Back to School Night Welcome! First Grade Room 11 Mrs. Rosencrance

“Gift” Bags Thank you for coming tonight! Inside your bag you will find : Tips for Reading at Home Reading Strategy Cards A model of Handwriting Without Tears letters Several sheets of HWT lined paper Connecting blocks Me Bags and Assignment Flip Book – Information about contact information, homework, schedule, parties and Class Dojo.

Schedule

Parent Inventory

Special Events Birthdays Birthdays are such an exciting time and we are happy to help your son/daughter celebrate their special day. If you would like to send in a treat (peanut free), special pencil or a book for the class to share you are absolutely welcome, though nothing is necessary. Holidays Parties We have 3 parties every year: Halloween Winter Valentine’s Day Special Events Your help is so valuable. If there are events throughout the year that you would like to participate in, please let me know.

CLASS RULES 1.Follow the High-5’s Be SAFE Be KIND Be RESPONSIBLE Be RESPECTFUL Be PREPARED

Reinforcements

Reinforcements (continued)

Blue Communication Binder Check this each night Comes back to school each day Inside you will find: –Math Homework –Paper stories –Word lists (high frequency words & spelling) –Fridge List –Parent/Student News –Making Words

Cafeteria Helpful account tips –Put lunch $ in student account OR -- Put lunch $ in sealed envelope -- Put student’s first and last name -- Account # if you know it

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Journeys Everyday Math Handwriting Without Tears Foss Science Kits Social Studies

HOMEWORK -Look for the homework out look. -General homework schedule: -Math – Every night. -Spelling/High Frequency and Fridge list handouts - Monday -Paper Stories T & Th. -Making Words – Wednesday

100 Book Challenge 15 minutes is a step One step at home/ one step at school In January, 2 steps at school/ 2 steps at home

100 Book Challenge (Cont.) Students fill out: * Step # * Title of book * Level (if the book has one) * Date Coach: (Teacher at school/ Guardian at home) * Sign name or initials Every 100 steps, student receives a charm!!!

Important Notes Report Cards start 2 nd marking period Conferences are in November and January Volunteer sign up sheets –Math Homework –Parties –10 th Day Readers

Quick Commercial Girls on the RunCharity Miles

THANK YOU! Thank you for coming tonight!