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Welcome Parents!
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•Please write a letter to your child on
the paper provided. Your letter will be
left on your child’s desk to be enjoyed
first thing in the morning.
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Curriculum Night
Mrs. Lovinger ~ 1st Grade
B.J. Hooper Elementary
All About Me
My Background
-Live in Libertyville
-Grew up in Lindenhurst and Lake Villa
-I went to Hooper, Pleviak and Palombi
-My Experience
-Graduated from Northern Illinois University
-Degree in Elementary Education (K-8)
-I taught 2nd grade for six years
The Second Grade
Team
» Jill Lovinger
» Monica Heifner
» Kathy Lillig
» Maureen Hohenstatt*
We will be working together closely this year.
Our teamwork will include the following:
Planning common lessons and activities
Effectively utilizing and maximizing the time in
each school day
Modifying lessons to meet students’ needs
Report Cards
Aligned with Common Core Standards
Our grading is based on trimesters
3 report cards throughout the year
Your child’s report card will be able to view
through Power School. If you would like a hard
copy, you must make a request through the office.
Power School
Power School is our online
resource that is used for:
Attendance
Communication Information
Grades
Report Cards-3 trimesters
Jan Betustak, our school
secretary is in the Computer lab
(Room 124) to help you with
questions about this.
Classroom Parties
Parties
-Fall Festival-Halloween
-Winter Party
-Valentine’s Day
Volunteer
-Party Coordinator
-In class help with activities
Field Trips
Your child will be exposed to a variety
of literacy concepts in these areas:
Marriot Lincolnshire Theatre
-December
Science Field Trip
-Date to be announced
Green Meadows Farm
-May
Literacy
Your child will be exposed to a variety
of literacy concepts in these areas:
Reading
Word Study
Writing
Sharing and Expressing Ideas
Researching and Presenting
Shared Reading
What is Shared Reading?
Sharing a story and reading together
Tracking print left to right
Predicting and inferring
Enjoying and participating in reading with a high level of support
Building a sense of story
Expanding vocabulary
Finding letters and sounds in context
Attending to concepts of print
Sequencing events of a story
Focusing on story elements (character, setting, beginning, and end)
Identifying genres
We use: Mentor Texts,Trade Books, and Big Books,
Reading
Centers
-Daily Five
Comprehension Strategies
Whole group
Small Group
Bagged Books
-Please return daily
Daily Five
The Daily Five includes 5 types of
activities for children to build their reading
skills.
The five types of activities include:
Read to Self
Read to Someone
Listen to Reading
Write to Read
Word Work
Word Study-Language
We will be focusing on mastering all the first
grade core words.
Spell words using patterns
Spell untaught words phonetically
Sort words into categories by meaning
*Take Note: There will
not be spelling tests,
because we want the words
to be mastered not
memorized.
Speaking and Listening
Asking questions
Answering questions
Writing
1st Grade writing instruction focuses on:
Responding to literature, narrative,
opinion, informative, and research pieces
Expected to write a topic sentence,
minimum of two supporting details, and a
closing sentence
Steps to producing a published piece
Conventions: proper capitalization,
punctuation, and subject verb agreement
Handwriting
Your child will practice writing and exercise
appropriate size, spacing, slant, and formation
of the Zaner-Bloser Manuscript Alphabet.
We have a handwriting book in 1st Grade.
Students will also practice on handwriting
worksheets from time to time.
*Take Note: Practice pages can
be downloaded and printed at
www.learningpage.com
Envision Math
The Envision Math program allows students
to participate in mathematic activities that:
Incorporate hands-on experiences in which
students utilize math manipulatives
Encourage math discussion that allow for a
deeper understanding of math vocabulary
Engage students to explore mathematic
concepts through visual and animated images
presented on the computer and SMARTboard
*Take Note: Homework will be differentiated to
meet the needs of your child. However, the
concepts presented will be the same.
Math
Operations ad Algebraic Thinking
Number and Operations in Base Ten
Measurement and Data
Geometry
Social Studies
The focus of Social Studies in 1st Grade
includes the following units of study:
Rules ad Responsibility
Holidays Around the World
Seasons
-Seasonal Changes
-Seasonal Activities
Historical Figures
Community
Current Events
Traditions and Customs
Science
In Science, we use inquiry based methods
to study…
Force and Motion
Weather
Life Cycles
-Insects
-Farm Animals
Home Folder
You can expect to see your child’s Home
Folder everyday.
Stay Home Pocket
-graded work
-newsletters
Return Pocket
-Homework
-Notes from teachers
-Permission slips
Stay
Home
Return
*Take Note: Please check and remove items from your
child’s folder each day. This helps me to know that you
received the information.
