1. Welcome Back! Ms. Saenz and Mrs. Vera 1st grade svallot@stmatts.org

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3. Morning Routine Arrive 7:45 - 8:00 Students are expected to…
-Unpack backpack/put away homework
-Begin morning work
8:00 Prayer and Pledge
Continue morning work during
announcements
What parents can do to help?
-Arrive to school on time
-Expect your child to be responsible for their own
Work and supplies.

4. Tardies and Absences Before 7:45 go to the cafeteria
After 8:00 go to the office for a Tardy slip
*Absent: Send a note explaining the
reason for absence (see Handbook)
*Unexcused Absence: 20 points off grades taken that day.
If your child forgets their backpack, please do not take it to Mrs. Marx in the office.

5. Late Work
There is 5 points deducted for everyday an assignment is late.
Ex: Spelling Contracts are due every Friday. If turned in Monday, there will be 5 points taken off. Tuesday 10 points and so on.
In class assignments: 5points for each day it’s late. Depending on the nature of the assignment and the difficulty level, I will give a full day to complete. Students can work on incomplete work during their recess, and during carline. They may not take home to complete work that is to be graded.
No name after the first quarter is -5 points
If you see hole punches in your child’s paper, that means it took
that many times to redirect them.
Ex: 3 holes=3 times they were off task

6. Religion Life of Christ Sacraments Church calendar Mass
What more can parents do?
*Discuss readings and attend Mass on Sundays.

7. Reading
*Phonetic
*Comprehension
*Sequence
*Main Idea
PRACTICE 20 minutes EVERY DAY!!
* Students are expected to read everyday as part of their homework. They are to read the assigned stories in their
text book. Then read outside reading, such as AR books.
I do give Pop quizzes!
*Possible Reading log in the future.

8. High Frequency words- Sight words that are not phonetic and must be memorized. ( 2 per spelling test)
Spelling Words- Must be able to spell
Robust Words-Understand the meaning-not to be read or spelled.

9. What can you do to help? *Go to the library
*Encourage Accelerated Reader
*Find books on ARBookFind.com. (Tests must be taken at school)
*Practice tests on BookAdventure.com
*Reading together is a great way to bond with your child!
Hardback books must be covered.
Library day is on Thursdays.

10. Spelling
Spelling words will follow the reading series skill of the week.
Homework – Spelling Contract
2-4 activities are due at the end of the week-Test Day
teaches children correlation between the amount of effort and the grade they will earn. This is the only homework I grade.
Two part Spelling Test
a. traditional spelling test
b. sentences – children are responsible for all new and
previous words

11. _______________________________'s Spelling Contract
due Sept. 13
p 12
Complete and attach enough activities to earn the grade of your choice.
Spelling Words
To choose my grade:
Check
1. am
1. I wrote my words 3 times each.
2. at
3. cat
2. I wrote all of my words in a rainbow.
4. can
5. ran
3. I wrote my words in different colors.
6. man
7. map
4. I took a practice test.
8. tap
9. a
I earned a:
10. the
Please attach and return all papers to school
on Friday. 4 E 3 V 2 G
1 - 0 L

12. Math Addition & Subtraction - manipulatives
- strategies for rapid accuracy
- double digit
Geometry and Fractions
- space shapes, plane shapes, patterns
- halves, fourths

13. Money
- Skip count by 2’s, 5’s, 10’s
- Pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters
Time and Probability
- minutes, hours, time to the half hour, calendar,
Measurement
- inches, centimeters
What more can you do?
Practice counting by 10’s, 5’s, 2’s.
check homework every night
Make flashcards for accuracy

14. Handwriting Hold pencil correctly OK sign, drop fingers, insert pencil
Form letters correctly
write from top to bottom
use magic c to write a, c, d, g, o, q
What more can you do?
-Watch and correct grip and formation.
-Encourage play and/or writing with small objects
to strengthen fine motor skills.
-Encourage to take their time.
*Ist grade receives handwriting grade every quarter

15. L (Low Achievement) below 75
Grading
E (Excellent)
V (Very Good)
G (Good)
L (Low Achievement) below 75
*Papers with checks, smiley faces, stickers, etc. are not recorded. They are practice only.
*Graded assignments that are a L or below, needs to be signed and returned the next day.
*Child must have a G or above in BOTH Reading and Math to pass to 2nd grade.

16. Homework
There will be homework every night except weekends.
It is okay to help with homework if needed, but let your child try alone first.
No homework turned in – mark in folder. Complete at recess. Blue folders need to be signed daily
Graded Work
RED folder with graded and checked work will go home on Wednesdays. SIGN AND DATE the folder. Only
send back papers stamped SIGN AND RETURN.

17. Consequences Listen when others are talking.
Follow directions first time given.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Work quietly and do not disturb others.
Show respect for school and personal property.
Work and play in a safe manner.
Consequences
1.Verbal Warning
2.Visual Yellow-No note in folder and no sticker
3.Visual Orange - Behavior Chart Note – 5 minute Time Out
4.Visual Red – 10 minute Time Out –note in folder & Renweb
5.Notification to administration and possible detention.
Some infractions warrant immediate note in the folder or report to
office. These might include disrespect to an adult or physically or
emotionally hurting another person.

18. Parent Communication
*Send a note if there is any unusual circumstance at home that will affect child’s focus for the day.
*Send a note if the child will be picked up early.
*Send a note following an absence.
*Send any notes in the child’s homework folder.
DO NOT WRITE IN THE FOLDER. These notes may be overlooked. Send a separate note that can be unpacked.
*Do not leave a voice message that needs immediate attention. Messages may not be retrieved until after school.

19. Lunch: 10:50-11:20
Snack is at the end of the day. It is optional.
Please send no more than ONE food item and a small bottle of water. We encourage HEALTHY snacks. I will occasionally have animal crackers for students that forget their snack. There is also a snack during afterschool care.
Early dismissal Fridays – please send a large snack to be eaten at our regular lunchtime. This will also be our monthly birthday celebration day.

20. Wish list
Recess equipment (balls, NO FOOTBALLS, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, etc.)
Treasure box items/positive incentives.
Indoor recess board games for those rainy days! (age appropriate games. Ex: Guess Who, Uno, Go Fish, Jenga, Playdoh, etc)
Clipboards

21. LET’S HAVE A GREAT YEAR!