CONTACT INFORMATION E-Mail: dkomyathy@sspjschool.net School #: (631) 584-7896 School Website: www.sspjschool.net Our Class Website: http://www.sspjschool.net/class_pages/1st_grade/first_grade

DRESS CODE Regular Attire (9/1-10/31) Regular Attire:(9/1-10/31) Fall/Spring: Boys SSPJ Dress Pants with Belt OR SSPJ Shorts SSPJ Golf Shirt Dress Shirt with Tie Regular Attire:(9/1-10/31) Fall/Spring: Girls SSPJ Jumper OR SSPJ Skort SSPJ Golf Shirt OR SSPJ Dress Blouse with Tie Navy Socks

DRESS CODE Regular Attire:(11/1- 4/30) Winter: Girls SSPJ Jumper SSPJ Dress Blouse with Tie SSPJ V-Neck Cardigan SSPJ V-Neck Pullover Navy Socks Regular Attire (11/1- 4/30) Winter: Boys SSPJ Dress Pants with Belt SSPJ Dress Shirt with Tie SSPJ Sweater Vest

SPECIALS Monday: Mass, Chorus, Gym and Art Tuesday: Chorus and Spanish Wednesday: Mandarin, Computer and Library Thursday: Gym Friday: Mandarin

MATH Addition Concepts Subtraction Concepts Addition Strategies Subtraction Strategies Addition and Subtraction Relationships Count and Model Numbers Compare Numbers Two-Digit Addition and Subtraction Measurement Represent Data Three-Dimensional Geometry Two-Dimensional Geometry

SUPER KIDS PROGRAM!

SUPER KIDS PROGRAM Blue Books and Purple Books Read stories that work on a different skills Phonemic awareness and phonics Spelling reinforces skill in lessons Vocabulary and grammar (before, during and after reading) Fluency (model and practice skills) Writing Time (handwriting or writing pieces) Comprehension Tests Periodically

How Plants and Animals Live SCIENCE Living and Nonliving Habitats How Plants and Animals Live Life Cycles Food Chains Land, Water, and Air Weather Observing Matter Movement and Sound Learning About Energy Day and Night Sky Science in Our World

SOCIAL STUDIES Rules and Laws (school, community, rights) Where People Live (map skills, land and water) We Love Our Country(symbols, pledge, holidays) Our Changing World (people/schools long ago) Meeting People (culture, celebrations) The Market Place (goods/services, jobs)

RELIGION Our Church and Community (prayers, mass) Our Loving God (give thanks, baptism) God’s Son, Jesus (Eucharist, Gospel stories) The Holy Spirit (Sacraments, helps us pray) Jesus’ Church of Followers (Pentecost, holy songs) Feasts, songs, Catholic heritage, prayers Our Christmas Tableau

GRADING Scale: 1, 2, 3, 4 Tests will be given in all subject areas Tests must be signed and returned Grades will be posted on PowerSchool

HOMEWORK Daily math homework will be given Daily phonics homework will be given Spelling homework will be due each Friday No homework on Fridays Class News will notify you of HW/Tests/Reminders

GATES AND COGATS Gates: Reading test taken twice a year CogATs: Cognitive ability test taken by first graders in the beginning of March These tests do not impact report card grades!

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT Whole-class marble jar Individual tickets for making great choices Treasure chest Behavior clip chart

FIELD TRIPS 1-2 field trips a year Parents are chosen through a lottery Must be VIRTUS trained to attend No siblings are permitted on trips

BIRTHDAYS Each child will be permitted to celebrate his/her birthday in school! Notes will go home to confirm day and time Best times: 9:45AM or 12:20PM Treats are allowed (18 students) Bring in a favorite book

IMPORTANT REMINDERS Notes must be sent in for any dismissal changes (not e-mailed) Notes must be sent in on the day your child returns to school from being absent Lunch coupons are collected each morning (no cash can be accepted)

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