1. 1st Grade | St John the Beloved |
Mrs. Amy Platt

2. Prayer
Loving God, You are the giver of all we possess, the source of all of our blessings. We thank and praise you. Thank you for the gift of our children. Help us to set boundaries for them, and yet encourage them to explore. Give us the strength and courage to treat each day as a fresh start. May our children come to know you, the one true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. May your Holy Spirit help them to grow in faith, hope, and love, so they may know peace, truth, and goodness. May their ears hear your voice. May their eyes see your presence in all things. May their lips proclaim your word. May their hearts be your dwelling place. May their hands do works of charity. May their feet walk in the way of Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord. Amen.

3. Mrs. Amy Platt Born and raised in Delaware
Attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Grade School
Attended Ursuline Academy High School
Graduated with a BS in Education from Immaculata University
Earned a MED in Instruction from Wilmington University
Hold a Delaware Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education K-6, and Teacher of Exceptional Children K-12
EXPERIENCE: 17 years teaching elementary students in Diocese of Wilmington, and 6 years teaching special needs students/adults.

4. Unpack
Hand in homework
Notes from home
Each day-lunch/milk cards handed in
Listen to morning message/prayers
Copy homework
Complete morning work
Get out needed items (teacher directed)
Collect mail (if any)
Fridays-all work and test papers will go home from the week to be signed and returned on Monday
Prayers
Dismissal*

5. “I want to see a 4 star effort!” “Is that your personal best?”
Rules of the classroom:
1. Follow directions
2. Work quietly
3. Raise your hand before speaking
4. Respect other children and adults
5. Respect other’s property
6. Keep your hands and feet to yourself
7. Work and play safely

6. Students in First Grade are expected:
To follow requests given by the teachers when given
To listen when the teachers or others are talking
To participate in class learning time appropriately
To follow 2-3 step directions
To stay on task for at least minutes at student desk “sitting tall”
To complete work with care
To maintain attention during a minute lesson or story
To carry out classroom responsibilities independently
To work cooperatively in small groups and with partners
To communicate clearly and in complete sentences
To use a soft voice during “quiet talk” time

7. “First grade is probably the most critical period in your child’s education. It is a pivotal grade in which the foundation for the rest of the primary grades are set.”

8. Students continue to make good choices Students make positive choices
Role Model
Students continue to make good choices
Students make positive choices
Maintaining good, acceptable behavior
Students break a rule after a verbal warning
Students continue to make poor choices, breaking
the rules
Students continue to break the rules after several
warnings
Outstanding
Ready to Learn
Slow Down
Teacher’s Choice
Parent Contact

9. Curriculum Wonders Reading My Math We Believe Science Fusion
*Links are on my Teacher page to access online material.
**Username and password cards have been distributed.

10. Centers/Work Stations
Work Stations will be set up around the room each week to practice skills learned:
Work Stations will include:
Word work activities-spelling,
vocabulary, high frequency words
Writing activities
Grammar
Library
Computer work on Chromebooks
Small reading groups with teacher

11. *Please check your child’s homework book nightly!!
Homework will be assigned Monday through Thursday
Most nights- Spelling, Reading, and Math
Other subject work will be assigned occasionally, such as Handwriting, Grammar, Religion, or Science
All homework turned in the next day
Tests- at least a two day notice
Posted on my teacher page
Study guides / notes will be posted on website or sent home
*Please check your child’s homework book nightly!!

12. Homework Survival Kit *Ask your child daily about what
• crayons
• pencils
• markers
• pencil sharpener
• erasers
• glue
• tape
• writing paper
• construction paper
• stapler
• scissors
*Ask your child daily
about what
they are learning.

13. Trimester Dates: Grade Scale P 93-100 G 85-92 S 76-84 I 70-75
N 69 and below

15. *Sign-up Genius is up on my website
Conferences:
October 19th :40 – 6:00
October 20th :40 – 12:00
*Sign-up Genius is up on my website
for signing up a time.

16. Students must arrive to school by 7:35
Anyone who arrives after that time, must enter through the front of the building
Out sick: A note must be sent in upon return to school

17. Uniforms
All requirements for regular uniform and PE uniform are posted on the website
Winter uniforms start on November 1
Spring / Summer uniform start with daylight savings

18. Fall Trip
Wiinterthur (Date to be announced)
Spring Trip
Coverdale Farm (date to be announced)
*Background checks and Volunteer Covenants must be on record to be a chaperone.

19. Sign-Up in the back of the room for the following events:
Class Parties
Sign-Up in the back of the room for the following events:
Halloween
Christmas
Valentine’s Day
Easter Egg Hunt / Party

20. Treats can be brought in to celebrate a child’s birthday.
Birthdays
Treats can be brought in to celebrate a child’s birthday.
* Please be mindful of allergies in the classroom when selecting a treat.

21. Parent Volunteers are welcome in many areas throughout the school:
Lunch / Recess:
Weekdays: 10:50-11:50
Library:
Mondays: 8:25-9:10
Thursdays: 12:55-1:40
PE:
Wednesdays: 1:40-2:25
*Background checks and covenants must be current!~

22. Webpage Class News Homework Weekly Word Lists Links to Texts
Specials Schedule
*Always check the school calendar regularly for changes!

23. Are there any questions?
Are there any questions?

24. Thank you for coming!! Before you leave:
-Complete the note for your child.
- Look around to get familiar with the class.
-Sign-up for any party help or volunteer time you prefer.