Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy2013-2014

toMrs. Duncan’s

Core Knowledge Clubhouse!!!

Curriculum Night Checklist• Classroom Handbook• Signature Page• Class Schedule• Core Knowledge Info• Singapore Math Info• Car Line Placard • Emergency Cards (turn in before leave)

•About Me- My name is Megan Duncan and this will be my 4th year teaching 1st grade at TJ. I live in Spindale with my husband Scott and my two daughters Ella and Mia. Ella Will be starting Kindergarten here this year! I graduated from Limestone College with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education in 2009. I enjoy reading, spending time with family and TEACHING!!! •About Mrs. Roller- Originally from South Carolina, Janet Roller moved to Forest City in 2006 with her family. Her two children, Sam and Darby, have attended Thomas Jefferson Grammar since it opened in 2006. They are now in 6th and 7th grades! She enjoys writing, singing and speaking…and of course, supporting TJ!

8:00-8:20 Assembly8:10-8:20 Unpack/ Attendance8:20-9:05 Specials9:05-9:20 Restrooms/Snack9:20-10:30 Calendar/Math10:30-11:45 Skills11:45-12:15 Lunch12:15-12:30 Lunch Clean Up/ Restrooms12:30-1:45 Listening and Learning1:45-2:15 Recess2:15-2:20 Pack Up2:20-2:55 Math/Reading Small Groups

• Monday 8:20-9:05 Library•Tuesday 8:20-9:05 Art•Wednesday 8:20-9:05 PE•Thursday 8:20-9:05 Music•Friday 8:20-9:05 Computer

•School begins promptly at 8:05 and ends at 2:55.•To have a successful year it is vital that your child be at school each day. It is also vital that they not be tardy or dismissed early.•If your child plans to go home a different way than usual, you must send a written note or contact the office by lunchtime.

•Follow Directions•Keep hands, feet, and object to self•No teasing or name calling•Keep a clean area

•Green- Ready to Learn•Yellow- Warning•Blue- Time Out (5 minutes)•Orange- Time Out/ Loss of Privileges (15 minutes)•Red- Parent Contact/ Office

• Please look in your child’s folder each day. We will send school information by way of your child. Each day your child will bring home a folder that will contain your child’s work and activities and important note or information. Please look over these items and keep them at home.•We will send home graded work in a packet each Wednesday. Please take the time to look over this work with your child, sign it and return it to school on Thursday.

• Homework is very important. Look at homework as a chance for your child to show you what they are learning at school. •Homework will always be a review of what we have learned in class, if for some reason your child is struggling please make every effort to help them, without doing it for them. Please let me know if your child has struggled to complete a homework assignment! •Along with the review sheet for the night, your child will be asked to read each night. This is a great time to cuddle up with your child and read together. Once you have read, please fill out the reading log that will be kept in your child’s folder.

• Our lunch time is 11:30-12:00. •We will have hot lunches again for $3.00 per meal. Your child may order a lunch or bring one from home. •If you are ordering hot lunch, please either set up a lunch account online or send your child’s lunch money in an envelope with your child’s first and last name on it.•If you are sending a lunch from home. Please make sure it does not need to be refrigerated or heated. Also remember that it is a school rule that we have no soda.

We love help form our parents!*You will see a parent volunteer form being passed around. Please fill it out. If you can be a room mom/dad please put a star by your name.

Volunteer in our Classroom!

• Birthdays are wonderful!! Simple treats may be brought by you (or sent to school) on your child’s birthday. Sending a birthday treat is optional. Please let us know ahead of time if you plan on doing something special.

Fables and Stories Early American CivilizationsGeography MatterMexico AstronomyThe Human Body History of the EarthDifferent Lands/ Animal Habitats

Similar Stories OceansEarly World Civilizations Fairy TalesWorld Religions Birth of Our NationElectricity Frontier Explorers

• We will begin the year with a review of letter sounds and tricky words and then move into a continuation of learning sounds throughout the year.•As new sounds are introduced we will begin reinforcing those sound with the use of a reader. Your child will be asked to read a story from the reader for homework. Our first reader will be called Snap Shots.•This year your child’s reading comprehension sheets will be graded. Please make sure they have a good understanding of the story.

• We have changed math programs this year. This year we will be teaching from Singapore Math.

• Please be sure your child is dressed in the proper uniform attire as written in the handbook. A note will be sent home if your child is not in the correct uniform clothing.

•The only way that we can have a successful year is to communicate. It takes us working together for your child to have a year where they can SHINE. • Please check the website often. I will be posing what we are studying, homework, special dates, important information and pictures. • My email address is megan.duncan@tjca.org. Please feel free to contact me at any time. However I will be teaching during the day, so I will check my email in the mornings, at lunch, and after school. If it is something I need to know about promptly, especially a change in the way your child will get home, PLEASE call the school.•You can reach me at school 828-245-9526 in the mornings by 7:30 or from 3:00 until 4:00 in the afternoon.

• August 22nd First Day of School• September 2nd Labor Day No School

for taking the time to attend Curriculum Night!

I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities!