My background I grew up in Queens, New York. I graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a Master in Early Childhood Education from St. John’s University, New York. My experience I’ve been teaching for 17 years. This is my twelfth year at Lost Lake.

Shared Vision

Code of Cooperation Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Responsible   Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Responsible Helping others follow the rules Showing others how to act Following Directions Sitting correctly Raising your hand Appropriate voice level Sometimes following directions and sometimes not Interrupting sometimes being too loud Paying attention but still playing Talking while others are talking Fooling around in your seat Calling out Reliable Making sure that your neighbors are on task Helping people that need help on their work Finish your work Be on time Be on task Follow SOP's Only doing work when you are supervised Doing part of your work Sometimes doing your job Being reminded to follow SOP's Not doing homework Not doing Classwork Off task Not following SOP's Late Respectful Making classmates feel better Teaching others to be respectful Listen to adults Respectful of classmates Using manners Raising your hand Keep your hands to yourself Sometimes listening Only saying "thank you" sometimes Raising hands sometimes Talking back Attitude Playing around Being rude Touching, hitting, pushing, etc. Calling out Ready Helping others get organized Teaching others how to put stuff away Things are clean, neat, and tidy Work is neat and turned in on time Things are a little messy or cluttered Work is mostly neat with only 1-2 missing assignments Sometimes putting stuff in random places Things are messy or dirty Desk is a mess Sloppy work with several missing assignments Not putting things away

S.O.P. Standard-always the same, never changes Operating-how things work best Procedure-how we do things, order

Lunch with a Student SOP 1. Sign in as a visitor 2. Display your visitor sticker on either shoulder 3. Wait for your student at the picnic tables 4. Only your child may join you for lunch 5. Students and siblings must stay seated 6. Clean up when finished 7. Lunch seating is available only outside 8. Please make sure to send the student into the cafeteria or hand the student off to the teacher when finished 9. Immediately return to the office and sign out

8:45-10:00 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 11:00-11:33 11:33-12:03 12:03-1:00 1:00-1:20 1:20-2:00 2:00-2:45/W 1:05- 1:40 2:45-3:10 Reading Daily 5 Writing Science/SS Lunch Math Recess AR Enrichment D.E.A.R

Reading Block = (90 minutes) Phonics- High Frequency Words- Reading Comprehension Story – Thinking Maps Daily 5 centers- read to self, read to someone, word work, writing, computer and teacher Grammar- Writing- Opinion, Narrative, Informative

Time: All 9 weeks Comprehension Test Fluency Test Sight Word Test The ELA curriculum for First Grade contains 8 units of study in which standards are clustered and students are engaged through reading, speaking and listening, language and writing standards. As students engage in the units of study they will: Read and comprehend literature and informational text building in complexity. (R.10) Write daily across subject areas and for multiple purposes. (W.1, W.2, W.3) Participate in collaborative conversations on First Grade topics. (SL.1) Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English including grammar, usage, and mechanics when writing. (L.1-L.3) Determine/clarify meaning of grade-appropriate words encountered through listening, reading, and use. (L.4-L.6) Time: All 9 weeks Comprehension Test Fluency Test Sight Word Test

Writing – Narrative, Opinion and Informative Spelling – Weekly   Writing – Narrative, Opinion and Informative Grammar - Weekly All 9 Weeks Spelling Grammar Writing

As a grade level, we are encouraging student to write every day following the writing process.

Writing is embedded across the curriculum Writing is embedded across the curriculum. We are developing independent writers through Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Social studies in written response. We are developing creativity and skilled writer through various genres. We incorporate Thinking Maps in all writing. We write opinion, narrative and Informative

Thinking Maps

All 9 weeks End of Chapter Test Assignments Fluency activity In Grade 1, there are 15 topics that focus on four critical areas: (1) developing understanding of addition, subtraction, and strategies for addition and subtraction within 20; (2) developing understanding of whole number relationships and place value, including grouping in tens and ones; (3) developing understanding of linear measurement and measuring lengths as iterating length units; and (4) reasoning about attributes of, and composing and decomposing geometric shapes. All 9 weeks End of Chapter Test Assignments Fluency activity

Science concepts are divided into four Bodies of Knowledge: Nature of Science, Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science. Students learn hand-on through scientific methods along with weekly interactive experiments. In late Fall, we have our Annual Science Fair Night. Parents are invited to visit our school to see the experiments.

