Welcome To Our
Classroom
About The TeachersMrs. Seguin
I have been married to my wonderful husband Joe for 3
years. We have twin one year old
daughters, Emma and Whitney, and a cat named Donut. I
love to read, ride my bike, and drink
Starbucks!
Mrs. ReszczenskiI have been married
to my fabulous husband for 15
years. I love to go shopping, read, and
eat chocolate! We love working together and teaching our first grade friends at Ohio School.
This is our fourth year working together, and we make a great team.
Please come to us for any questions or concerns that may arise throughout the
school year!
What To Expect This YearFirst Grade is an exciting
adventure for your child! Together we will
create independent learners who will
develop skills that will last them a lifetime. We will strive to take pride in our work and instill a
love for learning.
CommunicationMrs. Wendy Seguin807-3800 Ext. 7106
[email protected]. Julie Reszczenski807-3800 Ext. 7110
[email protected] can also visit our Teacher Webpages at
www.ntschools.org
Our ScheduleThis is a typical day in our
classroom.Day 1 – GymDay 2 – GymDay 3 – Music
Day 4 – ComputersDay 5 – LibraryDay 6 – Gym
Our daily lunch is from 1: 35– 2:00
Please remember to send in a healthy snack every day
for your child.
Take Home FolderYour child’s Red Take Home Folder comes home daily.
Inside you will find the following:
Corrected papersForms for the office/teacher
NoticesHomework
Please make sure to review and empty your child’s folder
each night and return it to school the following
morning.
Graded WorkFirst Grade does not receive
numerical grades. They are graded on Effort
and Achievement.Outstanding
GoodSatisfactory
Needs ImprovementUnsatisfactory
*Improving
OutstandingAchieving beyond grade levelAble to work independentlyIntrinsically motivated—a self starterConsistently accurate
GoodAchieving within a range of average to slightly above averageAble to work independently most of the timeDeveloping good study habitsWorking accurately most of the time
SatisfactoryAchieving grade level workAble to do some work independently but needs more direction and guidanceDeveloping good study habitsAccurate but works slowly A rapid worker but makes careless mistakes
Needs ImprovementAchieving below grade level, but is making a sincere effort to improveFrequently unable to work independentlyNeeding a great amount of guidance and directionLacking in good study habits
UnsatisfactoryAchieving significantly below
grade levelUnable to work independently
Very careless in doing workSkill level not adequate for grade
level successNot developing good study habits
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ImprovingIndicating a performance level that
is improving but not satisfactory
Homework•Your child will have nightly math homework. Please work with your child to complete the math homework each night and return it to school the following day.•Strive for 25 Reading Program-the goal for first grade students is to read at least 25 books at home throughout the school year. The Strive for 25 Committee will be sending home reading material in the near future.•If your child is absent, please complete the missed work sent home with your child over the next few days. You do not need to complete and return the work the very next day.
Literacy
•Guided Reading•Shared Reading•Independent Reading•Word Work
Guided Reading Guided reading is a strategy that a teacher
uses to help students become great readers. The teacher's role is to provide support to a small group of students by using a variety of reading strategies to guide them to become successful in reading. Books used in guided reading are taken from the Ohio Book room.
These books are specifically chosen to address the reading abilities of each child,
and are used to increase their reading strategies. These books include both fiction and non-fiction selections that cover a wide
variety of topics. * During this small group work the other children in the room are actively engaged
doing independent literacy activities.
Fountas and Pinnell Levels
Kindergarten A, B, C, D
1st Grade D, E, F, G, H, I , J
Shared ReadingDuring shared reading, a story is read by the
teacher to a whole group of children. The children are engaged in the literature
through discussions, predictions, illustrations, and questioning techniques.
Independent ReadingDuring independent reading, children are able
to select a text and read silently to themselves for an extended period of time.
The child can select books that are “just right” for them. They are able to make
connections within the book.
Word Work•Early Literacy Concepts•Phonological Awareness• Letter Knowledge
• Letter/Sound Relationships•Spelling Practice
•High Frequency Words•Word Meaning•Word Structure
Writer’s WorkshopDuring writer’s workshop, students
build fluency in writing through continuous, repeated exposure to
the process of writing. Mini Lesson
Modeling/Check for understanding
Independent writingConferencing
Sharing
MathenVision Math Common
CoreNumber Sense
AdditionSubtractionPlace Value
MoneyGeometry
Science & Social StudiesThese areas are integrated through
literature, writing, math and all content areas. In addition, the students will be participating in many hands-on science
experiments to enhance learning.
Some topics include: Community Helpers Matter Weather and Seasons Holidays Plants and Animals Map Skills
Many field trips are planned around our science and social studies themes to provide
the children with hands on experiences.
Absences & Tardiness•Make-up work will be sent home when your child returns back to school•Not all work can be made up• Please send in an excuse note when your child is absent/tardy• After multiple absences a letter is sent home from the school• Remember, excessive absences and tardiness has a negative impact on student achievement
Other Info…• Birthday Treats• Snacks• Procedure Handbook/Discipline• Join O.H.I.O. and sign up to volunteer for one of the many family events that are sponsored by this organization.
Thank You!We look forward to
working with you and your child this year. It
is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning
activities!
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