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WELCOME First Grade Parents!. Ms. Magnotte. Central Michigan University Masters in Educational Technology MLPP certified K-3 Clinton Valley Elementary Camp Literacy. Ms. Gibbons. Oakland University Masters in Reading-L.A. MLPP certified K-3 Ottawa Elementary Camp Literacy.
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Ms. Magnotte • Central Michigan University • Masters in Educational Technology • MLPP certified K-3 • Clinton Valley Elementary • Camp Literacy
Ms. Gibbons • Oakland University • Masters in Reading-L.A. • MLPP certified K-3 • Ottawa Elementary • Camp Literacy
Mrs. Eckhout • Masters in Teaching • Married with two children • Part-time 15 years • Miami Elementary • D.K., K, 1, 2, and 2-3
Overview • Anxiety • First week of school • Snack and birthday treats • Classroom rules • Curriculum • Room parties and volunteers
First Few Weeks… Your child may be: • Anxious • Tense • Excited • Tearful • Tired All Normal Please be patient, reassuring, and supportive.
Last week • Established rules • Practiced procedures • Began routines • Get to know each other
Snacks and Birthday Treats • Snacks • See packet for suggestions • Birthdays • Individually wrapped • Easy to eat • Napkins • Cupcakes????
Classroom Rules • Green- no consequence, think about what you did • Yellow- caution, lose half of recess time • Red- note or phone call home • individualized
Positive Reinforcement Cheyenne ElementaryCertificate of Excellence is hereby granted to: [name here] for Outstanding “BEE”havior!
First Grade Curriculum • Refer to yellow pamphlet • View text books before you leave • Reading to, with, and by your child • See packet for additional resources • Activities to do at home • September homefun options
Room Parties and Volunteers • Halloween, Christmas*, Valentine’s Day • See sign-up sheets for other opportunities (Magnotte, Gibbons, and Eckhout) • Volunteers needed • Party committee (3 per party per class) • Donators (6 per party per class) • Save receipts • $5 per child for the entire year
The Giving Tree Please visit the giving tree located at the back of the room before you leave. Our classes are still in need of many books, supplies, games, and puzzles. Please consider these items on special occasions. Thank you!
Thank you for your dedication to your child! • Remember to • Pick a date for birthday treats • Sign-up for room parties or volunteering • Look at first grade text books • Meet our new principal, Mr. Brosky!