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Welcome to New Student
Mustang Round-up 2015
Welcome to New Student
Mustang Round-up 2015
Principal: Mrs. Jofee’ Tremain
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Melissa Hutson
Mrs. Tremain and
Mrs. Hutson
What we learn
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Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Technology
Rigor and Relevancy
The Basic Overview
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The Basics
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Reader’s, Writer’s, Math and Science
workshop model:
Opening, Work Period, Closing
Journals
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Write daily in Reading, Writing, Math and
Science journal
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A place to take notes of new learning and
reflect on classroom activities.
The Gift of a Good Book:
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Try to read with your child every day!
Books help children build vocabulary, learn
concepts of print, develop listening skills, and
enjoy reading!
After you read a book - talk about the characters,
their favorite part, new words they learned, words
they already know!
Speeding to Read One Million Words
Lead by example. Let them see you reading. 
Technology
To enhance student learning we often
use technology in the classroom.
Ipad
Netbooks
Interventionist:
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Campus Instruction Teacher
GATES
Special Education
Counselor
STAR
PreK
PPCD
Tutors (classroom teachers)
Watch D.O.G.S
Specials
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PE
Coach Brewer
 Coach Nichols
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Music
Mr. Probst
 Mrs. Cote
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Art
Mrs. Mock
 Ms. Ericsson
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What to Wear
and
What not to Wear
in P.E.
Yes
No
Library
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Students go to library weekly
and are able check out on
level books.
Battle of the Books
Spelling Bee
Scholastic Book Fair
Lunch
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Students may either bring lunch from home
or buy lunch.
You can access your student’s lunch account
online using their student ID.
www.myschoolbucks.com
You can load money to their account online or
send a check or cash to school with them.
Nurse – Shannon Bode
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See nurse for appropriate forms if your child will
require medication at school.
Do not send your child to school 24 hours following
fever (temperature of 100 or greater), vomiting, or
diarrhea.
If your child has a history of asthma, diabetes, or
seizures, please see the nurse.
Please send an extra set of clothes for your child to
keep in their locker.
Getting Home
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Transportation options:
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Bus
Front Walker
Back Walker
Car Rider
Champions
Daycare Busses
Please inform your teacher how your child will be getting home
at the beginning of the year.
If there is a change you must send a note or call the office
before 2:15.
To help your student try to keep transportation consistent.
Ways to Get Involved with
your Student
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Find out the best way to stay in communication with your
child’s teacher (emails, notes in folder, etc…)
Check your child’s classwork and communication folder
Volunteer in the classroom.
Volunteer around the school (library, book fair, special
events).
Join the PTA-become a member and make a difference in
Peterson Elementary.
Become a Watch DOG.
Help with field trips.
Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter!
P.T.A.
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We encourage parents to join and participate
in P.T.A.
P.T.A. serves as a vital link between home and
school.
In order to volunteer at school, class parties,
and field trips, you must complete a
background check.
First Day of School
Tuesday, August 25th
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Doors open at 7:20
Tears and Cheers in Library
Independence day August 31st!
We Are Here for You and Your
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Main number
817-698-5000
[email protected]
Principal
[email protected]
Assistant Principal
[email protected]
Office Manager
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[email protected]
Counselor (504 coordinator)
[email protected]
Attendance Clerk
[email protected]
Diagnostician
We Are Here for You and Your
Child 
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Main number
817-698-5000
[email protected]
Principal
[email protected]
Assistant Principal
[email protected]
Office Manager
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[email protected]
Counselor (504 coordinator)
[email protected]
Attendance Clerk
[email protected]
Diagnostician
Specials
Mrs. Mock
Mrs. Ericsson
Mr. Probst
Music
Mrs. Cote
Coach Brewer
Coach Nichols