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All About Mrs. Levitt

All About Mrs. Levitt. Married since April 4 th , 2014 3 dogs: Diggy, Maui, & Dakota Education Bachelors from KSU Teaching Experience Taught Kindergarten and First This is my 5 th year teaching!. All About Mrs. Motes. Married since September 1 st , 2012 1 dog: Riley Education

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All About Mrs. Levitt

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  1. All About Mrs. Levitt • Marriedsince April 4th, 2014 • 3 dogs: Diggy, Maui, & Dakota • Education • Bachelors from KSU • Teaching Experience • Taught Kindergarten and First • This is my 5th year teaching!

  2. All About Mrs. Motes • Marriedsince September 1st, 2012 • 1 dog: Riley • Education • Bachelors & Masters from UGA • Teaching Experience • Taught both primary & intermediate grade levels • This is my 7th year teaching!

  3. Our Classroom Your child has the unique advantage of being a part of a co-taught service delivery model of instruction. That means there are always two teachers in the classroom responsible for delivering relevant and rigorous instruction across all academic content areas. Students are grouped in this model having a variety of strengths and participating in a variety of instruction.

  4. Communication Information • Daily Folders- Allows 2 way communication • Please send all transportation changes/notes in here (this includes after school clubs) • Daily Reading Log- 20 minutes per night. • Specials Calendar- Sent every month & on blog. Please make note of PE days (TENNIS SHOES!) • Weekly Folder- Student work from the weeksent on Fridays • Please look through work, complete and return any unfinished papers Class Text Messages- Please take a moment and consider subscribing to our class texting updates. Just text @mrslevit (JUST ONE T) to 770-212-9919

  5. “Levitt& Motes’ Bulletin Board”Our Class Blog Will be updated each week (usually Fridays). I will send an e-mail & text notifying you of updates. What’s on the blog? - Upcoming Dates - Class and school wide news - Weekly Curriculum Overview - Websites and activities http://kempelementary.typepad.com/miss_imielinskis_wise_owl/#tp

  6. Classroom Schedule 7:45-8:00 Announcements 8:00-8:10 Math Problem Solving 8:10-9:40 Daily 5 Reading (Includes standard based focus lessons, Guided Reading, Individual Conferences, and literacy practice) 9:40-10:20 Writer’s Workshop 10:20-10:39 Content Studies 10:39-11:09 Lunch 11:20-11:40 Number Talks/Math RAP 11:40-12:00 Recess 12:00-1:10 Math Lesson and Math Workshop (Includes standard based focus lessons, guided math groups, fluency, and math problem solving practice. 1:10-2:00 Specials

  7. Our Class Expectations7 Daily Habits for Great Leadersand whole brain rules • Philosophy is to provide a safe and secure learning • environment while encouraging children to become • responsible citizens • Seven basic character traits are emphasized…See wall • Be Proactive • Begin with the End in Mind • Put First Things First • Think Win-Win • Seek First to Understand • Synergize • Sharpen the Saw • Not “classroom” rules, but habits for leading a successful life. • Whole brain rules “The 5 rules”

  8. Classroom Management • Treasure Box: Students will earn blue tickets when they are caught being good. These tickets are drawn every Friday for a chance to go to the Treasure Box. • Table Tallies: Students work together by following class rules and hallway procedures to earn table tallies each week. • Weekly Behavior Sheets: Students will receive strikes for breaking classroom rules. Please sign and return by Monday! • Fun Friday: Students who receive less than 3 strikes in a week will earn a FUN reward on Friday! We are here to build positive relationships with each and every child!

  9. Curriculum Standards • 1st Grade Common Core Standards can be found online. • Emphasis on going “deep” not “wide”. • Throughout the year, first grade will be posting videos, etc. to communicate to you how some standards are being taught in the classroom. Here is an example: Make a ten subtraction

  10. Reading *Daily 5 Format (Mini-lessons and independent work time) *Reading Conferences and Guided Reading Reading focus: -vocabulary/word attack skills -fluency -comprehension/retelling skills *Sight Words -All 1st graders are expected to master the Dolch Sight Word List. Please work with them nightly until they have passed all 11 lists!

