Welcome to 1 st Grade. Philosophy My goal is to connect with your child and empower them to achieve their highest levels of learning. I am determined.

Welcome to Welcome to 11stst Grade Grade

PhilosophyPhilosophy

My goal is to connect with your child My goal is to connect with your child and empower them to achieve and empower them to achieve their highest levels of learning. I their highest levels of learning. I am determined to meet each am determined to meet each child’s needs based on their child’s needs based on their current level of learning. It is current level of learning. It is important to focus on their success important to focus on their success in the classroom to prepare them in the classroom to prepare them for their future.for their future.

Goals & Goals & ExpectationsExpectations

Goals and expectations are aligned with the state Goals and expectations are aligned with the state

learning standards for 1learning standards for 1stst grade. grade.

(TEKS – Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills - (TEKS – Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills -

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/index.htmlhttp://www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/index.html))

DRA 2 DRA 2

Leveled readers and Guided ReadingLeveled readers and Guided Reading

Readers and Writers workshop Readers and Writers workshop

Math workshop Math workshop

Appropriate shoes – PE everydayAppropriate shoes – PE everyday

Hall of FameHall of Fame

Behavioral Behavioral ExpectationsExpectations

We use two techniques to provide We use two techniques to provide

your child with immediate feedback your child with immediate feedback

regarding their behavior (The regarding their behavior (The

colored chart and a coupon/treasure colored chart and a coupon/treasure

box earning system).box earning system).

BEE Binder calendar to give you BEE Binder calendar to give you

information.information.

Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule

7:457:45 AnnouncementsAnnouncements

7:507:50 CalendarCalendar

8:058:05 PhonicsPhonics

8:308:30 Readers WorkshopReaders Workshop

9:309:30 Writers WorkshopWriters Workshop

10:30 10:30 Number Corner, Math OpeningNumber Corner, Math Opening

11:2011:20 Lunch Terrell, Rich Lunch Terrell, Rich

11:2511:25 Lunch Mitchell, GreggLunch Mitchell, Gregg

11:3011:30 Lunch Hanson, Macias, KlepikowLunch Hanson, Macias, Klepikow

11:5011:50 RecessRecess

12:1012:10 MathMath

1:001:00 ScienceScience

1:501:50 SpecialsSpecials

2:452:45 DismissalDismissal

11stst Grade BEE Grade BEE BinderBinder

11stst grade is using a BEE (Bring grade is using a BEE (Bring Everything Everyday) Binder. In Everything Everyday) Binder. In the binder is a calendar, homework the binder is a calendar, homework section, guided reading section, section, guided reading section, and press pocket. The press and press pocket. The press pocket is for notes, guided reading pocket is for notes, guided reading books, and lunch money.books, and lunch money.

As a school we will…As a school we will…

1.1. Provide high-quality curriculum and Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that effective learning environment that enables the participating children to enables the participating children to meet the State’s student academic meet the State’s student academic achievement standards.achievement standards.

2.2. Hold parent-teacher conferences Hold parent-teacher conferences during which we will discuss your during which we will discuss your child’s achievements and goals.child’s achievements and goals.

3. Provide parents with frequent 3. Provide parents with frequent reports on your child’s progress.reports on your child’s progress.

4. Provide parents with opportunities 4. Provide parents with opportunities to meet with staff for consultation to meet with staff for consultation and conferences.and conferences.

5. Provide parents opportunities to 5. Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their volunteer and participate in their child’s class, and to observe child’s class, and to observe classroom and school activities.classroom and school activities.

As parents, you can As parents, you can support your child’s support your child’s learning in the following learning in the following ways:ways:

Monitor attendanceMonitor attendance Read every night for 20 minutesRead every night for 20 minutes Volunteer in your child’s classroomVolunteer in your child’s classroom Participate in decisions relating to your child’s Participate in decisions relating to your child’s

educationeducation Promote positive use of your child’s extracurricular Promote positive use of your child’s extracurricular

time.time. Stay informed about your child’s education and Stay informed about your child’s education and

communicating with the school by reading all communicating with the school by reading all notices from the school or the school district.notices from the school or the school district.

Serve, to the extent possible, on policy advisory Serve, to the extent possible, on policy advisory groups.groups.

