent Title 1 meeting
for the 2015-2016 school year.
Who are we?
Shawn PhythianMath/ Science
Caitlin BoswellEnglish/Language Arts
and Texas History
Our Schedule7:50-8:00 Students Arrive and Prepare for the day
8:00-8:10 Announcements & Copy Assignments
8:10-9:05 Restroom/Specials
9:05-10:45 Block 1 – ELA or Math/Science
9:20-9:40 Library – Thursday
10:20-10:45 Computer
10:45-11:15 Block 1 – ELA or Math/Science
11:15-12:00 Block 2 – ELA or Math/ Science 12:00-12:30 Recess & Restroom
12:30-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Continue Block #2 – ELA or Math/Science
2:00-2:50 iTime Intervention
3:00 Dismissal
Policies and Procedures
We follow the school wide discipline plan (Gold Sheets), but will also incorporate positive
consequences and rewards.
Individual: Tickets
Group: Tickets & Table Points
Class Expectations
1. Follow directions quickly
2. Raise your hand for permission to speak
3. Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat
4. Make smart choices
5. Keep your dear teacher happy
ConsequencesVerbal Warning
1st Mark- Half of recess
2nd Mark- Whole recess
3rd Mark- Parent Notification
4th Mark- Time Out & Parent Notification
It is not a loss of recess privilege but restricted recess (walking).
Communication• MOOSE Notebook• Assignment Book• Friday Reach for the Gold
Behavior sheet• Parent Group E-mail• Monthly School Calendar• Sunday night call-out• Skyward• Twitter• www.garlandisd.net• Dorsey website-
www.garlandisdschools.net
• Math, Reading, Writing STAAR tests
• Science
• Texas History
• Spelling
Curriculum
• E-textbook for math (envision) and science (Discovery Education) – online access for parents
• Spelling City• Education Galaxy
iStation and Education Galaxy Math (accessible from home (3rd – 5th)
Curriculum
• Writing• Reading • Math
– Place value to the billions and decimals– Multiplication through 15x15– Patterns and Equations– Fractions– Geometry (using protractors)– Data Analysis (graphs)
– Personal Financial Literacy History• Texas History
Curriculum
Homework• The only regularly assigned homework is multiplication
practice (10 minutes), Spelling (Monday – Wednesday), and Reading Log (20 minutes) and weekly reading passage.
• Spelling – Monday – 3 times each (1 in print and 2 in cursive)– Tuesday – ABC order– Wednesday – Spelling Page– Thursday – Study for test (Spelling City)– Friday - Test
• Unfinished class work should be taken home, completed and returned to class the next day.
• Please sign your child’s Reading Log and Multiplication Calendar each night as proof that this homework has been completed. It is considered homework!
Accelerated Reading(AR)• ARHomeConnect (to view
student progress): https://hosted108.renlearn.com/222196/HomeConnect/Login.aspx
• ARBookfinder (to check if a book is AR and what level):
http://www.arbookfind.com/UserType.aspx
STAAR Tests• Readiness Standards—will be tested every year—new
material for the grade level
• Supporting Standards—those built on from previous years. All are
not tested every year.
• Test Dates Writing—March 29 & 30, 2016
Math—May 9, 2016 Reading—May 10, 2016 • One chance to pass each test.
Dorsey Needs YOU!
Parent Volunteers are needed!
-Room Parent
-Class Parties and Study trips—without younger siblings
-Guest readers
Other Information
• The district prefers pre-wrapped birthday treats be shared in the classroom at 2:30.
• When you come to have lunch it will be only with your child.
• All GISD schools except one are Title 1 this year. We received federal money that was used for more technology (iPad minis, supplemental math materials, Love and Logic materials for parents, and teacher training)
Study Trips• No student may leave the
school for a field trip without returning a signed parent/guardian approval and release form
• New guideline this year- all chaperones must sign a form acknowledging their responsibilities and duties
• Chaperones have to be approved through Raptor, only overnight trips require a full volunteer application and Criminal History check
• There is a minimum of one-to-ten ratio of chaperones to students during all trips
• Overnight trips require a parent meeting
Other Information• Written documentation (note or email) is
required to excuse any absence. For any unexcused absence, each assignment will be reduced by 20 points.
• Background checks are required of chaperones that supervise students over night (5th grade camp) and for volunteers who work with children one on one. Everyone else will receive a visitors badge by scanning their drivers’ license through the Raptor system in front office.
PTA• PTA will provide each family a membership
envelope and calendar detailing PTA sponsored events.
• Dorsey’s PTA was named again GISD Outstanding Elementary PTA of the Year for the second year in a row! In addition, our campus is a National PTA School of Excellence for the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school years!
Learn at Home
* Count change.*Traditional clock.*Read to each other.*Read all different
types of writings.*Write letters to
friends/family.*Study Spelling and Multiplication.
Thank you for your help and support.
We are ready!
