Morning Student Responsibilities
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Transcript of Morning Student Responsibilities
Morning Student Responsibilitiesbull Sign up for lunch bull Unpack book bag place snack on top
of desk and hang up coats and bagsbull Place ldquogo-homerdquo folder on top of
their desk for teacher reviewbull Sit down and begin work on morning
activity
Arrival
Please place any notes or other important items for me inside the Go-Home folder Every day I check the side that says Return To School for any dismissal changes money for the
cafeteria etchellip
Please visit Engage NY to review our 1st grade modules
and standards
Guided ReadingWhen reading we will use a combination of Fountas and Pinnellleveled trade books and our McGraw-Hill
Anthologies Skills will be introduced and practiced as whole
group small group and independently
Student progress will be measured with Aims Web Running Records
and with teacher observation
Students can visit my RAZ Kids page to practice reading at home
Listening and Learning
The students will practice listening and
speaking skills throughout the day
They will also demonstrate listening and learning during our Engage NY Listening
Modules Fables and Stories
Animals and HabitatsAstronomy
Human Body
Writing
This year we will implement Writerrsquos Workshop with Lucy Calkins Units of Study The students will publish three pieces of writing Students will practice writing during Daily 5 stations
Spelling
Spelling Tests will begin in Oct Words and patterns will be sent home on Fridays for a test the following Friday Tests will also include a dictated sentence to monitor the progress of writing conventions
Please visit my Spelling City page on the web to help make practice more fun
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Phonemic awareness phonics patterns for vowels and ldquohunks and chunksrdquo are all foundational skills necessary when learning to be independent readers We will be spending a great deal of time on these skills in First Grade A great classroom resource is Patricia Cunninghamrsquos Month by Month Phonics
Dolch WordsPlease be sure to practice sight words with your child for fluency and mastery Mastery = less than 3 seconds Dolch words are words that cannot be decoded and cannot be learned with pictures In addition to your childrsquos K list the children are now expected to recognizemaster the 1st gr list A 2nd gr list is available for students ready for a challenge
Shape Up Grammar
The children will be introduced to the parts of speech through a concrete model known as Shape Up Grammar Students will be associated a shape with a part of speech Then they will learn to write simple sentences Once we have finished all of the shapes the children will have a more concrete awareness of how to write a complex sentence with conjunctions prepositions and more
Article
Noun Adjective Verb
Adverb
Interjection
Conjunction Preposition
Compound Words
Pronoun
Proper Noun
Math Facts and Fluency Practice
Each week the students will be taking timed fluency practices for both addition and subtraction First Grade students need to be fluent in facts through 10 Our number bond sprints will help build fluency but your help is needed at home as well Please practice math flash cards for 5-10 minutes daily or at least 5x a week Math Magician is a fun website to practice fact fluency
Homework and Quizzes
Homework will be sent home at the end of each Module Topic This homework will help your child demonstrate an understanding of the concept It will also help your child prepare and study for a quiz to follow within a day or two There will be a mid module and end of module assessment for each Module
Math Modules Summary of YearFirst Grade mathematics is about (1) developing understanding of addition subtraction and strategies for addition and subtraction within 20 (2) developing understanding of whole number relationships and place value including grouping in tens and ones (3) developing understanding of linear measurement and measuring lengths as iterating length units and (4) reasoning about attributes of and composing and decomposing geometric shapesKey Areas of Focus for K-2 Addition and subtractionmdashconcepts skills and problem solvingRequired Fluency 1OA6 Add and subtract within 10
Engage NY Math Modules Grade 1
Science and Social Studies
Science and Social Studiesyour child will be introduced to
concepts via classroom discussion trade books EngageNY Listening
Modules field trips 4-H Classroom presentations news magazines and
appropriate teacher selected websites or videos
Bucket FillersWe are learning about kindness and
compassion by filling buckets
Homework
Occasionally I may send
homework that requires your child
complete a task that evening This
homework is due the next school
day unless otherwise noted
If your child is absenthisher work
will bedue the
next school day
bull Spelling (Starting in Oct) bull Monthly Reading Log
bull Dolch Wordsbull Practice Math Facts for fluency
bull Math Homework paper after each topic and other practice papers when
needed
Snack
Every day your child will bring in hisher own snack I ask your support and help when packing a childrsquos snack Please keep in mind that snack needs to be a quick easy nutritious finger food Our snack is kept in our classroom Therefore please do not send in something that requires refrigeration In addition please DO NOTsend in anything that is messy or may spill (beverages yogurt applesauce milk Etchellip) Candy cookies cakes are not a nutritious choice and will be asked to be set aside
Suggested ItemsSliced applesFruit
Cut up veggiesGranola Bars
Cheese and crackersPretzels
Cheerioscereal
Lunch
The children are escorted to and from the cafeteria There are adults supervising and providing assistance during the lunch period
Prices for student lunches and for the snack bar are posted on the bottom of each monthrsquos lunch menu and is also available online at the SGF web page
SGF has a computerized system that allows you to send in money ahead of time and have it in a lunch account for your child Please see the SGF web page for more information
Specials
Classroom instruction is supplemented and enhanced by attending a variety of specials These include music art physical education library and computer lab This yearrsquos schedule for specials can be located in the front pocket of your childrsquos go home folder
Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 310 Walkerspickup and Kids Kornerstudents will be safely dismissed first Bus students are escorted to their busses by the classroom teacher Please be sure to review the policies and procedures for picking your child up early in the Tanglewood School Student Handbook
Please send a note in your childrsquos ldquoGo-homerdquo folderpacket with your child in the morning if there is to be a change in your childrsquos usual dismissal procedures
Behavioral Expectations
During our first few weeks of school we will spend a lot of time developing a
sense of community respect and establish classroom rules and expectations
I try very hard to maintain a learning environment that is safe comfortable and
respectful of each childrsquos right to learn
Behavior which is perceived as bullying or endangers the welfare of another student will not be tolerated and will receive a consequence of loss of recess Should the behavior
persist a student may be sent to the Principalrsquos Office Parentswill be notified should this occur
Birthdays are celebrated as close to the childrsquos actual date as possibleA class birthday bag will be sent home with the birthday child It has some books a game and a small birthday journal for you to help your child to write a brief entry about hisher special day Please be sure to return the birthday bag and itrsquos contents the next day
Please send in brownies cookies or individual cupcakes We appreciate napkins and foods that are easily distributed Please keep any goody bags and beverages for your home parties
We will celebrate any summer birthdays at the end of the school yearParents of children who celebrate a late June July or August birthday
will be notified of what they can contribute to our summer celebration
Please remember during any celebration that some children and adults may experience allergic reactions to certain foods For safety reasons please check with me before sending in foodstreats
Birthday Celebrations
If your child is having a private birthday party Irsquoll behappy to distribute your childrsquos invitations discreetly for you so no onersquos feelings are hurt Just send your childrsquos invitations in your childrsquosGo-Home folderpacket and a note to me and Irsquoll be sure they are delivered As this is usually a delicate situation please ask your child not to say anything
about hisher party in school Typically not everyone is invited and we wouldnrsquot want to hurt anyonersquos feelings I thank you in advance for your discretion
Contact Information
I can be reached by phone at 518-793-5631
Before school or immediately
following dismissal are best times
If you call during school hours please leave
a message and I will getback to you as soon as I
can
If you would like tomeet with me in person
please call ahead to schedule a meeting
or conference
Be sure to check out my SGF webpage
throughout the school year
Be sure to visit my Character Matters Web Page for other
information and suggested web sites
Progress Reports are now Standards Based Your child will be receiving a progress report in trimesters this year Reports will
