Welcome Back to School!

Mrs. Amy Wallander

1st Grade

Contact Information

Mrs. Amy Wallander 800 East High Street Elizabethtown PA 17022Phone: (717) 361-0099 amy_wallander@etownschools.org

Student ExpectationsCode of Conduct-I am respectful, responsible,

helpful and safe. I will not bully others. Homework-Monthly Calendar, Lightning

Words, Nonsense Words, Book It, Fluency Readings

Discipline Procedures

Chart SystemChildren will begin the week all on the same part of the chart indicating that they are ready to learn. As the week progresses, students will move up or down the chart based on their choices. Negative consequences will include a warning, time out, and loss of recess. Positive movement on the chart will be rewarded.

Good behavior

Punch Cards: Prize Pass CatalogPrize Box

Field Trip In the spring we will take our first grade field trip to Lake

Tobias. All parents are required to have their clearances on file

with the district in order to be considered a chaperone. Younger siblings may not ride on the bus and chaperones

will need to supervise other children in addition to their own.

Due to limited spots on the bus and cost of the trip, only a few chaperones will be picked. If you would like to attend the trip, but were not picked to be on the bus with admission paid, you will need to provide your own transportation and admission.

Parent Expectations Attendance: School opens at 8:30.

Classes begin at 8:50. Homework procedures Trimester pilot this year. Two Conferences Please contact me through email or phone with any questions or concerns. If you require a

face to face meeting please call the office or myself well enough in advance so that adequate preparation can be made for a successful conference.

Attendance-absentee slips available online Lost and Found: Please label sweaters, coats, lunch boxes

etc. Small lost articles may be claimed in the office. Lost clothing and larger items are in the cafeteria.

Parent Expectations Cont’dLunch MoneyAny parents wanting to volunteer in the classroom

must have their clearances on file with the district.Materials may be requested (food, drinks, supplies)

to be sent in the day before our stations. Thank you for helping!

Teacher Expectations Provide a safe, caring, and nurturing

learning environmentMake learning meaningful to the

students Provide instruction for your child

through small groups and cooperative learning activities

Communicate with parents about events in the classroom.

Supplies Students are expected to bring

back packs and “take home folders” to school each day.

Crayons, pencils, glue, and folders are supplied by the school.

Students are welcome to have a small water bottle at their seat.

Additional supplies that we may need include:

Supplies Cont’d

soft tissues, old magazines, craft supplies, glitter, cleaning wipes, zip lock bags, stickers, bingo dabbers, special pencils, erasers, stationary, or anything fun to write on.

Daily RoutineUnpack, select lunch, complete morning work, attendance, pledge of

allegiance, code of conduct, announcements. Review work.Reading ClinicSmall Flexible Group Instruction/Guided ReadingWhole Group Phonics and Word StudyCommunication Arts- skill work, reading, comprehension strategiesWritingD.E.A.R time

Daily Routine cont’dLunch/Recess

Math

Science/Social Studies

Recess

Specials

Dismissal

Specials 2:30-3:15

Day 1: Music- Mr. NorrisDay 2: Gym- Mrs. Derisio

Library- Mrs. DiodatoDay 3: Art- Mrs. BrubakerDay 4: Computer- Mrs. PainterDay 5:CUBS- Mrs. Campbell Library Exchange

Science topics:

Organisms

Earth’s Land and Water

Matter

Keeping Fit and Healthy

Social Studies topics:Introduction to Maps

and GlobesWants and NeedsRights and

ResponsibilitiesFamous Americans and

HolidaysPatriotic Symbols

Special Events/Highlights

Monthly spirit days Grandparent’s Day Domino Rodeo Thanksgiving Feast Polar Express Christmas Around the World 100th Day Read across America Junior Consumers Day Field Trip Muffins for Moms Field Day

Other Important Information Please discuss with your child

where you will be meeting him/her after school. Walkers are to go to the front doors. Car riders will be going to the side doors (closest to the High School)

Please write a note if there is a change in your child’s transportation or if they will be picked up early for appointments.

BirthdaysBirthdays-We love to celebrate

birthdays with a treat or small gift for each child in the class(pencils, erasers, small toys)

Please do not send in birthday invitations if everyone in the class is not invited.

School Wide PoliciesAbsences/Tardies- Please send a note indicating

the reason for the absence. I will give all notes to the office to be recorded on file. If you plan on taking an “educational vacation”, you must fill out an educational field trip form in the office.

School Nurse Information-please make her/ myself aware of any allergies or medications.

Dress Code: sneakers preferred for daily recess and required on Gym day.

Let’s work together to have a great school year!

Mrs. Wallander’s ClassLeia Ault Kaylee StahlAbigail Brosey Cali ThomasKumilliana Carter Kaitlyn UmbrellGrace Errett Cole WilkinsJoseph Gomez Abigail WitmerChloe Hardy Grayson ZerbeKaydence KershnerPaige MacNaughtonColleen MoyerJoel MyersChase SessamenLevi ShellenhamerBrody Shriner