1. Back- to- school night Tuesday, September 18, 2018 6:30 – 7:30
Welcome back, Parents!
Back- to- school night
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
6:30 – 7:30

2. About Me
I am Mrs Lana Vargas, your child’s first grade teacher. This is my 30th year of teaching, 19 years of which were in the Philippines where I taught Reading/English Language Arts. My first year of teaching in Maryland in2006 was at Bladensburg ES as a Kindergarten teacher. My second and third year of teaching were at Benjamin Foulois ES as a fifth grade Reading/ Language Arts teacher. I was at Fort Foote ES as second grade teacher for four years. I left PGCPS in and came back in 2014 as a sixth grade Reading/English Language Arts teacher at Seat Pleasant ES and then first grade Math and Science for 3 years. Now, I am happy to be here at AJA to teach your children.

3. Class Schedule 8:10- 8:30 Breakfast 8:30-8:35 Morning Announcement
8:35-10:15 Reading/ Language Arts
10:15-11:00 Creative Arts ( PE, Art, Media, Music)
11:00-11:30 Lunch
11:35-11:55 Recess
12:00-12:15 Reading/ Language Arts
12:15-1: Math
1:45-2: Social Studies ( A day) Science (B day)
2:35 – 3:05 Enrichment
3:05 – 3:10 Dismissal

4. Classroom Students Expectations
Respectful
Organized
Accepting of Self and Others
Responsible
Safe and Orderly

5. Behavior Chart Color Code
Green- outstanding! Ready to learn
Yellow - given 2 -3 warnings
Orange Unacceptable behavior , Student is
given 10 minute- time out in the classroom
Red Continued unacceptable behavior; Teacher writes a note to/ calls up parent

6. Friendly Reminders Change of Clothes
We ask that each child bring in a change of clothes (shirt, pants, socks and underwear) in case of an accident or emergency. The clothes will stay in your child’s book bag.
Recess
Your child will go outside most days (weather permitting). We suggest sending your child to school daily in solid black rubber-soled shoes.
Birthdays
Birthday parties are not allowed in the classroom.

7. Friendly Reminders Homework – please check folder regularly
- given daily
- separate homework for each
subject
Agenda Book – please check for behavior color, notes, reminder ; bring agenda book daily
Parent Contact Information
Please always make sure to update contact information.

8. Friendly Reminders Absences/Tardiness
Tardy – Students should be in school at 8:00 to eat breakfast. They are considered tardy after 8:15
3 tardy = 1 absence
Absence – Present an excuse letter upon return to school.
Dismissal
Please pick up your child promptly at 3:10
Please inform the school if the person who will pick up your child is other than the person in our record
Uniform
Solid black shoes, yellow shirt, khaki pants/skirt, solid black / white/ or gray sweater

9. Indicator on Child’s Work Report Card Equivalent
Teacher’s Grade Book
Report Card Equivalent
Description
9 or 10 PR
Proficient 90 – 100%
Student can demonstrate indicator independently. 8 IP
In Process 80 – 89%
Student can demonstrate indicator with minimal adult support. + 7 EM
Emerging 70 – 79%
Student demonstrates indicator occasionally with some adult support.
5 or 6 ND
Needs Development %
Student cannot demonstrate indicator.

10. Text books Science - Fusion Reading – Wonders
Math- Envision 2.0
Science - Fusion
Reading – Wonders
Social Studies – My World

11. What’s the best way to help your child?
Parent Involvement
Help/Support your child with their homework
Read to/with your child daily
Ask questions about what they read
Give lots of praises

12. Math
Your child should master the addition and subtraction facts ( 1 – 20 )
Daily assessment
Daily Practice through homework assignments
Daily iXL- On line resources ( school/home)

13. Science Focus on Science , Technology, Engineering, Math
Weekly mastery assessment
projects done in school
Please assist your child in reading science books and completing homework

14. Reading/Language Arts
Please have your child read each night and practice their sight word list (list will be sent home).
Reading Assessments
We will be using formal and informal methods to assess mastery of the specific objectives covered each nine weeks. The information will be documented on your child’s report card. 
DRA- Developmental Reading Assessment
First Grade Literacy Assessment

15. Reading (continued) Letter identification- upper and lower case
Name writing – first and last
Concepts about print
Hearing and recording sounds in words
Writing 2-4 sentences
Waterford – Online resource

16. We need your kind generosity
Kleenex/tissue paper
Liquid hand soap
Hand sanitizer
Ziploc bags (sandwich or
quart size)
Paper towel
Disinfecting wipes

17. Communicate with the Teacher
Telephone call: –0310
Notes in agenda book
Letters in the folder
Join Remind

18. Thank you for: Any questions, comments, or concerns? Coming tonight
turning in the Emergency Contact form, Code of Student Conduct and Publicity Release Form
Your generosity in sharing school supplies
Any questions, comments, or concerns?

19. “We must remember that intelligence is not enough
“We must remember that intelligence is not enough.   Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.”
~ Martin Luther King