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

2. Meet Mrs.Dyer
Masters Degree Special Education/ Early childhood education JMU
We moved to Leesburg in the mid 90’s
19 years teaching experience in K -3; 12 years in 1st!
We have 2 children; UVA & VT recent grads
I love going to the beach!

3. Handouts Lunch and computer # Scholastic News ~ $6.00
Specials Schedule

4. A day in the life of a 1st grader
Wake up Work
Morning Meeting-Chit Chat- Calendar
Reader’s Workshop
Writer’s Workshop
Quick snack break and recess!
Social Studies/Science
Lunch/ Recess
WIN
Math
Specials
Dismissal

5. Literacy Three 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. 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.
Four key elements
~ Significant content and competencies
~ Authentic challenging problems in the world
~ Public product to the world
~ Connected to 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 ~ Red folder
Word Study ~ test and classwork

10. Behavior Management Begin the day POSITIVE Praise & Reinforcement
Kindness Coins
Fish/PBIS
Name on board
Clip Chart
Classroom Dojo
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 Anti-Bacterial, Pre-Moistened Surface Wipes ;)
Large craft sticks (wide)
Flair marker pens ~ black and other colors
Paper towels
Index cards ~ unlined, any color
Playdough ~ mini containers
Random buttons
Extra headphones
Large fat pipe cleaners

13. Miscellaneous Lunch Numbers/Ice cream – Monday 
Monitor Lunch accounts~ sticker
Recess ~ 2, 15 minute recesses
Book Bags- jackets inside
Absences
Note in advance if possible
Call in if unexpected/
Last minute changes ~ please call the office
Parties- no birthday parties (donate to library), please do not send party invitations to school.
Fall, Winter, End of Year Team breakfast

14. Any Questions?
Don’t forget to sign up for conferences using the Sign Up Genius link on our class website. Please consider being a room parent! This position has been shared in the past.

15. Class Contact Form
Please provide your address and/or phone number for our room parents and setting up play dates. The Friend Finder is no longer available this year.

16. Thank you!!!
I so appreciate all that you do at home to prepare your child for school, and for your support of our first grade program.