1. Welcome! Mrs. Lauren Standen First Grade
Upper Moreland Primary School Room 31
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2. All About Me My husband also a teacher Three children, ages 8, 4 and 2
Taught first grade for 8 years
Psychology degree
Reading Specialist degree

3. A Typical Day in Room 31 Arrival and Morning Routine Core Reading
Small group Reading
Recess/Lunch
Special
Writing
Core Math
Snack
Small group Math/Skill Reinforcement
Science/Social Studies
Pack up/Dismissal

4. Classroom Procedures Morning Routine: Buying Breakfast?
Please fill out form
Absences/Notes from Home
Lunch Procedure
Birthday Treats
Snack Time
Discipline Policy – Class Dojo

5. Homework
Refer to the weekly newsletter for that week’s homework ( ed on Mondays, on website, in agenda book daily)
Give your child a comfortable, well-lit area for homework completion
Read the directions with or to your child to confirm understanding
Allow your child to work independently, and then answer questions
Allow your child to sound out words and write the sounds that they hear for each word
Developmental spelling is appropriate for this age level
It is a step towards correct spelling
Known sight words should be spelled correctly
Please read with your child! Read aloud and listen.

6. Mrs. Standen’s First Grade Class
Reading
Becoming better readers
Reading many different genres of books
Enjoying reading!
Writing
Improving writing skills
Writing about many different topics
Enjoying writing!
Math
Learning number concepts
Working with numbers in different ways
Discovering math together!
Science/Social Studies
Foss Kits
Nystrom

7. Reading Journeys Phonics/Spelling Community Reading Guided Reading
Individualized program
Small group environment
Intensive learning
Mystery Reader
Home/School Connection
Think Central – website and login

8. Writing Journal Writing Shared Writing Fundations
Independent writing time
Reinforce writing skills
Shared Writing
A variety of genres
Relating to our reading
Fundations
Systematic Phonics Instruction
Trick Word Assessments

9. Mathematics: New Math program for UM! Hands-on Learning
Everyday Math
New Math program for UM!
Hands-on Learning
Home Link for Homework
Please fill out slip
Discussion
Oral expression of understanding
Written/drawn expression
Home/School Connection
Everyday Math Website and login

10. Science and Social Studies
Science: Foss Kits
Solids and Liquids
Air and Weather
Plants and Animals
Social Studies: Nystrom
Map and Globe skills
Pro Social Skills
Family
Neighborhoods
Holidays

11. UMPS HSA Events There are many HSA events throughout the year.
Please sign up for Giant Rewards – free fundraiser!!
Sign up if you’d like to be considered for head room parent
Send in Fall Fest basket items if you are able – school supplies
Fall Fest – Friday, September 16 – Hope to see you there!  
Gear Sale Online
HSA Website

12. Forms to Complete
Please fill out the yellow Safety Contract on both sides of the sheet. You can fill this out tonight and go over it with your child at home on the Honor system.
If you have not done so, please let me know if you would like your child to be able to buy breakfast
Please sign the Home Links sheet saying you understand the policy
Scholastic book orders are due Friday, September 16. You can order online or send a check in with the paper form.
If you’d like to order Highlights magazine, there is a form. I also can receive free gifts for “no” responses, so feel free to respond no! Thank you!