first grade orientation 2014-2015 our first grade teachers: mrs. stevensms. mcdonald mrs. bolt mrs....
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Welcome to First Grade Orientation Night August 12, 2002
First Grade Orientation 2014-2015Our First Grade Teachers:
Mrs. StevensMs. McDonaldMrs. Bolt Mrs. Sullivan Mrs. Mitchel
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A Typical Day8:10 - School Begins8:20 Announcements8:30 to 10:30 - Balanced Literacy blockReaders Workshop/Guided ReadingWriters WorkshopWord StudyHandwriting10:30 to 11:15 Extended Learning Time11:15 to 12:00 Lunch (times vary by classroom)
12:05 to 12:25 - Recess 12:25 to 1:40 - Math Guided Math/Math StationsComputer Lab1:40 to 2:30 - Specials (PE, Art, Music) 2:30 to 3:15 - Science/Social StudiesSTEM Lab3:15 to 3:25 - Prepare for Dismissal3:25 to 3:40 - Dismissal
All Nottingham Knights are Expected to:Raise their hand to speak and wait to be called on.Speak in a normal, indoor voice.Follow all instructions immediately.Work on assigned tasks.Keep their hands, feet, and materials to themselves.Speak to everyone in a kind and respectful manner.
Our Responsibility ProgramResponsibility Chart-Please initial daily!
RewardsVerbal Praise
Classroom Prizes
Knight Awards
CommunicationDaily PlannerResponsibility CardTake Home Folder
WeeklyCommunication Folder on Wednesdays
Grading and ReportingISIP AssessmentsFountas and Pinnell BenchmarksProgress Reports Report CardsConferences
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Homework Tips:Please check planner for daily homeworkHomework expected to be returned the following day or a mark will be given for missing/late assignment.Assistance is appreciated, if necessaryTogether, we will help strengthen students organization and responsibility
A Successful 1st Graderhas a good start each day.
will receive help and support from home.
balances school and after school activities.Important First Grade FactsAny transportation changes must be sent by writing to the classroom teacher.
Tardy bell rings at 8:20am
We encourage students to wear tennis shoes everyday and dress in comfortable clothing. Please refer to Katy ISD student handbook for current dress code.
Please send lunch money in an envelope marked with your childs name, teacher name, and grade level. If sending a check, please make payable to Katy ISD Food Services. You may also pay online found on the Katy ISD website.
Important First Grade FactsOur daily snack is a working snack. We encourage a healthy snack such as pretzels, cut fruit, cheese and crackers, or dry cereals. Also, water is the only liquid drink available in the classrooms. Please be extra cautious when sending a snack if your student is in a Peanut Free classroom.
Toys are not allowed at school.
If you would like to send in birthday treats for you child in honor of their birthday, please let your childs teacher know. Treats need to be for the entire class and individual portion sized. Invitations are not allowed to be passed out at school. You may refer to the PTA directory or the birthday sign up sheet from Meet the Teacher.
ID Badges/Lanyards Every first grade student is expected to wear their Katy ID badge on the blue NCE lanyard at all times.This ID is used for identification, purchasing lunch, checking out books in the library, and using the computers in the computer lab. If lost or damaged, a replacement will need to be purchased.
I promise you every day your children will learn something. Some days theyll bring it home in their hands. Some days theyll bring it home in their heads. And some days theyll bring it home in their hearts.-Valerie Welk
Contact Information Jama Bolt [email protected] Kathryn [email protected] Megan [email protected] Stephanie Mitchel [email protected] Megan Sullivan [email protected]
In the words of Wonder Woman:A new journey to be started. A new promise to be fulfilled. A new page to be written. Go forth unto this waiting world with pen in hand, all you young scribes, the open book awaits.Be creative. Be adventurous. Be original. And above all else, be young. For youth is your greatest weapon, your greatest tool. Use it wisely.The First Grade Team