1. to Room 6 with Mrs. Galletly

2. Mrs. Smith, Room 5
Mrs. Abby Norton, Room 7
Mrs. Baca, Room 8
Mrs. Lorenz, Room 9
Mrs. Hembruch, Room 10
Mrs. Quan, Room 13
Mrs. Jenson, Room 15
Mrs. Rand, Room 16
Mrs. Blaker, Room 20
Ms. Cannis, Room 21
Ms. Boliba, Room 25

3. This is my third year at Leitch Elementary.
I went to Humboldt State University, where I got a scholarship to play softball.
3 time All-American
Hall of Fame
I got my BA degree in Child Development at HSU.
I got my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential at San Jose State University.
My daughter is 5 months old
First grade is my favorite grade to teach and I’m excited to have your child in my class.

4. Homework will begin the week of September 26, 2015.
I will be handing out a new packet to each of the students every Monday.
Students will have one week to complete the given assignments and should be turned in on the following Friday.
HW should be checked by a parent before turned in.
Spelling tests will be given every Friday.

5. First grade Leitch HW plan is:
10-30 minutes per evening ( min per week)
HW will be reviewed and returned in a timely manner.
Students with excused absences will be allowed the same number of days as absence to complete HW.

6. In addition to the regular, weekly homework, optional challenge projects are posted on the first grade website.
These are projects your child can voluntarily complete.
These projects are NOT required.

7. ELA: Treasures by Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
Math: California Math Expressions
Spelling: Phonics to connect sounds, symbols and patterns
Writing: Genres- narrative, opinion, and descriptive.
Science: California Science
History: Time and Place

8. Report Cards
Our district has a performance-based report card for first grade based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
We will be going back to letter grades.
N- Needs additional support/practice
S- Satisfactory progress towards standards

9. Explanation of Marks /- Not assessed during 1st or 2nd trimester
N- Needs additional support/practice
The student is working below grade level but is making some progress towards understanding the level state standards.
The student needs to make more progress in order to proceed to the next grade level.

10. S- Satisfactory progress towards standards
The student is working on grade level and making good progress.
The student is considered to proceed to the next grade level.
This is the ideal letter most students should have to be on grade level.

11. Our classroom will be using a clip chart to monitor behavior
Our classroom will be using a clip chart to monitor behavior. A clip chart is a great tool that allows students to be rewarded for positive behavior, while discouraging negative behavior.
Point Scale: Green= 1; Blue= 2; Purple= 3; Pink= 4

12. Super Student- Exceeding expectations.
Great Job- Above expectations and continuing to display good behavior.
Good Choices- Students are making the right behavior decisions.
Ready to Learn- Every student will start the day on Ready to Learn. This is a good level to be on!

13. Think About it- A warning about his/her behavior, and a reminder to follow the rules.
Teacher’s Choice- Students who continue to display poor behavior. The teacher can decide what action to take. Loss of recess or center time.
Parent Contact- Teacher will notify parents via or phone call. A visit to the Principal’s office might also be in order.

14. Start- 8:25 am Morning Recess- 10:05 am Lunch- 11:30 am- 12:10 pm
*Students will be marked tardy once the door is closed.
Morning Recess- 10:05 am
Lunch- 11:30 am- 12:10 pm
Afternoon Recess- 1:30 pm
Dismissal- 2:30 pm

15. Monday- Tuesday- Wednesday- Friday- P.E. @ 12:35 pm
12:45 pm (Library books due every Monday)
Wednesday-
1:45 pm
Friday-
10:20 am

16. Homework Folders- will be sent home every Monday with language arts and math homework. Students need to return these folders every Friday.
Thursday Folders- will be sent home with flyers, newsletters, and completed class work every Thursday. These must be returned on the following Friday.

17. Birthday Treats
Please do not bring any treats for your child’s birthday (cupcakes, cake, chocolate).
Instead bring goodie bags with pencils, erasers, toys, etc.

18. Field Trips We will be having three field trips this year.
Sleeping Ohlone (October)
* No chaperones
Hopkins Planetarium (April)
Niles Canyon Train Ride (May)

19. Volunteers Sign Up Genius: signupgenius.com 30 Min Slots
Monday, Wed, Friday
Prepping Art, Thursday Folders, HW Packets
During Prep Time

20. Best times to talk to me: before school around 8am or through an appointment.
Best way to contact me:

21. I know this is going to be a great
year!
-Mrs. Galletly