Atascocita Springs Parent Orientation

Welcome to 4th Grade!

4th Grade #ASE4

Communication

Charles Mattlage (Math and Science)email: charles.mattlage@humbleisd.netphone: 281-641-3671

Keri Smith ( Reading, Writing, Social Studies) email: klsmith@humbleisd.netphone: 281-641- 3673

7:30 School doors open8:05 - 8:20 Moments Matter8:20 - 9:35 Read/Math (75 min)9:30 - 9:55 WW/Sci (20)9:55 - 10:45 Conference (Planning Day Tuesday) (Specials time)11:15 - 11:45 Cowboys Lunch (Mattlage/Smith)11:20 - 11:45 Texans Lunch11:45 - 12:45 WW/Sci (55 min)12:45 - 1:05 Recess 1:05 - 1:15 Restroom/water (bring a water bottle to class) 1:15 - 1:45 Intervention/Enrichment/Research 1:45 - 3:05 Reading/Math (80) 3:05 Pack up 3:10 Dismissal Rooms 3:15 Walkers and Bikers 3:20 Car Riders 3:25 Bus and Daycare

Tutoring

Charles Mattlage (Math)

TBD (One morning and two after school)

Keri Smith (Reading)TBD

Specials Rotations

● PE 1 ● Art● PE 2● Music● Library● Computer● Science Lab● Action Based Learning

Dress Code

● Tennis Shoes must be worn for PE and ABL

● To play on playground equipment, tennis shoes or shoes with a back must be worn

● No inappropriate decorations or advertisements on shirts

First Day of School -

● Doors open at 7:30, parents may walk their child to class

● Students will go straight to their classrooms

2nd, 3rd Day of School -

● On the 2nd day of school, students will begin regular arrival procedures and will

wait in the gym in the morning. Panther Patrol will open car doors. At 7:45,

students will begin dismissing by grade level to their classroom. Parents are still

welcome to enter the building with your student

4th and 5th Day of School

● Doors open at 7:30, this is when staff are on duty

● Parents may walk students to class but sign in up front.

● Students arriving prior to 7:45 will wait with their grade level in the gym

● At 7:45, each grade level will begin leaving the gym to head to their classrooms.

● School begins at 7:55, please make every effort to be here on time.

● The tardy bell rings at 8:00

Morning Arrival

Dismissal Procedures

Dismissal Times

Bikers/Walkers - 3:15Walker/Biker A

● Bikers will move to the front to be in front of the walkers and cross first● Walkers will cross after the bikers● Please do not cross the street and wait on school property● Walkers/bikers will safely cross the street to meet you

Walker/Biker B● Teachers will walk the bikers/walks to Endicott Rock street to release them● Please do not come on school property to pick them up, for safety they will be

released at the release point● Please do not cross the street from the opposite side of the road. If students need to

meet you on the opposite side of the street then they should be Walker A’s. Walker/Biker C

● Exit into the subdivision Cedar Meadows● Please do not stand on neighbors grass or property while waiting for parents, stay on

the sidewalk● If you are parking in this area to wait for your child, do not block driveways

Walker/Biker D: 3:15● Walkers will be held back a little so bikers can move in front of the

walkers● Walkers and bikers will be released to the release point

Car Riders: 3:20○ After a couple of weeks, the line moves quickly and finished

around 3:40. Please make sure you are there at this time.

○ You may not walk up to pick up your child from the car rider line.

Buses/Daycare - 3:25

Dismissal Notes

Rainy Day Dismissal Policy cont...

● Once a rainy day dismissal is posted on the website, it

will remain such even if the rain stops or the storm has

moved through

● Parents may have already made various arrangements

due to our posting

● We will send an email/text but remember that if all

schools are using the email system it could take up to 30

minutes before the email/text gets to you so website is

always the best place.

Change in Dismissal:● Please make sure you fill out the form on how your

child will be getting home and give to the teacher

today

● To change the way your child is dismissed, you must

email the teacher by noon.

● If you do not receive a confirmation response, please

call the school to confirm

● No dismissal changes after 2:55

Dismissal Notes

Rainy Day Dismissal Policy

If it is raining (light or heavy), thundering/lightning we will

make the decision for a rainy day dismissal around 2:55. If a

rainy day dismissal is decided, we will post it on our website.

This means that all students (bikers and walkers) will report

to the gym where they may be picked up through the car

rider line. After car riders are dismissed, any bikers or

walkers that are remaining will be dismissed if the

rain/thunder/lightning has subsided. Please note that these

students may be home 30 - 40 minutes later than their usual

arrival time since car riders are dismissed first.”