be going home in December March and June
We will continue to have our November Parent Teacher Conferences however no report will be given at that time This will provide us the opportunity to talk about your child and how
we can work together to help himher be most successful
Please visit Engage NY to review our 1st grade modules
and standards
Guided ReadingWhen reading we will use a combination of Fountas and Pinnellleveled trade books and our McGraw-Hill
Anthologies Skills will be introduced and practiced as whole
group small group and independently
Student progress will be measured with Aims Web Running Records
and with teacher observation
Students can visit my RAZ Kids page to practice reading at home
Listening and Learning
The students will practice listening and
speaking skills throughout the day
They will also demonstrate listening and learning during our Engage NY Listening
Modules Fables and Stories
Animals and HabitatsAstronomy
Human Body
Writing
This year we will implement Writerrsquos Workshop with Lucy Calkins Units of Study The students will publish three pieces of writing Students will practice writing during Daily 5 stations
Spelling
Spelling Tests will begin in Oct Words and patterns will be sent home on Fridays for a test the following Friday Tests will also include a dictated sentence to monitor the progress of writing conventions
Please visit my Spelling City page on the web to help make practice more fun
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Phonemic awareness phonics patterns for vowels and ldquohunks and chunksrdquo are all foundational skills necessary when learning to be independent readers We will be spending a great deal of time on these skills in First Grade A great classroom resource is Patricia Cunninghamrsquos Month by Month Phonics
Dolch WordsPlease be sure to practice sight words with your child for fluency and mastery Mastery = less than 3 seconds Dolch words are words that cannot be decoded and cannot be learned with pictures In addition to your childrsquos K list the children are now expected to recognizemaster the 1st gr list A 2nd gr list is available for students ready for a challenge
Shape Up Grammar
The children will be introduced to the parts of speech through a concrete model known as Shape Up Grammar Students will be associated a shape with a part of speech Then they will learn to write simple sentences Once we have finished all of the shapes the children will have a more concrete awareness of how to write a complex sentence with conjunctions prepositions and more
Article
Noun Adjective Verb
Adverb
Interjection
Conjunction Preposition
Compound Words
Pronoun
Proper Noun
Math Facts and Fluency Practice
Each week the students will be taking timed fluency practices for both addition and subtraction First Grade students need to be fluent in facts through 10 Our number bond sprints will help build fluency but your help is needed at home as well Please practice math flash cards for 5-10 minutes daily or at least 5x a week Math Magician is a fun website to practice fact fluency
Homework and Quizzes
Homework will be sent home at the end of each Module Topic This homework will help your child demonstrate an understanding of the concept It will also help your child prepare and study for a quiz to follow within a day or two There will be a mid module and end of module assessment for each Module
Math Modules Summary of YearFirst Grade mathematics is about (1) developing understanding of addition subtraction and strategies for addition and subtraction within 20 (2) developing understanding of whole number relationships and place value including grouping in tens and ones (3) developing understanding of linear measurement and measuring lengths as iterating length units and (4) reasoning about attributes of and composing and decomposing geometric shapesKey Areas of Focus for K-2 Addition and subtractionmdashconcepts skills and problem solvingRequired Fluency 1OA6 Add and subtract within 10
Engage NY Math Modules Grade 1
Science and Social Studies
Science and Social Studiesyour child will be introduced to
concepts via classroom discussion trade books EngageNY Listening
Modules field trips 4-H Classroom presentations news magazines and
appropriate teacher selected websites or videos
Bucket FillersWe are learning about kindness and
compassion by filling buckets
Homework
Occasionally I may send
homework that requires your child
complete a task that evening This
homework is due the next school
day unless otherwise noted
If your child is absenthisher work
will bedue the
next school day
bull Spelling (Starting in Oct) bull Monthly Reading Log
bull Dolch Wordsbull Practice Math Facts for fluency
bull Math Homework paper after each topic and other practice papers when
needed
Snack
Every day your child will bring in hisher own snack I ask your support and help when packing a childrsquos snack Please keep in mind that snack needs to be a quick easy nutritious finger food Our snack is kept in our classroom Therefore please do not send in something that requires refrigeration In addition please DO NOTsend in anything that is messy or may spill (beverages yogurt applesauce milk Etchellip) Candy cookies cakes are not a nutritious choice and will be asked to be set aside
Suggested ItemsSliced applesFruit
Cut up veggiesGranola Bars
Cheese and crackersPretzels
Cheerioscereal
Lunch
The children are escorted to and from the cafeteria There are adults supervising and providing assistance during the lunch period
Prices for student lunches and for the snack bar are posted on the bottom of each monthrsquos lunch menu and is also available online at the SGF web page
SGF has a computerized system that allows you to send in money ahead of time and have it in a lunch account for your child Please see the SGF web page for more information
Specials
Classroom instruction is supplemented and enhanced by attending a variety of specials These include music art physical education library and computer lab This yearrsquos schedule for specials can be located in the front pocket of your childrsquos go home folder
Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 310 Walkerspickup and Kids Kornerstudents will be safely dismissed first Bus students are escorted to their busses by the classroom teacher Please be sure to review the policies and procedures for picking your child up early in the Tanglewood School Student Handbook
Please send a note in your childrsquos ldquoGo-homerdquo folderpacket with your child in the morning if there is to be a change in your childrsquos usual dismissal procedures
Behavioral Expectations
During our first few weeks of school we will spend a lot of time developing a
sense of community respect and establish classroom rules and expectations
I try very hard to maintain a learning environment that is safe comfortable and
respectful of each childrsquos right to learn
Behavior which is perceived as bullying or endangers the welfare of another student will not be tolerated and will receive a consequence of loss of recess Should the behavior
persist a student may be sent to the Principalrsquos Office Parentswill be notified should this occur
Birthdays are celebrated as close to the childrsquos actual date as possibleA class birthday bag will be sent home with the birthday child It has some books a game and a small birthday journal for you to help your child to write a brief entry about hisher special day Please be sure to return the birthday bag and itrsquos contents the next day
Please send in brownies cookies or individual cupcakes We appreciate napkins and foods that are easily distributed Please keep any goody bags and beverages for your home parties
We will celebrate any summer birthdays at the end of the school yearParents of children who celebrate a late June July or August birthday
will be notified of what they can contribute to our summer celebration
Please remember during any celebration that some children and adults may experience allergic reactions to certain foods For safety reasons please check with me before sending in foodstreats
Birthday Celebrations
If your child is having a private birthday party Irsquoll behappy to distribute your childrsquos invitations discreetly for you so no onersquos feelings are hurt Just send your childrsquos invitations in your childrsquosGo-Home folderpacket and a note to me and Irsquoll be sure they are delivered As this is usually a delicate situation please ask your child not to say anything
about hisher party in school Typically not everyone is invited and we wouldnrsquot want to hurt anyonersquos feelings I thank you in advance for your discretion
Contact Information
I can be reached by phone at 518-793-5631
Before school or immediately
following dismissal are best times
If you call during school hours please leave
a message and I will getback to you as soon as I
can
If you would like tomeet with me in person
please call ahead to schedule a meeting
or conference
Be sure to check out my SGF webpage
throughout the school year
Be sure to visit my Character Matters Web Page for other
information and suggested web sites
Progress Reports are now Standards Based Your child will be receiving a progress report in trimesters this year Reports will
be going home in December March and June
We will continue to have our November Parent Teacher Conferences however no report will be given at that time This will provide us the opportunity to talk about your child and how
we can work together to help himher be most successful
