2. Hi, I am Mrs. Schmahl. I have been
teaching for the last 10 years. I
truly love helping children grow
and develop a sense of
wonder about the world.
I care very deeply for my
students and am glad to
have your child in my class!

3. We use Class Dojo in our room
We use Class Dojo in our room. It rewards positive behavior and lets students know when they lose a point. I normally give them a chance but if it continues or is extremely disruptive, I will remove points. The goal is for them to notice behaviors that they have trouble with and learn to recognize them. When they hit milestones the students will receive brag tags as a reward. I also do Treasure Box from time to time. The reports help you as a parent see where your child struggles as well as positive things about your child. You want your child to get to between 80%-100% for behavior weekly. This is shown on the “Dojo Donut”.

4. Our day begins and ends with Star Time. This is a time
for interventions as well as targeting specific reading
goals.
8:35 students go to Special Area classes..
9:30 We have Social Studies and Morning Snack after Specials.
9:45 Morning Message/Letter of the Day.
10:00 Center time when our ESE children
work in small group with their ESE teacher.
11:00 Read Aloud or Writing.
11:36 is lunchtime
12:01-12:15 is Recess/Boogie Break
12:15 the students go to Ms. Lopez for Math & Science
They return at 2:00 for Afternoon Star Time.
3:00 Departure

5. Everyday at 8:40
Mondays -Music
Tuesdays -PE
Wednesdays -Art
Thursdays -PE
Friday -PE
Tuesdays at 10:10 Library

6. Students can arrive at school as early as 7:20
Students can arrive at school as early as 7:20. They will go to the cafeteria until 7:35. Students are marked
tardy after 7:45.

7. Students must have a written
change of transportation note signed
by the parent any time
they are to go home a different
way. Please include whether
or not this is a permanent
change and if it is not, the
day(s) of the change. Be
sure your child knows it is
In the binder.

8. Lunch menus are sent out once a month. We
send them out as soon as we receive them
In our mailboxes. If for some reason your child
didn’t get one please contact me via Dojo and
I will send one out to you.
Lunch is from 11:36-12:01.
If you are bringing cupcakes for a
birthday, this is when the kids will
eat them. If you wish to sit with
Your child you must have an up to
date volunteer form on file.

9. Homework is normally given out on
Mondays and due on Fridays. Occasionally
we will have weeks where we give out
the homework later. In those cases return
it a week later. We will also have
occasional projects that will be due.
These will include a specific due
date. We will begin spelling letters
and sight words starting next
week.

10. *Check your child’s folder every night
*Read to your child every night
*Get your child to bed early
*Have your child at school on time.
*Bring in a change of clothes for your child
to have here at school.
*Let your child’s teacher know of
any changes to medical info or
changes of address.
*Give specific praise to your child
when they do something you like

11. Parents may volunteer at the
school. You must complete a
volunteer form. The forms will be kicked
back if we do not have a copy of the
Applicant’s driver’s license or
photo I.D. You may not volunteer in
your child’s classroom.
You must be an approved
volunteer in order to go on
our field trip or to eat with
your child at school.

12. Be Kind.
Be Safe.
Be Brave.
School Rules:
Do What’s Right
Do Your Best
Treat others the way you want
to be treated!

13. The best way to contact me is through Class Dojo
The best way to contact me is through Class Dojo. You may also call me at the school at or via or for general info check out my website at click on faculty tab and scroll to my name.

14. I have O.W.L. binders. (Organized
While Learning) Please send all
paper communication
this way. Please check
daily. Place money in the
Money and Notes Pouch.
Please indicate its purpose.

15. PE Be sure your child is wearing
Rubber soled shoes on PE days.
Boots are not allowed to PE.
No Spaghetti straps unless
covered by a sweater.
No short shorts.
Because of their age, keep
the jewelry to a minimum.

16. Our field trip will be to Crayola World
The cost is around $ More info to
come as we get closer. Money is due by
the end of before spring break
.The trip will be on
Thursday, March 23rd.

17. Velcro Dots
Glue Sticks
Colored card stock
White Card Stock
Snacks

18. Writing- write , dictate. Produce and distribute writing.
Research to present knowledge.
Speaking & Listening- Comprehension,
Collaboration and presentation (speak, present)
Language- Conventions in writing and speaking.
Capitalizations, spaces, punctuations,
and spelling within a writing piece.

19. Big Idea # 1: Locate and Use Shapes
name, describe, locate…
2-dimensional shapes
3-dimensional shapes
Big Idea # 2: Understand Patterns
Create, copy, identify patterns
Tell the core of patterns
Connect patterns to numbers
Big Idea # 3: Numbers
Identify, write, create sets (0 to 20)
Identify and recognize numbers to 20, then 100
Begin to combine and separate groups using objects.

20. Reading Foundations:
Print Concepts
Phonological Awareness
Phonics and
Word Recognition

21. 30% Assessments
40% Participation/
Class work
30% Science
Notebook/Log

22. 40% Assessments
SS projects, presentations
on specific subject.
60% Class work- Quizzes,
Daily assignments and activities.