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Our GoalOur GoalSchluter Motto:

Learners today...Leaders tomorrow! Schluter Student Pledge:

•S-chluter Spurs have

•P-ositive attitudes

•U-se their talents

•R-espect themselves and each other, and

•S-trive for excellence everyday.

To Students:• structured learning

environment• mutual respect• security-safe learning

environment• compassion• open communication• open to new ideas• to be an invested member

of the learning community• positive• respectful• loving

• caring• strong educational

background• teach to everyone’s

strengths• opportunities for all to

succeed• extra time and support, as

needed• always have their best

interest in mind• consistency• use up to date teaching

methods• love and logic• clearly defined expectations

To My Parents:• I respect you• I will keep you informed• I will make you feel like you are part of “the team”• I will listen to you• I have an open door policy• Your child’s classroom is a safe environment• I utilize positive communication

– Newsletters/phone calls/e-mails/updated website• I encourage involvement• I am open to your ideas• I desire to develop a relationship with you• Consistency in how I treat and educate your child

NISD Grading NISD Grading GuidelinesGuidelines

For more information: – See www.nisdtx.org

– Parents – Grading Guidelines

Grades OnlineGrades Online• For more information:

– See www.nisdtx.org – Parents

– Grades OnlineOR

• Click on the “Grades Online Access” link from my staff webpage to access a step-by-step pdf for how to view your child’s grades online.

AS A PARENT OF Schluter ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PLEASE HELP BY…

• Making sure your child is rested, fed, on time, and otherwise prepared for school each day.

• Knowing how your child is doing in school by reviewing blue card, planner, progress reports and report cards

• Monitoring your child’s homework and make sure study time is in a quiet place.

• Limiting TV viewing and read together daily with your child.

• Being an active participant in your child’s education.

“Ranch Hands” ~Volunteers• Volunteers are ALWAYS welcome at Schluter

Elementary.• You may volunteer services, time or

supplies.• You may volunteer here at school or in the

comfort of your own home.• We have daily volunteer opportunities in the

library, art room, and cafeteria.• All volunteers must pass a background

check, which can be completed online at the following link https://www.nisdtx.org//cms/module/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=1434

• PTA contact- schluterpta@gmail.com

Safety First, Fashion Second!

• Wear athletic type shoes to P.E.!Flip –flops, platform shoes, heels, Croc-type shoes or slip-on style shoes are not safe for your children during PE and recess time.

• Help your child learn to tie shoes. It’s safer!

• Wear shorts underneath dresses and skirts.

LibraryStudents visit the library at least once every two

weeks with their class. On each visit they will:• Listen to a story or portion of a book• Learn a research or library skill• Hear about various authors and their books• Have an opportunity to check out booksStudents may also come to the library

independently with their teachers’ permission to check out books

Book Fair: October 21st-28th

Family CommunicationFamily CommunicationBindersBinders

• Blue Card – Please sign only if your student received a mark• Fill planner out daily • Complete reading homework on assigned days and get parent

initials• Weekly math homework

Weekly Grade-level Newsletters School-wide information sent home on Thursdays

Report Cards available online on Thursdays(Parents may request paper copy if necessary)

Progress Reports are available the Monday

after the 3rd week of each 6 weeks. Websites updated regularly

Phone & e-mail

ConferencesConferences • Parent-teacher conferences will scheduled

at the end of October.• We will discuss your child’s beginning of the

year assessment scores, behavior, goals, and grades at this time.

• Please bring a list of questions you want to address to this conference.

As needed or requested throughout the year.

HomeworkHomework• May be assigned throughout the week.• Homework should take no more than 50

minutes.

• Read at least 30 minutes each night in a variety of genres

• Nightly spelling list (study)• Math HW offers practice and repetition

of what has been taught at school. • Daily fact practice of addition,

subtraction, multiplication, and division encouraged.

HW

EEnglishnglish L Languageanguage A Artsrts What do we want your children to What do we want your children to

know?know?Reading

• Word Identification Strategies• Fluency-reads smoothly• Variety of Genres• Comprehension-

understanding grade-level texts

• Literacy Response- writing a thoughtful response about what they have read, demonstrating comprehension and interaction with text

• Literary Concepts- setting, characters, plots, etc.

Writing• Ideas- develops ONE idea

into a composition• Organization-composition has

a beginning, middle, & end• Word Choice- vocabulary rich,

descriptive, and suited to topic• Sentence Fluency- no

fragments, run-ons, or awkward sentences

• Conventions-spelling, punctuation, grammar, capitalization

• Voice- your child’s unique personality in their writing

How will we know if they know it?How will we know if they know it?Students will demonstrate their knowledge by

applying reading strategies and demonstrating literacy competencies on daily ELA assignments and assessments, as well as real life applications.

What are we going to do if they know What are we going to do if they know it it or don’t know it?or don’t know it?

• Read Alouds• Literacy Stations• Guided Reading• Author Studies• Book Talks• Independent Reading• Literature Circles• Book Clubs

MathematicsMathematicsWhat do I want your children to know?• Review the “Mathematics” link on my

website and peruse the “Areas of Study” section on the weekly newsletter to find out what we are learning each six weeks and how you can help at home.

How will we know when they know it?• Teacher observation during instructional time and

independent work periods/conferences with your student

• Curriculum formative (40%) and summative (60%) assessments

• District benchmarks• State-mandated standardized testing

MathematicsMathematicsWhat will I do when they do not know it?• 1-1 guided instruction• Small group sessions when appropriate• In-school tutorials• Re-teach and Reassess • Keep you informed so you can help at home

What will I do when they do know it?• I will “spiral” back in our curriculum,

continually touching on concepts previously taught throughout the year.

• I will challenge your student with new experiences, so they do not become disinterested in learning.

• I will celebrate with you and your child so they know their hard work paid off!

What do we want your What do we want your children to know?children to know?

ScienceSimple SystemsInherited Traits

AdaptationsProperties of Matter

Elements of EarthSolar System

EnergyPlan and implement

investigations

Social StudiesAmerican History

Map SkillsCitizenshipGeography

GovernmentEconomics

Individuals who have influenced history

*Check my website, or the 5th grade newsletter, to find out what we are

learning each week.

Technology in Technology in ActionAction• Student laptops

• Electronic Chalkboards• Data Projectors• Document Cameras• Distance Learning• Media Cast• CPS Receivers

Testing DatesTesting DatesSTARR:

Math- Monday, March 26Reading – Tuesday, March 27Science-Thursday, April 26

Benchmark Dates TBAExams at the end of Units

• Performing Arts Center –Performing Arts Center –PendingPending

• Middle School Visit-Late Middle School Visit-Late SpringSpring

• YMCA Camp Grady SpruceYMCA Camp Grady Spruce

Outdoor Education Center @ Outdoor Education Center @ Possum Kingdom LakePossum Kingdom LakeNovember 14th-16thNovember 14th-16th

$160 students$160 students

$125 chaperone$125 chaperone(chaperones must have (chaperones must have

criminal background check)criminal background check)

Field Trip PlansField Trip Plans

Camp Info

• Important Dates-ALL payment is due - Nov. 9-MANDATORY- Chaperone meeting Nov. 9th

at 6:00pm

• Financial Concerns-No scholarships at this time-9 weeks $18.00 per week will be more than enough-Approx. $2.60 per hour to attend

(brochure of ideas on the website)

Questions

What questions can I answer for you?

Saddle Up for

Success!Thank you!Thank you!