Guided ReadingWhen reading we will use a combination of Fountas and Pinnellleveled trade books and our McGraw-Hill
Anthologies Skills will be introduced and practiced as whole
group small group and independently
Student progress will be measured with Aims Web Running Records
and with teacher observation
Students can visit my RAZ Kids page to practice reading at home
Listening and Learning
The students will practice listening and
speaking skills throughout the day
They will also demonstrate listening and learning during our Engage NY Listening
Modules Fables and Stories
Animals and HabitatsAstronomy
Human Body
Writing
This year we will implement Writerrsquos Workshop with Lucy Calkins Units of Study The students will publish three pieces of writing Students will practice writing during Daily 5 stations
Spelling
Spelling Tests will begin in Oct Words and patterns will be sent home on Fridays for a test the following Friday Tests will also include a dictated sentence to monitor the progress of writing conventions
Please visit my Spelling City page on the web to help make practice more fun
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Phonemic awareness phonics patterns for vowels and ldquohunks and chunksrdquo are all foundational skills necessary when learning to be independent readers We will be spending a great deal of time on these skills in First Grade A great classroom resource is Patricia Cunninghamrsquos Month by Month Phonics
Dolch WordsPlease be sure to practice sight words with your child for fluency and mastery Mastery = less than 3 seconds Dolch words are words that cannot be decoded and cannot be learned with pictures In addition to your childrsquos K list the children are now expected to recognizemaster the 1st gr list A 2nd gr list is available for students ready for a challenge
Shape Up Grammar
The children will be introduced to the parts of speech through a concrete model known as Shape Up Grammar Students will be associated a shape with a part of speech Then they will learn to write simple sentences Once we have finished all of the shapes the children will have a more concrete awareness of how to write a complex sentence with conjunctions prepositions and more
Article
Noun Adjective Verb
Adverb
Interjection
Conjunction Preposition
Compound Words
Pronoun
Proper Noun
Math Facts and Fluency Practice
Each week the students will be taking timed fluency practices for both addition and subtraction First Grade students need to be fluent in facts through 10 Our number bond sprints will help build fluency but your help is needed at home as well Please practice math flash cards for 5-10 minutes daily or at least 5x a week Math Magician is a fun website to practice fact fluency
Homework and Quizzes
Homework will be sent home at the end of each Module Topic This homework will help your child demonstrate an understanding of the concept It will also help your child prepare and study for a quiz to follow within a day or two There will be a mid module and end of module assessment for each Module
Math Modules Summary of YearFirst Grade mathematics is about (1) developing understanding of addition subtraction and strategies for addition and subtraction within 20 (2) developing understanding of whole number relationships and place value including grouping in tens and ones (3) developing understanding of linear measurement and measuring lengths as iterating length units and (4) reasoning about attributes of and composing and decomposing geometric shapesKey Areas of Focus for K-2 Addition and subtractionmdashconcepts skills and problem solvingRequired Fluency 1OA6 Add and subtract within 10
Engage NY Math Modules Grade 1
Science and Social Studies
Science and Social Studiesyour child will be introduced to
concepts via classroom discussion trade books EngageNY Listening
Modules field trips 4-H Classroom presentations news magazines and
appropriate teacher selected websites or videos
Bucket FillersWe are learning about kindness and
compassion by filling buckets
Homework
Occasionally I may send
homework that requires your child
complete a task that evening This
homework is due the next school
day unless otherwise noted
If your child is absenthisher work
will bedue the
next school day
bull Spelling (Starting in Oct) bull Monthly Reading Log
bull Dolch Wordsbull Practice Math Facts for fluency
bull Math Homework paper after each topic and other practice papers when
needed
Snack
Every day your child will bring in hisher own snack I ask your support and help when packing a childrsquos snack Please keep in mind that snack needs to be a quick easy nutritious finger food Our snack is kept in our classroom Therefore please do not send in something that requires refrigeration In addition please DO NOTsend in anything that is messy or may spill (beverages yogurt applesauce milk Etchellip) Candy cookies cakes are not a nutritious choice and will be asked to be set aside
Suggested ItemsSliced applesFruit
Cut up veggiesGranola Bars
Cheese and crackersPretzels
Cheerioscereal
Lunch
The children are escorted to and from the cafeteria There are adults supervising and providing assistance during the lunch period
Prices for student lunches and for the snack bar are posted on the bottom of each monthrsquos lunch menu and is also available online at the SGF web page
SGF has a computerized system that allows you to send in money ahead of time and have it in a lunch account for your child Please see the SGF web page for more information
Specials
Classroom instruction is supplemented and enhanced by attending a variety of specials These include music art physical education library and computer lab This yearrsquos schedule for specials can be located in the front pocket of your childrsquos go home folder
Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 310 Walkerspickup and Kids Kornerstudents will be safely dismissed first Bus students are escorted to their busses by the classroom teacher Please be sure to review the policies and procedures for picking your child up early in the Tanglewood School Student Handbook
Please send a note in your childrsquos ldquoGo-homerdquo folderpacket with your child in the morning if there is to be a change in your childrsquos usual dismissal procedures
Behavioral Expectations
During our first few weeks of school we will spend a lot of time developing a
sense of community respect and establish classroom rules and expectations
I try very hard to maintain a learning environment that is safe comfortable and
respectful of each childrsquos right to learn
Behavior which is perceived as bullying or endangers the welfare of another student will not be tolerated and will receive a consequence of loss of recess Should the behavior
persist a student may be sent to the Principalrsquos Office Parentswill be notified should this occur
Birthdays are celebrated as close to the childrsquos actual date as possibleA class birthday bag will be sent home with the birthday child It has some books a game and a small birthday journal for you to help your child to write a brief entry about hisher special day Please be sure to return the birthday bag and itrsquos contents the next day
Please send in brownies cookies or individual cupcakes We appreciate napkins and foods that are easily distributed Please keep any goody bags and beverages for your home parties
We will celebrate any summer birthdays at the end of the school yearParents of children who celebrate a late June July or August birthday
will be notified of what they can contribute to our summer celebration
Please remember during any celebration that some children and adults may experience allergic reactions to certain foods For safety reasons please check with me before sending in foodstreats
Birthday Celebrations
If your child is having a private birthday party Irsquoll behappy to distribute your childrsquos invitations discreetly for you so no onersquos feelings are hurt Just send your childrsquos invitations in your childrsquosGo-Home folderpacket and a note to me and Irsquoll be sure they are delivered As this is usually a delicate situation please ask your child not to say anything
about hisher party in school Typically not everyone is invited and we wouldnrsquot want to hurt anyonersquos feelings I thank you in advance for your discretion
Contact Information
I can be reached by phone at 518-793-5631
Before school or immediately
following dismissal are best times
If you call during school hours please leave
a message and I will getback to you as soon as I
can
If you would like tomeet with me in person
please call ahead to schedule a meeting
or conference
Be sure to check out my SGF webpage
throughout the school year
Be sure to visit my Character Matters Web Page for other
information and suggested web sites
Progress Reports are now Standards Based Your child will be receiving a progress report in trimesters this year Reports will
be going home in December March and June
We will continue to have our November Parent Teacher Conferences however no report will be given at that time This will provide us the opportunity to talk about your child and how
we can work together to help himher be most successful
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Phonemic awareness phonics patterns for vowels and ldquohunks and chunksrdquo are all foundational skills necessary when learning to be independent readers We will be spending a great deal of time on these skills in First Grade A great classroom resource is Patricia Cunninghamrsquos Month by Month Phonics
