1. Mrs. Krissinger’s First Grade Open House Ithan Elementary School September 17, 2015

2. Welcome! Introduce Homeroom Parents About Mrs. Krissinger Been teaching for 18 years 14 of those years here at Ithan Most of those years in First Grade; however have also taught Kindergarten, 2 nd and 4 th grade Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Ed. From PSU Masters in Reading and Reading Specialist Certificate from Widener University Married with three daughters Abby- 13, Sarah- 10 ½, Ellie- 9 ½ Husband teaches Middle School Math Took a 3 ½ week trip to The Grand Canyon this summer with my family in a motor home!

3. A Day in the Life of Mrs. Krissinger’s First Graders Morning Meeting- Every Day Counts Calendar Math Making Meaning and Vocabulary Math Recess and Lunch IDR, Read Aloud Social Studies or Science Being a Writer Fundations Snack/Share time, IDR Guided Reading and Literacy Stations Pack up and Recess Specials

4. Specials Schedule Day 1- Art Day 2- Library- Remember Books! Day 3- Music Day 4- Gym- wear sneakers Day 5- Wellness- wear sneakers

5. Communication Red Home Folders Friday Folders Weekly Update- posted on website Monday afternoons. PLEASE CHECK!!! Change in dismissal procedure- send note or call office in middle of day, NOT email Yellow absence card E-mail is preferred method of contact- melissa.krissinger@rtsd.org melissa.krissinger@rtsd.org Voicemail- extension 5263

6. Other info… Healthy snack with name on it- everyday packed separate from lunch Water Bottles Sign up for e-minders- link on Ithan website November Conferences- sign up genius link will be emailed home soon Book club orders online-no cash please- will send home first one next week in paper form Raz-kids, Books in a Bag, Word Wall Words books Everyday Math Online My website http://www.rtsd.org/Domain/612http://www.rtsd.org/Domain/612

7. Please complete the following… Hopes and Dreams for your child Note to your child Get ready for a wonderful year!!