Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
Blessed be God!
School Mission Statement
In partnership with parents, OLHR School commits to fulfilling the spiritual, moral, academic and physical needs of the child.
Language Arts
In Kindergarten Houghton Mifflin is our main reading program. This program contains all components of a comprehensive literacy program to develop independent readers. The program is taught from grades k-4th.
Another important component are you the parents! Reading to your child every night is also a very important part to build young readers. Please read with your child at least 20 minutes each night. Please make sure you log each title in your child's reading log. All reading logs will be collected at the end of the week.
Math
It is crucial for kindergarten students to have the opportunity to have plenty of hands-on experiences with math concepts. In grades k-8th, we use the Saxon program which includes the morning math board, hands-on work, and practice sheets.
Science/Social Studies
Scott Foresman is the series used for our Science program and Houghton Mifflin for our Social Studies program.
Religion
Kinder attends first Friday mass and special feast days. On these days please make sure to have your child use their formal uniform. Beginning January we start participating in Adoration and attend mass services in the Chapel every Friday.
P.E.
We will be having P.E. this year every Tuesday and Thursday this year with Coach Gomez. Students will wear P.E. Uniforms (with school logo) Crusader t-shirt is not acceptable and students will receive an out of uniform slip.
Art/Music
We follow the Art Trek Curriculum and Art is integrated in all of our subjects. Students k-8th have the opportunity to have music class through ETM (Education through Music.) Two concerts will be held during the school year. A Christmas concert in December and a Spring concert in May.
Snack/Lunch
Snack will always be at 10:00 am M-F. Please make sure your child always has something to eat. Either they participate in the school program or you send snack from home.
Lunch will begin at 11:30 am. Please do not bring lunch boxes to class. Stop by the office first and we will take it from there. No fast food allowed for lunch. On Fridays, pizza and a drink will be available for $3.00 (not mandatory.)
B.E..E. Notebook
Bring Everything Everyday
Our B.E.E. notebook is a very important part of our classroom,. the binders are used to transport homework, reading logs, behavior charts, important paper and corrected work from school to home and back. it's a great way to keep the teacher organized, student and parents.
Homework
Homework will be given daily and needs to be returned the next day. Missing, incomplete homework will receive a No Homework Slip. 3 No Homework slips = after school detention and a $5.00 fee.
Grading
Homework, classwork, tests, participation, projects, and behavior will all factor in your child’s overall grades.
Check + = Outstanding
Check -= Good
Check= Satisfactory
Ni = Needs Improvement
U = Unsatisfactory
You can keep track on your child's progress through our grading system Gradelink by visiting www.gradelink.com.
Trimester Awards
At the end of each trimester, students who have worked hard to receive an award at the end of the trimester will be recognized in a special Monday morning assemble. Parents and family members are welcome to come and will be notified via letter if your son or daughter will receive an award. Awards granted are based on academics, behavior and conduct.
Discipline Plan
Here are the 3 Bees of Kindergarten:
1. Be Respectful
2. Be Responsible
3. Be Ready
Behavior Chart
Our Behavior is Out of this World!
Purple: had an AWESOME day!
Blue: had a GREAT day!
Green: had a GOOD day! (Ready to Learn)
Yellow: (after a warning) misbehaved at least once during the day. (5 Minutes from Recess)
Orange: misbehaved more than once and continued to be disruptive. (10 minutes from Recess)
Red: misbehaved at least 3 times during the day and was continually disruptive. (misconduct slip will be given)
Uniform
On regular days, students need to wear their regular uniform. On formal days, students need to wear formal uniform (ties). P.E. days, P.E. uniform (Crusader t-shirt not considered part of P.E. uniform) On Crusader Fridays, students can use crusader t-shirt with jeans and tennis shoes.
Tardies/Absences
Students will be considered tardy if they are not in the classroom by 8:00 a.m. (second morning bell). Six tardies will merit an afterschool detention.
When students are absent from school, parents are required to notify the school office by phone no later than 8:30 am and submit a written excuse the following day.
Visitors
All visitors, including parents who desire to contact a student or teacher must check in at the office FIRST to receive authorization.
Contacting the Teacher
I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at any time of the school year. You can also send me notes through your child’s B.E.E.. Notebook, which will be checked daily or leave a message for me in the office and I will return your call at my earliest convenience. I am also available afterschool at 3:15 or preferably by appointment.
Birthdays
If your child would like to celebrate his/her birthday at school, the office and teacher must be notified at least three days before.
After School Program
OLHR offers an After School Program daily from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater East Valley for grades K through 8. The After School Program includes a healthy after-school snack, homework hour, tutoring assistance, indoor and outdoor recreation, supervised technology laboratory activities and interest-based activity clubs. Students registered for OLHR School’s After School program become members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater East Valley and may attend Boys & Girls Clubs programming during school vacations and during the summer.
Service Hours Every family is expected to donate service to the parish and school. The family goal is a minimum of 45 hours of service to be completed during the school year, or in lieu of service hours to contribute $675.00 to the school ($15.00 per hour). The cost of education per child is significantly more than the indicated tuition rate; and in order to continue to maintain tuition levels at affordable rates, it is expected that every family will honor this commitment. Service hours do not just offset the cost of education, but it also provides families with an opportunity to directly participate in school activities and build school community.
In order to receive credit for service hours earned, the school office must approve. A bill will be sent home at the rate of $15.00 for each incomplete hour. The rest of the service hours must be completed two weeks prior to the last day of school. Parents of Kindergarten and 8th grade students must have their service hours completed two weeks prior to graduation day. A list of different ways to fulfill the hours of service is available at the school’s office.