Dolch WordsPlease be sure to practice sight words with your child for fluency and mastery Mastery = less than 3 seconds Dolch words are words that cannot be decoded and cannot be learned with pictures In addition to your childrsquos K list the children are now expected to recognizemaster the 1st gr list A 2nd gr list is available for students ready for a challenge
Shape Up Grammar
The children will be introduced to the parts of speech through a concrete model known as Shape Up Grammar Students will be associated a shape with a part of speech Then they will learn to write simple sentences Once we have finished all of the shapes the children will have a more concrete awareness of how to write a complex sentence with conjunctions prepositions and more
Article
Noun Adjective Verb
Adverb
Interjection
Conjunction Preposition
Compound Words
Pronoun
Proper Noun
Math Facts and Fluency Practice
Each week the students will be taking timed fluency practices for both addition and subtraction First Grade students need to be fluent in facts through 10 Our number bond sprints will help build fluency but your help is needed at home as well Please practice math flash cards for 5-10 minutes daily or at least 5x a week Math Magician is a fun website to practice fact fluency
Homework and Quizzes
Homework will be sent home at the end of each Module Topic This homework will help your child demonstrate an understanding of the concept It will also help your child prepare and study for a quiz to follow within a day or two There will be a mid module and end of module assessment for each Module
Math Modules Summary of YearFirst Grade mathematics is about (1) developing understanding of addition subtraction and strategies for addition and subtraction within 20 (2) developing understanding of whole number relationships and place value including grouping in tens and ones (3) developing understanding of linear measurement and measuring lengths as iterating length units and (4) reasoning about attributes of and composing and decomposing geometric shapesKey Areas of Focus for K-2 Addition and subtractionmdashconcepts skills and problem solvingRequired Fluency 1OA6 Add and subtract within 10
Engage NY Math Modules Grade 1
Science and Social Studies
Science and Social Studiesyour child will be introduced to
concepts via classroom discussion trade books EngageNY Listening
Modules field trips 4-H Classroom presentations news magazines and
appropriate teacher selected websites or videos
Bucket FillersWe are learning about kindness and
compassion by filling buckets
Homework
Occasionally I may send
homework that requires your child
complete a task that evening This
homework is due the next school
day unless otherwise noted
If your child is absenthisher work
will bedue the
next school day
bull Spelling (Starting in Oct) bull Monthly Reading Log
bull Dolch Wordsbull Practice Math Facts for fluency
bull Math Homework paper after each topic and other practice papers when
needed
Snack
Every day your child will bring in hisher own snack I ask your support and help when packing a childrsquos snack Please keep in mind that snack needs to be a quick easy nutritious finger food Our snack is kept in our classroom Therefore please do not send in something that requires refrigeration In addition please DO NOTsend in anything that is messy or may spill (beverages yogurt applesauce milk Etchellip) Candy cookies cakes are not a nutritious choice and will be asked to be set aside
Suggested ItemsSliced applesFruit
Cut up veggiesGranola Bars
Cheese and crackersPretzels
Cheerioscereal
Lunch
The children are escorted to and from the cafeteria There are adults supervising and providing assistance during the lunch period
Prices for student lunches and for the snack bar are posted on the bottom of each monthrsquos lunch menu and is also available online at the SGF web page
SGF has a computerized system that allows you to send in money ahead of time and have it in a lunch account for your child Please see the SGF web page for more information
Specials
Classroom instruction is supplemented and enhanced by attending a variety of specials These include music art physical education library and computer lab This yearrsquos schedule for specials can be located in the front pocket of your childrsquos go home folder
Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 310 Walkerspickup and Kids Kornerstudents will be safely dismissed first Bus students are escorted to their busses by the classroom teacher Please be sure to review the policies and procedures for picking your child up early in the Tanglewood School Student Handbook
Please send a note in your childrsquos ldquoGo-homerdquo folderpacket with your child in the morning if there is to be a change in your childrsquos usual dismissal procedures
Behavioral Expectations
During our first few weeks of school we will spend a lot of time developing a
sense of community respect and establish classroom rules and expectations
I try very hard to maintain a learning environment that is safe comfortable and
respectful of each childrsquos right to learn
Behavior which is perceived as bullying or endangers the welfare of another student will not be tolerated and will receive a consequence of loss of recess Should the behavior
persist a student may be sent to the Principalrsquos Office Parentswill be notified should this occur
Birthdays are celebrated as close to the childrsquos actual date as possibleA class birthday bag will be sent home with the birthday child It has some books a game and a small birthday journal for you to help your child to write a brief entry about hisher special day Please be sure to return the birthday bag and itrsquos contents the next day
Please send in brownies cookies or individual cupcakes We appreciate napkins and foods that are easily distributed Please keep any goody bags and beverages for your home parties
We will celebrate any summer birthdays at the end of the school yearParents of children who celebrate a late June July or August birthday
will be notified of what they can contribute to our summer celebration
Please remember during any celebration that some children and adults may experience allergic reactions to certain foods For safety reasons please check with me before sending in foodstreats
Birthday Celebrations
If your child is having a private birthday party Irsquoll behappy to distribute your childrsquos invitations discreetly for you so no onersquos feelings are hurt Just send your childrsquos invitations in your childrsquosGo-Home folderpacket and a note to me and Irsquoll be sure they are delivered As this is usually a delicate situation please ask your child not to say anything
about hisher party in school Typically not everyone is invited and we wouldnrsquot want to hurt anyonersquos feelings I thank you in advance for your discretion
Contact Information
I can be reached by phone at 518-793-5631
Before school or immediately
following dismissal are best times
If you call during school hours please leave
a message and I will getback to you as soon as I
can
If you would like tomeet with me in person
please call ahead to schedule a meeting
or conference
Be sure to check out my SGF webpage
throughout the school year
Be sure to visit my Character Matters Web Page for other
information and suggested web sites
Progress Reports are now Standards Based Your child will be receiving a progress report in trimesters this year Reports will
be going home in December March and June
We will continue to have our November Parent Teacher Conferences however no report will be given at that time This will provide us the opportunity to talk about your child and how
we can work together to help himher be most successful
Math Facts and Fluency Practice
Each week the students will be taking timed fluency practices for both addition and subtraction First Grade students need to be fluent in facts through 10 Our number bond sprints will help build fluency but your help is needed at home as well Please practice math flash cards for 5-10 minutes daily or at least 5x a week Math Magician is a fun website to practice fact fluency
Homework and Quizzes
Homework will be sent home at the end of each Module Topic This homework will help your child demonstrate an understanding of the concept It will also help your child prepare and study for a quiz to follow within a day or two There will be a mid module and end of module assessment for each Module
Math Modules Summary of YearFirst Grade mathematics is about (1) developing understanding of addition subtraction and strategies for addition and subtraction within 20 (2) developing understanding of whole number relationships and place value including grouping in tens and ones (3) developing understanding of linear measurement and measuring lengths as iterating length units and (4) reasoning about attributes of and composing and decomposing geometric shapesKey Areas of Focus for K-2 Addition and subtractionmdashconcepts skills and problem solvingRequired Fluency 1OA6 Add and subtract within 10
Engage NY Math Modules Grade 1
Science and Social Studies
Science and Social Studiesyour child will be introduced to
concepts via classroom discussion trade books EngageNY Listening
Modules field trips 4-H Classroom presentations news magazines and
appropriate teacher selected websites or videos
Bucket FillersWe are learning about kindness and
compassion by filling buckets
Homework
Occasionally I may send
homework that requires your child
complete a task that evening This
homework is due the next school
day unless otherwise noted
If your child is absenthisher work
