1. Welcome to
First Grade in Room 4

2. Lisa Haskin Bachelors of Science from EMU
Masters in Elementary Administration from MSU
Taught KDG for 4 years
This will be my 20th year teaching 1st grade
Why I became a teacher.

3. My Philosophies Childhood should be a journey – not a race.
I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand.
This classroom welcomes all, embraces each, supports everyone and hopes you find yourself better for having been here.

4. Longacre Mission Statement
Everyone Learning
Everyone Leading

6. The class has something they’d like to say.

7. Volunteering So many ways to help:
regular basis, occasionally or help out from home
INTERESTED? Please look at all the options on the blue form and return it at your convenience.
I will get back to you with a schedule in a few weeks.
Understand work schedules.
Fun Run – October 3th
Math Pentathlon sign up at back table
Art Smarts
Readers for “March is Reading Month”
Chaperones for field trips
Publishing Center

8. Please Join Our PTA And many more wonderful things for our school.
School Assemblies
Multi-cultural Night
Holiday Craft Workshop
Family Science Night
Student Directory
Family Skating and Bowling Nights
Supplies & Equipment
Publishing Center
Playground Equipment
Family Banners
Tea & Tissue
Welcome Back Picnic
Fun Run
Reflections
Science Fair
Ice Cream Social
Family Game Night
And many more wonderful things for our school.

9. Curriculum Guides State Standards www.farmington.k12.mi.us

10. Report Cards 3 marking periods November 25th March 13th June 12th
Codes
P - Proficient in meeting grade level expectations - expected grade level performance.
D – Developing toward grade level expectations (needs assistance, not yet, almost)
N – Not demonstrating expected progress
Report cards are viewed online in Parent Connect.

11. Taking Pride in Our Behavior
Creating a Great Classroom Community
Rules, Rewards, and Consequences
detailed note next week
Daily communication with family regarding choices
Praise, encourage, discuss, problem solve together as needed.
Initial on weekend.

12. Taking Pride in Our Behavior Part 2
If a child is interrupting
our learning:
Non-verbal reminder
Asked to self monitor
2nd time leave the group to self monitor and make a match
3rd time leave group make a match and make a plan
fill out a Plan for Success and bring it home
communication
must be signed and returned following school day

13. Refer to green sheet in your packet.
Homework
Refer to green sheet in your packet.
Empty green folders - papers where they go.
A lot of stuff!
Develop a system.
Don’t do it for them, but check on them.
Share behavior choice calendar with an adult.
Praise, encourage, discuss, problem solve together as needed.
Initial on weekend.
READ, READ, READ every day for 10 to 20 minutes See homework calendar.
Practice Weekly Words
Play Math Games – keep a folder/box
Other assignments as needed

14. Watch video on my web page.

16. Reading incentive program runs Goal: read 60 minutes each week
Book It!
Reading incentive program runs
October – March
Goal: read 60 minutes each week
Use Homework Calendar to record minutes. These calendars are homework and due the beginning of each month even if not participating in the Book It! program.
Earn certificate for a mini pizza at Pizza Hut each month

18. More Ways to Help
What your child knows or does not know shouldn’t come as a surprise to you at report card and conference time. Watch…
Everything we do is based on an activity, not a handout. Very little work can be sent when absent. Watch newsletter and s for concepts.
“Please fix and return” if I need them to.
Reflection and improvement is always the goal, not perfection.
Temporary spelling is an essential transition.
Tips for helping with reading.

19. found in monthly issue of Longacre Link
Need More Work?
“Parent & Child Activity Calendar”
found in monthly issue of Longacre Link
“Home & School Connection”
Many great websites
listed in Longacre Link, on our school website, and I will occasionally send you others in my newsletters

20. Set Up For Success
Anything you do for your child, that they can do for
themselves, takes away their chance to learn.
Have your child outside in line a few minutes before the bell rings at 9:02.
Help your child return homework and notes on time.
Have a fruit, veggie, yogurt or cheese snack packed for each day. Talk about what’s for snack or keep it in a separate part of backpack (with ice pack?).
Have a fresh water bottle (with a sports-type pull top if possible).
If at all possible, please do not pick your child up from school before 4:12. Late school, but…

21. A few more things: Sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences Book Orders Class Schedule Typical Day in Room 4

22. Oh nothing! Don’t believe it! Home Sweet Home
Honey, what did you do at school today?
Oh nothing!
Don’t believe it!

23. Thank You
for
Coming!
Questions?