In Grade 1, there are 5 units in Social Studies: Unit 1: Civics and Government Unit 2: Economics Unit 3:Geography Unit 4 American History Unit 5: American History

Class Assessments Renaissance Accelerated Reader – (AR) Testing will begin soon. Books from media and classroom library. Passing with an 80% or better. Star Reading – Tested for reading level . Your child’s reading level goal will be 2.0 or higher by the end of the year. Istation- iReady-

Homework will be in the red folder on Friday. All homework will be collected on Friday. Friday: Read a book and write the title on your read recognition log. Monday: Practice spelling words on spelling city or/ and writing each word in a sentence. Tuesday: Pick a writing prompt from the monthly calendar and write 3 or more sentences. Wednesday: Read weekly story and answer questions in complete sentences. Thursday: Math Worksheets

Our enrichment time is 2:00-2:45. On Wednesday, our enrichment time is 1:05-1:40. PE-Vigliotta Technology PE-Henry  Media  PE-Vigliotta  Music  PE-Henry RED ORANGE YELLOW GREEN BLUE WHITE PURPLE SILVER 24-Aug 25-Aug 26-Aug 27-Aug 28-Aug 31-Aug 1-Sep 2-Sep 3-Sep 4-Sep 8-Sep 9-Sep 10-Sep 11-Sep 14-Sep 15-Sep 16-Sep 17-Sep 18-Sep 21-Sep 22-Sep 23-Sep 24-Sep 25-Sep 28-Sep 29-Sep 30-Sep 1-Oct 2-Oct 5-Oct 6-Oct 7-Oct 8-Oct 9-Oct 12-Oct 13-Oct 14-Oct 15-Oct 16-Oct 19-Oct 20-Oct 21-Oct 22-Oct 27-Oct 28-Oct 29-Oct 30-Oct 2-Nov 3-Nov 4-Nov 5-Nov 6-Nov 9-Nov 10-Nov 12-Nov 13-Nov 16-Nov 17-Nov 18-Nov 19-Nov 20-Nov 30-Nov 1-Dec 2-Dec 3-Dec 4-Dec 7-Dec 8-Dec 9-Dec 10-Dec 11-Dec 14-Dec 15-Dec 16-Dec 17-Dec 18-Dec 4-Jan 5-Jan 6-Jan 7-Jan 8-Jan 11-Jan 12-Jan 13-Jan 14-Jan 15-Jan 19-Jan 20-Jan 21-Jan 22-Jan 26-Jan 27-Jan 28-Jan 29-Jan 1-Feb 2-Feb 3-Feb 4-Feb 5-Feb 8-Feb 9-Feb 10-Feb 11-Feb 12-Feb 16-Feb 17-Feb 18-Feb 19-Feb 22-Feb 23-Feb 24-Feb 25-Feb 26-Feb 29-Feb 1-Mar 2-Mar 3-Mar 4-Mar 7-Mar 8-Mar 9-Mar 10-Mar 11-Mar 14-Mar 15-Mar 16-Mar 17-Mar 18-Mar 28-Mar 29-Mar 30-Mar 31-Mar 1-Apr 4-Apr 5-Apr 6-Apr 7-Apr 11-Apr 12-Apr 13-Apr 14-Apr 15-Apr 18-Apr 19-Apr 20-Apr 21-Apr 22-Apr 25-Apr 26-Apr 27-Apr 28-Apr 29-Apr 2-May 3-May 4-May 5-May 6-May 9-May 10-May 11-May 12-May 13-May 16-May 17-May 18-May 19-May 20-May 23-May 24-May 25-May 26-May 27-May 31-May 1-Jun 2-Jun 3-Jun 6-Jun 7-Jun 8-Jun 9-Jun  

Field Trip- Sea World will be in the February 2016 Field Trip- Sea World will be in the February 2016. More information will be sent home.

Student Illness Student must be fever free for 24 hours before return to school (without the aid of Tylenol or other medication). Hand washing daily is practiced in the classroom (before lunch and after restrooms use). Hand sanitizer are located throughout the room.

2015-2016 Uniform Dress Code Policy Uniform School 2015-2016 Uniform Dress Code Policy The Lost Lake Elementary School Advisory Council has established our mandatory uniform policy as follows:  Monday through Thursday- Tops:  Knit polo style collared shirts in white, navy blue, hunter green, light blue or pink. No T-shirts allowed Monday through Thursday. Tucked in shirttails are preferred. Bottoms:  Shorts (fingertip length) or long pants (not baggy or form fitting), skirts, skorts, jumpers, or culottes in black, navy or khaki (solid color only).  No athletic shorts please. Belts are preferred but optional.  Leggings or stockings in solid black, blue or white only must be worn under a jumper or skirt. Fridays only- Jeans on Friday must be fully intact appropriately worn jeans (not baggy or form fitting), without fashionable rips or tears. Jeans can be worn with any Lost Lake shirt or solid color polo  Footwear:  Tennis shoes or shoes with an enclosed heel are preferred.  Sandals must have a heel strap. Socks must be solid color. Sweaters must be school color.

Party and Snack Snacks, Parties, and Holiday Sharing Store bought goodies are acceptable. Snacks should be LOW SUGAR. If you send a snack, your child will eat it at the end of the day before Enrichment. If your child cannot participate in celebrations, please let me know. Birthday Parties are now limited to a treat handed out in class. Please let me know if you have any allergy concerns.

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Let’s Have a Great Year!