J.C. Thompson ElementaryThe Best School in the Universe Curriculum Night

September 8, 2015

#jctexperienceA Character Counts! School

Blazing Trails of SuccessThe First Grade Team

Jeigh Reed Kim Stephensonjreed@nisdtx.org kstephenson@nisdtx.org817-698-3854 817-698-3851

Emily Brandon Bridget Doreebrandon@nisdtx.org bdore@nisdtx.org817-698-3852 817-698-3850

Communication• Please sign up for Remind.

Text @jct2015 to the number 81010

• Please send a test email to your child’s teacher to make sure your emails are not going to spam.

Tonight we will…• experience a snapshot of a day

in the life of a trailblazer

• learn ways that you can be involved with your child’s classroom and school

• develop understanding of the expectations of first graders at JCT.

JCT VisionEmpowered to learn, motivated

to lead!

JCT MissionJ.C. Thompson, together with families and community, will

engage all students in a premier education, preparing them for success in an ever-changing

world.

At JCT we will…

Take care of ourselves,Take care of each other,Take care of this place!

TRAIL Guide FolderTeaching Responsibility and Inspiring Leadership

TRAIL Guide folders go back and forth to home and school daily.You will find the following inside:• Guided Reading books• Special notes and brags• Student work and information

home

Communication• T.R.A.I.L. Guide Folders• Tuesday Newsday communication • Call blasts• Online grade books (grades 1-5). Please check with

the front office if you need directions.• Progress reports are available online the 3rd Monday

of each six weeks. If your child is failing in a content area, a progress report will be printed and sent home to be signed and returned.

• Report Cards sent out electronically and on paper the Thursday following the end of each six weeks.

• Note: First grade does not do progress reports or report cards the first six weeks. We begin grades the second six weeks. You will be able to access these online.

Class Reward System• Students receive tokens for following T.R.A.I.L.

Guide expectations in the classroom, cafeteria, playground, & hallway.

• Their token goes into a bag. Teachers will randomly select tokens from the bag to reward students with classroom jobs.

• Tokens will also be pulled to reward students with a treasure chest item on Fridays.

• This system is completely positive and recognizes good behaviors seen in all students throughout the day.

Attendance • We want your child to have every opportunity to

learn. Doors open at 7:20 and school starts promptly at 7:45. We encourage and recognize perfect attendance each six weeks.

• Whenever your child must be absent, please call the front office at 817-698-3800 to report the absence. When your child returns, please send a note or doctor’s excuse to explain your child’s absence.

• Attendance is taken each day at 9:30. Our goal is to have 98% of our students present every day.

DismissalAll ride changes must be in

writing this year. This can be in email or a handwritten

note.

Volunteers• Volunteers are welcome at Thompson Elementary and

in our classroom!!

• You may volunteer services, time or supplies.

• You may volunteer here at school or in the comfort of your own home.

• Watch D.O.G.S.-Dads, Uncles, Grandpas (Kick-Off will be coming soon!)

• Moms on a Mission-New opportunity to learn at JCT. More information coming soon!

• Background check must be complete.

Student Birthdays• Birthday celebrations may take place the last part of

the day on the playground or in the classroom only. Please provide individual servings for the celebrations (cupcakes, cookies, napkins, etc.)

• The treat should be dropped off in the office and office staff will deliver at the end of the day.

• Treats need to be store bought.• Please do not bring balloons, party hats or other

birthday decorations. • The district specifies that birthday invitations may

not be passed out during the day; however, the child can pass them out as students leave for the day outside the classroom door.

Daily Schedule7:20-7:45 Morning Work7:45-8:15 Morning Meeting/Phonemic Awareness8:15-8:45 Read Aloud8:45-9:40 AMP9:40-10:55 Readers Workshop10:55-11:45 Writers Workshop11:45-12:15 Lunch12:15-12:35 Recess12:35-12:45 Restroom/Read Aloud12:45-2:10 Math2:10-2:40 Science/Social Studies2:40-2:45 Dismissal

AMP ScheduleMon.

Tues.

Wed.

Thurs.

Fri.

Brandon Art PE Music

PE Fitness Friday

Dore PE Music PE Art Fitness Friday

Reed PE Art PE Music Fitness Friday

Stephenson

Music

PE Art PE Fitness Friday

Library ScheduleMonday ~ Ms. Stephenson

Tuesday ~ Mrs. Dore

Wednesday ~ Mrs. Reed

Thursday ~ Mrs. Brandon

Getting to Know the Curriculum

Please check out the Elementary Education Brochure on our school

website.

What do we want your children to know?We use the workshop model in all of our subjects!

Opening This is where students learn about the lesson for the

day and find out what their learning target is.

Work PeriodThis is where students are working: independently,

with partners, and in small groups.

ClosingThis is where we sum up their learning and assess whether they were able to meet their learning target

for the lesson.

How can I help my child at home?Read every night, for at least 15-20 minutes. Make sure to pick up a handout with questions to ask your child after reading.

Great Math Apps!• Make 10 Plus• Math Slide• 10 Frame Fill

Conferences • Our conferences will be in

October. Dates include: October 6th-9th. Sign up will be through Sign Up Genius, email will be coming soon.

• Contact your child’s teacher at any time if you have any concerns throughout the year.