Hudson ISD: W H Bonner Elementary School

We would like to welcome your child to 5th grade. We are looking forward to an exciting and busy year. This year, your child will be trading classes between three teachers. Mr.Haas will teach math, Mrs. Lankford will teach science and social studies. Mrs.Walker will teach reading and language arts.

Following, you will find some important information regarding our classes:

ATTENDANCE:

The school day begins promptly at 7:55 with the tardy bell ringing at 8:00. It is very important for your child to attend school as regularly as possible. Please keep in mind that it is extremely hard to make up the work that is missed when absent.

SIGNED PAPERS:

We will be sending a graded paper/conduct folder every Tuesday. Please review the work and discuss any conduct issues. You will need to sign the weekly conduct sheet. Any papers below a 70 will also need to be signed and returned in the folder. All other papers may be kept at home. If the folder is not returned by Thursday, points will be deducted from conduct/work habits.

SNACKS: We will have a snack-time everyday in the afternoon. Please send a snack that is not messy. Some healthy snack suggestions include crackers, pretzels, fruit, and nuts. If your child brings a spicy snack, please send a water bottle as well. Unfortunately, students are not allowed to share snacks. We will be very strict on this matter as our school will be audited this year concerning our food policy.

LUNCH: 12:35-1:05 - Please send lunch money on Mondays! J Again, students will not be allowed to share food. You are welcome to bring lunch, but only for your child. You are allowed to eat lunch with your own children, but will need to sit together at the visitor’s table in the cafeteria. Due to school policies, your child’s friends will not be permitted to eat at the visitor’s table with you. You are not allowed to bring for any other child but your own. This is a state of Texas policy, not Hudson I.S.D.

CONFERENCES: Email is the most efficient way to contact us. Feel free to email us at any time.

haasm@hudsonisd.org

lankfordb@hudsonisd.org

walkerke@hudsonisd.org

Our conference time is 10-10:50 daily. Please schedule conferences in advance. (Bonner Elem. 936-875-9212) You can also send a note in your child’s binder and we will do our best to respond that day.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
1. Be responsible (prepared for class with needed materials)
2. Be safe (keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself)

3. Be respectful (to ALL: peers, teachers, administrators, and visitors)

4. Use self-control at all times. (appropriate actions and words)

5. Stay focused and on task. (follow directions and do your best)

Consequences for students not following the rules may include:

Verbal warning, loss of privilege, parent note or phone call, office intervention, etc.

It is important that we work together as a team to achieve success for your child. Please contact us anytime with questions or concerns. We look forward to getting to know you and your child. We hope they are ready for a rewarding year in 5th grade. Thank you in advance for your support this year