Dear Parents,

 

Here is some information that you may find helpful:

 

1. BBT Folders:

 

Your child has a blue BBT folder (Bring Back Tomorrow).  It comes home every night and needs to be brought to school everyday.  Please check all pockets when your child comes home from school.  Homework, notes, tests and graded papers will be inside this folder.  If an assignment is not done, have your child complete it at home and return it to school as soon as possible.

 

2. Snack:

 

We have a healthy snack break 2 times per day: one in the morning and one in the afternoon.  Items such as fruit, crackers, cheese, pretzels, dry cereal, etc. are acceptable.  Items such as potato chips, cookies, candy, etc. are not acceptable.  Sweet treats are only allowed during special parties or celebrations.  Water bottles are also encouraged but please do not send in juice for snack.

 

3. Behavior:

 

We have a behavior policy in the classroom.  Each day your child starts the day with green.  Students will get one warning to make good choices.  If poor choices continue, they will be asked to change their color.  Yellow: warning (may be able to move back up to green).  Orange: poor choices continue.  Student looses 5 minutes of recess.  Red: poor choices continue.  Student makes a phone call home to a parent.  Principal is included if necessary.  Student looses 10 minutes of recess.

 

4. Homework:

 

Homework is sent home 3-4 days a week.  You may not see a paper each day, but I do expect your child to read for 20 minutes every night.  Your child will also be bringing home a literacy bag with plenty of Good Fit books to be read.  These books are selected according to the level you child is reading.  Your child can read to you and you can read to your child.  This is critical for reading success.  If a Good Fit book is lost a fee of $5.00 will be charged.  Please send the books back to school each day.

 

5. Birthdays:

 

If you wish to celebrate your child’s birthday at school your child is welcome to bring in a treat to share with the class.  Individual treats such as cookies, cupcakes or brownies are recommended.  Please send in napkins as well.  Children who have a summer birthday may choose to celebrate a “half birthday” if desired.  Please send enough for 24 students.

6. How to Stay Informed:

 

Email:  pelaccj@dearbornschools.org

 

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7. Special Schedule:

 

Music:  Mondays 9:40-10:25, Fridays 10:30-11:15

Enrichment: Tuesdays 8:50-9:35

Media: Wednesdays 12:10-12:55

Art: Thursdays 1:05-1:50

Library Check Out: Tuesdays 1:05