will bedue the
next school day
bull Spelling (Starting in Oct) bull Monthly Reading Log
bull Dolch Wordsbull Practice Math Facts for fluency
bull Math Homework paper after each topic and other practice papers when
needed
Snack
Every day your child will bring in hisher own snack I ask your support and help when packing a childrsquos snack Please keep in mind that snack needs to be a quick easy nutritious finger food Our snack is kept in our classroom Therefore please do not send in something that requires refrigeration In addition please DO NOTsend in anything that is messy or may spill (beverages yogurt applesauce milk Etchellip) Candy cookies cakes are not a nutritious choice and will be asked to be set aside
Suggested ItemsSliced applesFruit
Cut up veggiesGranola Bars
Cheese and crackersPretzels
Cheerioscereal
Lunch
The children are escorted to and from the cafeteria There are adults supervising and providing assistance during the lunch period
Prices for student lunches and for the snack bar are posted on the bottom of each monthrsquos lunch menu and is also available online at the SGF web page
SGF has a computerized system that allows you to send in money ahead of time and have it in a lunch account for your child Please see the SGF web page for more information
Specials
Classroom instruction is supplemented and enhanced by attending a variety of specials These include music art physical education library and computer lab This yearrsquos schedule for specials can be located in the front pocket of your childrsquos go home folder
Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 310 Walkerspickup and Kids Kornerstudents will be safely dismissed first Bus students are escorted to their busses by the classroom teacher Please be sure to review the policies and procedures for picking your child up early in the Tanglewood School Student Handbook
Please send a note in your childrsquos ldquoGo-homerdquo folderpacket with your child in the morning if there is to be a change in your childrsquos usual dismissal procedures
Behavioral Expectations
During our first few weeks of school we will spend a lot of time developing a
sense of community respect and establish classroom rules and expectations
I try very hard to maintain a learning environment that is safe comfortable and
respectful of each childrsquos right to learn
Behavior which is perceived as bullying or endangers the welfare of another student will not be tolerated and will receive a consequence of loss of recess Should the behavior
persist a student may be sent to the Principalrsquos Office Parentswill be notified should this occur
Birthdays are celebrated as close to the childrsquos actual date as possibleA class birthday bag will be sent home with the birthday child It has some books a game and a small birthday journal for you to help your child to write a brief entry about hisher special day Please be sure to return the birthday bag and itrsquos contents the next day
Please send in brownies cookies or individual cupcakes We appreciate napkins and foods that are easily distributed Please keep any goody bags and beverages for your home parties
We will celebrate any summer birthdays at the end of the school yearParents of children who celebrate a late June July or August birthday
will be notified of what they can contribute to our summer celebration
Please remember during any celebration that some children and adults may experience allergic reactions to certain foods For safety reasons please check with me before sending in foodstreats
Birthday Celebrations
If your child is having a private birthday party Irsquoll behappy to distribute your childrsquos invitations discreetly for you so no onersquos feelings are hurt Just send your childrsquos invitations in your childrsquosGo-Home folderpacket and a note to me and Irsquoll be sure they are delivered As this is usually a delicate situation please ask your child not to say anything
about hisher party in school Typically not everyone is invited and we wouldnrsquot want to hurt anyonersquos feelings I thank you in advance for your discretion
Contact Information
I can be reached by phone at 518-793-5631
Before school or immediately
following dismissal are best times
If you call during school hours please leave
a message and I will getback to you as soon as I
can
If you would like tomeet with me in person
please call ahead to schedule a meeting
or conference
Be sure to check out my SGF webpage
throughout the school year
Be sure to visit my Character Matters Web Page for other
information and suggested web sites
Progress Reports are now Standards Based Your child will be receiving a progress report in trimesters this year Reports will
be going home in December March and June
We will continue to have our November Parent Teacher Conferences however no report will be given at that time This will provide us the opportunity to talk about your child and how
we can work together to help himher be most successful
Science and Social Studies
Science and Social Studiesyour child will be introduced to
concepts via classroom discussion trade books EngageNY Listening
Modules field trips 4-H Classroom presentations news magazines and
appropriate teacher selected websites or videos
Bucket FillersWe are learning about kindness and
compassion by filling buckets
Homework
Occasionally I may send
homework that requires your child
complete a task that evening This
homework is due the next school
day unless otherwise noted
If your child is absenthisher work
will bedue the
next school day
bull Spelling (Starting in Oct) bull Monthly Reading Log
bull Dolch Wordsbull Practice Math Facts for fluency
bull Math Homework paper after each topic and other practice papers when
needed
Snack
Every day your child will bring in hisher own snack I ask your support and help when packing a childrsquos snack Please keep in mind that snack needs to be a quick easy nutritious finger food Our snack is kept in our classroom Therefore please do not send in something that requires refrigeration In addition please DO NOTsend in anything that is messy or may spill (beverages yogurt applesauce milk Etchellip) Candy cookies cakes are not a nutritious choice and will be asked to be set aside
Suggested ItemsSliced applesFruit
Cut up veggiesGranola Bars
Cheese and crackersPretzels
Cheerioscereal
Lunch
The children are escorted to and from the cafeteria There are adults supervising and providing assistance during the lunch period
Prices for student lunches and for the snack bar are posted on the bottom of each monthrsquos lunch menu and is also available online at the SGF web page
SGF has a computerized system that allows you to send in money ahead of time and have it in a lunch account for your child Please see the SGF web page for more information
Specials
Classroom instruction is supplemented and enhanced by attending a variety of specials These include music art physical education library and computer lab This yearrsquos schedule for specials can be located in the front pocket of your childrsquos go home folder
Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 310 Walkerspickup and Kids Kornerstudents will be safely dismissed first Bus students are escorted to their busses by the classroom teacher Please be sure to review the policies and procedures for picking your child up early in the Tanglewood School Student Handbook
Please send a note in your childrsquos ldquoGo-homerdquo folderpacket with your child in the morning if there is to be a change in your childrsquos usual dismissal procedures
Behavioral Expectations
During our first few weeks of school we will spend a lot of time developing a
sense of community respect and establish classroom rules and expectations
I try very hard to maintain a learning environment that is safe comfortable and
respectful of each childrsquos right to learn
Behavior which is perceived as bullying or endangers the welfare of another student will not be tolerated and will receive a consequence of loss of recess Should the behavior
persist a student may be sent to the Principalrsquos Office Parentswill be notified should this occur
Birthdays are celebrated as close to the childrsquos actual date as possibleA class birthday bag will be sent home with the birthday child It has some books a game and a small birthday journal for you to help your child to write a brief entry about hisher special day Please be sure to return the birthday bag and itrsquos contents the next day
Please send in brownies cookies or individual cupcakes We appreciate napkins and foods that are easily distributed Please keep any goody bags and beverages for your home parties
We will celebrate any summer birthdays at the end of the school yearParents of children who celebrate a late June July or August birthday
will be notified of what they can contribute to our summer celebration
Please remember during any celebration that some children and adults may experience allergic reactions to certain foods For safety reasons please check with me before sending in foodstreats
Birthday Celebrations
If your child is having a private birthday party Irsquoll behappy to distribute your childrsquos invitations discreetly for you so no onersquos feelings are hurt Just send your childrsquos invitations in your childrsquosGo-Home folderpacket and a note to me and Irsquoll be sure they are delivered As this is usually a delicate situation please ask your child not to say anything
about hisher party in school Typically not everyone is invited and we wouldnrsquot want to hurt anyonersquos feelings I thank you in advance for your discretion
