Welcome to Back to School Night! First Grade ELA-E Melissa Robertson-Hughes created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Agenda *Class Schedule *Classroom behavior system *Homework expectations *Parent volunteers *Uniforms *Importance of homework and learning environment created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Welcome First Graders Welcome First Graders We will work together as a community and We will have many new opportunities. We will learn to write and read. We will work hard and we will succeed. We will study properties, animals and weather too, and that’s not all that we will do! We will learn to add and subtract and how to create thinking maps. We will go on fieldtrips to the museum and zoo. We will answer questions like why, what and who. So welcome first graders! You are special each and everyone. Our year together will be so much fun! Sincerely, Mrs. Robertson-Hughes created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

First Grade Class Schedule 9:00-9:10 Math Morning Work 9:10-10:40 Literacy 10:40-11:15 Writing 11:15-12:00 Lunch 12:00-1:15 Writing/Avenues 1:15-2:00 Specials 2:00-3:05 Math 3:05-3:45 Science, Social Studies created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Important Information Archuleta Elementary E. Maxwell Pl Denver, CO Website: created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Behavior Systems Students begin each day on a green light. If the student does something exceptional they may move to the star. Once a student has reached the star five times they will get a prize. If a student breaks one of the classroom rules they will go to a yellow light and have a warning. If they continue to struggle they will go to a red light and a refocus. A note will come home to be signed. If the note is not signed, the student will receive a call home. If the disruption persists the student will be sent to the office. created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Team Prizes The table that earns the most points for the week will win pick a prize from the prize bin. created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

P.A.W.S. Positive attitude Achievement Working together Showing Respect Students who demonstrate these may earn bulldog bucks to spend in the school store. created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

First Grade Expectations Important reminders It is important that students attend class and arrive on time. If they arrive late they miss out on learning. Much of the curriculum is accumulative, meaning that lessons build on each other. If a student misses too much school they will fall behind. Students should get a good night sleep and have breakfast. ( breakfast at Archuleta is free for students) Students must wear a uniform to school. (khaki, black, or navy blue slacks with a collared shirt which may be white, navy blue, light blue or maroon.) Students should be picked outside the classroom, promptly at 3:45. created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Math Math  Students need to recognize and be able to write the numbers by the end of the year.  addition and subtraction of 1 digit numbers.  telling time to the minute by the end of the year.  Counting coins (pennies, nickels, and dimes) by the end of the year.  Identify odd and even numbers  Identify greater than, less than and equal to.  Identify basic shapes created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Reading Reading Students should be reading at a level 16 by the end of first grade. Students should know the following reading strategies; using picture and context clues, beginning and ending sounds, chunking, blending, segmenting, and re-reading. Students should be reading every night at home. created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Writing Students should be able to write their first and last name. Student will learn 100 no excuse words and be able to recognize words families. Students will learn to put words in alphabetical order. Students should be able to write a complete sentence, including correct punctuation and starting with a capital letter. Students should be able to correctly form all the letters of the alphabet and know their associated sounds. Students should be able to write legibly, with spaces in between words. created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Homework ◦ Homework will be given out once a week on Monday’s. It is designed so that the student can work on reading, spelling and math each week night. ◦ Students will have reading logs to be completed each week night. It is crucial that they are reading at home. ◦ Students will have high frequency spelling words to work on each week. ◦ Homework is due on Friday’s. ◦ There will be a spelling test each Friday. created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Homework Folders The Friday folder is where you will find the newsletters and notes that are sent home, as well as any homework that needs to be completed. The monthly newsletter will help you keep up with important happenings in our classroom. Please go through the folder and return any materials. It is your responsibility to return homework and the folders the following Thursday. I will also send home progress reports or make phone calls if we feel that your child is not progressing as expected. Please check your child’s backpack nightly! created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Parent Volunteers Help in the classroom- homework folders, classroom library book exchange, materials preparation, small group work, read aloud, class parties, snack preparation. Fieldtrips Celebrations Bus helper created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Birthday’s You are more than welcome to bring a cake or treats to share with the class to celebrate your child’s birthday. Please let me know ahead of time and the best part of the day is 3:00. created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Star of the Week Each students will be assigned a week in which they are the “Star of the week”. This will be done to help us learn more about each other and build a classroom community. You will receive more information the week prior to your child’s assigned week. created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Uniforms BOTTOMS: Students may wear black, khaki, or navy blue pants, skirts, shorts, or jumpers. TOPS: Students may wear maroon, white, navy blue or light blue polo shirts, button ups, sweatshirts and sweaters. If a student does not come with their uniform we will call home. created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Toys Students are not allowed to bring toys to school. If students bring toys to school they will be confiscated. The only way they will get them back is if you send in a note stating you are aware that your child brought a toy to school. Please make sure your child follows the rules. created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Home Visits We want to find out your child’s hope and dreams! We are honored! created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Drop off and Pick Up Students may be dropped of starting at 8:15 in the cafeteria and may go to the playground starting at 8:30. Student will line up outside near the classrooms back door at 8:50. Breakfast will be served in the classroom at 8:50. At 3:45 students may be picked up out the backdoor. Students who are riding the shuttle will be escorted to the front of the school for boarding. created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

How Does Your Child get Home? Teacher Name: ___________ Student Name:___________________ After school plan My child will___________________________ Ride the shuttle ( blue #__ or red#___) Be picked up by________________. Will walk home Will go to after school care at_________. c created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Ask Questions If you have any concerns or are wondering why something is happening, please feel free to call or me. I welcome all concerns, ideas, and feedback that affect your child or our classroom. If something is not working, I am more than willing to talk. created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes

Thank You! Thank you for your cooperation in advance and I look forward to being your partner in your child’s education!!! created by Melissa Robertson-Hughes