1. Welcome! While we are waiting to begin please do the following:
   
While we are waiting to begin please do the following:
Fill out papers on desk
2. Complete sign ups around the room.

2. Meet Mrs. Utendorf Masters Degree in Reading and Literacy -2010
15 years teaching experience in K & 1
We have 4 children from age 11 to 21.
I love going to the beach!

3. Handouts
Scholastic News - $6.
Specials Schedule
Lunch and Computer #

4. A day in the life of a 1st grader
Wake up Work
Morning Meeting-Chit Chat- Calendar
Reader’s Workshop
Writer’s Workshop
Recess/Snack – healthy, no juices please / Not a 4th meal
Social Studies/Science
Lunch/Recess
WIN
Math
Specials
Dismissal

5. Literacy Two reading assessments during the first quarter:
DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment)
PALS (PhonologicalAwareness Literacy Screening)
~ These assessments help us choose appropriate books for Guided Reading groups and find a starting point for reading instruction and/or intervention.

6. Used to reinforce skills taught in class
Optional- more info to follow
Used to reinforce skills taught in class
and to establish good work habits and time management
Nightly Reading- 20 min

7. OTTW/PBL
~ Supporting students’ learning of content through authentic learning experiences and include opportunities for students to develop critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills.
~ Four key elements
Significant content and competencies
Authentic challenging problems in the world
Public product for the world
Connected with the world
~ Technology is incorporated into the learning experience which students use to research, create and present information related to the unit of study.
~ Provides students the opportunity to learn and engage with content in a meaningful way.

8. Report Cards
1st nine week conference is required and serves as first report card comment
First nine weeks skills will be assessed and discussed during scheduled conference
Please use sign up genius to sign up for a time slot
Possible scores
B for Below expectations
P for Progressing towards expectations
M for Meets expectations
E for Exceeds expectations

9. Grading B, P, M, E Unfinished Work Word Study red folder
-Friday test & in class work

10. Behavior Management Begin the day POSITIVE Praise & Reinforcement
Kindness Coins
Fish/PBIS
Name on board
Parent contact

11. Clinic Visits
Ms. Clegg is available to students in the event of illness or injury that occur during the school day.
Small cuts, lost teeth, runny noses, etc. will be taken care of in the classroom.
Please refer to the handbook regarding medications and protocol for returning to school following an illness.
No more Tylenol given out

12. Classroom Wishlist tissues Clorox Wipes Colored pencils Random buttons
Extra headphones

13. Miscellaneous Lunch Numbers/Ice cream – Monday 
Monitor Lunch accounts~ sticker will be given
Recess
Book Bags- jackets inside
Absences
Note in advance if possible
Call in if unexpected/or
Last minute changes- call office before 2pm
Parties- no birthday parties (donate to library),handout invitations – only for entire class
Fall, Winter, End of Year Breakfast

14. Any Questions?
Don’t forget to sign up for conferences using the SignUp Genius on our website
Find your favorite thing in the room to mention to your child.

15. Class Contact Form
Please provide your address and/or phone number for the other class parents to contact you
There will be no Friend Finder