1. Welcome to the Picnic Basket Mrs. Sutton’s and Mrs
Welcome to the Picnic Basket Mrs. Sutton’s and Mrs. Smith’s First Grade Class

2. About Me 23rd year in Education
Received under graduated degree and Masters from East Carolina University
National Board Certified
Enjoy going to beach and being with my family

3. Family Happily married to my husband Billy
Three wonderful children: Trey, Brandon, and Ashley
Our Puppy “Rudy”

4. Mrs. Smith Teacher Assistant 20 years
Loves to Garden and spend time with her family.
She is happily married to Doug and has two wonderful sons

5. First Grade at a Glance

6. Common Core
New Curriculum Standards in Reading and Math in All grade levels.
New Essential Standards in Science and Social Studies in All grade levels.
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7. Morning Routine
Students gain independence (coming to class, unpacking book bag, and placing items in correct place)
Accelerated Reader Test
Points, Percentages, Book Levels
A.R. End of Year Celebration
A.R. Folder
Bring Library Book Daily

8. FUNdamentals
School-wide intervention and enrichment program (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
DIBEL assessment
Math DIBELS (Thursday and Friday)

9. Reading and Word Study Whole and small group instruction Book in a Bag
Saxon Phonics “New Program”

10. Math Whole group and small group instruction
Hands on and lots of conversation “MathTalk”
Accelerated Math

11. IPODS Class set shared with Mrs. Lynch’s class.
Apps., Digital Projects, Research
Permission Forms

12. Homework Monday – Thursday nights Spelling and Math activity sheets
At least 2 A.R. tests each week
Book in a bag
Bring library book to school EVERY day!

13. Classroom Management Color-Coded Behavior System Behavior Punch Card
“Personal Best Chart

14. Field Trip Marbles Children’s Museum- Raleigh NC IMAX Theater
Spring 2012
Cost- $30.00

15. Volunteers Materials Class Activities Harvest Festival
Reading or Math Groups
Please let me know in advance
when you would like to volunteer!
Volunteers in the classroom

16. General Information Lunch 11:25-11:50
Daily snack (make it healthy please)
Dress Code
Security
School Fees $7.00/ First grade t-shirt $7.00
Wiki site:

17. Before you Leave See Mrs. Smith to pay school fees
Please make sure we have an UPDATED PHONE NUMBER incase we need to contact you
Check on transportation
Fill out paperwork---lunch forms
Stop by our class “Wish List”