Blessed be God!
School Mission Statement
In partnership with parents, OLHR School commits to fulfilling the spiritual, moral, academic and physical needs of the child.
Language Arts
In Kindergarten Houghton Mifflin is our main reading program. This program contains all components of a comprehensive literacy program to develop independent readers. The program is taught from grades k-4th.
Another important component are you the parents! Reading to your child every night is also a very important part to build young readers. Please read with your child at least 20 minutes each night. Please make sure you log each title in your child's reading log. All reading logs will be collected at the end of the week.
Math
It is crucial for kindergarten students to have the opportunity to have plenty of hands-on experiences with math concepts. In grades k-8th, we use the Saxon program which includes the morning math board, hands-on work, and practice sheets.
Science/Social Studies
Scott Foresman is the series used for our Science program and Houghton Mifflin for our Social Studies program.
Religion
Kinder attends first Friday mass and special feast days. On these days please make sure to have your child use their formal uniform. Beginning January we start participating in Adoration and attend mass services in the Chapel every Friday.
P.E.
We will be having P.E. this year every Tuesday and Thursday this year with Coach Gomez. Students will wear P.E. Uniforms (with school logo) Crusader t-shirt is not acceptable and students will receive an out of uniform slip.
Art/Music
We follow the Art Trek Curriculum and Art is integrated in all of our subjects. Students k-8th have the opportunity to have music class through ETM (Education through Music.) Two concerts will be held during the school year. A Christmas concert in December and a Spring concert in May.
Snack/Lunch
Snack will always be at 10:00 am M-F. Please make sure your child always has something to eat. Either they participate in the school program or you send snack from home.
Lunch will begin at 11:30 am. Please do not bring lunch boxes to class. Stop by the office first and we will take it from there. No fast food allowed for lunch. On Fridays, pizza and a drink will be available for $3.00 (not mandatory.)
B.E..E. Notebook
Bring Everything Everyday
Our B.E.E. notebook is a very important part of our classroom,. the binders are used to transport homework, reading logs, behavior charts, important paper and corrected work from school to home and back. it's a great way to keep the teacher organized, student and parents.
Homework
Homework will be given daily and needs to be returned the next day. Missing, incomplete homework will receive a No Homework Slip. 3 No Homework slips = after school detention and a $5.00 fee.
Grading
Homework, classwork, tests, participation, projects, and behavior will all factor in your child’s overall grades.
Check + = Outstanding
Check -= Good
Check= Satisfactory
Ni = Needs Improvement
U = Unsatisfactory
You can keep track on your child's progress through our grading system Gradelink by visiting www.gradelink.com.
Trimester Awards
At the end of each trimester, students who have worked hard to receive an award at the end of the trimester will be recognized in a special Monday morning assemble. Parents and family members are welcome to come and will be notified via letter if your son or daughter will receive an award. Awards granted are based on academics, behavior and conduct.
Discipline Plan
Here are the 3 Bees of Kindergarten:
1. Be Respectful
2. Be Responsible
3. Be Ready
Behavior Chart
Our Behavior is Out of this World!
Purple: had an AWESOME day!
Blue: had a GREAT day!
Green: had a GOOD day! (Ready to Learn)
Yellow: (after a warning) misbehaved at least once during the day. (5 Minutes from Recess)
Orange: misbehaved more than once and continued to be disruptive. (10 minutes from Recess)
Red: misbehaved at least 3 times during the day and was continually disruptive. (misconduct slip will be given)
Uniform
On regular days, students need to wear their regular uniform. On formal days, students need to wear formal uniform (ties). P.E. days, P.E. uniform (Crusader t-shirt not considered part of P.E. uniform) On Crusader Fridays, students can use crusader t-shirt with jeans and tennis shoes.
Tardies/Absences
Students will be considered tardy if they are not in the classroom by 8:00 a.m. (second morning bell). Six tardies will merit an afterschool detention.
When students are absent from school, parents are required to notify the school office by phone no later than 8:30 am and submit a written excuse the following day.
Visitors
All visitors, including parents who desire to contact a student or teacher must check in at the office FIRST to receive authorization.
Contacting the Teacher
I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at any time of the school year. You can also send me notes through your child’s B.E.E.. Notebook, which will be checked daily or leave a message for me in the office and I will return your call at my earliest convenience. I am also available afterschool at 3:15 or preferably by appointment.
Birthdays
If your child would like to celebrate his/her birthday at school, the office and teacher must be notified at least three days before.
After School Program
OLHR offers an After School Program daily from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater East Valley for grades K through 8. The After School Program includes a healthy after-school snack, homework hour, tutoring assistance, indoor and outdoor recreation, supervised technology laboratory activities and interest-based activity clubs. Students registered for OLHR School’s After School program become members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater East Valley and may attend Boys & Girls Clubs programming during school vacations and during the summer.
Service Hours Every family is expected to donate service to the parish and school. The family goal is a minimum of 45 hours of service to be completed during the school year, or in lieu of service hours to contribute $675.00 to the school ($15.00 per hour). The cost of education per child is significantly more than the indicated tuition rate; and in order to continue to maintain tuition levels at affordable rates, it is expected that every family will honor this commitment. Service hours do not just offset the cost of education, but it also provides families with an opportunity to directly participate in school activities and build school community.
In order to receive credit for service hours earned, the school office must approve. A bill will be sent home at the rate of $15.00 for each incomplete hour. The rest of the service hours must be completed two weeks prior to the last day of school. Parents of Kindergarten and 8th grade students must have their service hours completed two weeks prior to graduation day. A list of different ways to fulfill the hours of service is available at the school’s office.