1. Welcome! 1st Grade Dual Language, English World Ms. Valencia 2015-2016

2. Welcome to James J. Flynn School! k Dr. Regina Postogna, Principal Mrs. Natal-Villegas, Vice Principal Ms. Robyn Carrera, District Instructional Leader

3. Agenda Schedule Curriculum Expectations Grades Uniform Policy Specials Contact Information Questions

4. Class Schedule 8:35am- Pick Up 8:40-8:50am - Breakfast 8:50-9:35am- Reading Workshop begins (Morning Message, Working with Words, Phonics) 9:35-10:20am- Guided Reading/Workstations (Daily 5) 10:20-11:05am- Writing Workshop 11:05-11:50am- LUNCH 11:50am-12:35am- Continue Writing Workshop/Go into Science/Social Studies 12:35-1:20pm-Science/Social Studies, Go into Math (SSR Intervention/ESL) 1:20-2:05pm- Math 2:05-3:00pm- Specials

5. Curriculum Reading/Writing Workshop Math Workshop

6. Expectations Everyday is a new day. Come to class with a smile and be on time. Complete classwork on time. Follow classroom and school rules. Do all of your homework and bring it back to school the next day. Respect yourself, others, and the school. Just be YOU and always try your best. :)

7. Grades www.paps.net *Parent Portal link to the right. A (100-90) B (89-80) C (79-70) D (69-64) F (64 & below) *Classwork- 30%Quizzes- 30% Tests- 40%

8. Uniform Policy ALL students are expected to wear their School Uniform everyday. Students should wear clothing that is neat, clean and suitable for the classroom. Proper and safe footwear is required at all times. Head coverings are not permitted unless for religious reasons or for medical purposes. Clothing that could cause damage to any student or school property is not permitted. Undershirts are not to be worn as outer garments.

9. Specials Specials Schedule MONDAYS: Physical Education TUESDAYS: Art WEDNESDAYS: Health THURSDAYS: Computers FRIDAYS: Physical Education and Music * Please wear appropriate sneakers for physical education days, thank you.

10. Contact Me You may email me anytime at stepvalencia@paps.net. You may also call the school at (732) 376-6080 and leave me a voicemail at extension x28676. I am a strong advocate of parent/teacher communication in order to achieve student success. Please feel free to contact me with any concerns Thank you :)