Welcome to 1 st Grade at Oakridge!

1 st Grade Teachers  Ms. Are  Mrs. Donnelly  Ms. Grace  Mrs. Guyton  Ms. Lawrence  Mr. Parker  Ms. Hauke (ESOL/HILT)

Agenda for the Evening  Goals for the Year  Daily Expectations  Social and Academic Responsibility  Homework Policy  Home-School Connection  Communication  Snack  Volunteers  Conferences  Q & A in your child’s classroom

1st Grade Goals 1st grade is a year of increased independence for your child socially and emotionally. As first grade teachers, we strive to foster independence and help your child through:  Engaging students in collaboration and sharing  Expecting excellence from the children and ourselves.  Immersing minds in the quest for learning.  Fostering respect for self, others and all cultures.  Ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

Social and Academic Responsibility Both based upon Oakridge 3Ts:  We take care of ourselves.  We take care of each other.  We take care of this place.

Social Responsibility  The 3Ts are universal and an integral part of each 1st grader’s development.  Understanding and internalizing the 3Ts leads to a better, more productive learning environment!  We always strive to highlight positive behavior choices to guide students to making appropriate choices.

Daily Expectations Arrive to the classroom by 9:00am. Eat a healthy breakfast everyday. Come to school well-rested. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for specials and the weather Check with your teacher for PE and Art days Shoes and clothing can not be changed during school

Homework Policy Homework is given Monday-Thursday  Homework will begin within the next week!  Homework is used as reinforcement and to practice RESPONSIBILITY for the years to come!  Maximum of 20 minutes on assigned homework (+ 20 minutes of reading every night!)  Homework will be checked for completion only (not graded). It will not be returned.  Please help guide your child, but do not do homework for them. (However, if your child is really struggling, let us know!)

Home-School Connection  Communication  Be sure to check your child’s homework folder and backpack daily  Keep the lines of communication open – feel free to us with any questions or concerns!

Snack  Please send your child with a healthy snack daily to keep their stamina up!  No peanuts, candy, juice….  Snack is offered at about 10:15; Lunch is at 12:00.

Classroom Volunteers  Field Trips  Classroom Tasks (Thursday mail, cutting, etc.)  Book Room volunteers  Classroom Parties  Area of Expertise?

Conferences You can schedule conferences tonight in your child’s classroom. Two optional conferences per year: October conferences will focus on getting to know your child, sharing early observations, informational data March conferences will be more data/ academic progress focused

Welcome to 1 st Grade! Please take this time to visit your child’s classroom and ask your child’s teacher any questions!