Welcome!

My name is Miss Smith and I am your childs teacher this year. This is my fifth year teaching Special Education at Bell View Elementary School. I am currently working toward a Masters of Special Education degree with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis at Utah State University. A little bit about me My favorite color is pink, I love fancy things, and I spend most of my summers and school holidays traveling. For more Your child is part of an ABS (Additional Behavior Support) class. The decision to place him/her in this class was made by the IEP team last school year. I will be your childs case manager and primary service provider. The Speech/Language Pathologist is Angela Ouimette, the School Psychologist is Dr. Julie Bowen, and the Occupational Therapist is, Shannon Goodpasture. In addition, there will be 3 para educators working in the classroom. Their names are: Mrs. Jennifer Bagley (All day), Miss Meagan Packard (Mornings), and Mr. Corbin Bentley (Afternoons). For more information about me or this class, please visit the classroom website: misssmithssuperstars.weebly.com The beginning of the school year is so exciting! My favorite thing about teaching is working with students! I love seeing students make academic, social, and behavioral progress! My goal is for your child to be successful and happy, and for school to be a safe place where your child can learn and grow. I am so excited to have the opportunity to get to know you and your child this school year. Please use this packet as a reference throughout the year. I have prepared it to address some of the most common questions and concerns. This packet is also uploaded to the class website (misssmithssuperstars.weebly.com). However, if you ever have a question or concern, please feel free to call the school at (801) 826-7750 or call or text my cell phone at (801) 389-1891. If I am unable to take the call, or if you call outside of school hours please leave a message I will return your call at my earliest convenience. E-mail is also a great way to get in touch with me. My e-mail address is [email protected]. I have found that open and frequent communication is very important to the success of students. Im looking forward to a great year! Tricia Smith

Attendance and Punctuality

Please help your child get to school on time and maintain a good attendance record. If your child becomes ill or will not be attending school for another reason, please call the main office @ (801) 826-7750.

School Rules
Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible!

Classroom Rules
1- Follow directions the first timefast! 2- Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself 3- Use kind words 4- Clean up after yourself 5- Walk in the building **School and class rules must be followed at all times! Children who choose not to follow the school rules, classroom rules, or threaten the safety of them, their peers, or the teachers/staff will lose privileges. Loss of privileges can include: No recess, unable to participate in class activities, and unable to participate in school activities.

Behavior Policy
Every day each student will start on Gold. Your child may stay on Gold or move to Silver, Bronze, or Black throughout the day. Below is a list of what each means: Gold: 0 Warnings. Great Day! Silver: 1-2 Warnings. OK Day. Bronze: 3-4 Warnings. Rough Day. Black: 5+ Warnings or Severe incident. Very Rough Day There will also be a level system in place. Your child will begin the year on level 3, but will move up or down levels based on his/her behavior. A note will be sent home each day informing you of your childs level for the following day and any positive or negative behavior that occurred that day. In unusual or extreme cases, I will call you during the school day to report the incident and to engage in immediate problem solving. Below is a list of the levels and the privileges and consequences associated with each level.

Level 1: Orange Privileges: None Consequences: Work during recess Lunch in classroom No school activities No class activities

No classroom chore Escorted throughout the school No mainstreaming

*Move up after 1 day if on Gold or Silver *Stay on Level 1 if on Bronze or Black at the end of the day

Level 2: Red Privileges: Recess with class Can have a classroom chore Consequences: Lunch in classroom No school Activities No class activities

Escorted throughout the school No mainstreaming

*Move to level 1 if aggression, stealing, or extreme behavior. (Black) *Move down 1 step if on Bronze at the end of the day *Move up a level after 3 days on Gold or Silver

Level 3: Purple Privileges: Recess with class Lunch with class Consequences: No school activities Escorted throughout the school

Can have a classroom chore Class activities

No mainstreaming

*Move to level 1 if aggression, stealing, or extreme behavior. (Black) *Move down if on Bronze *Move up a level after 3 days on Gold or Silver

Level 4: Blue Privileges: Recess with class Lunch with class Can have a classroom chore Can use an exercise ball as chair Consequences: Escorted throughout the school *Move to level 1 if aggression, stealing, or extreme behavior. (Black) *Move down 1 level if Bronze *Move up 1 level after 3 days on Gold or Silver

Can participate in classroom activities Can participate in school activities Can mainstream into general education class

Level 5: Green Privileges: Recess with class Lunch with class Can have a classroom chore Can use an exercise ball as chair Can participate in classroom activities Consequences: None

Can participate in school activities Can mainstream into general education class (if applicable) Can visit restroom, drinking fountain, and other areas of the school without an escort

Recess

Recesses are outside unless the weather is extremely severe. All children must dress properly for the weather. Children will be allowed inside recess only if there is a note from home or a doctor. *Please apply sunscreen on sunny days *Please label all jackets, sweaters, mittens, etc.

Lunch Procedure
Lunch will be served to 1st grade students only. Always send lunch money in labeled envelopes or bags. The label should include: childs name, teachers name, and the amount of money that is included. NEVER send loose money! Parents are encouraged to prepay for lunches. It might make it easier for you to send in a check for several lunches. The cafeteria staff keeps track of your childs lunch account balance.

Health
*Medications, even over the counter (OTC), must be accompanied by a doctors note and must be distributed by the office. Even with a doctors note, an adult must bring all medications to school. Children may not bring medication in their backpacks/lunch boxes. *All emergency cards are kept in the office in case we need to reach you due to an emergency. Please make us aware of changes throughout the school year. *If your child has a communicable disease (cold, flu) they need to stay home. Ill children will be sent home. *If you would like to send extra clothes to school for emergency situations, please send them in a clearly labeled Ziploc bag. *If your child has a severe medical condition or allergy, please let me know immediately.

Communications
Your child will need to carry a folder to and from school each day in his/her backpack. Please be sure to check his/her folder every night for homework, notes, and important information.

Safety
**Every time you enter the building, you must sign in and out of the office. **If your child will NOT be going home following their usual routine, I MUST have this information in writing.

Snacks
Your child will have snack time everyday. Please send an individual snack everyday or send snacks for multiple days and attach a note. I will keep them in a cupboard in the classroom. If you are unable to send in a snack, I will have some pretzels or crackers available for your child. Snacks should be easy and nutritious. Examples of snacks include: a piece of fruit, fruit snacks, cheese and crackers, carrots, a granola bar, half of a sandwich, etc. Please do not send in soda, candy or sugary treats. Water bottles are allowed and encouraged especially during the first and last months of the school year.

Book Club Orders

Periodically, I will send book orders home. If you wish to place an order, please return the form with a check or money order made out to Scholastic by the indicated date. DO NOT SEND CASH! I will place the order for the class and books usually arrive in less than 2 weeks. Book club orders are optional.

Lost and Found/Toys

Please be sure to put your childs name on everything. If an item is found without a name, it will be place in the lost and found. The lost and found is located just outside of the lunchroom doors. Children are not permitted to bring toys or electronics to school.

Birthdays
Children may bring in a treat for their birthday. Children with summer birthdays may bring a treat on their half birthday or another day of your familys choice. Birthday treats must be store bought . Please notify me in advance if you are planning to bring in a birthday treat.