1. Welcome Back! Ms. Arredondo
and
Mrs. Kincer
1st grade

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3. Morning Routine Arrive 7:45 - 8:00 Students are expected to…
-Unpack backpack/put away homework
-Begin morning work
8:00 Prayer and Pledge
Continue morning work during
announcements
What parents can do to help?
-Arrive to school on time
-Expect your child to be responsible for their own
Work and supplies.

4. Tardies and Absences Before 7:45 go to the cafeteria
After 8:00 go to the office for a Tardy slip
*Absent: Send a note or explaining the
reason for absence
If your child is absent for 3 CONSECTIVE days they will need a doctor’s note in order for it to be excused. (See handbook)

5. Late Work
There is 5 points deducted for everyday an assignment is late.
Ex: Spelling Contracts are due every Friday. If turned in Monday, there will be 5 points taken off. Tuesday 10 points and so on.
In class assignments: 5 points for each day it’s late. Depending on the nature of the assignment and the difficulty level, I will give a full day to complete. Students can work on incomplete work during their recess, and during carline. They may not take home work that is to be graded.
No name after Christmas is -5 points

6. Religion Life of Christ Sacraments Church calendar Mass Prayers:
Glory Be
Our Father
Hail Mary
What more can parents do?
*Discuss readings and attend Mass on Sundays.

7. PRACTICE 15-20 minutes EVERY DAY!!
Reading
*Phonetic
*Comprehension
*Sequence
*Main Idea
PRACTICE minutes EVERY DAY!!
* Students are expected to read everyday as part of their homework. They are to read the assigned stories in their text book. They should also read books those found on AR
bookfind.
* Reading logs.

8. The following should be practiced at home each night:
High Frequency words- Sight words that are not phonetic and must be memorized. ( 2 per spelling test)
Spelling Words- Must be able to spell
Robust Words-Understand the meaning-not to be read or spelled.

9. What can you do to help? *Go to the library
*Encourage Accelerated Reader
*Find books on ARBookFind.com. (Tests must be taken at school)
*Reading together is a great way to bond with your child!
Hardback books must be covered.
Library is on Thursdays.

10. Spelling
Spelling words will follow the reading series skill of the week.
Homework – Spelling Contract
2-4 activities are due at the end of the week-Test Day
teaches children correlation between the amount of effort and the grade they will earn. This is the only homework I grade. Spelling Contracts are worth 20% of their spelling grade.
Two part Spelling Test
a. traditional spelling test (Spelling tests are worth 80% of their spelling grade)
b. sentences – children are responsible for all new and
previous words

11. _______________________________'s Spelling Contract
due Sept. 13
p 12
Complete and attach enough activities to earn the grade of your choice.
Spelling Words
To choose my grade:
Check
1. am
1. I wrote my words 3 times each.
2. at
3. cat
2. I wrote all of my words in a rainbow.
4. can
5. ran
3. I wrote my words in different colors.
6. man
7. map
4. I took a practice test.
8. tap
9. a
I earned a:
10. the
Please attach and return all papers to school
on Friday. 4 E 3 V 2 G
1 - 0 L

12. Math Addition & Subtraction - manipulatives
- strategies for rapid accuracy
- double facts
- Partners of 10
Geometry and Fractions
- space shapes, plane shapes, patterns
- halves, fourths

13. Money
- Skip count by 2’s, 5’s, 10’s
- Pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters
Time and Probability
- minutes, hours, time to the half hour, calendar,
Measurement
- inches, centimeters
What more can you do?
Practice counting by 10’s, 5’s, 2’s.
check homework every night
Make flashcards for accuracy
Play dice, dominos, cards, etc games

14. Handwriting Hold pencil correctly OK sign, drop fingers, insert pencil
Form letters correctly
write from top to bottom
use magic c to write a, c, d, g, o, q
What more can you do?
-Watch and correct grip and formation.
-Encourage play and/or writing with small objects
to strengthen fine motor skills.
-Encourage to take their time.
*Ist grade receives handwriting grade every quarter

15. L (Low Achievement) below 75
Grading
E (Excellent)
V (Very Good)
G (Good)
L (Low Achievement) below 75
*Papers with checks, smiley faces, stickers, etc. are not recorded. They are practice only.
*Graded assignments that are an L or below, need to be signed and returned the next day.
*Child must have a G or above in BOTH Reading and Math to be promoted to 2nd grade.

16. Homework
There will be homework every night except weekends.
It is okay to help with homework if needed, but let your child try alone first.
No homework turned in – mark in folder. Complete at recess. Blue folders need to be signed daily.
Graded Work
RED folder with graded and checked work will go home on Wednesdays. SIGN AND DATE the folder. Only send back papers stamped, SIGN, AND RETURN.

17. Consequences We will be Respectful to everyone.
We will be Responsible.
We will Listen to others.
We will Follow directions.
We will ALWAYS do our best.
Consequences
1.Verbal Warning
2.Visual Yellow-No note in folder and no sticker
3.Visual Orange - Behavior Chart Note – 5 minute Time Out
4.Visual Red – 10 minute Time Out –note in folder & Renweb
5.Notification to administration and possible detention.
Some infractions warrant immediate note in the folder or report to
office. These might include disrespect to an adult or physically or
emotionally hurting another person.

18. Parent Communication
*Send a note if there is any unusual circumstance at home that will affect child’s focus for the day.
*Send a note if the child will be picked up early.
*Send a note following an absence.
*Send any important notes in the child’s homework folder or .
*Do not leave a voice message that needs immediate attention. Messages may not be retrieved until after school.

19. Lunch:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday- 11:-11:30
Tuesday- 10:50- 11:20
Snack is at the end of the day. It is optional.
Please send no more than ONE food item and a small bottle of water. We encourage HEALTHY snacks. After-school also provides a snack.
Early dismissal Fridays – The children can bring 2 snacks.
This may also be our monthly birthday celebration day.

20. Wish list
Treasure box items/positive incentives.
Indoor recess board games for those rainy days! (age appropriate games. Ex: Guess Who, Uno, Go Fish, Jenga, Playdoh, etc)
Smelly Stickers
Stamps/ink pads

21. LET’S HAVE A GREAT YEAR!