Classroom Policies and Procedures Welcome to Miss Goss’ 1st Grade Class agoss@tawas.net Classroom Policies and Procedures

About Your Teacher Miss Goss

1st Grade!

Reading Reading Level AR Take Home Books 2nd Marking Period Basil Vocab check Take Home on Wednesday Comp Check on Thursday

Spelling Spelling Tests on Friday Sentence Dictation Spelling City

Writing Writing Capitalization & Punctuation Sight Words vs. Phonetically Spelled Beginning Middle & End Voice Penmanship Illustrations

Math Addition: Single digit, double digit with and without regrouping, timed tests Subtraction: Single digit, double digit without borrowing, timed tests Geometry: 2D and 3D Shapes and Attributes, Fractions Story Problems Place Value Counting: 1’s, 2’s, 5’s, 10’s to 120 Measurement inches and centimeters Telling time to the hour and half hour Fact Families

Science Science is taught within thematic units through experiment and non-fiction literature. First grade science topics include: Life Cycles Animal Research Magnetism Properties of Matter Weather

Social Studies Social Studies is also taught within thematic units through fiction and non-fiction literature, as well as with homework. First grade Social Studies topics include: History: Family & School Geography: Mapping Civics and Government: Power of Authority, American Symbols, Good Citizenship Economics: Goods and Services Public Discourse: Taking a stand, Service Learning

Behavior Expectations Positive Reinforcement Effective learning is based on cooperation and respect for others. Our classroom is based on a positive approach to learning and the focus centers on affirming behaviors and manners that contribute to our classroom community. Consequences 1st consequence- verbal warning 2nd consequence-the student will miss 5 minutes of recess (think about it) 3rd consequence-the student will have recess detention.(teachers choice) 4th consequence- parent contact(parent contact) 5th consequence- the student will be taken to the office and parents will be called. Expectations -Listen and Follow Directions -Use Time Wisely -Be a Good Friend -Use Self-Control -Do your best Positive Reinforcement -Mr. Potato Head -verbal praise -rewards -notes home

Snacks/Birthday Treats 5-10 minute snack time your choice if you would like to send a snack in with your child on a daily basis healthy snacks ONLY crackers golf fish Fruit granola bars Water ONLY Birthday Treats Please send in enough for whole class NO CAKES OR CUPCAKE CAKES Feel free to send in a healthy snack 

ABSOLUTELY NO!

Homework Monthly Homework Calendar Lunch in Classroom Weekly Reading Slips Spelling & Vocabulary Practice Take Home Books 2nd Marking Period Misc. It truly shows the students who are practicing at home. It benefits the child and helps them become more successful in class. WE ARE A TEAM!

Home/School Connection Student + Teacher/School + Home=Successful 1st Grader Transportation Notes Notes Take Home Folders Email -agoss@tawas.net Phone- 984-2200

Remind App

Thank you for coming and being involved in your child’s education! Happy Beginning of the School Year!