Early Release Dates

December 20 and May 29

School ends at 12:00

Absences/Tardies

● To report an absence, call the absent line at

281-641-3619

● Attendance report time is 9:03 for this year. Please

work all appointments around this time.

● Students are tardy if they arrive after 8:00

Fruit/Snack Break:

Healthy Snacks:baby carrots, celery, prepopped popcorn, goldfish, pretzels, granola bars, apples, raisins, ect..

Unhealthy Snacks: chips, cookies, desert items

Snack Break:Instruction continues while students are eating their snacks.

Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle...flip tops work the best for less spills

Birthday Treats

● Birthday treats are not allowed due to many allergies

but you may deliver non-edible items to be passed

out to the class such as pencils, stickers, ect...

● Birthday invitations may not be distributed at school

per district policy (even if you are inviting the whole

class)

● Ice cream may be purchased from the cafeteria and

eaten during the student’s lunch period…● call 281-641-3608 (cafeteria manager).

BMX Week Sept. 30th - Oct. 4thThe students will learn about what it takes to build a BMX track and/or what it takes to be BMX competitor. The fourth graders will participate in various school lessons, a field trip and build an actual BMX track model. There will also be an awards ceremony for the best track models on Friday of that week. The whole week covers science, health, math, physical ed., and art TEKS. The STEM track Modeling Program is hosted by the Houston Sports Authority and is free for all ASE students!We’ll send more information and permission slips in the coming weeks!

BMX PBL Field Trip is Wednesday, Oct 2nd We will leave at 8:15 from and return at 1:30. This trip allows the students to get a hands on approach to the world of BMX racing. The kiddos will gain knowledge in track design as well as a chance to ride the course. Bikes and safety equipment will be provided at the track. Each student will need to bring sack lunch (non-refrigerated items) and disposable large water bottle. We will need two chaperones per class but all parents are welcomed to join us at the track! A chaperone drawing will be held Aug. 16.(Other PBL/field trips TBA)

The North Houston Bike Park12257 Kuykendahl Rd, Houston, TX 77090

Volunteer information

*Field Trips *Workroom*Library *Special Events ~All volunteers must complete a short online application at Humbleisd.net/page/109106 WHY? ~Ensures the safety of all students and campuses using background checks and knowledge of who is in the building ~Check in will be faster and your hours will be logged to help out ASE!NOTE: PLEASE select ALL functions when filling out form, even if you don’t plan to participate in some.

THANK YOU-WE APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!!

Schoolwide Behavior System

Positive

Accountable

Willing

S afe

Student Expectations

be on timebe respectfulbe politebe helpfulbe engagedbe preparedbe collaboratorsbe risk takersbe active listeners be kind

Academics

Math: Students will have to think through multi-step word problems to determine the real word answer or way(s) to solve a real world type scenario. The math concepts to be covered are number talks, place and value, decimals, fractions, 2 by 2 multiplication algorithm, 3 by 1 & 4 by 1 division algorithm, area and perimeter, geometry, dot plots, stem and leaf and financial literacy. The students will take the Math STAAR on May 12.

Academics

Science: In science the kiddos will get many hands on experiences this year! The students will get to grow vegetables while learning how different soils affect the growth of the plants. They will also get to do coding with Spheros while learning about speed and velocity. Another area of learning is about weathering and how it affects earth. The kiddos will also love learning about the moon, and how shadows play an important role in our daily lives. This is just a snapshot into the exciting fun world of fourth grade science!

Academic

Reading: Students will be learning how to use a plot diagram for non-fiction texts in conjunction with character analysis. We will also delve more into main idea and supporting details as well as other reading concepts. The reading STAAR is May 13.Writing: Students will be focusing on expository writing and grammar as this is the year that 4th graders will also be taking the writing STAAR on April 7.

Clubs this Year

● Photography● Girls Who Code● Choir● Drama● Yoga● Programming club● Sphero● Writing ● Escape Room● Puzzle● Art Club● Anime Club● Reading Club

● Science● Field Trip● Debate● Sewing● Sports Club● Cooking● Dance Club● Destination Imagination● Running Club● Community Service● Outdoor camping club● Robotics● Pokemon

*NOT ALL CLUBS ARE EVERY GRADE

Please leave your dismissal form with me….

And don’t forget to visit the following…PTO

CafeteriaYMCAOthers on mainstreet

Make sure you have done your Annual Update and submitted your Proof of Residency

Thanks!Any questions?