  11. Phonics • Words Their Way, word sorts and activities (will have a weekly focus) • Incorporated into… • Hands on (Make a Word and Sorts) • Shared Reading (Daily 5) • Reinforced with manipulatives and word work. • Emphasis on learning spelling patterns, not spelling lists.

  12. Writing • Writer’s Workshop • Mini Lessons (Lucy Callkin’s Writing Program) • Teach grammar, language arts skills, handwriting, writing skills, different genres • Writing Genres (narrative, informational, opinion)

  13. Math • *Number Talks • Students investigate and discuss what numbers are and find • smaller patterns that create larger numbers. The emphasis is • on being able to compute mentally and explaining your reasoning. • *Problem Solving • *Math Workshop • -whole group mini-lessons • -independent practice with manipulatives • -emphasis on understanding concepts and • being able to explain reasoning.

  14. Content Overview • We will be integrating content into reading and writing this year! • Switches between science and social studies

  15. Grades and Rubric Style Report Card Can your child consistently and independently show mastery of the standard? • Mastery is expected by the end of the marking period. • No averaging • Pay close attention to homework and classwork. • Please use parent report card guide to know expectations for each 9 weeks. • Academic Alerts sent at 4 ½ week mark if needed.

  16. Grades and Rubric-Style Report Card • 3+ Exceeds Standards- applies and inferences beyond expectations • 3 Meets standards- consistently and independently • 2 Progressing toward meeting the standard • 1 Limited or minimum progress toward meeting the standard • Practice Work – stickers/smiley faces/checkmarks/comments • Graded Papers – 3+, 3, 2, 1 • Please be aware that standards are performance based. Children will be assessed in a variety of ways, which will include checklists, rubrics, teacher • observation and paper/pencil tasks.

  17. Grades and Rubric Style Report Card Learning Skills and Behaviors: (Refer to Behavior Sheet) S = Successful P = Progressing N = Needs Improvement

  18. First Grade Assessments • 1stGrade Sight Words (Dolch) • Primary Spelling Inventory • Writing Rubrics • Quarterly assessments for LA & Math • CogAT– October 7th-9th • Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA)(Decoding, fluency, and comprehension)

  19. Homework • Homework Journals will be sent home each week, DUE ON FRIDAYS • Homework cover sheet will include weekly phonics focus, reading, writing, and math activities. Select one assignment from each category to work on every week. Students will need to generate their own phonics focus words each week based on that week’s focus skill. THERE IS NO SPELLING LISTS!! Battles with Homework…If you are battling with your child try this… First make sure your child understands how to do the homework Then set a timer for 20-30 minutes and let your child work If they have still not completed it during that 30 minutes, put it away….please see me. Homework should not take more than 20-30 minutes to complete each night!

  20. Absence and Dismissal Policy • Please send a note from home if there is an absence or change in dismissal. Must be in writing(not e-mail) • If you have a change of dismissal during the day, please call the office!!! • If a child is out, please send a note on the day they return. You are only given 3 unexcused absences. • There will be no dismissal changes after 1:45 p.m. • Regular attendance and prompt arrival are vital to your child’s success in first grade.

  21. Carpool Policy • PLEASE BE PATIENT when dropping off and picking up. We have many car riders.  Please consider riding the bus! • Every student will be given a carpool number (even if they are not a regular car rider) • Number will be in 2 places: on car mirror and child’s backpack. (family car pool numbers). • Students will be lined up and sent to cars using that number. • PLEASE do not remove this number from your child’s book bag. • If you do not have your car rider sign, you will need to go to the office and show ID to sign out your student.

  22. Bus Policies • Children under the age of 9 must have an adult to meet them at the bus stop. Any child that does not have an adult to meet him/her will be brought back to the school. • All children under the age of 9 will have a bus tag attached to their book bags. This tag is an indicator for the bus driver that your child is under the age of 9. Please do not remove this tag!

