2. My background
I grew up in Queens, New York.
I graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a Master in Early Childhood Education from St. John’s University, New York.
My experience
-I’ve been teaching for 18 years.
-This is my thirteen
year at Lost Lake.

3. Behavior Self-Assessment4
I had an excellent day and was able to help others make smart choices about behavior. 3
I had a great day staying on task. I remembered to listen and follow directions. 2
I had a good day, but I needed a little help to remember to listen, follow directions or stay on task. 1
I had difficulty following directions and I had to be reminded many times about off-task behavior.

4. S.O.P. Standard-always the same, never changes
Operating-how things work best
Procedure-how we do things, order

6. Code of Cooperation Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Responsible
Helping friends follow the rules
Showing friends how to be a level 3
Follow SOP’s
Raise your hand to talk
Good voice levels
Sometimes follow SOP’s
Sometimes raise your hand before talking
Sometimes too loud
Talking while others talk
Playing in your seat and not getting work done
Not using good voice levels, yelling
Reliable
Helping friends to keep getting their work done
Helping friends that need help on their work
Finish your work
Be on time
Working on classwork, not playing
Follow SOP's
Only doing work when a teacher tells you to and sits with you
Doing part of your work
A friend has to remind you to follow SOP's
Not doing homework
Not doing classwork
You are late
Not following SOP's
Respectful
Making friends feel better
Teaching friends to be respectful
Listen to adults
Respectful of friends
Say “Thank you” or “Please”
Keep your hands to yourself
Had a hard time focusing on what someone was saying
Said something to hurt a friend’s feelings one time
Sometimes say “Thank you” or “Please”
Talking back to an adult
Said something to hurt a friend’s feelings two times or more
Touching, hitting, or pushing friends
Calling out
Ready
Helping friends clean up
Teaching friends how to put stuff away
Your area is clean and things are put away
Your work is easy to ready  
You did all your work.
Your area is a little messy
You sometimes put things not where they belong
Your work is mostly easy to read, but some words are hard to read
1 part of your work is missing
Your area is messy or dirty
You did not put things where they belong
Your work is hard to read
2 of more parts of your work is missing

8. Lunch with a Student SOP
1. Sign in as a visitor
2. Display your visitor sticker on either shoulder
3. Wait for your student at the picnic tables
4. Only your child may join you for lunch
5. Students and siblings must stay seated
6. Clean up when finished
7. Lunch seating is available only outside
8. Please make sure to send the student into the cafeteria or hand the student off to the teacher when finished
9. Immediately return to the office and sign out

9. 8:40-8:50
8:50-9:30
9:30-10:15 M, T, TH, F
10:15-10:25
10:15-11:50
12:06-12:36
12:36-1:40
1:40-2:00
2:00-2:30
2:30-2:55
2:55-3:10
Morning Meeting
Science
Enrichment
Snack time
ELA
Lunch
Math
Recess
Writing AR
D.E.A.R

10. Reading Block = (90 minutes)
Phonics-
High Frequency Words-
Reading Comprehension Story –
Thinking Maps
Level Choice Board
Grammar-
Writing- Opinion, Narrative, Informative

11. Time: All 9 weeks Comprehension Test 60% Fluency Test 20%
The ELA curriculum for First Grade contains 8 units of study in which standards are clustered and students are engaged through reading, speaking and listening, language and writing standards. As students engage in the units of study they will:
Read and comprehend literature and informational text building in complexity. (R.10)
Write daily across subject areas and for multiple purposes. (W.1, W.2, W.3)
Participate in collaborative conversations on First Grade topics. (SL.1)
Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English
including grammar, usage, and mechanics when
writing. (L.1-L.3)
Determine/clarify meaning of grade-appropriate
words encountered through listening, reading, and
use. (L.4-L.6)
Time:
All 9 weeks
Comprehension Test 60%
Fluency Test 20%
Sight Word Test 20%

12. Writing – Narrative, Opinion and Informative
Spelling – Weekly
Writing – Narrative, Opinion and Informative
Grammar - Weekly
All 9 Weeks
Spelling 30%
Grammar 30%
Writing 40%

13. As a grade level, we are encouraging student to write every day following the writing process.

14. Writing is embedded across the curriculum
Writing is embedded across the curriculum. We are developing independent writers through Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Social studies in written response.
We are developing creativity and
skilled writer through various genres.
We incorporate Thinking Maps in all
writing.
We write opinion, narrative and
Informative

15. Thinking Maps

16. All 9 weeks Assessment 45% Quiz 35% Math Fact Fluency 20%
In Grade 1, there are 15 topics that focus on four critical areas:
(1) developing understanding of addition, subtraction, and strategies for addition and subtraction within 20; (2) developing understanding of whole number relationships and place value, including grouping in tens and ones; (3) developing understanding of linear measurement and measuring lengths as iterating length units; and (4) reasoning about attributes of, and composing and decomposing geometric shapes.
All 9 weeks
Assessment 45%
Quiz 35%
Math Fact Fluency 20%

17. Science concepts are divided into four Bodies of Knowledge: Nature of Science, Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science.
Students learn hand-on through
scientific methods along with weekly
interactive experiments.
In late Fall, we have our Annual Science
Fair Night. Parents are invited to visit our
school to see the experiments.

18. In Grade 1, there are 5 units in Social Studies:
Unit 1: Civics and Government
Unit 2: Economics
Unit 3:Geography
Unit 4 American History
Unit 5: American History

19. Class Assessments
Renaissance Accelerated Reader – (AR) Testing will begin soon. Books from media and classroom library. Passing with an 80% or better.
Star Reading – Tested for reading level . Your child’s reading level goal will be 2.0 or higher by the end of the year.
Istation-
iReady-

20. Homework will be in the yellow folder on Friday.
All homework will be collected on Friday.
Must Do:
Each week students must do 3 homework choice activities in their notebook. (one math activity, one spelling, and one writing)
Fluency- Timed for one minute. It is located on the newsletter.
Istation – 30 minutes weekly
iReady- 30 minutes weekly
May Do:
Attached math pages and reading comprehension

21. Our enrichment time for M,T, Th, F is 9:30-10:15.
PEV
STEM
PE HENRY
MEDIA
PE V
MUSIC
RED
ORANGE
YELLOW
GREEN
BLUE
WHITE
PURPLE
SILVER
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Our enrichment time for M,T, Th, F is 9:30-10:15.
On Wednesday, our enrichment time varies.

22. Field Trip- More information will be sent home.

23. Student Illness
Student must be fever free for 24 hours before return to school (without the aid of Tylenol or other medication).
Hand washing daily is practiced in the classroom (before lunch and after restrooms use).
Hand sanitizer are located throughout the room.

24. 2016-2017 Uniform Dress Code Policy
Uniform School
Uniform Dress Code Policy
The Lost Lake Elementary School Advisory Council has established our mandatory uniform policy as follows: 
MONDAY – FRIDAY* 
BOTTOMS – SOLID COLOR: BLACK, NAVY or KHAKI
Long Pants, Shorts, Skorts, Capris, Skirts, and Jumpers
(All bottoms, except long pants, must be at least fingertip length.)
LEGGINGS – SOLID COLOR: BLACK, NAVY or WHITE
If worn, should be under a skirt or jumper.
TOPS – SOLID COLOR: WHITE, LIGHT PINK, LIGHT BLUE, NAVY, or HUNTER GREEN
Collared Polos, with or without a school emblem
Long Sleeve Shirts worn under a polo
JACKETS OR SWEATERS (WORN ALL DAY)
SOLID COLOR: WHITE, LIGHT PINK, LIGHT BLUE, NAVY, or HUNTER GREEN
 *FRIDAY’S ONLY
BOTTOMS – Same as above or fully intact jeans (no tears, holes or fading)
TOPS – Same as above or any Lost Lake Elementary T-Shirt
Note: Students may wear jeans on days with morning temperature below 50 degrees.

25. Party and Snack Snacks, Parties, and Holiday Sharing
Store bought goodies are acceptable.
Snacks should be LOW SUGAR.
If you send a snack, your child will eat it after Enrichment.
If your child cannot participate in celebrations, please let me know.
Birthday Parties are now limited to a treat handed out in class.
Please let me know if you have any allergy concerns.

26. Volunteer

27. Personalized Learning

28. THANK YOU !!!
Times to call if need (3:15 – 3:30 is best.) is fastest!
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29. Let’s Have a Great Year!