Fall Creek Elementary
2020-2021
First Grade Team
Jackie Burke, Carissa Conner, Kristen Edson, Jamie Gatcomb, Channing Arnold,
Testing / Conferences / Grades
• We will be testing students using a universal district
assessment for online students and in person students. If your child is online only please do not assist your child with responses.
This is important for us to get accurate data for small group instruction.
• We do not send progress reports or input grades in HAC
• We will explain the grading process in further detail during conferences in November.
Reading Bag
Face to Face instruction: Your child will bring home books in his/her reading bag daily. After listening to your child read, please sign and
return the reading log that will be placed in the reading folder. Your child will occasionally bring home homework based on their reading group. Please look over their work.
Please return the folder and books in the bag because they will be used for teaching the next day.
Online: Your child will be assigned books through
Cardinal Creed
• Be safe. • Be respectful. • Be responsible.
Along with academic areas, the children are learning appropriate social skills. Classroom expectations have been discussed and posted in the room. If
necessary, a behavior management plan will be developed for your child. We will work together to assist your child in developing positive solutions to behavioral conflicts. Helping to develop young men and women of
Homework
• Our first graders work very hard during the school day. We ask that you spend 15 minutes each evening reading with your child.
• Occasionally, an assignment will be sent home that we will use in class the next day so it is very important to
check your child’s folder and reading bag daily.
• Online: Students will have assignments in SeeSaw (access through MyHumble ONLY).
Communication
Please feel free to contact me at any time to discuss concerns you may have about your child.
• My number is (281) 641-3429. All calls will be forwarded to my voicemail during instructional times. I will check my messages regularly and return calls as soon as possible.
• My website can be accessed through the Fall Creek website. • My e-mail address is [email protected]
• The main office number is (281) 641-3400. If it is urgent, please contact the front office.
Arrival and Dismissal
• Campus opens at 7:30 am.• Temperature checks will not be required for students upon entry into the building.
• Students will enter classrooms upon arrival.
• Students eating breakfast will be seated apart; siblings may sit together
• Increased dismissal areas to allow for distancing
• Students must leave campus immediately after dismissal
• Dismissal will be staggered by the type of transportation the student uses to get home: ► Bikers ► Walkers ► Bus Riders/Daycare ► Car Riders •
Arrival and Dismissal
• Please call the front office (281-641-3400) if there is a change in how your child is going home. We cannot approve dismissal
changes without a phone call to the office.
• Students MAY NOT be removed from the car rider line to walk with a parent/guardian (in case of emergency dismissal change a student must be signed out through the office).
• Parents should not park on neighboring streets or in front of Fall Creek residents homes.
• Students MAY NOT be dropped off in the front parking lot.
Please drive through the line to drop students off safely in front of the school.
• Please be courteous and follow traffic patterns with drop off and dismissal. Please be patient the first couple of weeks of school as dismissal routines are ironed out.
Absences
Attendance will be taken for all students regardless of online or in person. All
students who miss a day of school are required to return with a written
explanation within 48 hours.
**If your child has a doctor/dental
appointment, please remember to send in a note so they receive credit for the day they are out.**
Medication
• If your child needs to take medication, please be sure to bring it to the nurse’s office with a note before the child comes to room. Please do not leave it in your child’s backpack.
• Tylenol, cough drops, prescriptions must be given through the nurse’s office.
Snacks
• CATCH Break (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) We
will have a snack every morning and afternoon. Please send healthy, nutritious snacks, such as fruit, crackers, cheese, etc. Please send “finger foods” only, since we often eat on the floor during our reading lesson.
– Graham crackers, rice cakes, fig newtons, dry cereal, pretzels, fruit, vegetables, goldfish, fruit snacks, string cheese, etc.
• Drinks- Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle to
keep in the classroom. Please send only water in a “pop-top” bottle to avoid spills.
Lunch
• Visitors will be limited to only essential visitors. We will not have visitors for breakfast or lunch.
• Be sure to keep money in your child’s lunch account or send money when your child is buying lunch. Monthly menus are available on district website. You may also set up an
Electronic Devices
• Students are permitted to have cell phones or smart watches for the purpose of communicating with their parents after
school, but they must be turned OFF and stored in backpacks during the school day. Students not following these guidelines may have their phones taken and held for parent pick up.
• Any phones or electronics brought to school is at the risk of the student/parent. FCE is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
A few things..
• Birthday Celebrations: You can purchase ice
cream in the cafeteria for the class to celebrate your child’s birthday. Please contact the
cafeteria manager for more information. (This may change depending on Covid
procedures)
• Forgotten lunches, snacks, water bottles, etc. may be dropped off and placed on the
designated table in the foyer. The office is unable to call into classrooms. Please e-mail your child’s teacher if you leave something for your child on the table.
A few more things…
• FRIDAY IS SPIRIT DAY!!! Show your school spirit by wearing red or an FCE spirit shirt.
• Wear your favorite college shirt every Thursday of each month. FCE students are college bound!
• LABEL ALL JACKETS, LUNCH KITS, ETC. with student name. • Helpful Hint: Keep a jacket or sweater in your backpack.
Sometimes it is chilly in the classrooms.
• Lost and Found is located in the back of the main hallway
(although small items such as glasses are kept in the office). Please check in at the office if you’d like to check the lost and found.
Safety
The safety of students and staff is our highest priority. Some of the safety measures we implement are:
• All visitors are required to show I.D. and wear identification in the building each visit. You will be required to return your badge to the office upon leaving.
• Check-out and dismissal procedures are strictly followed.
• Monthly emergency drills are held.
• Any suspicious activity is immediately investigated.
• Anti-bullying lessons are presented to students.
• Walkers/bikers are not released during severe weather.
• Security cameras monitor the front office, cafeteria, entrances, and playgrounds at all times.
FCE Campus Plan
FCE Safe & Smart Plan
● Following Governor’s Order for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
○ Face coverings are required for all people that are 10 years or older.
○ Highly encouraged for all students.
● Visitors are limited to essential school business and scheduled appointments.
● School-sponsored field trips are not allowed until further notice
● Large group gatherings are restricted during the school day, including assemblies,
clubs, etc.
● Designated isolation area has been identified for symptomatic individuals
● COVID-19 Safety Signage throughout campus
● Daily cleaning procedures for all classrooms (desks/tables) and playground
equipment
● Frequently touched objects and surfaces cleaned
● Use of fogging machines after hours to further clean the campus
● Extra hand sanitizer available
● All staff responsible to educate students about the importance of frequent hand
washing; covering a cough or sneeze; not touching one’s eyes, nose, and mouth; and other health and safety measures.
● All clubs will have their start dates on hold until after Labor Day and then we will
reassess for start date
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Open communication between
teachers and parents is essential in
providing the best education for every
child. I ask that if there is a question or
concern, you please contact me
directly. Your concerns are my
concerns.
We are partners in your child’s
education.
Online Learning
What are school hours for online
students?
Students must be engaged in learning each day to be marked present. TEA requires students to be in attendance at least 90 percent of the school year for
grade level completion.
What learning platforms will be
used by elementary school
students?
We will be using SeeSaw and Epic Books as their online learning platform.
Online Learning
What will online learning be like?
Will it be like it was in the spring?
Teachers will schedule time with online learners for guided reading and guided math each day. Students will experience direct instruction, small group support, and tutoring from their teachers as they practice concepts/skills and complete projects. In addition to the instructional upgrades, frequent communication and check-ins with parents will be a part of the online learning experience for all students.
Online Learning
What are the grading policies?
Grading policies for online and on campus students will be the same.
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