Welcome to First Grade’s Back to

School NightMiss Raymond

First Grade Goals• To create a positive self

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• To promote good manners

• To develop good work habits/organization

• To develop a love for reading and literature

• To be problem solvers and enjoy math challenges

Language Arts Literacy

• Reading strategies• Guided reading• Small and large group

instruction• Centers• Word Study (spelling)

Grouping after 5 weeks• Poetry

Social Studies

• Map skills

• Transportation

• Famous people

Science

• Air and Weather

• Organisms

• Solids and Liquids

Everyday Math• Addition

• Subtraction

• Graphs

• Comparing

• Money

• Time

• Problem Solving

• Students learn through: whole group instruction, games, slates, rocket math, reinforcement of skill throughout units

**Beginning/Developing/Secure Skills

Conferences• October and March

• Please sign up for your conference time before you leave

Report Cards

• November

• February

• April

• June

Specialists• Please refer to our

class schedule on website

• Reminders: sneakers, library books

Special Projects

• Family Turkey (November)

• Child of the Week (January)

• Day 100 Project (February)

Discipline

• Refer to Class Rules and Consequences

Homework• Check HW sheet daily and initial when

complete/Keep in Sharon School folder at all times!

• Practice Word Study/ High Frequency words daily for test on Friday

• Read each day with your child• Math Home Link (workbook) M-Th• Study and memorize math addition and

subtraction facts (website)

Lunch and Snack• Send in a healthy snack

each day for our morning break

• If your child is buying lunch, please have money in a zip-lock bag or envelope with your child’s name on it

• Weekly tickets may be purchased (contact the cafeteria for prices)

General Information• Please send in a written

excuse when returning from an absence

• Dress appropriately for the weather: children will be going outside, weather permitting

• Please leave at home all toys, jewelry, or things that are distracting to children

• Any changes in transportation require a signed note from the parent

General Information Cont.

• Please refer to the PTA directory to mail all party invitations

• Birthday Celebrations– Email me to set up a date if you wish to purchase a

snack

– Contact the cafeteria to choose a b-day treat

– The cafeteria will contact me to set up a time

Lets Work Together…Parents are Teachers,

too! • Praise frequently• Compliment children• Help children accept

positive criticism• Give children

responsibility and goals • Let them know we are on

their side• Unpack/pack up are their

responsibility