Classroom Information

1st Grade Expectations

Attendance: Personal best attendance is expected each day. This means your child is at school and on time everyday. Each classroom opens beginning at 7:00am. At this time students may enjoy FREE breakfast up until our final bell. The morning bell rings at 7:20am and a final bell at 7:30am. Personal best attendance will be rewarded on a quarterly and monthly basis.

Student ID’s: ID’s are a required part of our uniform. It is mandatory that they be worn at all times. Below you will find a list of prices regarding the student ID’s:

• $5.00 – Lanyard, Plastic Picture ID
• $3.00 – Lanyard
• $2.00 – Plastic Picture ID

Please refer to the student handbook or contact your child’s teacher if you have any further questions.

Homework:  First graders will be given homework weekly that will consist of practice on reading and math. Homework is given on Friday and expected to be completed and returned the following Friday. Homework packets will be input as an effort grade.

Materials: Students are expected to bring their homework folder with their signed PACT Calendar each day.

Newsletter: Families will receive a weekly newsletter of school/class news and events. The newsletter will be attached to each homework packet. Additionally, families will receive a weekly update sent out via e-mail.

Birthdays: Please make arrangements for your child’s birthday at least one week ahead of time. Your child’s birthday treat must be one of the following:

• Popsicles
• Rice Krispy Treats
• Cookies (2 max)
• Fruit snacks
• Ice cream cups with spoons
• Fruit
• Donut holes
• Brownies
• Mini ice cream sandwiches

Cupcakes are not permitted. Please do not send beverages, toys, balloons, goodie bags or party favors to school. Any items sent to school that are not on the Birthday Treat List will be returned to you at the end of the day.

Conferences: I welcome parent/ teacher conferences at any time throughout the year. You can schedule a conference before or after school through phone call or email. I prefer not use our morning/afternoon transition times or class time to conference. My attention needs to be 100% on the children from the start of the school day to the end. Our classroom learning time is very precious.

Classroom Supplies: Below you will find a suggested list of supplies needed in first grade. Throughout the year, I will also send a list of items that we are in need of. You are not required to provide any supplies, however, any contribution is greatly appreciated! Thank you for your continued support!

Grades: Your child’s grades are separated into two categories: Academic and Effort. Academic grades consist of assessments (reading, writing, math, science, and social studies) and any assignment that is to determine mastery of our standards. Effort grades include: homework, morning work, and daily lessons.
ParentVue papers with information on how to access your child’s grades will be sent home promptly at the beginning for the school year. If you need additional help with this or another ParentVue log in paper, feel free to contact me and I would be happy to assist you!

Tests/ Assessments: Spelling and Reading Comprehension assessments will be given every Friday. In math, we will have Beginning of Chapter, Mid Chapter, and End of Chapter assessments. These will be given as we reach each section in the curriculum. First graders will be required to take a District mandated Math, Reading, and Reading Fluency Assessment using NWEA and AIMSWeb. This year, they will occur as follows: August, December, and May.

Learning Schedule: