First Grade Curriculum Night Presented by: First Grade Teachers Ms. Cosmini Mrs. House Ms. Maharrey Mrs. Ragland

Ellendale News + Activities PTA Newsletters will come home in green folders as we receive them. They will have lots of information and feature some of the great things happening with the awesome students at Ellendale! Be sure to check them out  We also have some awesome Family Fun Night events planned, and would love to see you there! Info will come home prior to events. Webpage: http://ees.bartlettschools.org/

Teacher Webpage 1. Each teacher has their own webpage that provides you with up to date information about their class and school activities. 2. This includes, but is not limited to, Spelling Words, Newsletter, Upcoming Events/Dates, and Schedule. 3. You can subscribe to the teacher’s website, which will send you an email letting you know the teacher has updated information. http://ees.bartlettschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?u REC_ID=261303&type=d

Communication We are a team! REMIND App- Download it now! It’s one way communication that is universal to the classroom. This allows the teacher to send quick reminders about things coming up in the classroom or school. Email: We will get back to you within 24 hours by phone or email. Phone: We will return calls after school or during our break (901.373.2636) Newsletter: We will send home newsletters at the beginning of each month with class information. They will also be on our webpage 

Daily Folder Student’s daily conduct grade will be recorded in their folder or agenda each day. **Please initial their page every night to verify you saw it.**

Bear Binder/Notebook BEAR Binder- Goes home every night & comes back to school every morning. This is how we get information to and from you. Blue Folder-Graded papers. Comes home every Tuesday. Sign graded paper log AND papers that are 70 and below and return the following day. Green Folder-Important Notes from us/school to you & you to us. Keep at home side should be emptied each night to avoid things getting lost or looked over 

Current grades are entered every Tuesday by 4:00 Current grades are entered every Tuesday by 4:00. Parent portal allows you to view all grades. **These grades will be seen in Tuesday folders as well.** Parent Portal

Money Please place all money in a plain envelope labeled (child name, teacher name, purpose of money) and place it in the folder or binder pocket. If it is not labeled, we will send it home for clarification.

LAMPS CLASSES LAMPS classes are 45 minutes: 12:30-1:15. PE Day-Please wear tennis shoes. Library- Remember book each week. Computer Lab- Student’s bring headphones Library: Mrs. Tanner Art: Mrs. Galbraith Music: Mrs. Coffey PE: Mr. McKinney Computer Lab: Ms. Fields, Ms. Pendino, Ms. Bishop

What are we learning in 1st grade? Curriculum Guides & Resources The Bartlett City Schools website is a great resource! It includes curriculum guides for each grade, organized by week. The guides are great to help reinforce skills at home and see what we are/will be learning all year  http://www.bartlettschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?u REC_ID=245384&type=d&pREC_ID=573547

Testing Types of HOMEWORK Students will take the following tests every Friday (unless we are out on a Friday, tests will be given that Thursday) : Reading (Covers weekly story, phonics skill, and vocabulary words) Penmanship/Spelling (words sent home weekly & on webpage) Types of HOMEWORK Class Project (very few, and typically very simple  ) “Extra Practice” sent home periodically, but it typically does not need to be returned unless otherwise noted. Reading EVERY night, even if it is only for a few minutes, it will make a HUGE difference in the long run. Addition and Subtraction practice to improve fluency

Grades Grading Scale: Math + Language Arts Science + Social St. Students receive either “S” or “N” in these subjects. S: Satisfactory N: Unsatisfactory An S is good, it means they have completed their work correctly and participated in lessons! Grading Scale: A: 90-100 B: 80-89 C: 70-79 D: 65-69 F: Below 65

BEAR Clubs Leveled Interventions that are Standards Based & Research Based, delivered by your First Grade Team every day. Students are grouped according to ability, which is based off testing. Each teacher has a leveled group and delivers the appropriate intervention. BEAR club groups are fluid. They will continually change throughout the year to best meet your child’s needs.

School-wide Behavior Plan We have a new school-wide behavior system. The school rules are: Be Responsible Be Respectful Be Safe Be Prepared All classroom teachers will follow these rules. (Please see you teachers individual letters for more information).

1st Grade Schedule 8:00-8:15 Penmanship 8:15-9:15 Integrated Language Arts 9:15-10:15 BEAR Clubs Lunch 11:00-11:20 Recess 11:30-12:30 Math 12:30-1:15 LAMPS 1:15-2:45 (SNACK) Integrated Language Arts 2:45-3:00 Dismissal

Due to our grade having such an early lunch, we have snack every afternoon. Students can bring a snack that can be eaten without utensils and does not spill, (i.e. crackers, fruit snacks, granola bars, etc.). It is preferred that they do not bring a drink with their snack, but if they need it, water only (due to potential bug issues). We will take a bathroom break after and they can get water. If a student does not bring a snack, one will not be provided. Birthday Treats: We love celebrating birthdays. Due to our lunch is early in the day we prefer to do cupcakes and treats during snack. Our snack time is around 1:15 everyday. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your child’s teacher. SNACK/BIRTHDAYS

COATS and JACKETS Please remember to place your child’s name inside of their coat/jacket. Sometimes they get left at the restroom or on the playground and this will help with identifying who the item belongs to.

Transportation Changes *Any time there is a transportation change, parent must send a HANDWRITTEN note with student’s name, the date, and what the change is. This note must come from the student’s guardian. *If we do not have a note, the student will go home their usual way. *Please refrain from bringing pets to dismissal. We have students who are not comfortable around animals, which can cause problems with dismissal.

Absences *When a student is absent, parent can send in a HANDWRITTEN excuse note/doctors note with reason for absence. (from guardian) *Parents can email an excuse note directly to our Attendance Secretary as well --- jlott@bartlettschools.org *Student will make-up work when they return. *If you know there will be an extended absence and you want to pick up the work to do while out, the teacher must have 24 hour notice to prepare assignments.

Cafeteria Information The Ellendale Bears are ready for a great year! During the first few days of school, teachers will practice procedures, review expectations, and prepare students for a year of EXCELLENCE! We’re happy to welcome parents who want to eat lunch with their child. Please allow us the time we need to teach, demonstrate, and practice appropriate behavior. We ask that parents wait until August 28th to begin eating lunch with their child. During this time we can ensure homeroom assignments are permanent and practice cafeteria routines. Our great cafeteria staff is ready to prepare a lunch for all of our Bears and their parents. Thank you for your support!

STEM Lessons We will plan one lesson each week with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. The STEM lessons will be integrated into our existing lessons and curriculum. An example would be to integrate a science experiment into a Math lesson. Each grade level will post a brief description for the STEM lesson each Friday for the following week.

Ellendale Night at BHS Football Game September 1st @ 6:30 Every student will have a coupon with the school’s name on it so they can get in for $1. That same coupon gets 2 adults in for $5 each as well! Everyone will enter the gate by the gym. We will have signs up to direct you. Please be sure you use the gate by the gym so ticket sellers at the main gate will not have to explain to the general public why they cannot get in the game for $5. Ellendale Bears will be on the field as the BHS Panthers run out! We encourage all of our BEARS to bring posters, banners, poms, etc.

We are looking forward to a great year with you all! Thank You! We are looking forward to a great year with you all! **This PowerPoint will be on our webpage for you to reference throughout the year**

How to Subscribe to Remind Text the number 81010 the following code for your teacher Cosmini: @msccosm House: @shouse1ees Maharrey: @emaharrey Ragland: @raglands