Contact Information
I can be reached by phone at 518-793-5631
Before school or immediately
following dismissal are best times
If you call during school hours please leave
a message and I will getback to you as soon as I
can
If you would like tomeet with me in person
please call ahead to schedule a meeting
or conference
Be sure to check out my SGF webpage
throughout the school year
Be sure to visit my Character Matters Web Page for other
information and suggested web sites
Progress Reports are now Standards Based Your child will be receiving a progress report in trimesters this year Reports will
be going home in December March and June
We will continue to have our November Parent Teacher Conferences however no report will be given at that time This will provide us the opportunity to talk about your child and how
we can work together to help himher be most successful
Homework
Occasionally I may send
homework that requires your child
complete a task that evening This
homework is due the next school
day unless otherwise noted
If your child is absenthisher work
will bedue the
next school day
bull Spelling (Starting in Oct) bull Monthly Reading Log
bull Dolch Wordsbull Practice Math Facts for fluency
bull Math Homework paper after each topic and other practice papers when
needed
Snack
Every day your child will bring in hisher own snack I ask your support and help when packing a childrsquos snack Please keep in mind that snack needs to be a quick easy nutritious finger food Our snack is kept in our classroom Therefore please do not send in something that requires refrigeration In addition please DO NOTsend in anything that is messy or may spill (beverages yogurt applesauce milk Etchellip) Candy cookies cakes are not a nutritious choice and will be asked to be set aside
Suggested ItemsSliced applesFruit
Cut up veggiesGranola Bars
Cheese and crackersPretzels
Cheerioscereal
Lunch
The children are escorted to and from the cafeteria There are adults supervising and providing assistance during the lunch period
Prices for student lunches and for the snack bar are posted on the bottom of each monthrsquos lunch menu and is also available online at the SGF web page
SGF has a computerized system that allows you to send in money ahead of time and have it in a lunch account for your child Please see the SGF web page for more information
Specials
Classroom instruction is supplemented and enhanced by attending a variety of specials These include music art physical education library and computer lab This yearrsquos schedule for specials can be located in the front pocket of your childrsquos go home folder
Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 310 Walkerspickup and Kids Kornerstudents will be safely dismissed first Bus students are escorted to their busses by the classroom teacher Please be sure to review the policies and procedures for picking your child up early in the Tanglewood School Student Handbook
Please send a note in your childrsquos ldquoGo-homerdquo folderpacket with your child in the morning if there is to be a change in your childrsquos usual dismissal procedures
Behavioral Expectations
During our first few weeks of school we will spend a lot of time developing a
sense of community respect and establish classroom rules and expectations
I try very hard to maintain a learning environment that is safe comfortable and
respectful of each childrsquos right to learn
Behavior which is perceived as bullying or endangers the welfare of another student will not be tolerated and will receive a consequence of loss of recess Should the behavior
persist a student may be sent to the Principalrsquos Office Parentswill be notified should this occur
Birthdays are celebrated as close to the childrsquos actual date as possibleA class birthday bag will be sent home with the birthday child It has some books a game and a small birthday journal for you to help your child to write a brief entry about hisher special day Please be sure to return the birthday bag and itrsquos contents the next day
Please send in brownies cookies or individual cupcakes We appreciate napkins and foods that are easily distributed Please keep any goody bags and beverages for your home parties
We will celebrate any summer birthdays at the end of the school yearParents of children who celebrate a late June July or August birthday
will be notified of what they can contribute to our summer celebration
Please remember during any celebration that some children and adults may experience allergic reactions to certain foods For safety reasons please check with me before sending in foodstreats
Birthday Celebrations
If your child is having a private birthday party Irsquoll behappy to distribute your childrsquos invitations discreetly for you so no onersquos feelings are hurt Just send your childrsquos invitations in your childrsquosGo-Home folderpacket and a note to me and Irsquoll be sure they are delivered As this is usually a delicate situation please ask your child not to say anything
about hisher party in school Typically not everyone is invited and we wouldnrsquot want to hurt anyonersquos feelings I thank you in advance for your discretion
Contact Information
I can be reached by phone at 518-793-5631
Before school or immediately
following dismissal are best times
If you call during school hours please leave
a message and I will getback to you as soon as I
can
If you would like tomeet with me in person
please call ahead to schedule a meeting
or conference
Be sure to check out my SGF webpage
throughout the school year
Be sure to visit my Character Matters Web Page for other
information and suggested web sites
Progress Reports are now Standards Based Your child will be receiving a progress report in trimesters this year Reports will
be going home in December March and June
We will continue to have our November Parent Teacher Conferences however no report will be given at that time This will provide us the opportunity to talk about your child and how
we can work together to help himher be most successful
Snack
Every day your child will bring in hisher own snack I ask your support and help when packing a childrsquos snack Please keep in mind that snack needs to be a quick easy nutritious finger food Our snack is kept in our classroom Therefore please do not send in something that requires refrigeration In addition please DO NOTsend in anything that is messy or may spill (beverages yogurt applesauce milk Etchellip) Candy cookies cakes are not a nutritious choice and will be asked to be set aside
Suggested ItemsSliced applesFruit
Cut up veggiesGranola Bars
Cheese and crackersPretzels
Cheerioscereal
Lunch
The children are escorted to and from the cafeteria There are adults supervising and providing assistance during the lunch period
Prices for student lunches and for the snack bar are posted on the bottom of each monthrsquos lunch menu and is also available online at the SGF web page
SGF has a computerized system that allows you to send in money ahead of time and have it in a lunch account for your child Please see the SGF web page for more information
Specials
Classroom instruction is supplemented and enhanced by attending a variety of specials These include music art physical education library and computer lab This yearrsquos schedule for specials can be located in the front pocket of your childrsquos go home folder
Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 310 Walkerspickup and Kids Kornerstudents will be safely dismissed first Bus students are escorted to their busses by the classroom teacher Please be sure to review the policies and procedures for picking your child up early in the Tanglewood School Student Handbook
Please send a note in your childrsquos ldquoGo-homerdquo folderpacket with your child in the morning if there is to be a change in your childrsquos usual dismissal procedures
Behavioral Expectations
During our first few weeks of school we will spend a lot of time developing a
sense of community respect and establish classroom rules and expectations
I try very hard to maintain a learning environment that is safe comfortable and
respectful of each childrsquos right to learn
Behavior which is perceived as bullying or endangers the welfare of another student will not be tolerated and will receive a consequence of loss of recess Should the behavior
persist a student may be sent to the Principalrsquos Office Parentswill be notified should this occur
Birthdays are celebrated as close to the childrsquos actual date as possibleA class birthday bag will be sent home with the birthday child It has some books a game and a small birthday journal for you to help your child to write a brief entry about hisher special day Please be sure to return the birthday bag and itrsquos contents the next day
Please send in brownies cookies or individual cupcakes We appreciate napkins and foods that are easily distributed Please keep any goody bags and beverages for your home parties
We will celebrate any summer birthdays at the end of the school yearParents of children who celebrate a late June July or August birthday
will be notified of what they can contribute to our summer celebration
Please remember during any celebration that some children and adults may experience allergic reactions to certain foods For safety reasons please check with me before sending in foodstreats
Birthday Celebrations
