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Transcript of Back to School Afternoon 2014-2015 Mrs. Huffman 1 st Grade.
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Back to School Afternoon 2014-2015
Mrs. Huffman1st Grade
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About Mrs. Huffman
• 1995 graduate of The University of Virginia
• Completed coursework for teacher certification at James Madison University
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First Quarter Overview
Math• Number Concepts• Geometry • Calendar• Sorting and PatternsScience• What changes in Autumn• Sun & Earth
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First Quarter Overview Cont.
Social Studies• Citizenship• Rules• Safety• Past, present and future
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Literacy
Two diagnostic assessments during September
• DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment)
• PALS (Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening)
These assessments help us choose appropriate books for Guided Reading Groups and find a starting point for reading instruction.
**We will discuss assessments during parent-teacher
conferences in October and November.**
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Specials
• Art (50 minutes)—Weekly• Music (30 minutes)—2 days per week• PE (30 minutes)—3 days per week*Please have your child wear SNEAKERS
on PE days.• Library (30 minutes)--Weekly• Guidance (40 minutes)—Twice monthly• SEARCH (50 minutes)—Twice monthly• I-READY (30 minutes)-- Weekly
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Homework
• Beginning September 22nd• Weekly reading log – Read for 15-20 minutes each evening– Discuss prompts– Find and discuss weekly word study
features
• Develops good working habits, time management and participation.
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I-Ready
• New this year: I-Ready for math• At least one 30 minute block per
week for each student• Requires internet access to use at
home
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Attendance and After-School Plans
Attendance• Please make sure that your child eats a healthy
breakfast and arrives on time each day
• Your child must have a note in the morning in order to change after-school dismissal arrangements
• If there are last minute (during the school day) changes to your child’s after-school transportation plans, please contact the office (DO NOT RELY ON E-MAIL!)
• If you plan to pick up your child early, please contact the office BEFORE 12:00 or send a note in the morning
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Discipline
Every child will be expected to follow our two classroom rules: Be Kind and Be Safe
• A child who receives three reminders to follow a class rule will move his/her clip down a space
• A child who is making great choices will move his/her clip up a space
• If a child continues to disrupt the class or exhibits exceedingly unsafe or disrespectful behavior, he/she will be sent to the office
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Behavior Communication
• If a student is on the orange space at the end of the school day, parents will receive an e-mail at the preferred e-mail communication address
• If behavior is exceedingly unsafe or disrespectful, parents will receive a phone call during or after school
• Please start the school year with a conversation about behavior expectations at school
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Incentives
• Spectacular Choices/Superstar Student• Verbal praise/Positive reinforcement • Mystery Student• Warm Fuzzy Jar• Star Chart and Treasure Box (donations
are welcome)
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Lunch• Please practice lunch numbers over the
weekend• Ice cream may be purchased on Fridays• Parents must should send a note to school with
their child if they plan to visit for lunch; please note whether or not an additional school lunch will be purchased and lunch choice
• Please check in at the office before proceeding to the cafeteria
• Lunch should be a school or packed lunch from home; no restaurant bags or boxes, please!
• Menu is in packet and includes payment information; menus are sent home monthly
• Please discuss choices and monitor account!
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Parties and Birthdays
Three classroom parties• TBABirthdays• Non-edible birthday items ONLY• Donate a game or book to the
class : )
****If you are going to pass out invitations, you MUST pass them
out to everyone.****
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Snacks
•Eaten mid-morning•Must be something that the child can open independently and eat in five minutes•Healthy (No candy, please!)•Non-messy snacks, please!•Students may bring water bottles filled with water; sport/spill-proof tops ONLY•NO NUTS!
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Clinic Visits
• Mrs. Kreitzman is available to students in the event of illness or injury that occur during the school day
• Small cuts, runny noses, etc. will be taken care of in the classroom
• Please refer to the handbook regarding medications and protocol for returning to school following an illness
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Communication
• Monthly School Newsletter• Monthly First Grade Newsletter
(online on Team Page)• Weekly Newton-Lee Envelope• Daily Purple Take Home Folder• E-mail: [email protected]
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Special Activities
Top BananaBegins in October• Top Banana will bring in poster and
mystery show and tell Field Trip• Wayside Farms, Thursday, October
23rd
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Classroom Supplies
The first grade team is requesting a few additional supplies
• 1 package unscented baby wipes• 1 box of ziploc bags (last name A-M
sandwich, N-Z gallon)• 1 box of tissues (unscented, no lotion)• Choose a post-it from the board
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Volunteer Opportunities
•(1-2) Thursday Folder Volunteers (weekly)•(4) Literacy Center Volunteers (daily)•(1) Word Study Volunteer (Friday)•Copy Parent (Flexible schedule)•Room Parents•Volunteers must complete a training session with Mrs. Ulbrich before working with students! The first sessions will be held on September 10th and 12th at 8:00 am.
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Conferences
• Will be held on Monday, November 3rd
• First quarter progress report will be discussed during November conferences
• Please sign up for your conference TODAY
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CLARITY
• Students will receive four Progress Reports during the school year
• Additional tool for communicating student progress
• Look for upcoming information sessions with Mr. Lyons
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Join the PTO!
• Look for information in your packet and be sure to join PTO
• PTO directory is the only way to get contact information for playdates and birthday parties!