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Our Classroom Needs....

New or gently used age appropriate books (if you are able to write the AR level and test code on the inside cover that would be greatly appreciated)
Blank cards (birthday, thank you, get well, etc.)
Fun writing paper
New or gently used age appropriate games for indoor recess
Stencils
Stickers
New or gently used art items (like perler beads and boards)
New or gently used Legos

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Posted Wednesday, September 5, 2018

1st Grade Orientation

1st Grade Orientation will be Monday August 27 at 1:15. This is an opportunity for the kids to meet their new teacher and their classmates. It is also a time when the parents will also get to meet the teacher and hear about the happenings in first grade. I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday!

*Please feel free to bring in your child's school supplies during this time too. This will lighten their load of the first day of school.

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Posted Wednesday, August 22, 2018

First Grade Supply List

Please help your child prepare for the first day of school by opening their supplies, labeling each item with their initials (with the exception of pencils, tissues and wipes) and placing them in their labeled pencil case or large labeled baggie. Thanks for helping to organize and reduce our trash on the first day of school!

*Please feel free to bring your child's supplies to orientation.

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Posted Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Goals for the First Marking Period

ELA:

Students should know and apply their spelling words and high frequency words.
Students should be able to comprehend what they are reading and understand new vocabulary words.
Students should be able to write a complete sentence and check for CUPS (capitals, usage, punctuation, spaces and spelling)
Students should be able to use grade appropriate conventions and grammar in their everyday writing.

MATH:

Students should be able to represent and solve addition and subtraction problems using various strategies.
Students should be able to compare, order and measure objects using nonstandard units of measurement.

SCIENCE:

Students should be able to determine the different properties of materials that objects are made from.
Students should be able to determine how materials can change (dissolve, rust, etc.)

SOCIAL STUDIES:

Students should be able to identify various national symbols.
Students should be able to identify the difference between needs and wants, goods and services.

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Posted Thursday, August 3, 2017

Classroom Expectations

We will be working on 5 rules in our classroom this year.

Listen
Follow directions quickly
Keep hands and feet to self
Make smart choices
Be safe, honest and kind

Each rule has a coordinating color. When a student needs to work on specific rule, the corresponding color will be placed into their "Star Chart". For the first marking period, students will receive 5 minutes off of recess if they have 3 sticks in their chart and 10 minutes off of recess if they have more than 3 sticks in their chart. During this time students will be able to reflect on what they need to work on and fill out a communication sheet to go home and be signed so parents are also aware. At the conclusion of the day students without sticks in their chart will get a stamp on their card. Students can also receive "stars" for demonstrating outstanding understanding of the classroom rules. Each star will earn the student 2 stamps on their card. When students complete their card they will be able to move up on our "Mr. Potato Head Super Improvers" wall and choose a reward coupon. You will know when your child moves up on the super improvers wall because we will celebrate their accomplishment with a sticker party and a crown. Throughout the year as the classroom expectations are understood, the number of sticks for loss of recess will decrease.

I look forward to seeing your child's awesome learning and behavior.

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Posted Thursday, August 3, 2017

Homework

Homework is a great way to connect learning at home and school. Students get to share what they are learning with their family. I try to follow a similiar homework schedule throughout the year, however, special activities or projects may replace a typical homework. Completing homework is a great way to introduce responsibility to students. I do keep track of homework and hold students accountable for it. Here is a typical homework schedule:

Day 1-Practice Spelling Words

Day 2-Math Practice

Day 3-High Frequency Words (HFW) and Vocabulary Practice

Day 4-Math Practice

Day 5-Read Storytown Story

Day 6-No Homework

Even through practice spelling words and HFW is homework for one day, some students may need daily practice with these skills to master the spelling skill and HFW words for the test. In addition, students should be reading or read to nightly. Please let me know if you have any questions about the homework.

Accelerated Reader (AR)-Students are required to pass (85% or higher) ONE AR test a week. These books could be from the school library, classroom library or from home. Students should be reading books that are on their level. If at anytime you feel their AR books are not a good fit book, please let me know. Please use the website arbookfind.com to look up the book's test number prior to sending it to school with your child. I look forward to seeing many our our student names on the "Whale Done" AR boards in the cafeteria.

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Posted Thursday, August 3, 2017