Homework
Word Study
An assignment will come home for each
word study unit.
Reading
15-20 minutes of reading each night
Envision Math
Expect to see a Homework assignment nightly
*Take Note: Time will be given to complete in class work
during the day. Unfinished work may be sent home as
homework if student is not using time wisely.
*Friday Homework: I do not send homework to be
completed over the weekend. I feel it is important for the
students to spend time with their families.
Behavioral Expectations
A positive approach to discipline is implemented in
our 1st Grade classroom.
Students are rewarded for…
Responsible behavior
Being kind to others
Turning work in on time
Following directions
Receiving compliments from adults
Bucket Fillers
This year we have our own buckets. We are striving to be
bucket fillers all the time throughout our days by making
people feel good.
If we make poor choices we dip into our buckets .
Absences
Research indicates that students are the most
successful when they attend school regularly.
Of course I do understand that,
students become ill from time to time.
If your child is absent, notify the
office. I will gather your child’s
make-up assignments.
Upon returning to school, your child
will have two days for every day that
he/she was absent to complete the
work.
Celebrating Birthdays
Your child will be recognized on his/her birthday
and is more than welcome to bring in treats.
If your child was a summer baby, we would
love to celebrate his/her half-birthday.
Please notify me prior to your child’s birthday
so that we can make arrangements.
Treats can be a foood item, stickers, erasers,
pencils, bookmarks, snacks, or a book to donate
to the class library.
We currently have 22 students in our class.
Please send enough for everyone. 
Snack Time
Your child is more than welcome to bring a snack to school.
Please send healthy snacks that are
quick and easy to eat. NO CANDY! Suggestions:
*Fresh fruit
*Packaged crackers
*Pretzels
*Granola bars
*Cut Veggies
We have a PEANUT /TREE NUT FREE ROOM
due to allergies.
*Snacks must be nut free.
Classroom Guests
I always welcome parent experts into our
classroom. As you review the curriculum, you
may find that you have some knowledge in a
particular area. I would LOVE for you to come
and share your knowledge with the class.
You may contact me to make the appropriate
arrangements. Email is always a quick and easy way to
make such arrangements.
*Please make sure you fill out the volunteer
form 48 hours before coming.
Transportation Notes
It is very important to call the school or
send a note when your child’s transportation
routine changes for any reason. In addition,
please send a note if someone different will be
picking your child up from school.
If the school is not notified, your child will
be sent home in the regular manner.
Communication
It is extremely important to keep the lines of
communication open between home and school.
I will make every effort to keep you informed of
your child’s progress here at school.
I hope you will also feel comfortable contacting
me with any concerns, questions or celebrations.
I can be reached by email and phone.
Conference SignUp
Dates: Monday, November 25th ad
Tuesday, November 26th
Conferences before this data
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy
schedule to attend Curriculum Night. I especially want
to thank you for having such a WONDERFUL and
precious child! I truly love what I do and am looking
forward to a fabulous year!
Packet Resources
Daily Schedules
Class List
Second Grade Priority and Core Word List
Volunteer Questionnaire
And More!
Star of the Week
Each student is a unique and valued member
of our classroom. Children will be given
their own special week to show how bright
they can shine!
Pictures
Favorite Book
Demonstrate/Share a Special Talent
Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to be respectful and
responsible, do their personal best and be prepared!
We have discussed that we all have the right to:
Be happy and have fun!
Make mistakes
Teach
Possible Consequences
Learn
*Verbal Warning from Teacher (s)
Have an opinion
*Teacher/Student Conference
Safety
Ask Questions
*Phone call, email, or letter sent home
* Alternative Recess
*Student/Principal Conference
All About Mrs. Hohenstatt
My Background
-Live in Ingleside
-My children attended school in District #41
-I now have a grandchild attending Hooper
My Experience
-This is my twenty-fifth year as a paraprofessional at Hooper
Book Orders
Book orders are a wonderful, inexpensive way to
build your child’s home library.
We will be ordering from Scholastic.
If you choose to order, please send a
check, made out to Scholastic Book Clubs.
Please do not send cash.
Book orders will be sent home once a
month.
*Did you Know?- When you order books, I earn points
that add up to free books for our classroom library!
All About Mrs. Saam
My Background
-Live in Lindenhurst
-My husband, Dave and I have 2 children
-Both of my children attended District 41 schools
-My Experience
-I have worked as a paraprofessional for 7 years
-I have 5 years of experience in second grade
-I was a paraprofessional in kindergarten for 2 years