1. Welcome parents To your Childs first grade classroom
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Welcome parents
To your Childs first grade classroom
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2. Background My name is John Machaqueiro I have a bachelors degree in
Graphic design from Temple U.
I also have a masters degree in
Animation and film from Temple U.
I am presently getting a masters in
Education at Holy Family U.

3. Our agenda this evening
Teaching philosophy
Class goals
Homework expectations
Daily routine
Communication
Questions, comments, or suggestions

4. Teaching Philosophy Cooperative environment Respect for others
Positive reinforcement
Individual attention
Building self esteem

5. Class Goals Create a positive working environment
Aid students in working at their own level
Enhance the positives and lessen the negatives
Build not only a better student but a better individual

6. Homework Expectations
Homework completed every evening
One hour of homework minimum
Must be signed by a parent or guardian
Parental involvement in homework strongly encouraged

7. Daily Routine Morning Discussion Morning: Math and social studies
Lunch period
Afternoon: Science and writing

8. Communication
Folder containing all tests and memos to be looked at every night.
Parent teacher meetings expected twice during school year.
School information sent home is expected to be read.

9. Questions, comments, suggestions
Your comments, questions or suggestions are strongly recommended and greatly appreciated. My goal is to help your child be the best that they can be. If we work together in a cooperative nature we will be doing our part to insure this takes place.

10. Contact You can contact me via the following methods:
Telephone:
If you are unable to contact me via either of those methods, please drop a note in your Childs folder.

11. THANKS !!!!
Thanks for coming this evening. I hope to see you all in the course of the year. I am looking forward to working with you and your children so that we can have a productive year.