First Grade Teachers Katie Baker- 102 Wendy Walker - 103 Lisa Cruz - 104 Erin Conry– 105 Courtney Klinefelter – 106

Maplebrook Information Student Absence Line (281)641-2957 -please call when your child is absent -absence forms can be found on the MBE website Maplebrook Website http://www.humbleisd.net/mbe -visit often for school updates and staff webpages. Always check in with the front office and show I.D.

Nutrition Birthday Celebrations: Frozen treats ($.75 per student) –or cupcakes may be brought and dropped off to be passed out at lunch. Please send birthday party invitations by mail using the first grade directory. Goodie Bags may not be distributed. Classroom parties: please do not send anything extra.

Meals Let’s Eat! Breakfast $1.40 7:30 a.m. Frozen Treat $.75 Milk $.60 Lunch $2.25 11:00 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring fast food only on Fridays. You may only provide lunch for your child. Let’s Eat! Frozen Treat $.75 Milk $.60

(Kids invite someone special) September 8th. K.I.S.S. Luncheon (Kids invite someone special) September 8th.

7:30 a.m. – Campus Supervision Begins 8:00 a.m. - School begins 9:17 a.m. – Attendance is taken 11:00 a.m. – First Grade Lunch 12:10 p.m.- Specials (conference period) 3:25 p.m. – Dismissal begins

of Walden Forest Drive – Arrival and Dismissal on the Cafeteria side North of Walden Forest Drive – Arrival and Dismissal on the Kindergarten side Car Riders South of Walden Forest Drive – Arrival and Dismissal on the Cafeteria side

Car Riders Always use car rider sign – print name and grade level clearly When picking up your child, please use the paved shoulder to wait in line and prevent traffic on Farmingham.

Rainy Day Dismissal (severe weather) heavy rain, thunder, or lightning *check email/text for updates* Front walkers will be sent to the Cafeteria Car rider line for pick-up. Back walkers will be sent to the Kindergarten Car rider line for pick-up.

Many math lessons are hands-on and manipulative-base Many math lessons are hands-on and manipulative-base. Critical thinking and problem solving will be an emphasis!

Always remember to read with your child daily! First graders are expected to make a lot of growth as readers. Always remember to read with your child daily!

Reading Expectations Kindergarten Benchmark LEVEL 4 1st Grade End of Year Benchmark LEVEL 16 The Little red hen said “Who will eat the bread?” “I will,” said the duck. “I will,” said the dog. “I will,” said the cat. Fox decided to speak to the wax man. “Good evening, sir,” she said. “Will you please give me a chicken”? The wax man smiled, but it did not answer. Fox was upset. She said loudly, “Mister! I want a chicken now!” Again, the wax man did not answer.

Red Folder Your child will bring his/her red folder home daily. This is one form of communication between school and home. Please check folder daily and sign Bear Tracks at the end of the week.

Activity and Headphone Fee $30 This fee is used to supply consumables for classroom activities and other grade level events. This fee does NOT include PTO party money. It does include field trip and shirts. Pay this online through the Revtrack system from the MBE website.

Wish List Check your teacher’s door for wish list items Be sure you have signed in and filled out the transportation paperwork.

Thanks so much for coming. See you on Monday!!!

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