Field Trips
How many field trips are allowed each year?
What is two?
What is the 1 party that involves meals where parents can be invited and we can charge $7 per student?
End of the Year academic awards will be the responsibility of __________.
What is one person
How many conferences are scheduled for the year and when?
What is two; one per semester
Johnny forgot to clip his nails at home and says they are bothering him. Is it okay to send him to the office?
What is no
Sending sick students for medicine and health issues needs to be limited to students who are ill enough that they might actually need to go home. We will not be purchasing as much medicine and freely giving students meds as in the past. Send only the students that could potentially need to go home.
True or False
Students may sit in class with jackets on during breakfast time.
What is false
Air Conditioning – Everyone should be able to function with the AC set no lower than _______ in the warmer months. If you set it higher, that is okay, but don’t have it too hot to the point that students become sleepy or irritable.
What is 72 degrees
What does the last recess person need to do from 12:30-1:00pm?
What is wrap the chain around the post and put on the lock.
Once the field trip form is completed, it will be given to Ms. Lucero, who will reserve the bus.
True or False
What is...False! Trips must be approved by Baumgartner once the form has been submitted. Mrs. Pointer will arrange the bus and Ms. Thompson will add it to the calendar.
What is the monetary limit on gifts?
What is there is a $8.00 limit on these gifts
What is the time and location of awards and presentations (except PREK)?
What is awards for all grades (except for the Pre-Ks) will be presented at evening ceremonies in the gym during the last week of school
Who do you need to give a schedule of conferences to?
Who is Barbara Johnson
Remember to give a schedule of conferences to Ms. B. Johnson in the office. She gets numerous calls from parents who can’t remember when their conference is scheduled.
You have two great student helpers who you trust to run errands. Is it okay to send them to the office for tissue, cups, or to get copies made?
What is no
Fill in the blanks.
Students will be permitted to wear jackets between classes when the temperature is ___degrees or below. Also, jackets will be permitted when the wind chill factor is ____ degrees or below. This temperature has been raised from 32 degrees.
What is ..
Students will be permitted to wear jackets between classes when the temperature is 40 degrees or below. Also, jackets will be permitted when the wind chill factor is 40 degrees or below. This temperature has been raised from 32 degrees
At the end of the day leave the air conditioner on, but set it up to ________. That way, it won’t get too hot to damage computers, but it won’t be running all night and weekends wasting energy at 70, either.
What is 85 degrees
What do you submit if you want to tutor?
What is an event request
Fill in the blanks:
Please allow ________ prior to your trip to schedule transportation. There will be no _________ changes to field trip plans.
What is...
Please allow 1 month prior to your trip to schedule transportation. There will be no last minute changes to field trip plans.
True or false?
All grades may have Easter egg hunts.
What is ...False!
Grades PK-3 to 2nd ONLY will be allowed (not required) to have an Easter egg hunt. It is suggested every student bring 12 plastic eggs that are already filled to participate in their class hunt. Please promote “fairness” during the hunt; in other words, try to keep one or two students from grabbing a disproportionate number of eggs.
Parent attendance is by _____________.
What is invitation only
For PreK3 to 2nd, what is important to have that greatly helps when we have a parent issue?
What is documentation
You can, but are not required to, utilize “Parent/Teacher Conference” forms. The report card itself documents necessary information about student progress and/or problems. If you choose not to use the “Parent/Teacher Conference” forms, then have the parent sign the school copy of the report card that you keep and file.
What must you do after you have made copies?
What is refill the machine
It is 2:30pm in the afternoon. Johnny walks into class with his shirt not tucked. What should the teacher do?
What is ask the student to tuck their shirt in
The last _______________ in the gym at the end of the day is responsible for turning the air/heat off.
Who is the last coach/staff
Violation of Protocol: First Offense – ___________.
Second Offense - $____ Fine for Teachers
$____ Fine for Paraprofessionals (incl. Breakfast staff)
What is ..
Violation of Protocol: First Offense – Written warning.
