Mrs. Kollman

Mrs. WegerMs. Oldham Mrs. Horton

Mrs. Davis

Mrs. Latteo

Welcome!

*********Teamwork*********

~Homework/Sleep/Nutrition Monitoring~BYOD (Contract in Thurs. folder)~Please Initial the Assignment Log Every Day to Maintain

Communication BetweenParents & Teachers.

~Check, Sign, and Return the ThursdayFolder each Friday.

~Please Initial Your Child’s Reading Logas an Indication That YouHave Seen His/Her Summary/Reflection.

~Teacher Websites, Electronic Grade Reporting,Newsletters, etc.

~Bus Change 24-hour notice with approval~Skyward Family Access--

www.dsisd.txed.net (Don’t panic!)

Assignments and Testing~Assignment Log: Assignments and Upcoming

Tests/Projects Written or Circled in Red~Missing Work: On Skyward; Lunch Center

for Students; Homework Club Rewards~Check Teacher Web Pages (through the DSISD

Web Page) for Details about Projects & Upcoming Events -- www.dsisd.txed.net

~Benchmarking for Reading, Math, andScience throughout the Year(Scores in Grade Book)

~STAAR Math: April 1 ~STAAR Reading: April 2 ~STAAR Science: April 23

Camp Champions~Dates: October 16, 17, and 18~Tuition: $132 (per student); ~$140 (per chaperone)

Esteem-Building (RockWall & High Ropes)

Science (Erosion, Weathering, Night Sky, Reptiles, etc.) Social Studies (Pioneer Life)

~Student Forms* due by Friday, September 20th~Money due by Friday, October 4th~Chaperones: Two Adults per Cabin (Background

Checks Required) ~Information Available: www.outdoorschool.com*In student packets (inside today’s take-home folder)

Camp Champions(continued)

*Dress Code*Label Everything*Water bottles (strap or hook)*No--Electronics (Including Cell Phones)*Yes--Disposable Camera, Flashlight*School Provides One Large Plastic Bag (with Label)

Per Student for Bedding & Towels*Practice Rolling Up Sleeping Bags Ahead of Time*It’s a Long Drive to Marble Falls (to Pick Up Sick Children)*Completely Disposable Sack Lunch and Drink for Wed.*Return to DSES on Friday at Around 1:30 p.m. to Pick Up

Your Child

At School, We Will…

*Create folders for our outdoor classes

*Hand out large plastic (leaf) bags andname tags the Thursday before we leave

*Discuss student expectations

*Take up student and chaperone packets

*Collect all camp fees, including tuitionand t-shirt order money

Families Will…*Pack the plastic bag with bedding and a

towel & washcloth (anything soft)*Pack another bag (backpack, sports bag,

or small suitcase) with clothes, shoes,toiletries, flashlight, etc.

*Label both bags with child’s name & teacher’s name*Discuss behavior expectations (as stated in the

student packet*Only send medications prescribed by a physician (no OTC meds)*Place “luggage” behind homeroom teacher’s

name in the student drop-off line on10-10-12

***Children are to keep their (disposable) luncheswith them on the bus.***

*Write SEPARATE checks for:-Camp t-shirts (The Outdoor School)-Camp tuition (DSES)

At Camp…

Our 2-Night Stay Consists of:

48 hours at the camp (12pm - 12pm),

6 meals,

6-8 day classes, plus night activities

-----Important Dates-----September 10: Scrip Order Due (www.glscip.com)September 12: Individual School Pictures (dress nicely)September 13: Scrip Card DeliverySeptember 17-21: Book Fair (Don’t forget the Wish List)September 28: Cool Cat StoreOctober 10-12: Camp ChampionsNovember 19-23: Thanksgiving HolidaysDec. 21-Jan. 7: Winter Break

If you are available to assist withclass activities, please sign up

on the appropriate volunteer formsthis evening.

***Thank You for Being Here***

~Good Night~