Information

Here is some information you will need for the school year. HANDBOOK  There were changes made to our handbook- please review them http://school.olgc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/SchoolHdbk2013-Updated.pdf

**EMAIL/CONTACT** If there is an emergency please contact the school office. Any information regarding your child’s pick up at the end of the day should be directed to the office unless the note was sent into school with your child. I may also be contacted through email and find this to be an excellent way to communicate for most issues. Please reach me at lsholette@olgc.org **CLASSWORK/TESTS** Every two weeks your child will bring home a folder which contains his/her tests. Please review, sign and return the folder the following day, returning this folder is considered homework. Should you decide to keep the tests in order to review, please write a note and then return the tests by Friday. Class work and homework will be returned home in their homework folder. We are no longer using GradeConnect, you will be notified when a new system is in place. **ABSENTEES** Please notify the school office when your child is going to be absent. They will inform us of where we are to send your child’s assignments. All tests will be made up as soon as possible depending on finding quality time to assist you child while the class is working. **HOMEWORK** Home work which includes both written and study assignments is intended to reinforce learning concepts presented in class. Approximately forty/fifty minutes each night should be set aside for homework. This time does **not include** studying or extra reinforcement/practice that you feel your child may need in a particular subject. During the day your child will copy their homework assignments from the board after the directions have been discussed. Homework will also be listed on the wikki web page. Your child should be able to complete the homework independently. If you find your child is having difficulty with these assignments please let me know immediately. Homework **completion** will count as a grade. Reading/Language arts skills are practiced in every subject area. There will be nightly homework assignments and weekly tests in this area.
 * ELA**

**MATH** It is imperative that the students memorize multiplication tables and are able to add/subtract with ease. There will nightly homework and an interactive math notebook. **D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read)** Your child is expected to have a book to read (for enjoyment) with them during the school day, having a book will be considered "homework". We will visit the media center during the week to borrow books. Nightly homework includes reading. **BIRTHDAYS** We love celebrating birthdays! You may send in a store bought, peanut free treat in with your child on the day of or any day close to his/her birthday. Please let me know in advance what day you will be sending in the treat. We have 28 children in our classroom. Please note that there are peanut allergies in school-so please read the labels carefully! **SNACKS** Please pack a light and healthy snack every day for your child to eat at his or her desk. NO peanuts/peanut products are permitted during snack time in order to keep the classroom peanut free at all times. **//Please do not include a drink other than water for this time-we often have work out during this time and do not want sticky subjects! Students are welcome to keep a WATER bottle at their desks throughout the day.//** We understand that many OLGC families enjoy taking vacations throughout the school year. If possible, we would prefer that all missed class work/homework be given to your child upon **//your return//.** It is very difficult to predict what will be completed during the time you are away. Your child will be given ample time to complete the work.
 * VACATIONS**

Students are asked to use crayons or colored pencils but no markers. They are also asked to bring home their pencil cases each night to sharpen pencils. Thank you for the tissues and paper towels. We share these items all year long and we go through them very quickly! Our Gym Class will be on _- Please send your child in his/her gym uniform unless noted differently on their homework reminders or the web page and homework assignment/agenda book.
 * MISCELLANIOUS**

These pages are used to convey homework expectations, appropriate links and ideas. Please check it //with// your child! Also please note that there are times when the computer system here at school is not working well and we may have difficulty posting information. http://grade2sholette.wikispaces.com
 * WIKKISPACES**