1. Welcome to Ms. Hoover’s First Grade! September 15, 2015

2. Introduction/Teaching Philosophy  6 th year at St. Lawrence  Undergrad at OU, Masters at SVSU  Engaged  Positive, safe, and structured learning environment  Important to meet each child at their academic level  Not every child learns the same way!

3. Class Routine  Morning Work  Specials (Music, Art, Spanish, Computers, Gym, Library)  Calendar  Prayer/Religion  Math  Lunch 11:40-12:20  Quiet Time (Bathroom Break)  Story Time  Daily 5 (Language Arts)  Snack  Science/Social Studies

4. Academics  Grades: P (Proficient) D (Developing) D (Developing) N (Needs Support)  Homework: Math, Spelling Words, A to Z Reading/Raz-Kids Reading/Raz-Kids  Daily 5: A way of structuring our reading block so every student is independently engaged in meaningful literacy tasks.  It includes: Read to Self, Read to Someone, Work on Writing, Listen to Reading, Word Work (Phonics and Spelling practice).  Allows the teacher to work with small groups or individuals

5. Communication  Friday Folders  Spelling words will come home in Friday Folders  Email (easiest and quickest way to reach me!)  khoover@stlawrenceparish.com khoover@stlawrenceparish.com  Voice mail (731-0135) EXT. 299  Orange Folder  Website  http://teacherweb.com/MI/stlawrence/Hoover- Ampola/ http://teacherweb.com/MI/stlawrence/Hoover- Ampola/ http://teacherweb.com/MI/stlawrence/Hoover- Ampola/

6. Important Information  Birthdays  No birthday treats should be sent in to the classroom. We will sing Happy Birthday to your child and they will get a small birthday bag, crown, and certificate from me.  Bathroom  Bathroom breaks a few times throughout day  Children can go as needed

7. More Info…  Water bottles only, NO juice  HEALTHY snack like crackers, fruit, veggies, applesauce, yogurt, fruit snacks(No chips, cookies, candy, etc.)  No Peanuts or nuts  Pick-Up/Buses  Either call the office OR email me with any changes in pick ups.  Wish List  Label all of your child’s belongings

8. Dress Code  Girls  No hoop earrings, posts only  Headbands, bows must be uniform colors only  Clear nail polish, no color  Saddle Shoes  Boys  Must have belts (Magnetic are best)  Haircut must be above ears, 1 inch above eyebrow, not touching collar  Shirts tucked in  Black dress shoes either velcro or tie Please practice tying shoes! Gym shoes (for gym class) need to be velcro if your child can’t tie yet.

9. Supplies  PLEASE BE SURE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE  LABELED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME:  1—Two Pocket Folder  2—Wide Ruled Spiral Notebook  School Bag (please purchase a small bag due to lack of locker space)  Gym Shoes (to stay at school)  THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE USED AS “COMMUNITY”  SUPPLIES AND DO NOT NEED TO BE LABELED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME:  2 Boxes of Crayons (box of 24) No Twistables!  10 Regular Pencils (Plain Yellow #2)  2 Scissors – Fiskar Scissors are highly recommended  10 Glue Sticks (extras would be appreciated)  4 Pink Pearl Erasers (No pencil toppers)  3 Boxes of Kleenex

10. Thank you for sharing your child with me this year! I look forward to a wonderful year together!