Back- to- school night Tuesday, September 18, 2018 6:30 – 7:30 Welcome back, Parents! Back- to- school night Tuesday, September 18, 2018 6:30 – 7:30

About Me I am Mrs Lana Vargas, your child’s first grade teacher. This is my 30th year of teaching, 19 years of which were in the Philippines where I taught Reading/English Language Arts. My first year of teaching in Maryland in2006 was at Bladensburg ES as a Kindergarten teacher. My second and third year of teaching were at Benjamin Foulois ES as a fifth grade Reading/ Language Arts teacher. I was at Fort Foote ES as second grade teacher for four years. I left PGCPS in 2013 and came back in 2014 as a sixth grade Reading/English Language Arts teacher at Seat Pleasant ES and then first grade Math and Science for 3 years. Now, I am happy to be here at AJA to teach your children.

Class Schedule 8:10- 8:30 Breakfast 8:30-8:35 Morning Announcement 8:35-10:15 Reading/ Language Arts 10:15-11:00 Creative Arts ( PE, Art, Media, Music) 11:00-11:30 Lunch 11:35-11:55 Recess 12:00-12:15 Reading/ Language Arts 12:15-1:45 Math 1:45-2:35 Social Studies ( A day) Science (B day) 2:35 – 3:05 Enrichment 3:05 – 3:10 Dismissal

Classroom Students Expectations Respectful Organized Accepting of Self and Others Responsible Safe and Orderly

Behavior Chart Color Code Green- outstanding! Ready to learn Yellow - given 2 -3 warnings Orange- Unacceptable behavior , Student is given 10 minute- time out in the classroom Red- Continued unacceptable behavior; Teacher writes a note to/ calls up parent

Friendly Reminders Change of Clothes We ask that each child bring in a change of clothes (shirt, pants, socks and underwear) in case of an accident or emergency. The clothes will stay in your child’s book bag. Recess Your child will go outside most days (weather permitting). We suggest sending your child to school daily in solid black rubber-soled shoes. Birthdays Birthday parties are not allowed in the classroom.

Friendly Reminders Homework – please check folder regularly - given daily - separate homework for each subject Agenda Book – please check for behavior color, notes, reminder ; bring agenda book daily Parent Contact Information Please always make sure to update contact information.

Friendly Reminders Absences/Tardiness Tardy – Students should be in school at 8:00 to eat breakfast. They are considered tardy after 8:15 3 tardy = 1 absence Absence – Present an excuse letter upon return to school. Dismissal Please pick up your child promptly at 3:10 Please inform the school if the person who will pick up your child is other than the person in our record Uniform Solid black shoes, yellow shirt, khaki pants/skirt, solid black / white/ or gray sweater

Indicator on Child’s Work Report Card Equivalent Teacher’s Grade Book Report Card Equivalent Description 9 or 10 PR Proficient 90 – 100%   Student can demonstrate indicator independently. 8 IP In Process 80 – 89% Student can demonstrate indicator with minimal adult support. + 7 EM Emerging 70 – 79% Student demonstrates indicator occasionally with some adult support. 5 or 6 ND Needs Development 50 - 69% Student cannot demonstrate indicator.

Text books Science - Fusion Reading – Wonders Math- Envision 2.0 Science - Fusion Reading – Wonders Social Studies – My World

What’s the best way to help your child? Parent Involvement Help/Support your child with their homework Read to/with your child daily Ask questions about what they read Give lots of praises

Math Your child should master the addition and subtraction facts ( 1 – 20 ) Daily assessment Daily Practice through homework assignments Daily iXL- On line resources ( school/home)

Science Focus on Science , Technology, Engineering, Math Weekly mastery assessment projects done in school Please assist your child in reading science books and completing homework

Reading/Language Arts Please have your child read each night and practice their sight word list (list will be sent home). Reading Assessments We will be using formal and informal methods to assess mastery of the specific objectives covered each nine weeks. The information will be documented on your child’s report card.  DRA- Developmental Reading Assessment First Grade Literacy Assessment

Reading (continued) Letter identification- upper and lower case Name writing – first and last Concepts about print Hearing and recording sounds in words Writing 2-4 sentences Waterford – Online resource

We need your kind generosity Kleenex/tissue paper Liquid hand soap Hand sanitizer Ziploc bags (sandwich or quart size) Paper towel Disinfecting wipes

Communicate with the Teacher Email: lana.vargas@pgcps.org Telephone call: 301-817–0310 Notes in agenda book Letters in the folder Join Remind

Thank you for: Any questions, comments, or concerns? Coming tonight turning in the Emergency Contact form, Code of Student Conduct and Publicity Release Form Your generosity in sharing school supplies Any questions, comments, or concerns?

“We must remember that intelligence is not enough “We must remember that intelligence is not enough.   Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” ~ Martin Luther King