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First Grade Back to School Night Welcome!!!

Important Contact Information Jasmine2.wright@pgcps.org kathleen.wilson@pgcps.org jill.piazza@pgcps.org angela.grooms@pgcps.org Main Office: (301) 805-1000 Visit our website: www.pgcps.org/~whall/ http://firstgradewhes.wikispaces.com/home

School Rules Follow all adult directions. Show respect to all people and their property. Raise your hand and be recognized before speaking. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Walk silently and carry a pass when in the building.

Consequences We will use logical consequences based on the behavior. Verbal Reminder. Time out within the classroom. Loss of privileges and a note home. Time out in another classroom and a phone call home. Documented referral to the office.

Rewards Positive notes home. Class freebies (free reading time, free HW pass, etc.) Stickers or prizes. Lunch with the teacher. Visit the principal.

Responsibility Chart Daily behavior is recorded. Initial and return daily. Prizes given as per teacher discretion

Our Schedule 9:00 Arrival Reading/L.A. 11:20-11:50 lunch Recess Math Science SocialStudies/Health 3:25-Dismissal-Please be on time

Homework Needs to be completed daily (does count towards students’ final grades). Students will have one review sheet (either reading, math, science, or social studies related) per night Students will also have one Spelling assignment per night. This should be completed in their Homework Journals-Spelling hw will begin at the end of Sept. Spelling tests are on Fridays. Students are also expected to read for 15 minutes a day. Parents, please initial on the back of the behavior chart.

Grading Factors and Standards Grades are weighted based on: 40% Assessments 55% Classwork 5% Homework Star-PR Proficient Smiley- IP In Process Check Plus- EM Emerging Check -ND Needs development TL- To be taught later

Grading Factors and Standards Percentage Equivalents: Proficient (PR) 90% - 100% In Progress (IP) 80% - 89% Emerging (EM) 70% - 79% Needs development (ND) (69% and below)

Students progress will be graded by the degree of accomplishment as determined by: 1. Tests and quizzes 2. Demonstration of performance objectives (tasks) 3. Quality of written work 4. Class participation 5. Team cooperation (when applicable) 6. Completion of homework RE-do’s …….1 per subject per quarter….not on end of unit tests or other assignments labeled not eligible for a re-do…..request has to be within 10 days after work was returned to the student ………….no request permitted 5 days before the end of the quarter.

Student work habits will be graded by the degree of accomplishment as determined by: 1. Completeness of assignments 2. Regularity of which assignments are completed and turned in 3. Organization of supplies and materials 4. Following directions and class rules Attendance is an important aspect of student performance. Tests may be made up if there is an excused absence.

Dismissal Procedures Bus riders will walk out to the front of the building when buses are called and board the bus. Please meet walkers and car riders on the blacktop at first. We will then move to the front of the school. Please call or send in a note with your child if plans change with your child’s daily dismissal routine

Birthdays New policy- No birthday cupcakes or treats please! We will send them back home if sent in. Also, invitations are not to be sent in for distribution. We will sing Happy Birthday and teacher will provide a special privilege within the classroom! Reasons- food allergies, time from instruction, becoming a healthy school!

Scholar of the Week One student will be recognized each week for improvement in any area…academics, behavior, etc…. Students will be recognized in the classroom for the accomplishment. We will no longer post names in our weekly e-mails.

Sight Words

Proper Letter Formation

Volunteers All chaperones or volunteers in the classroom need to have the complete fingerprint background check done. It is around $60.00.

Parent Volunteers Are Always Needed Join PTA. If interested please contact us. Any amount of time is GREATLY appreciated. Conferences will be November 10th.

Wish List . Snacks Recess Equipment (jump ropes, balls) Small prizes for prize box