Wilkerson Intermediate Incoming 5 th Graders for Sawmill Rd, The Woodlands, TX (phone) (fax)

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1 Wilkerson Intermediate Incoming 5 th Graders for Sawmill Rd, The Woodlands, TX (phone) (fax)

2 JJ Daw, Principal Julie Roddy, Assistant Principal Karyn Carroll, Counselor Administration

3 Lorraine Ghaffarian, Receptionist Melissa Boston, Campus Secretary Alexandria Figueroa, Registrar Carol Barry, Nurse Monica Wetzig, Librarian Staff

4 Glen Loch Elementary Lamar Elementary Hailey Elementary What schools attend Wilkerson?

5 No If you are enrolled as a 4 th grader at Glen Loch, Hailey or Lamar, you are already registered for Wilkerson! All 1 st Day forms will be completed on-line. Look for with link in July or August. On-line forms will require an address. Verify now! Rollover will occur in July and you will start receiving Wilkerson s. Do I Need to Register?

6 School Hours 8:50am-4:00pm Front Doors 8:00am for students no staff on duty prior to that time. Car Riders enter/exit through front doors. Walkers/Bikers enter through front doors and exit through grade level (front of building). Buses enter/exit through back doors. All students are scanned out at dismissal. Hours, Arrival & Dismissal

7 Send a note with parent signature in advance (and no later than the morning of the change.) In an emergency (only), the change may be made over the phone if a Code Word is available. We cannot guarantee changes will be delivered after 2:30pm. We cannot call students to the front in advance of parent arrival. Students may not ride buses for which they are not registered. Transportation Change

8 CISD Website What Bus do I Ride? Must live at least one mile from Wilkerson. Must re-register each school year (starting in August). Will need your student s 6-digit ID number. (Same as library/lunch number.) Registering for the Bus

9 Learning Communities (LC) consist of 3 teachers: Language Arts Science/Social Studies Math Students rotate within the LC to each core subject area. In addition to academic classes, students will attend PE and Fine Arts daily. Learning Communities

10 Students identified as GT in Math, Science, Language Arts or Social Studies will already be placed accordingly. If a student is testing over the summer, we will receive that information in August and adjust schedules as needed. Students may also be placed in an Advanced Math class if they meet the criteria. Parents will be notified. GT Math and Advanced Math follow the same curriculum. GT and or Advanced

11 Students will receive their homeroom assignment in the mail prior to Meet the Teacher Night in August. Postcards will be mailed the first week of August. Meet the Teacher!

12 Reading, Math and Science 5 th Grade STAAR

13 Lockers are NOT available at Wilkerson. Students may bring a backpack/bag to keep their belongings safe and organized. Space is very limited no rolling backpacks or binders. General Information No Lockers

14 CELL PHONES and ELECTRONICS For safety purposes, student may use cell phones outside the building to notify parents of their arrival to or departure from school. Prior to entering the building, phones and ear buds/headphones must be turned off and stored in the backpack. Students may not respond to a call/text during the school day. Doing so will result in disciplinary action. iwatches, ipads, ereaders, personal video games, etc. may not be used to send messages, access the internet, take photos, etc. during the school day. ereaders may be used to read at teacher discretion. General Information Dress Code and Cell Phones

15 DRESS CODE Clothing with inappropriate pictures or writing are prohibited. Halter, racer back, spaghetti straps and muscle shirts are prohibited unless covered by another shirt. Shirts must fit appropriately. Heavy make-up/cosmetics may not be worn or applied at school. No hats/hoods inside the building. Hair and hairstyle should not be distracting. No unnatural colors or extreme haircuts (such as mohawks). Dress Code

16 Pants/shorts must fit at the waist. Shorts/skirts must reach fingertip length (even when paired with leggings/tights). Closed toed shoes are required daily for PE (tennis shoes preferred). Leggings/jeggings must be paired with a long, flowing top that fully covers the hips. Dress Code

17 The following procedures are the same as the elementary procedures, and should be an easy transition for both students and parents: Student number Lunch accounts Library number Medication at school students may not transport meds Bus Information (you will have to register for the bus, as it will be taking your student to a new campus; bus number may change) General Information

18 Healthy Snacks are allowed in the classroom at teacher discretion. ONLY clear, non-carbonated water allowed in the classroom. All other food and drink must be consumed in the cafeteria during designated breakfast and lunch times. Food and Drink

19 A variety of clubs and activities will be offered. These clubs may meet before, after or during school. Information will be provided once school starts. Clubs and Activities

20 Julie Graham, Art Janeice Robinson, Art TBA, Choir and General Music David Anderson, Orchestra TBA, Band (Brass) Kathy Blaha, Band (Woodwinds) Fine Arts classes meet daily. One Fine Arts selection for the entire year no rotation. Fine Arts selections require a year long commitment. Fine Arts at Wilkerson

21 Art

22 Year long schedule commitment All work completed at school no Homework! Students learn to create art from observation and expression with media such as pencil, colored pencil, chalk and oil pastel, watercolor paint, and more. Students should be prepared to learn and practice new techniques beyond what they are familiar with. Art supply fee $20 (required) Competitions/Art Shows Art Considerations

23 Choir Learn to read music. Learn Curwen hand signs and Solfege. Develop singing techniques. Explore a variety of music.

24 Violins Violas Cellos Bass Orchestra

25 Brass and Percussion Percussion Tuba Trombone Baritone French Horn Trumpet Woodwinds Flute Oboe Bassoon Clarinet Saxophone Band

26 Time Commitment Year long schedule Nightly/Weekly practice time required Before/After school rehearsals Rental Fees/Instrument Purchase T-shirt uniform Competitions Honor Groups, Solo & Ensemble (weekend) 2-3 Evening Events/Performances Band, Orchestra & Choir Considerations

27 School supply lists will be sent home prior to the end of the year via your 4 th grade campus. You will have the ability to purchase pre-packaged school supplies. Ordering info will be sent via your elementary campus. School Supplies

28 PTO Website PTO PTO Facebook PTO

29 April/May - 4 th Grade students visit Wilkerson (during school hours) April 26 Hailey April 27 Glen Loch May 4 - Lamar April 24 Parent Info Night for Parents of Current 4 th 6pm in the Wilkerson Gym Due to limited space, we request this be a parents-only event, if possible. Elective course info sheets will go home with students after their Wilkerson visit elective course selections will be submitted online. Instrument Selection Nights May 1 College Park HS, 5-7:30 May 7 Wilkerson, 5:30-6:15 (parent info), 6:15-8:30 (instrument selection) May 10 - Wilkerson, 5-7:30 May 18 - Deadline for submitting online Elective Requests (If no elective submitted, students will be placed in General Music, Choir or Art depending on space/availability.) What s Next?

30 June/July Look for notification of Advanced/Level Math July/August Look for with link to 1 st day paperwork! August - Meet the Teacher postcards will be mailed August 13 - Meet the Teacher, 6-8pm (come and go) August 15 - First Day of School Summer/Fall

31 You are here. 5th Grade 6th Grade

32 We look forward to a great year!