1. Welcome to First Grade!
Mrs. Megan Johnson

2. Meet Mrs. Johnson This is my 7th year at RES.
I am married to Mr. Johnson,
who teaches 2nd grade here at RES.
We have a puppy named Coach.
I love to travel, take photographs, and learn about different cultures.

3. Parent Packet Allergies Classroom rules, consequences, rewards
Behavior management
Schedule (see packet)
Gym shoes are needed every day!
Library books due on Wednesdays!

4. Parent Packet cont… Lunch Birthday treats Book orders Absenteeism
Café Prepay
Lunch money with first and last name
Birthday treats
PLEASE NO PRODUCTS WITH PEANUTS
See list for treat suggestions
Book orders
Absenteeism

5. report cards
Citizenship/Conduct
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Accepts responsibility for own behavior
Cooperates, works, and plays well with peers
Shows self-control
Follows class and school rules
Respects rights, feelings, and property of others
The grades in first grade are based on a number system (1, 2, 3, 4)
We typically do not assess at level 4 until 3rd and 4th quarters with reading fluency
More information on Parent Sheet

6. Curriculum See Parent Packet for information about: READING WRITING
SPELLING
MATH

7. Curriculum
FUNDATIONS
Phonemic Awareness
Phonics
Spelling

8. Curriculum cont… “TARGET TIME”
All 4 first grade classes will be participating in Target Time. This is a time when students are put in groups according to their ability level and participate in learning activities, mini lessons, and computer programs.

9. Homework Read EVERY night! Practice writing the spelling words
Work not completed in class is considered homework. It will be marked with an “H”.
Review math facts, high frequency words

10. Setting Goals in First Grade
Allows students to take ownership of their learning and monitor their growth
Data Folders
Class goals
Spelling
Reading
Math
Behavior
Individual goals

11. Don’t forget! Fill out the directory form and give to me.
Sign up for a conference time and PTO volunteer opportunities (in the commons).
You can pick up pictures from last year in the commons. They are organized by your child’s teacher from last year.
Sign the RES Code of Conduct and calendar form (in the calendar) and give to me.
Please call or me with any questions or concerns!

12. Thank you for coming! I’m looking forward to a great school year with you and your children!