Transcript Welcome to Mrs. Happer’s Kindergarten Class 2008-09

Welcome to Mrs. Happer’s
First Grade Class
2014-15
www.usd340.org
– "Educating all students to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s
opportunities.”
• Vision Statement: We believe our most treasured resources are
the children of our community. We envision a school that:
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Creates a positive learning atmosphere
Develops opportunities for student success in the twenty-first century
Nurtures social interactions
Encourages choices based on reason, respect, and responsibility
Fosters communication and involvement among students, parents, staff,
and community
Exposes children to the worlds of yesterday, today, and tomorrow
Recognizes personal growth in all areas
Adapts to meet the needs of all students in our community
Develop skills of independent and interdependent learners
Student Expectations:
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WE BELIEVE EACH STUDENT:
Can learn given sufficient time and appropriate support
Will contribute to a positive school environment
Will benefit from success and positive self esteem
Has skills and talents that should be identified and nurtured
Can acquire skills and understanding at a higher cognitive level
Is a partner with peers, parents, and staff
Shall respect the rights and property of others
Will engage in opportunities for new educational experiences
• "Involve Me & I Understand"- Every student’s active
involvement, in the day to day learning environment,
is necessary if all students are to learn at high levels.
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2014-15 Class Roster
• Costner Brown
Caylee Callen
• Ethan Keating
Shelby Cook
• Kayden Long
Madison Cordray
• Brett O’Neal
Alexus Hasty
• Austin Oswalt
Destini Higgins
• Brayden Price
Isabel Higgins
• Destin Smidt
Brenna Leuty
• Cooper Watkins
Ava Morrow
• Xander Wright
Ashley Moser
• Brent Zumbrum
Gabby Pardin
Josalene Schnacker
Payge Vetsch
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Mrs. Happer’s
Daily Schedule
2014-2015
•7:55
•8:00
Students enter classroom
School begins: Announcements from Mr. Sturgeon, Calendar, Lunch count,
Pledge of Allegiance, Show-n-tell
•8:30-9:10 MTSS Tier II Reading groups
•9:15-11:00 Language Arts / Reading / Workshop Groups
•11:05-11:30 Lunch
•11:30-11:50 Library Check out / Teacher Read-a-loud
•11:50-12:50 Specials: Day 1: PE / ART
Day 2: MUSIC / COMPUTERS
•1:00-2:00 Math
•2:00-2:20 Science/Social Studies
•2:20-2:45 Recess
•2:50-3:10 Clean up, get ready to go home
•3:15
Dismiss
Dear Parents.....
First Grade…a fresh box of crayons, a newly sharpened pencil, new
friends and a thirst for learning. It’s a marvelous time in a
child’s life.
Our First Grade program emphasizes those skills and attitudes
necessary for success in school. As you read through these
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you’ll see that First Grade is much more than just “fun and
games”
although that is important also.
 Children are....AMAZING, acknowledge them; BELIEVABLE, trust them;
CHILDLIKE, allow them; DIVINE, honor them; ENERGETIC, nourish them;
FALLIBLE, embrace them; GIFTS, treasure them; HERE NOW, be with them;
INNOCENT, delight with them; JOYFUL, appreciate them; KINDHEARTED,
learn from them; LOVABLE, cherish them; MAGICAL, fly with them; NOBLE,
esteem them; OPEN MINDED, respect them; PRECIOUS, value them;
QUESTIONERS, encourage them; RESOURCEFUL, support them;
SPONTANEOUS, enjoy them; TALENTED, believe in them; UNIQUE, affirm
Books! Books! Books!
• Reading: We will be learning about reading strategies and reading many new
words this year. Our Language Arts/Reading curriculum emphasizes
phonemic awareness, blending, and memorization of many words in our
phonic readers, decodable readers and library books. While reading to or
with your child, please have him/her follow along and pick out familiar words.
Also take time to discuss and retell the stories with your child.
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• Library: A new book can be checked out when your child returns items
(book, video) currently checked out. We go to the library each day from
11:30 to 11:50 in order for new books to be checkout.
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• Book Orders: Once a month or so, I will send home a book order in your
child’s folder, which allows you to order children’s books if you choose to.
Any checks should be made payable to the book club company, NOT Jeff
West or USD 340.
• Book-It: Our school will be participating in the Pizza Hut Book-It program
beginning in October. Look for more details about the program in October.
Remember that if your child completes the requirements each month they
can earn a free personal pan pizza coupon.
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tHE mORE tHAT yOU rEAD,
tHE mORE tHINGS yOU wILL kNOW.
tHE mORE tHAT yOU lEARN,
tHE mORE pLACES yOU’LL gO.
dR. sEUSS
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Student Behaviors
• In First Grade we will:
• Take turns,
• Cooperate with others,
• Follow safety rules,
• Be good listeners,
• Keep our hands and feet to ourselves.
‘GIVE ME FIVE’
• A positive behavior method will be used in my classroom.
