1. Mr. Betz’s 1st Grade Class Tarhe Trails
Welcome Parents!!
Mr. Betz’s
1st Grade Class
Tarhe Trails

2. Get Ready for 1st Grade! What you can expect: More Responsibility
More Challenging Work
Higher Expectations
More Fun!!

3. Meet Mr. Betz
This is my 9th year teaching at Tarhe, now Tarhe Trails Elementary
I live in Pataskala with my wife Amanda, my sons Aiden and Emerson and our two dogs
I am a huge Buckeye fan, I love reading, drawing and spending time with my family

4. Our Schedule Monday = Tuesday = Wednesday = Thursday = Friday =
We eat lunch everyday at 12:20
Library
Music
Computer
Gym (Don’t forget your gym shoes)
Art

5. CHAMPS
This year Tarhe Trails will be employing a new behavior management and expectation program school wide, CHAMPS.
Each letter pertains to a specific expectation with regards to Conversation level, how to get Help, Activity, Movement, Participation and Success

6. CHAMPS Expectations in class
Conversation=
Help=
Activity=
Movement=
Participation=
Talking level zero (no talking)
Raise your hand for help
Listen to and follow directions for each activity
Remain in seat at all times
Raise hand and wait to be called on

7. Our behavior plan Every student starts on Green every day
Students will be told to “clip down” for not following school or class expectations
Students will have an opportunity to “clip up” for positive behavior
Every student at Tarhe Trails will be using this clip chart management plan

8. Get caught doing the right thing!
Everyone starts the day with their clip on Green
At the end of the day I will randomly select 2 students.
If you are picked you will receive a reward according to what color your clip is on at the end of the day. The higher you go the better the prize, so always do you best!

9. Parties and Snacks We have Fall, Winter, Valentines parties
I send home sign up sheet for parties, if interested, adult signs up for” food”, or “non-food” item then sends slip back in, if you are interested in volunteering for a party please make a note on the return slip, I will notify you if I need your help
I send home new slip with item and amount to send in
If interested in bringing birthday treats please send note at least 2 days before asking if time is available, I will send response detailing what day and time would be best, please send in healthy snacks. We are teaching healthy eating habits. Also due to school policy, any birthday treats must be dropped off in the office, parents are not permitted to the classrooms to hand out the treats.

10. Homework
Every night student is responsible for practicing their entire set of flashcards with adult, or engaging in one of many other types of math fact practice later on in the year then adult signs math log (separate note is acceptable).
Every night Monday-Thursday student reads given baggy book to adult, then parent signs the log. Many students will receive the same book for multiple nights, reread each night. This is for repeated exposure.
Students may choose to complete spelling test on if you receive 100% bring in parent note or certificate and receive reward, once per week
No Homework on weekends or holidays, enjoy!

11. Why is the Baggy Math so important?
Basic math facts are the building blocks that will later be used to complete more complex math
Frequent math practice helps to build math fluency.
Fluency: able to solve/recall answer within 3 seconds
When your student becomes fluent with their math facts they will become more confident and comfortable

12. Read, Read, Read!!!!!
It is very important to help your student practice their reading nightly
They will receive a new book that is geared to their specific reading level, most will receive the same book for multiple nights for rereading
Your student is to read this book to you at least once, the more practice the better
Parent or guardian signs upon completion
This practice is essential to help your student’s reading to grow and progress. Reading helps to develop vocabulary and comprehension skills that will be essential to future success

13. Messages and important information
Important stuff your teacher or school needs to know
Ways to contact me..
Medical information or considerations ,Doctor notes, specialists, other medical stuff( ex. My child does not feel well today please keep an eye on them)
Upcoming absences
Work or absence excuse
Baggy math note
You can me :
Send a letter with your child
Call ext.6028
Please do not send oral messages with your child 

14. Our Morning Routine
What you should do when you come in every morning:
When I finish my morning work what can I do?
Hang up your backpack/belongings on your hook
Put homework on desk
Turn in any letters from home in designated area(students are responsible for this, they are reminded daily)
Put baggy book in correct group tub
Go to your seat quickly and quietly
Put your signed baggy math log on your desk
Begin your morning breakfast and/or working on work
Place finished morning work in blue folder to be checked later
Make silent choice (read a book from the class library silently at your seat, sometimes drawing will be permitted)

15. End of the Day Routine What we will do……
Put any pencils that need sharpened on desk
Clear any other materials off of or underneath desk, no papers in desk
Mr. Betz will go over Homework on board, ask any questions
You will be dismissed by the teacher to get your belongings and mail
Take things to seat. Wait in seat until dismissed to line up
Mr. Betz will pull 2 sticks, if students have not flipped their cards they may pick reward based on the color that their clip is on
Put up chair(when dismissed) and line up

16. How is your student getting home?
Make sure to determine how your student will be coming to and from school before the first day (walking, bus, pick up…etc.)
Go over this information with your student so that they are comfortable and ready for the first day of school. Make sure you have a clear routine with your child.
You can find out which bus they ride by putting your address into the LCS Transportation website.
Please sign in and enter this information on the sheets on clipboards before you leave tonight, if you do not know this information, please make sure to find out your child’s bus situation before school begins

17. Questions??
Check out my website for a copy of this PowerPoint, many important links to class information, extra learning practice and enrichment opportunities:
Mr Betz's website
me at
You can also contact me by sending in a letter with your child