1. Welcome to Mrs. Martin’s Class
Leave a note for your child on his/her desk.
Welcome to Mrs. Martin’s Class
Take a look around the room.
Look inside your child’s desk.
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2. School Routines *Review lunch menu online with your child
* Send lunch money in a plastic sandwich bag or envelope with student’s name and teacher’s name on it
*Snack at 11: Send in a Healthy snack- Please NO candy
*Lunch/Recess is 1:00-1:50,
*Cafeteria will serve lunch on half days (single session)

3. Daily Routine ☺AM Math Special Spanish, Science, Social Studies
Snack/Movement Break
Fundations
Grammar (Library on Tuesdays)
Writing
☺PM
Whole Group Comprehension
Guided Reading/Daily 5
Vocabulary

4. Specials Day A- Music Day B- Art Day C- Gym Day D- Computers
Tuesday- Library

5. MATH www.pearsonsuccessnet.com NJ Student Learning Standards
Goal is to understand mathematical concepts
Multi-sensory approach
Daily Spiral Review
Problem solving skills
Math Facts
Goal for addition: 50 correct in 3 minutes by June
Goal for subtraction: 50 correct in 4 minutes by June
Daily practice of math facts at home even if not assigned for homework
Invest in flashcards for at home practice or home computer/ipad
Math vocabulary is at the top of the student’s math booklets
Math Homework Book- Stays at home. Please take out the PRACTICE PAGE for homework and have your child complete it. Only send in the homework page and not the book.
Math Workshops

6. READING Reading Workshop Format
A teaching method in which the goal is to explicitly teach students strategies to become more skillful at comprehending text. Involves students in authentic reading experiences that focus on the strengths and needs of each individual student through differentiated instruction.
Focus on Comprehension, Phonics (Fundations), Vocabulary, and Grammar
Guided Reading/Literacy Centers

7. READING
The DAILY FIVE
Read to Self- The best way to become a better reader is to practice every day. Your child will practice with “Good Fit” books he/she chooses that are on his/her reading level.
Read to Someone- Students practice reading strategies, work on fluency and expression, and check for understanding
Listen to Reading- Students listen to good examples of literature and fluent reading therefore expanding their vocabulary and becoming a better reader
Word Work- Students practice Fundations trick words both kinesthetically and visually. Phonics practice.
Work on Writing -Students will write about topics that are important to them or select topics.

8. Spelling/Phonics
Homework: Starting with Unit 2, students will receive 2 worksheets (dictation and one other worksheet) on Monday and it will be due on Friday
At the end of each unit in Fundations, there will be both a decoding and spelling assessment.

9. Social Sciences Families and Communities Plant and Animal Survival
Social Studies
Science
Families and Communities
and Safety
Citizenship, Government and Economics
Historical celebrations
Plant and Animal Survival
Materials and Their Uses
Earth’s Surface

10. The students are expected to…….
Listen to the speaker.
Raise their hand.
Always be honest
Always try their best.
Be a caring person.

11. Take-Home Folder Homework Book-please initial each evening
Please check you child’s homework. Correct errors together prior to sending it to school
Comments section in homework assignment book for parent/teacher communication
Homework should take approximately 20 minutes
Please help your child to stay organized! They are to keep their planner in their take home folder!
Keep a special place at home for Math Homework Book

12. Miscellaneous
Birthdays-Please leave the treat in the office before school begins. We have 22 students. Don’t forget to send in napkins.
Vacations-please give at least a weeks notice if your child will be out of school
Please review the assessment folder with your child, sign each assessment and return the folder the following day.
We Missed You: Please find someone who lives close to you to be your child’s homework helper. If there is no one, please pick up the missed work in the office at the end of the day so that your child does not fall behind.
Please label all belongings
Scholastic Book Orders-Pay by check/money order/or online. Online Code:DRKCD
Bloomz will be used for conference, party and mystery reader sign ups.

13. Bloomz is a new app that works both on your smartphone as well as on your computer. You will receive quick updates and photos of class activities, be able to access our class calendar, and more. All in a private and secure environment.
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14. Thank you for coming! We are partners in your child’s education.
If you have any questions, me at or send a note in with your child.
Bloomz.com, Mystery Readers, Conference Schedule, Room Parent Messages etc.