  23. ASP • The AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (ASP) operates from the end of the school day to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  The After School Program is an extension of the instructional day for the students of Kemp.  It will function under the guidelines as established by the Cobb County Board of Education.  After School Program is a PREPAID PROGRAM. (This means there needs to be money in your child’s account before they can stay that day). • Every child must have a registration form complete and signed to stay in ASP each year. • $10 registration fee each year- • $7 daily • Snacks are served each day- please send a snack with your child if they have a restricted diet • IMPORTANT REMINDERS: • ASP money envelopes need to go in a black box when your child arrives in the morning. • There is a late charge of $1.00 per minute after 6:00 according to the school clock. • (Only 3 late notices, then the student will be removed from the program. We do have transportation to local daycares that stay open later.) • All grades 1st through 5th will be given homework time. • Behavior: General rules are set by Cobb County.  The rules for the school day also apply during after school hours. Rules are established to ensure the safety of all children. • Please be sure to send a note to your child’s classroom teacher indicating the days your child will attend the After-School Program. Your child’s teacher should be informed in writing any time there is a change to your child’s schedule. • If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Cobb at lisa.cobb@cobbk12.org

  24. Cafeteria Information • Menus are available on the Kemp website. • Prices • -Student $2.15 • -Adult $3.25 • Lunches may be pre-paid(encouraged) • Breakfast is served for $1.25 • Extras may be limited by parents only  • Fast food is not allowed in the cafeteria. • Students eating breakfast must be in line by 7:45 • Birthday treats may be passed out in the cafeteria., please let us know if there is anything your child is NOT allowed to have and provide alternative. • We are a peanut free classroom.

  25. Money Any money coming to school for PTA, lunch, field trips, ASP, etc. should be placed in an envelope labeled with the following: - child’s name - teacher - money amount - purpose for the money

  26. Clinic/Medication Policies • ALL medications must be sent to the clinic in the original container. • Please send a note with all meds • Cobb County Policy- students must be well for 24 hours before returning to school. (medicine free with no fever, vomiting, or diarrhea)

  27. Communication • Daily Folders • Class Blog • Follow our instagram! our_wise_owls • PECS • Phone number-Kemp (678) 594-8158 • E-mail: josee.levitt@cobbk12.org & • dyanna.motes@cobbk12.org • E-mail is the fastest way to get in contact with us. We will get back to you as soon as we can!

  28. Take a look at your forms… • Please return all forms ASAP!

  29. Helpful Contacts • Principal – Mrs. Thomas • Assistant Principal – Dr. Campoli • Assistant Principal- Mrs. Kale • Counselor – Jenni Briggs

  30. Opportunities to Help **Mystery Reader **Special Center rotations (Fall Centers, Thanksgiving Feast, Valentine’s Day, End of Year) **Holiday Party **Preparing materials at home **Volunteer opportunities will begin once the class gets in the rhythm and routine of first grade. This takes anywhere between 4 and 6 weeks. I will contact you when we are ready for volunteers! **Please thoroughly read the Kemp volunteer form, sign and return if you would like to volunteer.

  31. BYOD • We will allow personal devices this year for educational uses only. • See Cobb County sheet for details!

  32. Class T-Shirts This year we will be ordering class t-shirts! These shirts will be used for spirit days, fieldtrips, and field day at the end of the year.

  33. Our Pet Peeves…what you really need to know!  • Taking Responsibility: 1st grade is different from Kindergarten. Students are expected to work much more independently….this will come with time and practice! • Here is a quote I like to share… • “In the final analysis it is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings.” Ann Landers • Children are going to make mistakes…we don’t have good days everyday, but it is important that we learn from our mistakes, accept responsibility, and move on! • Classroom interruptions: We give 100% of our attention to the students everyday. If you need to meet with us at ANY time please let us know and we will be happy to meet with you and discuss at a scheduled time. Thank you and we are looking forward to a fantastic year!

  34. Still have questions?If you have any questions, please use the “parking lot” on the board. We will get back with you and address your concerns as fast as possible!

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