2. First Grade Orientation 2015-2016 Our First Grade Teachers: Mrs. Sullivan Mrs. Leland Mrs. Bolt Mrs. Paniagua Ms. McDonald

3. A Typical Day 8:10 - School Begins 8:20 - Morning Routine 8:30 - Math 9:30 - Extended Learning Time (ELT) 10:10 - Word Study 10:30 - Writer’s Workshop 11:17-12:00 Lunch 12:10-12:30 Recess

4. 12:30 -1:40 Reading Workshop 1:40 - 2:30 Specials 2:30-3:20 Science/Social Studies integration 3:25 Dismissal

5. All Nottingham Knights are Expected to: Raise their hand to speak and wait to be called on. Speak in a normal, “indoor” voice. Follow all instructions immediately. Work on assigned tasks. Keep their hands, feet, and materials to themselves. Speak to everyone in a kind and respectful manner.

6. P.B.I.S. Purposeful Respectful Involved Determined ExcelleNCE

7. Homework Schedule Monday: Math Tuesday: Rapid Word Recognition (1 st 9 weeks) Fill in the blank sentences (2 nd – 4 th 9 weeks) Wednesday: Word Study Thursday: Practice high frequency word flash cards (1 st 9 weeks) Sentence writing (2 nd – 4 th 9 weeks) Friday: Poetry folder – read and return Monday

8. Communication –Emails –Phone Calls –Wednesday Communication Folder –Homework Folder daily –Remind 101 –Parent/Teacher Conferences in October 2015 Grading and Reporting I-Station Fountas and Pinnell Progress Reports Report Cards

9. Morning Routine Tardy Bell rings at 8:20 a.m. Send all lunch money in a sealed and labeled envelope or bag (include first and last name) Return notes or forms in the homework folder Please send back homework folder daily

10. Snack Bring a healthy snack for classtime. Examples: - pretzels - grapes, strawberries, apples - celery, carrot sticks - graham crackers - goldfish - string cheese

11. Transportation We have switched to a number system for car riders. Please make sure ALL STUDENTS memorize car tag number. Any transportation changes can be emailed to nceknights@katyisd.org or you can send a note to your child’s teacher.nceknights@katyisd.org Transportation changes need to be received by 3:00 at the latest.

12. Retest and Redo Eligible: unit tests Projects done in class NOT Eligible: Daily assignments Projects completed at home Word study assesments Quizzes On demand writing Fountas and Pinnell Reading level All students who have not met standard, below 70% on a major test/project will be reassessed after reteaching/relearning.

13. Portrait of a First Grade Student *I am a confident reader, writer, and problem solver. *I am a positive, valuable student at NCE.

14. A Successful 1 st Grader… come to school prepared and ready to learn will receive help and support from home. balances school and after school activities.

15. I promise you every day your children will learn something. Some days they’ll bring it home in their hands. Some days they’ll bring it home in their heads. And some days they’ll bring it home in their hearts. - Valerie Welk

16. Contact Information Jama Bolt 281.237.5553 JamaBolt@katyisd.org Gaby Leland 281.237.5578 GabrielaPLeland@katyisd.org Megan McDonald 281.237.5554 MeganLMcdonald@katyisd.org Gabrielle Paniagua 281.237.5541 GabriellePaniagua@katyisd.org Megan Sullivan 281.237.5520 MeganBSullivan@katyisd.org

17. We’re Looking Forward to a Wonderful Year ! The First Grade Team