Second Offense - $50 Fine for Teachers
$35 Fine for Paraprofessionals (incl. Breakfast staff)
What do you need to use for all purchases on your field trip?
What is the tax exempt form
True or false?
Teachers are allowed to create and send home notes as long as it has B. Johnson's signature.
What is false?
Teacher Notes that impact the schedule, give details of events on the schedule, and/or involve money MUST BE INITIALED BY all office staff!!! Turn these notes into Ms. Thompson and she will be responsible for getting all signatures, making an office copy, and returning it to the teacher for copies to be made. You MUST give the office 48 hours for everyone to read and initial it.
Can parents be invited to awards given during the day in your classroom?
What is no...
It creates confusion.
Who needs to have a conference in the upper grades?
You must list all.
Who is...
· Students with behavioral issues.
· Student with grades 70 or below in a subject area.
· Students with attendance issues.
· Students with possible learning issues. (Talk with Mr. Rogers)
· Students with homework issues.
True or False?
Teachers and assistants may make copies at their convenience.
What is no
We should be able to go back to following a schedule that sets times for each teacher or assistant to make copies. This schedule will be forthcoming from the office and will take into account teacher “off” times as much as possible.
When should students put their phones in storage?
What is as SOON as students arrive in the morning. (This is now Texas law.)
Heater - The temperature should be set at 70 to 72 maximum during the school day. If you think that the room never really gets up to 70 when set on 70, then let Mrs. Pointer know.
Turn the heat down to _____ at the end of the day
What is 55
Who are the only appropriate staff to view cameras for student behavior?
Who are Mr. Baumgartner, the teacher involved, Castro (Prek-2nd), D. Osby (3rd-8th), Ms. Thompson (if determined by Baumgartner).
By the end of the semester, a student loses the field trip if he/she
What is...
· Has 3 or more Office Referrals/“Pink Slips” for behavior during the semester (three Review 360s = 1 pink slip)
· Has been suspended for Any reason during that semester, including Homework or Attendance Probation, missing Saturday school, or for conduct
· Had an Unexcused absence on an LISD “Off” day or on days just before or just after a holiday break.
· Had 10 tardies or 3 Unexcused absences during the semester
When must teachers send notes to go home?
What is the same day
NOTES FROM THE OFFICE TO PARENTS MUST BE SENT HOME THE SAME DAY WE GIVE THEM TO YOU UNLESS TOLD OTHERWISE or IF THE STUDENT IS ABSENT
______________ is the only lower grade that will have a graduation.
Who is kindergarten
Do not deviate from _____________ unless you have prior approval from Mr. Baumgartner.
What is conference dates
Teachers, you must make a reasonable effort to meet with parents of students that are struggling. Do not put this off until the day report cards come out and parents become hostile and start making the age-old excuse of “nothing was sent home” or they were “not told their student was struggling.” Also, DO NOT OFFER TELEPHONE CONFERENCES. ONLY OFFER AS A LAST RESORT!
Are both of these statements true?
Do Not Tape Notes to doors because it pulls off the paint. You can tape on the sides beside the doors but be sure to take the note down in a timely manner so the tape doesn’t stay stuck to the buildings.
DO NOT LOITER UNNECESSARILY IN THE OFFICE. The office is not a teacher break room. This includes assistants
What is yes
FREE-DRESS DAYS – 3 per year Only. These days for all students are:
1. ______________________
2. ______________________
3. ______________________
What is...
FREE-DRESS DAYS – 3 per year Only. These days for all students are:
1. Picture Day in September
2. The Last Day before Winter break
3. The Last Day of school year
There will be no charge for free-dress. It just makes things easier when no money is collected. Please do not request/suggest other free-dress days!
Leaving heat or A/C on results in _____.
What are fines
There will be ________________ of students for learning and/or speech disabilities until the student is in the second semester of 1st grade, or the first semester of 2nd. Students must be allowed an opportunity to grow and learn in the classroom.
What is limited testing