TIMBERS ELEMENTARYPRE-K ORIENTATION

2015Mrs. Marquez

Mrs. Faerber

Attendance PolicyStudents arriving after 8:05 a.m. for the AM group and11:05 a.m. for the PM group must be signed in at the front office by a parent or guardianDisciplinary measures may be taken for excessive tardiness and late pickups.

Arrival and Dismissal*Car riders must display the car rider name sign on the right front window

AM• Arrival is located at the back entrance after 7:30• Morning students are considered tardy after 8:05. It is required for

parents to escort students to the front office at this time.• Dismissal is at 10:50am located at the back entrance for car

riders, walkers, and daycare

PM• Arrival is located at the back entrance at 10:50• Afternoon students are considered tardy after 11:00 (At this time,

please walk in the front office to check your child in.)• Dismissal is at 1:50pm located at the back entrance for car riders,

walkers and daycare

*Any student who is picked up late more than 2 times will be required to be picked up from an administrator.

Rainy Day Procedures

• All arrival and dismissal will be located at the back entrance on rainy days.

• If your Pre-K student has an older sibling at Timbers, he or she will need to be dismissed at 3:05 and will need to report to the back entrance.

After a form of transportation has been established for the school year, in need of change, a signed note is required 30 minutes prior to dismissal

Please include in the note:• The date of pick up• Name of Adult picking up

your child • Signature of the parent or

guardian.

*A photo id is required to release the student*Please include the note in the child’s daily

notebook for easy finding.

BreakfastMorning students will receive breakfast from 7:30 to 8:00; after 8:00 we will be cleaning up to head to the classroom.• Students will not be allowed to eat

breakfast after 8:00• Elementary Breakfast $1.40

Lunch Applications

• For your convenience, Humble I.S.D has provided a faster, easier way for you to apply for your child’s breakfast or lunch needs. You can find an Online Meal Application in the child nutrition website at: https://humble.rocketscanapps.com/

• You also can obtain access to your child’s meal account and make online payments as needed.

LunchAfternoon students will be served lunch from 11:00 to 11:30• Elementary Lunch $2.20

Early Release

Early Release Dates• Friday, August 28, 2015 Professional Development• Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Professional

Development• Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Professional

Development• Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Parent

Conferences• Thursday, October 29, 2015 Parent Conferences• Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Professional

Development• Friday, December 18, 2015 Early Dismissal prior to

Winter Break• Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Professional

Development• Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Professional

Development• Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Professional

Development• Thursday, June 2, 2016 Professional Development

Important Notes

• Students who are purchasing a lunch will be provided a sack lunches to eat in the classroom• Students who normally do not

purchase a school lunch can bring a lunch from home or a snack.

• Parents are not permitted to eat lunch with their students on these dates due to student confidentiality

• If your Pre-K student has an older sibling at Timbers, he or she will need to be dismissed at 11:50 and will need to report to the back entrance.

Dismissal Times: AM- 9:50 PM- 12:00

Communication• Calendar in your child’s Binder• Email• Phone Call• Timbers Howl (Please sign up at the Timbers website)

• Remind 101-• AM Group PM Group

*Daily Notebook-most important, check everyday and sign*

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Supplies Needed

• Water Bottles with built in straw-No sippy cups

• Change of clothes for minor accidents. The clinic will not have extra clothes.

• School Supplies- http://www.humbleisd.net/cms/lib2/TX01001414/Centricity/Domain/5//2015%20Supplies/TE_SUPPLYLIST.pdf

• Backpack-large enough to fit change of clothes and 1/2" inch binder.

Pre-K Schedule and Conferences• Pre-K Schedule:• 7:30-8:00- Arrive school/ Breakfast • 8:00-8:20- Morning

Meeting/Calendar Math• 8:20-9:00- Center Rotations/Small

group instruction• 9:00-9:25- Dinosaur School

Curriculum• 9:25-10:10- Center Rotations/Small

group instruction• 10:10-10:30- Frog Street Curriculum • 10:30-10:40- Circle Time/Read

Aloud/Songs and Movement• 10:40-10:50- Pack up for Dismissal

• Conferences are available Tuesday thru Thursday by appointment only, from 2:00 to 3:00

• Required Parent Teacher Conferences: Wednesday October 28th & Thursday October 29th

Behavior And Vision Statement

We will be responsible, respectful, and safe

• If a child is not following the stated rules, a child can be moved to the following colors; Green, Yellow, Red• Green- Great Day• Yellow- a child has received 2-

3 Warnings • Red- See behavior chart for

communication

Students will…• Demonstrate a desire to

learn• Actively participate in the

learning process• Accept responsibility for

their decisions and actions• Conduct themselves in a

way that contributes to a safe, positive and respectful environment

Behavior Plan Vision Statement

Parties, Special Events, and Volunteers*Make sure we are aware of any food allergies

• Volunteers can not check in until after 9:00 and ALL volunteers need to check in the front office.

• 3 Parties a year- Winter, Friendship, Spring

• Special Events-Super Kids Day, etc.

• No birthday Invitations or goody bags are to be handed out under any circumstance!

• You may purchase ice cream in the cafeteria for the class a week in advance to celebrate your child’s birthday.

• $10 will be collected at the beginning of the school year used towards food items and activities for 3 school parties.

• No donation of food, candy, or drinks will be accepted for parties.

Wish ListThe following items are mostly used in the classroom and donations would be greatly appreciated!

• Treasure box toys • Clorox or Lysol wipes

• Washable Paint• Lysol spray• Playdough

• Colored sand• Class sized box of Dry Snacks (goldfish, graham

crackers, animal crackers, Cheez its, pretzels)• Glue Sticks

Important Dates for August & September

• August 24th-First Day of School

• August 28th – 1st Early Release • AM- release at 9:50

• PM- release at 11:50

• September 7th- No School/Labor Day

• September 10– Fall Individual Pictures

• September 14th-KISS Luncheon (scan ID before this date)

• September 30th – 2nd Early Release• AM – release at 9:50

• PM – release at 11:50