If your child is having a private birthday party Irsquoll behappy to distribute your childrsquos invitations discreetly for you so no onersquos feelings are hurt Just send your childrsquos invitations in your childrsquosGo-Home folderpacket and a note to me and Irsquoll be sure they are delivered As this is usually a delicate situation please ask your child not to say anything
about hisher party in school Typically not everyone is invited and we wouldnrsquot want to hurt anyonersquos feelings I thank you in advance for your discretion
Contact Information
I can be reached by phone at 518-793-5631
Before school or immediately
following dismissal are best times
If you call during school hours please leave
a message and I will getback to you as soon as I
can
If you would like tomeet with me in person
please call ahead to schedule a meeting
or conference
Be sure to check out my SGF webpage
throughout the school year
Be sure to visit my Character Matters Web Page for other
information and suggested web sites
Progress Reports are now Standards Based Your child will be receiving a progress report in trimesters this year Reports will
be going home in December March and June
We will continue to have our November Parent Teacher Conferences however no report will be given at that time This will provide us the opportunity to talk about your child and how
we can work together to help himher be most successful
Lunch
The children are escorted to and from the cafeteria There are adults supervising and providing assistance during the lunch period
Prices for student lunches and for the snack bar are posted on the bottom of each monthrsquos lunch menu and is also available online at the SGF web page
SGF has a computerized system that allows you to send in money ahead of time and have it in a lunch account for your child Please see the SGF web page for more information
Specials
Classroom instruction is supplemented and enhanced by attending a variety of specials These include music art physical education library and computer lab This yearrsquos schedule for specials can be located in the front pocket of your childrsquos go home folder
Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 310 Walkerspickup and Kids Kornerstudents will be safely dismissed first Bus students are escorted to their busses by the classroom teacher Please be sure to review the policies and procedures for picking your child up early in the Tanglewood School Student Handbook
Please send a note in your childrsquos ldquoGo-homerdquo folderpacket with your child in the morning if there is to be a change in your childrsquos usual dismissal procedures
Behavioral Expectations
During our first few weeks of school we will spend a lot of time developing a
sense of community respect and establish classroom rules and expectations
I try very hard to maintain a learning environment that is safe comfortable and
respectful of each childrsquos right to learn
Behavior which is perceived as bullying or endangers the welfare of another student will not be tolerated and will receive a consequence of loss of recess Should the behavior
persist a student may be sent to the Principalrsquos Office Parentswill be notified should this occur
Birthdays are celebrated as close to the childrsquos actual date as possibleA class birthday bag will be sent home with the birthday child It has some books a game and a small birthday journal for you to help your child to write a brief entry about hisher special day Please be sure to return the birthday bag and itrsquos contents the next day
Please send in brownies cookies or individual cupcakes We appreciate napkins and foods that are easily distributed Please keep any goody bags and beverages for your home parties
We will celebrate any summer birthdays at the end of the school yearParents of children who celebrate a late June July or August birthday
will be notified of what they can contribute to our summer celebration
Please remember during any celebration that some children and adults may experience allergic reactions to certain foods For safety reasons please check with me before sending in foodstreats
Birthday Celebrations
If your child is having a private birthday party Irsquoll behappy to distribute your childrsquos invitations discreetly for you so no onersquos feelings are hurt Just send your childrsquos invitations in your childrsquosGo-Home folderpacket and a note to me and Irsquoll be sure they are delivered As this is usually a delicate situation please ask your child not to say anything
about hisher party in school Typically not everyone is invited and we wouldnrsquot want to hurt anyonersquos feelings I thank you in advance for your discretion
Contact Information
I can be reached by phone at 518-793-5631
Before school or immediately
following dismissal are best times
If you call during school hours please leave
a message and I will getback to you as soon as I
can
If you would like tomeet with me in person
please call ahead to schedule a meeting
or conference
Be sure to check out my SGF webpage
throughout the school year
Be sure to visit my Character Matters Web Page for other
information and suggested web sites
Progress Reports are now Standards Based Your child will be receiving a progress report in trimesters this year Reports will
be going home in December March and June
We will continue to have our November Parent Teacher Conferences however no report will be given at that time This will provide us the opportunity to talk about your child and how
we can work together to help himher be most successful
Specials
Classroom instruction is supplemented and enhanced by attending a variety of specials These include music art physical education library and computer lab This yearrsquos schedule for specials can be located in the front pocket of your childrsquos go home folder
Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 310 Walkerspickup and Kids Kornerstudents will be safely dismissed first Bus students are escorted to their busses by the classroom teacher Please be sure to review the policies and procedures for picking your child up early in the Tanglewood School Student Handbook
Please send a note in your childrsquos ldquoGo-homerdquo folderpacket with your child in the morning if there is to be a change in your childrsquos usual dismissal procedures
Behavioral Expectations
During our first few weeks of school we will spend a lot of time developing a
sense of community respect and establish classroom rules and expectations
I try very hard to maintain a learning environment that is safe comfortable and
respectful of each childrsquos right to learn
Behavior which is perceived as bullying or endangers the welfare of another student will not be tolerated and will receive a consequence of loss of recess Should the behavior
persist a student may be sent to the Principalrsquos Office Parentswill be notified should this occur
Birthdays are celebrated as close to the childrsquos actual date as possibleA class birthday bag will be sent home with the birthday child It has some books a game and a small birthday journal for you to help your child to write a brief entry about hisher special day Please be sure to return the birthday bag and itrsquos contents the next day
Please send in brownies cookies or individual cupcakes We appreciate napkins and foods that are easily distributed Please keep any goody bags and beverages for your home parties
We will celebrate any summer birthdays at the end of the school yearParents of children who celebrate a late June July or August birthday
will be notified of what they can contribute to our summer celebration
Please remember during any celebration that some children and adults may experience allergic reactions to certain foods For safety reasons please check with me before sending in foodstreats
Birthday Celebrations
If your child is having a private birthday party Irsquoll behappy to distribute your childrsquos invitations discreetly for you so no onersquos feelings are hurt Just send your childrsquos invitations in your childrsquosGo-Home folderpacket and a note to me and Irsquoll be sure they are delivered As this is usually a delicate situation please ask your child not to say anything
about hisher party in school Typically not everyone is invited and we wouldnrsquot want to hurt anyonersquos feelings I thank you in advance for your discretion
Contact Information
I can be reached by phone at 518-793-5631
Before school or immediately
following dismissal are best times
If you call during school hours please leave
a message and I will getback to you as soon as I
can
If you would like tomeet with me in person
please call ahead to schedule a meeting
or conference
Be sure to check out my SGF webpage
throughout the school year
Be sure to visit my Character Matters Web Page for other
information and suggested web sites
Progress Reports are now Standards Based Your child will be receiving a progress report in trimesters this year Reports will
be going home in December March and June
We will continue to have our November Parent Teacher Conferences however no report will be given at that time This will provide us the opportunity to talk about your child and how
we can work together to help himher be most successful
Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 310 Walkerspickup and Kids Kornerstudents will be safely dismissed first Bus students are escorted to their busses by the classroom teacher Please be sure to review the policies and procedures for picking your child up early in the Tanglewood School Student Handbook
Please send a note in your childrsquos ldquoGo-homerdquo folderpacket with your child in the morning if there is to be a change in your childrsquos usual dismissal procedures
