Parent Information NightSeptember 4, 2014

Parent Information NightSeptember 4, 2014

Joel Stuemke1st Grade

Bee Cave Elementary

Introduction Introduction Originally from Minnesota (Go Gophers!) Graduated from Winona State University Mass Communications (1998) Education (2003) 12th year teaching 7th year teaching 1st Grade Married to my wife, Leigh, for 13 years No “skin-kids,” but five wonderful “fur-kids” Ashe (3 year old rescued greyhound) Ollie (1 year old rescued greyhound) Inca (17 year old Siamese mix) Little Guy (9 year old box turtle) Cage (3 year old classroom pet snake) Enjoy greyhound rescue, cycling, triathlons,

woodworking, and cooking (not baking)

School Wide Community Agreements

These agreements provide the groundwork for beginning to build a safe learning environment where students feel included, valued, and accepted.

Mutual RespectAttentive ListeningPersonal BestAppreciations (no put downs)Right to Pass

Daily Five

These five components of the Daily 5 program help students to build their knowledge in reading, writing, and word building / understanding.

Read to SelfRead to SomeoneListening to ReadingWork on WritingSpelling / Word Work

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We focus on four areas of reading. Concentrating ComprehensionAccuracyFluencyExtend Vocabulary

Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule7:20-7:45 Arrive / Morning Work (ties in to ELA and

Math)7:45-8:00 Announcements8:00-8:25 Calendar (ties into Math)8:25-9:00 English Language Arts9:00-9:15 Snack9:15-9:55 English Language Arts9:55-10:45 Specials (PE / Music / Art)10:45-11:20 English Language Arts11:23-11:53 Lunch11:55-12:20 Recess / Read Aloud12:20-12:55 Math (incl. Brain Break)12:55-1:40 Science1:40-2:25 Social Studies2:25-2:40 Clean Up / Pack Up / Community Circle

English Language Arts includesDaily 5, Reading Groups, Phonics Work, and Writing

A Few Things to Remember…A Few Things to Remember…

Library – Thursdays @ 8:30am

Computer – Thursdays @ 1:00pm Please provide a pair of headphones for your

child.

Snack – Please send a healthy snack for your child each morning. You may send large amounts for your child to keep in their cubby.

Birthdays – Cupcakes are permitted on the last Friday of the month at 2:15pm during Fun Friday.

Specials – Our class is split in half Odd Days: ½ go to Music / ½ go to PE Even Days: ½ go to PE / ½ go to Music

Red Daily FolderRed Daily Folder Behavior Chart- please initial daily Homework Assignment Pencil Reading Log Spelling/ELA/Math Homework Last Minute Notes Communication Between Teacher &

Parent

Tuesday FolderTuesday Folder All Graded Papers for Week Important Information from Teacher Information from Office & PTO Book Orders

Checks Only (Payable to Scholastic) or Online

Usually One Week to Order Sign Every Week – Returned Next Day Do Not Return Papers…

Unless You Have Question About Something Or Signature Required

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Please Initial Every Night

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Monday Write Rainbow Spelling WordsRead aloud for 15 minutesand complete your reading log

P.E./Art/Music

Tuesday Math Practice Sheet Read aloud for 15 minutes and complete your reading log

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Wednesday Reading Practice Sheet Read aloud for 15 minutes and complete your reading log P.E/Art/Music Thursday Triangle Spelling Words/Study for Spelling TestRead aloud for 15 minutes and complete reading log P.E/Art/MusicFriday Have a great weekend! P.E/Art/Music

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I’ve created a group called “Roorrific” on Remind, a simple and free text messaging service that allows me to send text messages to parents about upcoming events, reminders, etc.

Last year, I had 100% of the parents signed up. It helped out SO MUCH with quick communications!! Can we hit 100% this year?

Join by QR Code

Scan this QR Code to send a text message. Instructions will be

sent to complete the free registration.

Join by Text Message

Send a text message to 512-861-8684

with this message: @roorrific

Instructions will be sent to complete the free registration.

I’m also on Twitter. I just started, so don’t expect much yet! (I’m still trying to figure out how to Tweet, Retweet, and Reply.)

You can follow me on Twitter @JoelStuemkeLT

Homework Routine

Homework Routine

Monday-Friday: Read aloud with your child for 15 minutes each night and have your child write about their reading in their homework journal

Monday: Spelling choice Tuesday: Math worksheet Wednesday: Language Arts worksheet Thursday: Spelling choice

Homework should be done in pencil.

I will try to get all homework out on Monday. The homework journal (with all homework – 2 spellings, math, language arts, and reading journal) is due on Friday.

How Do I Get Home? If there is a change in how your child is getting

home, please send a note in your child’s red folder or email me prior to the start of school. Do not e-mail me at the end of the day.

During the school day, be sure to call in any changes to the office by 1:00pm.

This will help greatly with making sure your child gets to the right place safely!

T-Shirts You Can Pre-Order Tonight! Please

order and pay by September 12th so that the shirts are ready for our October field trip.

$8.00

Class will wear on Library Days, Field Trips, Field Day, and any other special days

Students and Parents are able to order

Field Trips Fall – Sweet Berry Farms

(pumpkins) ?? Spring – still to be decided All parents welcome to attend, but

please, no siblings!

Special Days in First Grade

Johnny Appleseed Day (late-September)

Wild Rumpus (Late October)

Polar Express Day (Early December)

Penguin Unit (Late January/Early February)

Others will be added

Homeroom Parents

Our Room Mother is still to be decided

As special events arise, our room mom would appreciate your help with volunteer efforts! Everyone’s help is greatly encouraged and appreciated!

Conferences Assessments will be completed in the next few

weeks.

Notes will be sent home to sign up for conference time to meet and discuss progress and goals OR you may sign up tonight for a conference time

Please remember Early Release Days are Friday, October 3rd and Wednesday, October 8th. Afternoons are set aside for conferences.

NOTE: Early release is at 11:45am

Did you know… Our Greyhound Goal for PTO membership

is 100%

We don’t do a PTO Fundraiser. Instead, we do a Un-Fundraiser. Please check in with PTO tonight about the Un-Fundraiser.

Report Card

Performance Levels

1= Skill/Concept: Exhibits with direct assistance2= Skill/Concept: Exhibits with minimal guidance3= Skill/Concept: Exhibits mastery at expected level

It is important to note that for each indicator on the report card, it is the Level 3 that is the goal and indicates “end-of -year” mastery for that concept or skill.

Contact InformationEmail : stuemkej@ltisdschools.orgSchool: 512-533-5401Class Website: LTISD website Bee Cave Click on Teacher WebsitesCall anytime if you have

questions or concerns!

Before You Leave….

Please Make Sure You’ve Signed In

Sign up for a Conference Day

You May Pre-Order and pay for your Greyhound T-Shirt

We’re Going to Have a Great Year!

Roo!

We’re Going to Have a Great Year!

Roo!

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