1. Welcome to Mrs. Costello’s First Grade Class Things to get you started… -Take a “selfie” -Write your child a quick note in the “We enjoyed Our Selfies” packet

2. BTSN Schedule 7:00-7:20 Meet the Teacher
7:20-7:40 “First Grade 411” in the Library
7:40-8:00 “Reading at Home” remain in the library

3. Get To Know Mrs. Costello…..

4. Classroom Connections
PAW pack/Website
Homework menu-Must Do’s, Choices
Lets talk…
Newsletter
“Ask Me About” .

5. Classroom Information
Attendance- send in a note
Personal Belongings-labeling throughout year
Snack\Water Catcher
Lunch
Dismissal
Birthdays/Invitations
Weather Appropriate Dress
Things we collect-Box Tops, paper towel cylinders, buttons, sequins, clothespins, shoelaces, plastic ice cube trays, single hole punchers

6. Birthday wishes
Create a picture slideshow or poster to share with the class*
Wear slippers for the day
Guest reader!
Enjoy a birthday dance from your class – Just Dance
Bring in something that you are proud of and share it with the class
Pick a classroom spirit day in your honor! *Must be teacher-approved (prior class favorite)
Bring a stuffed animal to school
Any other ideas – me!

7. Writer’s Workshop
Daily writing and mini-lessons
Handwriting

8. Everyday Math Spiral Repeated exposure to skills Practice and review
XtraMath Info in Paw Pack

9. “Warm and Fuzzies” Titus Paws For PRIDE
Classroom Management
“Warm and Fuzzies” Titus Paws For PRIDE

10. Volunteers Needed!! Grade specific volunteers
Clerical help
Work at home
Class specific volunteers
Checking Journals
Reading with students
Working with small groups
Please me if interested!
** All in-school volunteers must have clearances on file with CBSD

11. Race for Education SAVE THE DATE! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017
One and done fundraiser
All day event
SAVE THE DATE!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017

12. Thank you! Contact Me Class Webpage www.cbsd.org/lcostello
Class Webpage
Thanks for all of the donated “Wish List” items. I will be updating the list on my website throughout the year.