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Welcome to Back to School Night!

First Grade ELA-EMelissa Robertson-Hughes


Agenda

*Class Schedule*Classroom behavior system*Homework expectations*Parent volunteers*Uniforms*Importance of homework and

learning environment


Welcome First GradersWe will work together as a community and

We will have many new opportunities.We will learn to write and read.

We will work hard and we will succeed.We will study properties, animals and weather too, and

that’s not all that we will do!We will learn to add and subtract and how to create thinking maps.

We will go on fieldtrips to the museum and zoo.We will answer questions like why, what and who.

So welcome first graders! You are special each and everyone.

Our year together will be so much fun!Sincerely,

Mrs. Robertson-Hughes


First Grade Class Schedule

9:00-9:10 Math Morning Work9:10-10:40 Literacy10:40-11:15 Writing11:15-12:00 Lunch12:00-1:15 Writing/Avenues1:15-2:00 Specials2:00-3:05 Math3:05-3:45 Science, Social Studies


Important InformationArchuleta Elementary16000 E. Maxwell PlDenver, CO 80239720-424-9888

Website: www.lenaarchuleta.com

http://www.lenaarchuleta.com/


Behavior Systems Students begin each day on a green light. If the

student does something exceptional they may move to the star. Once a student has reached the star five times they will get a prize.

If a student breaks one of the classroom rules they will go to a yellow light and have a warning.

If they continue to struggle they will go to a red light and a refocus. A note will come home to be signed. If the note is not signed, the student will receive a call home.

If the disruption persists the student will be sent to the office.


Team PrizesThe table that earns the most

points for the week will win pick a prize from the prize bin.


P.A.W.S.Positive attitudeAchievementWorking togetherShowing Respect Students who demonstrate these may earn bulldog bucks to spend in the school store.


First Grade ExpectationsImportant reminders It is important that students attend class and arrive

on time. If they arrive late they miss out on learning. Much of the curriculum is accumulative, meaning that lessons build on each other. If a student misses too much school they will fall behind.

Students should get a good night sleep and have breakfast. ( breakfast at Archuleta is free for students)

Students must wear a uniform to school. (khaki, black, or navy blue slacks with a collared shirt which may be white, navy blue, light blue or maroon.)

Students should be picked outside the classroom, promptly at 3:45.


Math Students need to recognize and be able to write the numbers 1-100 by the end of the year.

addition and subtraction of 1 digit numbers. telling time to the minute by the end of the year.

Counting coins (pennies, nickels, and dimes) by the end of the year.

Identify odd and even numbers Identify greater than, less than and equal to.

Identify basic shapes


Reading

Students should be reading at a level 16 by the end of first grade.

Students should know the following reading strategies; using picture and context clues, beginning and ending sounds, chunking, blending, segmenting, and re-reading.

Students should be reading every night at home.


Writing Students should be able to write their first and last

name. Student will learn 100 no excuse words and be able

to recognize words families. Students will learn to put words in alphabetical order. Students should be able to write a complete

sentence, including correct punctuation and starting with a capital letter.

Students should be able to correctly form all the letters of the alphabet and know their associated sounds.

Students should be able to write legibly, with spaces in between words.


Homework

◦Homework will be given out once a week on Monday’s. It is designed so that the student can work on reading, spelling and math each week night.

◦Students will have reading logs to be completed each week night. It is crucial that they are reading at home.

◦Students will have high frequency spelling words to work on each week.

◦Homework is due on Friday’s.◦There will be a spelling test each Friday.


Homework FoldersThe Friday folder is where you will find the

newsletters and notes that are sent home, as well as any homework that needs to be completed. The monthly newsletter will help you keep up with important happenings in our classroom. Please go through the folder and return any materials. It is your responsibility to return homework and the folders the following Thursday. I will also send home progress reports or make phone calls if we feel that your child is not progressing as expected. Please check your child’s backpack nightly!


Parent VolunteersHelp in the classroom- homework

folders, classroom library book exchange, materials preparation, small group work, read aloud, class parties, snack preparation.

FieldtripsCelebrationsBus helper


Birthday’sYou are more than welcome to

bring a cake or treats to share with the class to celebrate your child’s birthday. Please let me know ahead of time and the best part of the day is 3:00.


Star of the WeekEach students will be assigned a

week in which they are the “Star of the week”. This will be done to help us learn more about each other and build a classroom community. You will receive more information the week prior to your child’s assigned week.


UniformsBOTTOMS: Students may wear black,

khaki, or navy blue pants, skirts, shorts, or jumpers.

TOPS: Students may wear maroon, white, navy blue or light blue polo shirts, button ups, sweatshirts and sweaters.

If a student does not come with their uniform we will call home.


ToysStudents are not allowed to bring

toys to school. If students bring toys to school they will be confiscated. The only way they will get them back is if you send in a note stating you are aware that your child brought a toy to school. Please make sure your child follows the rules.


Home VisitsWe want to find out your child’s hope and dreams!We are honored!


Drop off and Pick UpStudents may be dropped of starting at

8:15 in the cafeteria and may go to the playground starting at 8:30.

Student will line up outside near the classrooms back door at 8:50. Breakfast will be served in the classroom at 8:50.

At 3:45 students may be picked up out the backdoor.

Students who are riding the shuttle will be escorted to the front of the school for boarding.


How Does Your Child get Home?

Teacher Name: ___________Student Name:___________________After school planMy child will___________________________

Ride the shuttle ( blue #__ or red#___)Be picked up by________________.Will walk homeWill go to after school care

at_________.

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Ask QuestionsIf you have any concerns or are

wondering why something is happening, please feel free to call or email me. I welcome all concerns, ideas, and feedback that affect your child or our classroom. If something is not working, I am more than willing to talk.


Thank You!

Thank you for your cooperation in advance and I look forward to

being your partner in your child’s education!!!

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