Welcome Back to School! Mrs. Amy Wallander 1st Grade

Contact Information  Mrs. Amy Wallander  800 East High Street Elizabethtown PA  Phone: (717) 

Student Expectations  Code of Conduct-I am respectful, responsible, helpful and safe. I will not bully others.  Homework-Monthly Calendar, Lightning Words, Nonsense Words, Book It, Fluency Readings

Discipline Procedures Chart System Children will begin the week all on the same part of the chart indicating that they are ready to learn. As the week progresses, students will move up or down the chart based on their choices. Negative consequences will include a warning, time out, and loss of recess. Positive movement on the chart will be rewarded.

Good behavior  Punch Cards: Prize Pass Catalog  Prize Box

Field Trip  In the spring we will take our first grade field trip to Lake Tobias.  All parents are required to have their clearances on file with the district in order to be considered a chaperone.  Younger siblings may not ride on the bus and chaperones will need to supervise other children in addition to their own.  Due to limited spots on the bus and cost of the trip, only a few chaperones will be picked. If you would like to attend the trip, but were not picked to be on the bus with admission paid, you will need to provide your own transportation and admission.

Parent Expectations  Attendance: School opens at 8:30. Classes begin at 8:50.  Homework procedures  Trimester pilot this year.  Two Conferences  Please contact me through or phone with any questions or concerns. If you require a face to face meeting please call the office or myself well enough in advance so that adequate preparation can be made for a successful conference.  Attendance-absentee slips available online  Lost and Found: Please label sweaters, coats, lunch boxes etc. Small lost articles may be claimed in the office. Lost clothing and larger items are in the cafeteria.

Parent Expectations Cont ’ d  Lunch Money  Any parents wanting to volunteer in the classroom must have their clearances on file with the district.  Materials may be requested (food, drinks, supplies) to be sent in the day before our stations.  Thank you for helping!

Teacher Expectations  Provide a safe, caring, and nurturing learning environment  Make learning meaningful to the students  Provide instruction for your child through small groups and cooperative learning activities  Communicate with parents about events in the classroom.

Supplies  Students are expected to bring back packs and “take home folders” to school each day.  Crayons, pencils, glue, and folders are supplied by the school.  Students are welcome to have a small water bottle at their seat.  Additional supplies that we may need include:

Supplies Cont ’ d  soft tissues, old magazines, craft supplies, glitter, cleaning wipes, zip lock bags, stickers, bingo dabbers, special pencils, erasers, stationary, or anything fun to write on.

Daily Routine  Unpack, select lunch, complete morning work, attendance, pledge of allegiance, code of conduct, announcements. Review work.  Reading Clinic  Small Flexible Group Instruction/Guided Reading  Whole Group Phonics and Word Study  Communication Arts- skill work, reading, comprehension strategies  Writing  D.E.A.R time

Daily Routine cont ’ d Lunch/Recess Math Science/Social Studies Recess Specials Dismissal

Specials 2:30-3:15  Day 1: Music- Mr. Norris  Day 2: Gym- Mrs. Derisio Library- Mrs. Diodato  Day 3: Art- Mrs. Brubaker  Day 4: Computer- Mrs. Painter  Day 5:CUBS- Mrs. Campbell  Library Exchange

Science topics: Organisms Earth ’ s Land and Water Matter Keeping Fit and Healthy

Social Studies topics: Introduction to Maps and Globes Wants and Needs Rights and Responsibilities Famous Americans and Holidays Patriotic Symbols

Special Events/Highlights  Monthly spirit days  Grandparent’s Day  Domino Rodeo  Thanksgiving Feast  Polar Express  Christmas Around the World  100 th Day  Read across America  Junior Consumers Day  Field Trip  Muffins for Moms  Field Day

Other Important Information  Please discuss with your child where you will be meeting him/her after school. Walkers are to go to the front doors. Car riders will be going to the side doors (closest to the High School)  Please write a note if there is a change in your child ’ s transportation or if they will be picked up early for appointments.

Birthdays  Birthdays-We love to celebrate birthdays with a treat or small gift for each child in the class(pencils, erasers, small toys)  Please do not send in birthday invitations if everyone in the class is not invited.

School Wide Policies  Absences/Tardies- Please send a note indicating the reason for the absence. I will give all notes to the office to be recorded on file. If you plan on taking an “ educational vacation ”, you must fill out an educational field trip form in the office.  School Nurse Information-please make her/ myself aware of any allergies or medications.  Dress Code: sneakers preferred for daily recess and required on Gym day.

Let ’ s work together to have a great school year!

Mrs. Wallander ’ s Class Leia AultKaylee Stahl Abigail BroseyCali Thomas Kumilliana CarterKaitlyn Umbrell Grace ErrettCole Wilkins Joseph GomezAbigail Witmer Chloe HardyGrayson Zerbe Kaydence Kershner Paige MacNaughton Colleen Moyer Joel Myers Chase Sessamen Levi Shellenhamer Brody Shriner