1. Check out the commotion in the ocean… Welcome to Mrs. Cagle’s first grade classroom! Click anywhere to begin exploring!

2. Main Menu Schedule Meet Mrs. Cagle Classroom Expectations and Communications Volunteer Field Trips Check What You Know Back to Beginning

3. Meet Mrs. Cagle I am looking forward to working with you and your child this year! I love teaching first grade because each day is different and students are wonderfully loving and independent. I am a graduate of Wake Forest University and I am certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. I love cheering on the Demon Deacs, playing tennis, and reading. Back to Main Menu

4. Classroom Expectations Green = Great day! Yellow = Student received behavior reminders and had time-out in our classroom Red = Student continued to behave inappropriately and had time-out in another classroom. A daily behavior report can be found in students' planners. Please use the following key to understand your child's behavior: NextPrevious

5. Homework Homework notebooks will be sent home every Monday. All of the week’s homework will be included in the notebook. Have your child complete the week’s work at his or her own pace. All homework will be collected and checked on Fridays. NextPrevious

6. Home – School Communications Notes Important notes will be placed in the front pocket of your child’s agenda. It is labeled "Notes". Please check this pocket every day. If you need to send us a note, please put it in the agenda pocket. NextPrevious

7. Home – School Communications Tuesday Envelopes Your child’s work will be sent home every Tuesday. Please review the contents of the envelope, sign, and return it to school as soon as possible. NextPrevious

8. Home – School Communications Communication Reports You will receive 3 communication reports each quarter. Please sign the report and return it to school. At the end of the quarter you will receive your child’s report card in a brown envelope. Please sign the back of the envelope and return it to school. NextPrevious

9. Home – School Communications Conferences If you have concerns or questions, you are welcome to schedule a conference with us at any time during the year. All parents will be scheduled for a conference at the end of first quarter. Watch for conference information and reply accordingly. Back to Main Menu Previous

10. Schedule 8:00 - Student arrival 8:30 - Math and Literacy Block 11:25 – Lunch 12:00 - Recess 1:05 - Encore 1:50 – Math Extension 2:15 - Science / Social Studies 2:50 - Dismissal Back to Main Menu

11. Field Trips Mrs. Hanes’ Cookie Factory The Children’s Theatre of Winston-Salem Dan Nicholas Park The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem Back to Main Menu

12. Dan Nicholas Park We will go to Dan Nicholas Park at the end of September. On the trip we will sluice for gemstones, see many animal exhibits, and ride a train and carousel. Click here for Dan Nicholas Park’s web page. Back to Field Trips

13. The Children’s Theatre of Winston-Salem We will go to the Children’s Theatre at the end of October. We will see a play involving wonderful literature created by Eric Carle. Click here for The Children’s Theatre of Winston-Salem’s web page. Back to Field Trips

14. Mrs. Hanes’ Cookie Factory Our trip to Mrs. Hanes’ Cookie Factory is in January. It is the perfect addition to our economy unit. It is a tasty trip too! Click here for Mrs. Hanes’ Cookie Factory’s web page. Back to Field Trips

15. The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem We will go to The Children’s Museum of Winston Salem in May. Students will be engaged with activities involving animals and their habitats. They will also have the opportunity to explore exhibits like the grocery store and the Krispy Kreme factory! Click here for The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem’s web page. Back to Field Trips

16. Volunteer We encourage you to volunteer in our classroom! Let us know if you are interested in helping in any of the following ways… Back to Main Menu Next

17. Be our Classroom Representative Collaborate with Mrs. Cagle to plan events for students Communicate with classroom parents about classroom events Recruit volunteers for the events Create a class directory to share with classroom parents NextPrevious

18. Be a Guest Reader Select a Friday afternoon to come to our classroom With your child, choose a book from home or from the library Read the book aloud to our class Discuss the book with students NextPrevious

19. Help us prepare Tuesday folders Choose a Tuesday afternoon to help us in our classroom Collate and file materials to send home with students NextPrevious

20. Send materials for special events Communicate with Classroom Representative about upcoming events in the classroom Select an item to purchase and send for students to use in our classroom Send item with your child on the appropriate date Back to Main Menu Previous

21. Check what you know before you go! Homework should be turned in each Friday. True False Back to Main Menu

22. Correct! Next

23. That is actually true! Please return homework assignments each Friday. Next

24. There are several different ways to volunteer in our classroom. True False

25. Correct! Next

26. There are lots of ways to volunteer. Check out the volunteer section to learn about the ways you can help us! Next

27. We will take a field trip each month this year – for a grand total of 9 trips! True False

28. Correct! We will actually take 4 field trips. Next

29. Sorry! We will only take 4 field trips this year! Next

30. Important notes will be in your child’s book bag pocket. True False

31. Correct! Important notes will be in your child’s planner pocket. Next

32. Important notes will actually be in your child’s planner pocket. Next

33. You will receive 3 communication reports and a report card each quarter. True False

34. Correct! Back to Main Menu

35. Check out the Classroom Expectations and Communications section to learn more about your child’s reports. Back to Main Menu

36. Title Classroom Expectations and Communications Classroom Expectations Homework NotesTuesday Envelopes Communication Reports Conferences ScheduleMeet Mrs. CagleField Trips Dan Nicholas ParkChildren’s Theatre Mrs. Hanes Cookie Factory Children’s Museum Volunteer Class Representative Guest Reader Tuesday FoldersSpecial Events Main Menu Check What You Know Question 1 Answers Question 2 Answers Question 3 Answers Question 4 Answers Site Map