2. First Grade Teachers Katie Baker- 102 Wendy Walker - 103
Lisa Cruz - 104
Erin Conry– 105
Courtney Klinefelter – 106

3. Maplebrook Information
Student Absence Line (281)
-please call when your child is absent
-absence forms can be found on the MBE website
Maplebrook Website
-visit often for school updates and staff webpages.
Always check in with the front office and show I.D.

4. Nutrition
Birthday Celebrations: Frozen treats ($.75 per student) –or cupcakes may be brought and dropped off to be passed out at lunch.
Please send birthday party invitations by mail using the first grade directory.
Goodie Bags may not be distributed.
Classroom parties: please do not send anything extra.

5. Meals Let’s Eat! Breakfast $1.40 7:30 a.m. Frozen Treat $.75 Milk $.60
Lunch $ :00 a.m.
Parents are encouraged to bring fast food only on Fridays.
You may only provide lunch for your child.
Let’s
Eat!
Frozen Treat $.75
Milk $.60

6. (Kids invite someone special) September 8th.
K.I.S.S. Luncheon
(Kids invite someone special) September 8th.

7. 7:30 a.m. – Campus Supervision Begins
8:00 a.m. - School begins
9:17 a.m. – Attendance is taken
11:00 a.m. – First Grade Lunch
12:10 p.m.- Specials (conference period)
3:25 p.m. – Dismissal begins

8. of Walden Forest Drive – Arrival and Dismissal on the Cafeteria side
North
of Walden Forest Drive – Arrival and Dismissal on the Kindergarten side
Car Riders
South
of Walden Forest Drive – Arrival and Dismissal on the Cafeteria side

9. Car Riders
Always use car rider sign – print name and grade level clearly
When picking up your child, please use the paved shoulder to wait in line and prevent traffic on Farmingham.

10. Rainy Day Dismissal (severe weather)
heavy rain, thunder, or lightning
*check /text for updates*
Front walkers will be sent to the Cafeteria Car rider line for pick-up.
Back walkers will be sent to the Kindergarten Car rider line for pick-up.

11. Many math lessons are hands-on and manipulative-base
Many math lessons are hands-on and manipulative-base. Critical thinking and problem solving will be an emphasis!

12. Always remember to read with your child daily!
First graders are expected to make a lot of growth as readers.
Always remember to read with your child daily!

13. Reading Expectations Kindergarten Benchmark
LEVEL 4
1st Grade End of Year Benchmark
LEVEL 16
The Little red hen said “Who will eat the bread?”
“I will,” said the duck.
“I will,” said the dog.
“I will,” said the cat.
Fox decided to speak to the wax man. “Good evening, sir,” she said. “Will you please give me a chicken”?
The wax man smiled, but it did not answer.
Fox was upset. She said loudly, “Mister! I want a chicken now!”
Again, the wax man did not answer.

14. Red Folder
Your child will bring his/her red folder home daily. This is one form of communication between school and home.
Please check folder daily and sign Bear Tracks at the end of the week.

16. Activity and Headphone Fee
$30
This fee is used to supply consumables for classroom activities and other grade level events. This fee does NOT include PTO party money. It does include field trip and shirts. Pay this online through the Revtrack system from the MBE website.

17. Wish List Check your teacher’s door for wish list items
Be sure you have signed in
and filled out the
transportation paperwork.

18. Thanks so much for coming.
See you on Monday!!!

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