Behavioral Expectations
During our first few weeks of school we will spend a lot of time developing a
sense of community respect and establish classroom rules and expectations
I try very hard to maintain a learning environment that is safe comfortable and
respectful of each childrsquos right to learn
Behavior which is perceived as bullying or endangers the welfare of another student will not be tolerated and will receive a consequence of loss of recess Should the behavior
persist a student may be sent to the Principalrsquos Office Parentswill be notified should this occur
Birthdays are celebrated as close to the childrsquos actual date as possibleA class birthday bag will be sent home with the birthday child It has some books a game and a small birthday journal for you to help your child to write a brief entry about hisher special day Please be sure to return the birthday bag and itrsquos contents the next day
Please send in brownies cookies or individual cupcakes We appreciate napkins and foods that are easily distributed Please keep any goody bags and beverages for your home parties
We will celebrate any summer birthdays at the end of the school yearParents of children who celebrate a late June July or August birthday
will be notified of what they can contribute to our summer celebration
Please remember during any celebration that some children and adults may experience allergic reactions to certain foods For safety reasons please check with me before sending in foodstreats
Birthday Celebrations
If your child is having a private birthday party Irsquoll behappy to distribute your childrsquos invitations discreetly for you so no onersquos feelings are hurt Just send your childrsquos invitations in your childrsquosGo-Home folderpacket and a note to me and Irsquoll be sure they are delivered As this is usually a delicate situation please ask your child not to say anything
about hisher party in school Typically not everyone is invited and we wouldnrsquot want to hurt anyonersquos feelings I thank you in advance for your discretion
Contact Information
I can be reached by phone at 518-793-5631
Before school or immediately
following dismissal are best times
If you call during school hours please leave
a message and I will getback to you as soon as I
can
If you would like tomeet with me in person
please call ahead to schedule a meeting
or conference
Be sure to check out my SGF webpage
throughout the school year
Be sure to visit my Character Matters Web Page for other
information and suggested web sites
Progress Reports are now Standards Based Your child will be receiving a progress report in trimesters this year Reports will
be going home in December March and June
We will continue to have our November Parent Teacher Conferences however no report will be given at that time This will provide us the opportunity to talk about your child and how
we can work together to help himher be most successful
Behavioral Expectations
During our first few weeks of school we will spend a lot of time developing a
sense of community respect and establish classroom rules and expectations
I try very hard to maintain a learning environment that is safe comfortable and
respectful of each childrsquos right to learn
Behavior which is perceived as bullying or endangers the welfare of another student will not be tolerated and will receive a consequence of loss of recess Should the behavior
persist a student may be sent to the Principalrsquos Office Parentswill be notified should this occur
Birthdays are celebrated as close to the childrsquos actual date as possibleA class birthday bag will be sent home with the birthday child It has some books a game and a small birthday journal for you to help your child to write a brief entry about hisher special day Please be sure to return the birthday bag and itrsquos contents the next day
Please send in brownies cookies or individual cupcakes We appreciate napkins and foods that are easily distributed Please keep any goody bags and beverages for your home parties
We will celebrate any summer birthdays at the end of the school yearParents of children who celebrate a late June July or August birthday
will be notified of what they can contribute to our summer celebration
Please remember during any celebration that some children and adults may experience allergic reactions to certain foods For safety reasons please check with me before sending in foodstreats
Birthday Celebrations
If your child is having a private birthday party Irsquoll behappy to distribute your childrsquos invitations discreetly for you so no onersquos feelings are hurt Just send your childrsquos invitations in your childrsquosGo-Home folderpacket and a note to me and Irsquoll be sure they are delivered As this is usually a delicate situation please ask your child not to say anything
about hisher party in school Typically not everyone is invited and we wouldnrsquot want to hurt anyonersquos feelings I thank you in advance for your discretion
Contact Information
I can be reached by phone at 518-793-5631
Before school or immediately
following dismissal are best times
If you call during school hours please leave
a message and I will getback to you as soon as I
can
If you would like tomeet with me in person
please call ahead to schedule a meeting
or conference
Be sure to check out my SGF webpage
throughout the school year
Be sure to visit my Character Matters Web Page for other
information and suggested web sites
Progress Reports are now Standards Based Your child will be receiving a progress report in trimesters this year Reports will
be going home in December March and June
We will continue to have our November Parent Teacher Conferences however no report will be given at that time This will provide us the opportunity to talk about your child and how
we can work together to help himher be most successful
Birthdays are celebrated as close to the childrsquos actual date as possibleA class birthday bag will be sent home with the birthday child It has some books a game and a small birthday journal for you to help your child to write a brief entry about hisher special day Please be sure to return the birthday bag and itrsquos contents the next day
Please send in brownies cookies or individual cupcakes We appreciate napkins and foods that are easily distributed Please keep any goody bags and beverages for your home parties
We will celebrate any summer birthdays at the end of the school yearParents of children who celebrate a late June July or August birthday
will be notified of what they can contribute to our summer celebration
Please remember during any celebration that some children and adults may experience allergic reactions to certain foods For safety reasons please check with me before sending in foodstreats
Birthday Celebrations
If your child is having a private birthday party Irsquoll behappy to distribute your childrsquos invitations discreetly for you so no onersquos feelings are hurt Just send your childrsquos invitations in your childrsquosGo-Home folderpacket and a note to me and Irsquoll be sure they are delivered As this is usually a delicate situation please ask your child not to say anything
about hisher party in school Typically not everyone is invited and we wouldnrsquot want to hurt anyonersquos feelings I thank you in advance for your discretion
Contact Information
I can be reached by phone at 518-793-5631
Before school or immediately
following dismissal are best times
If you call during school hours please leave
a message and I will getback to you as soon as I
can
If you would like tomeet with me in person
please call ahead to schedule a meeting
or conference
Be sure to check out my SGF webpage
throughout the school year
Be sure to visit my Character Matters Web Page for other
information and suggested web sites
Progress Reports are now Standards Based Your child will be receiving a progress report in trimesters this year Reports will
be going home in December March and June
We will continue to have our November Parent Teacher Conferences however no report will be given at that time This will provide us the opportunity to talk about your child and how
we can work together to help himher be most successful
Contact Information
I can be reached by phone at 518-793-5631
Before school or immediately
following dismissal are best times
If you call during school hours please leave
a message and I will getback to you as soon as I
can
If you would like tomeet with me in person
please call ahead to schedule a meeting
or conference
Be sure to check out my SGF webpage
throughout the school year
Be sure to visit my Character Matters Web Page for other
information and suggested web sites
Progress Reports are now Standards Based Your child will be receiving a progress report in trimesters this year Reports will
be going home in December March and June
We will continue to have our November Parent Teacher Conferences however no report will be given at that time This will provide us the opportunity to talk about your child and how
we can work together to help himher be most successful
Progress Reports are now Standards Based Your child will be receiving a progress report in trimesters this year Reports will
be going home in December March and June
We will continue to have our November Parent Teacher Conferences however no report will be given at that time This will provide us the opportunity to talk about your child and how
we can work together to help himher be most successful