• 1. Eyes on speaker; 2. Lips closed; 3. Ears listening;
• 4. Sit up straight; 5. Hands and feet quiet
Discipline: Your child will be rewarded and praised for good behavior. Your child will be given
Verbal praise, Hugs, and High Fives, Stickers, Tokens, and/or Notes Home.
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Your child may receive consequences for breaking rules such as verbal warnings, a time out, time off
of recess, a note home, and/or a visit with the principal.
Classroom Management Chart….Is a school wide discipline program. Please read the purple
sheet in your childs planner for more information on the consequences of this program.
Remember to sign your child’s planner letting me know that you have looked and visited
with your child as to their behavior for the day.
Special Days
 Field Trips: We will take a couple of field trips this year. They will be scheduled
at a later date and we will ask for volunteers at that time. No younger siblings
may accompany us on our trips unless you drive yourself and meet us there.
(Seatbelt rule)
 Holiday Parties: We will have holiday parties for Halloween, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter.
 Birthdays: For your child’s birthday, please feel free to send a snack or special
treat. Treats may be sent with your child or brought to the school to enjoy at the
end of the school day. PLEASE DO NOT pass out birthday invitations at school
unless all children in our class are to receive one.
 Need addresses…..the BOOSTER CLUB has a great resource that has
addresses in it that is your for free once you join BOOSTER CLUB.
 Show and Tell: Watch for more information regarding Show and Tell. I will send
a separate book bag and note to notify you when it is your child’s turn for Show
and Tell. When it is your child’s turn for Show and Tell please limit what they are
bringing to just ONE item. Please remind your child to leave all toys at home
except on Show and Tell days!!
How Can You Help?
 Folders: Please check your child’s take home folder and planner each day/night
for daily papers, notes, bulletins, class newsletters, extra practice work, and
return the folder in your child’s book bag the next day. I check folders first thing in
the morning for notes, lunch money, etc.
 School Supplies: We will send home individual notes with the children when
needed supplies should be replaced. Please make sure you have labeled all
supplies including your child’s jacket, coats, shoes, and boots.
 Volunteers: If your schedule is one that allows you time to volunteer, please send
me a note and I will let you know what time would work best with our schedule. If
you would like to do things at home, Please let me know. (i.e.: cutting, tearing
out and/or stapling, etc.)
 Change in Plans: If your child has different plan for after school (to a friend’s
house, scouts, sports practice, etc.) please send a note or call the office.
 Math Game: Each unit has a game on the back of the first section.
Please play the game and return the attached sheet with your signature
so your child can get something from the doll or the treasure chest.
• Keep the dice in a safe place, you will need them during the school
year for different activities.
 Homework: Please look for the ‘Family Times’ in your child’s book bag at
the beginning of each week/new unit story. There is a little something for
your child to do to reinforce his/her learning that took place during that
day. Day 1 would be for Monday, Day 2 Tuesday, etc. If the directions
say to have your child write something with their practice, please have
them return their written work also.
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Wish List
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Below are a few items that my class could use for the classroom. If you have
these items at home or are willing to buy them, we would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
ITunes Gift Cards (For buying learning apps for the IPad’s)
Food Coloring (for projects)
Boxes of Jello (with sugar), Large Containers of Kool-Aid Mix, Tang Mix
(cheap brand-used for spelling practice)
Cans of Shaving Cream (cheap brand-used for spelling practice)
Cotton Balls (for science projects)
Paper Plates (cheap brand-for spelling practice and science projects)
Microwave Popcorn
Bags of Flour
Bottle of cheap vegetable
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Some Ways to Help Students Learn To
Read
• Give your child a word and have them repeat the word in sounds.
• Example: cat
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Nest n/ e/ s/ t
• Work on rhyming words by giving your child a word and listening to
see how many words he/she can come up with that rhyme.
• Example: cat, bat, hat, dat, mat
• Now use each of the rhyming words in a sentence. If he/she can’t
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word in a sentence then your child should tell you it is a makebelieve word.
• When making up sentences remember to put as many details in each
sentence as possible. (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How)
Internet Address
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If you would like to help with one of the classroom parties this year please sign up below. I will contact you to remind you as to what you have signed up for when it gets
closer to the party date. Thanks for helping!
Halloween:
Treats: _________________________
Napkins: _______________________
Drinks: _________________________
Games: _________________________
Thanksgiving:
Treats: _________________________
Napkins: _______________________
Drinks: _________________________
Games: _________________________
Christmas:
Treats: _________________________
Napkins: _______________________
Drinks: _________________________
Games: _________________________
Valentine’s Day:
Treats: _________________________
Napkins: _______________________
Drinks: _________________________
Games: _________________________
Easter:
Treats: _________________________
Napkins: _______________________
Drinks: _________________________
Games: _________________________
Plastic Filled Eggs: _______________, ___________________
School Web Site
• www.usd340.org
Thanks for caring for our most valuable resource,
your child!!