Thinking MapsThinking Maps Number CornerNumber Corner InvestigationsInvestigations Reader’s & Writer’s WorkshopReader’s & Writer’s Workshop Math WorkshopMath Workshop Standards based bulletin boardsStandards based bulletin boards

Curriculum

Student HomeworkStudent Homework

Homework will come home each Homework will come home each Friday in the BEE Binder. You can Friday in the BEE Binder. You can practice spelling words using the practice spelling words using the Tic Tac Toe chart. Complete the Tic Tac Toe chart. Complete the math worksheet. math worksheet.

The homework is also posted on the The homework is also posted on the first grade webpage.first grade webpage.

Please look over our grade level web pages for news and information about what is being done in class. Newsletters, websites, instructional tips and tools can be found on the campus web page as well as the team page. http://www.nisdtx.org/domain/1566

Web pagesWeb pages

CommunicationCommunication

Communication between school and Communication between school and home is a valued part of your child’s home is a valued part of your child’s success.success.

Please let me know if you did not receive Please let me know if you did not receive and email last week.and email last week.

Phone numberPhone number

E-mailE-mail

Press Pocket communicationPress Pocket communication

Fall Family conferences Fall Family conferences

Volunteer Volunteer opportunitiesopportunities

Sign up now! Volunteer Background Sign up now! Volunteer Background checkcheck

Cafeteria Monitor (This is a new program Cafeteria Monitor (This is a new program to assist students in grades k-2)to assist students in grades k-2)

Watch DOGSWatch DOGS Winter Holiday PartyWinter Holiday Party Valentine’s Day PartyValentine’s Day Party Field TripsField Trips Work from home Work from home

Lunch & BirthdaysLunch & Birthdays

There is a special “Parent Picnic” table located There is a special “Parent Picnic” table located in our Dining room by the windows. We ask in our Dining room by the windows. We ask that you only eat with your child because of that you only eat with your child because of the many food allergies we have on campus.the many food allergies we have on campus.

Birthday treats can be shared at recess or at Birthday treats can be shared at recess or at the end of the school day.the end of the school day.

Snacks provided by the class must follow state Snacks provided by the class must follow state guidelines.guidelines.

HOV- For families that car pool, we have an HOV lane. You need a yellow car tag for each child being picked up. Please make sure your kiddo and the teacher knows they are an HOV rider.

Walkers and Bike riders- If you would like to pick your child up from the walker area, you may meet them with a yellow car tag at the Kindergarten hallway door.

Unsupervised walkers and bike riders will be dismissed and escorted across the street by a staff member. A “Fast Pass” must be obtained in order for a student to be an unescorted walker/bike rider.

Dismissal Dismissal ProceduresProcedures

If ride changes need to be If ride changes need to be made or you need to pick up made or you need to pick up your child early for an your child early for an appointment we ask that you appointment we ask that you notify the notify the officeoffice before 2:15. before 2:15. Ride changes can not be Ride changes can not be made after this time.made after this time.

Ride Changes

Bus RidersBus Riders

For the safety of all, it is important that students follow the expectations and procedures established by the bus drivers. Students who have more than three bus infractions will be removed from the bus and alternative transportation will need to be provided by the family.

Grades, Grades, Progress Reports and Progress Reports and

Report CardsReport Cards

Electronic distribution of grade reports. Let the office know if a printed copy is needed.

E-school accounts are available for viewing students grades.

AttendanceAttendance

Texas state law requires students be in Texas state law requires students be in attendance 90% of the entire school attendance 90% of the entire school day. day.

If your child is absent, please send a If your child is absent, please send a note to school with your child.note to school with your child.

5 tardies are equivalent to 1 unexcused 5 tardies are equivalent to 1 unexcused absence. A student who arrives after absence. A student who arrives after 7:45 is considered tardy and needs to 7:45 is considered tardy and needs to be signed in at the front office area by be signed in at the front office area by an adult or guardian.an adult or guardian.

• Membership contest currently in-progress – Class with the highest percentage of members will win a free spirit shirt and ice cream• Membership is $5.50 per person (adults only) per year• Membership forms are available on the school website

• To learn about volunteer opportunities, email Robin Zost at [email protected]

• We need volunteers for Dining Room helpers, each day from 10:30 to 11:15 or 11:15 to noon.

• Yearbook cover contest – Last day to submit entries is this Friday, September 14• Cookie dough fundraiser will begin this Thursday• Spirit wear order forms will be sent home this Friday

• Questions about PTA – contact Jamie Winters-Johnson at [email protected]• Join our Facebook group – Roanoke Elementary PTA (Texas)