Letter From the Teacher

Dear Parents,
As we begin this school year, I want to welcome you and your child to the Fabulous Fifth Grade and to my class! I am so excited to spend the year getting to know your child! I want to share with you some of our basic procedures to help you better understand what is expected of your child.

Classroom
1) School begins promptly at 8:00 am. Please have your child arrive by 7:45 am to unpack and be ready to start class at that time. Students who arrive past that time will not be allowed to finish unpacking until we have a break. All parents should be out of the classroom by 8:00 am.
2)After 8:15 students will need to go to A-wing office for a pass. Every fifth unexcused tardy in the nine weeks will count as one absence on a student's record.
3) Upon return from any absence, a note from home stating the reason for the absence is required.
4) School is dismissed for our class at 2:55 pm.

Lunches
1) Payment for school lunches should be made in the cafeteria.
2) Soft drinks are only permitted on Wednesdays (including packers). Milk and juice are available for packers as well as complimentary water.
3) Students should memorize their cafeteria account number or bring the number on an index card with them to the cafeteria.

Homework
1) Please be sure your child is prepared for class each day. Homework is always due the following day unless otherwise assigned.
2) Students are given time each morning to copy homework into their planners. Each child is responsible for keeping his/her planner updated each day. Homework is also given for your benefit in Renweb.
3)Any homework not completed will result in a homework slip sent home to be signed. Three homework slips in a quarter will result in detention.
4) A parent must sign the school planner each night after checking your child's homework. Don't forget to let your child do his own work.
5) A folder will be sent home on Tuesday's with your child's work from the previous week. Please sign, work on weak areas, and return the folder to school on Wednesday.

Final Note...
I want to thank you for the great privilege and opportunity of having your child in my class. Please keep me in your prayers as I teach. I want to be the best teacher that your child can have this year!

Of course, it will take all of us working together for your child to have a good year. Please help us achieve this goal by committing to working together as a supportive team and communicating with me any questions or problems that may arise!

Looking forward to a great year!
Mrs. Cauthen