Written homework is assigned daily except on Fridays. It is designed for two purposes: to reinforce skills learned at school, and to develop a sense of responsibility. Please review and check your child’s homework before they turn it in. If you have a question about the homework, please attach a note to it. A green plastic folder has been provided for the student to take homework home, and return it to school, (if folder is lost/damaged kindly send them to school with a new green plastic folder). Homework should be do-able in 20-30 minutes.
Please watch for work that must return to school such as incomplete work to be finished, work that needs to be corrected and signed, or recent tests that I would like you to see and to return with a signature. Additionally, students are required to read a minimum of 20 minutes each day, preferably including weekends, to/with you (library, leveled readers and other books.) On a daily basis, please record books read, and initial on the reading log provided in their homework folder. This helps to establish our partnership to build your child’s literacy skills. Occasionally, additional home projects may be assigned, but will be given ample time to complete.
POSITIVE DISCIPLINE POLICY:
Students will receive a Behavior Calendar each month to keep in their Take Home Folder. For everyday of great behavior, where no warnings were given and all the rules have been followed, students will color the current school day of their calendar green. Please take the time to review their calendar every day.
Class Rules: 1. Follow directions 2. Keep hands to yourself 3. Listen to the speaker 4. Use kind words and do kind things 5. Do your best work
Consequences: change card color from green to:
1st time breaking a rule ….verbal warning… yellow 2nd …. reflective journal at recess... blue 3rd ….reflective journalat recess/parent notified… purple 4th ….parent notified/principal notified… red / & reflective journal COOL TOOLS PROGRAM/FORM
Severe Clause:
If a student severely misbehaves, then they are removed from the classroom. They will need to visit another classroom, or the principal's office to complete their reflective journal.
Rewards:
Enjoyable, Uninterrupted Learning! Marbles in class marble jar Positive Reinforcement/Praise Student of the Month Award Stickers Certificates/small prizes STAR of the Week
Fairburn School Party Policy
In accordance with Fairburn’s fine academic curriculum program, classrooms will be able to celebrate two parties a school year. They may be planned by the room parent in compliance with the classroom teacher. Usually, one party occurs in the fall/winter and one happens at the close of the school year. Both do not exceed 30 minutes in length.
Room One Birthday Policy
Birthday celebrations will be in compliance with the classroom teacher. If your child wishes to bring in something to celebrate their birthday, written notice should be provided 24-48 hours prior via email or written note. The birthday child may bring treats for their classmates which will be distributed as the children are dismissed to recess. Preferably, the parent can send the treat with the child at 8 am. Alternatively, it can be dropped off in the office by 9:00 am. To minimize disruption, no parents need to be present.
Students are welcome to bring treats in provided that the following guidelines are met:
1.) All treats should be identical: same flavor, color etc. 2.) Treats need to be easily distributed i.e. cupcakes or cookies rather than a cake, or water bottles (if desired) instead of a container of water to be poured. 3.) Please be sure to send enough treats for the entire class, so no one is left out. 4.) As per LAUSD policy, all food must be store bought- no homemade goodies can be given out to students. 5.) Treats should not include nuts as many of our students have severe allergies.
This is to minimize disappointments and arguments amongst students and maximize efficiency. Thank you for understanding my desire to protect our valuable instructional time.
Fairburn Party Invitation Policy Please use the U.S. Mail to deliver all birthday party invitations. Teachers should not be responsible for distributing birthday party invitations/thank you cards. There is a Fairburn School Directory that you can access student names and contact information. Also, please do not distribute them on campus as it can create hurt feelings among children.
School Policies
Absences If your child misses a day of school, upon the first day of their return, please send a note explaining their absence.
Medical Appointments Medical appointments should be made after school hours, however, sometimes that is not possible. If you need to pick your child up during the school day, please let me know with a note in the morning. Please sign your child out in the office on a blue form. The office will then call the room for your child to come to the office.
Administering of Medicine Medicines can only be administered by our office staff with a note and specific directions from your pediatrician. Medicines include cough drops.
Tardiness Please bring your child to school on time, and be on line on the play yard at the first bell, at 7:58 a.m. The school day begins at 8:00 a.m, and instruction begins then. Late students must go directly to the office to report in. In the event that you are late, please send a note as to why your child is late.
Allergies If your child is allergic to any kind of food or medication, please send a note describing the situation. I have already received numerous notes regarding allergies, thanks!
Scoring Guide for Elementary Progress Report 1st Grade, Fairburn Avenue School
4- Advanced The student performs consistently and accurately above grade level standards.
3- Proficient* The student identifies and applies the basic features of the required grade level standards.
2- Partially Proficient The student identifies and applies some of the basic features of the required grade level standards.
1- Not Proficient The student does not identify now apply the basic features of the required grade level standards.
*In order to receive a score of 3 or above, proficiency in these skills/ objectives must be met by the end of the reporting period marked.