Welcome to Mrs. Kehrig’s Classroom!

1. Welcome to Mrs. Kehrig’s Classroom!

2. About Mrs. Kehrig 13thyear teaching I have a wonderful family I Love my job and feel blessed to be at St. Lawrence!!

3. Dress Code • Girls: • Earrings (post) • Headbands and Bows (Color of the uniform only) • (No pinks, purples, etc.) • Only Clear nail polish (No make-up) • Boys: • Belts (Magnetic works best) • Haircuts (Above the ears, 1 inch above eyebrows and not touching collar)

4. Boys and Girls • Shorts can be worn from May 1stuntil October 1st • Socks cannot be the below the ankle • Shoes • Girls shoes must be saddle shoes • Boys shoes must be a black dress shoe(Non- skidding either Velcro or tie • Please help your child practice tying their shoes. I have a few shoe books you can borrow to practice at home. • Gym shoes are put on by your child – if your child can not tie his/her shoes, please purchase Velcro tennis shoes for gym class.

5. Dress 4. Sweaters must be school sanctioned…No hoods- see handbook for detail. 5. Label all belongings!! Coats, sweaters, shoes, mittens, hats, etc. 6. Your child must be able to zip or button his/ her coat. 7. Shirts must be tucked in!

6. Supply List Poetry Folder (1” 3 ring binder) Plastic inserts Glue Sticks Pencil pouch Pencils Scissors *Gym shoes* Erasers Crayons (24 box) Spiral Notebook Composition book Pocket Folder

7. Wish List Band-Aids Sanitizer 2 Boxes of Kleenex Boys bring 1 roll of paper towel Girls bring 1 roll of baby whips

8. Bathroom Students are permitted to use the bathroom throughout the day. At the beginning of the year I send students by tables or pairs. If it is an emergency the students are always able to leave the room to go to the bathroom. I encourage all children to try to use the bathroom at the appropriate time as well as going before school to avoid missing important directions or instructions.

9. Discipline We use the No Bullying Policy in the school handbook for major issues. We follow all the detention and suspension steps in first grade. Please review this policy with your child to ensure they understand the consequences.

10. Classroom Discipline Bucket Filling- Students work hard to “earn stars” for their buckets. When they are being good listeners, following directions and doing their personal best on their work they can earn a star for their bucket. When the students “fill” their bucket they will get to pick a prize from my prize box. This form of positive discipline works the majority of the time. If a student makes a bad choice they will be a warning to change their behavior. If the behavior continues I will ask them to change their card to yellow and a note will be sent home. If the problem persists the students will turn their card to red and their parent will be notified. All children are going to make mistakes and that is how they learn. If a note does come home please don’t panic and realize that we all learn from our mistakes. I really believe by having the “Bucket Filling Behavioral System” students work hard to make “good choices” in our classroom.

11. Birthdays • Birthdays are celebrated two ways depending on our schedule. • Parents can come into the classroom • Teacher can celebrate with your child * 30 Minutes

12. Volunteering at St. Lawrence Protecting God’s Children Criminal Background Check * Both must be completed before volunteering in the classroom or school. This includes field trips and birthdays.

13. Picking up your child Bus- please make sure your child knows his/her bus number. This year we will be placing a tag on your child’s backpack with their bus number on it. If you need to change your child’s pick up for the day please send in a note that morning with the date on top. If you need to call in a pick up change please do so before 2:00pm. Last Name A-L Side door (O-Door) Last Name M-Z Utica door (U-Door)

14. Lunch Lunch Card- money can be placed on your child’s lunch card anytime during the week. Students will use their lunch card to purchase all items in the lunchroom Parents are responsible for monitoring their child’s lunch account balance!! 12:05-12:45

15. Grading Scale O-Outstanding S- Satisfactory N- Needs improvement *Based on the Common Core Standards

16. Absent Work Work can be sent home with a family member or friend. You have one day for every missed day of school. However, if work is not completed please send home any books your child may need in school. Homework will only be sent home if your child has missed two consecutive days of school.

17. Homework Math Homework Poetry Folder on Friday Reading A to Z Books or RazKids

18. Reading A to Z October or November after I assess my students. Independent Reading Level “Good-Fit Books” Reading Fluency beginning of the year Comprehension later in the year *The best way to learn to read is by reading!

19. Classroom Schedule • Reading and Seatwork • Carpet (Calendar and Oral Language) • Religion • Math • Science/Social Studies • Specials • Lunch • Daily 5 • Writing

20. Daily Read to Self Read to Someone Listening Writing Word Work Meet with Teacher

21. Snack Afternoon Snack Allergies? Water only!

22. Friday Folders Please return Friday Folders on Monday

23. Kindergarten Words Your children should know the Kindergarten words from last year. I will be testing your child and sending home their results. Use flash cards to help them memorize these words. Index Cards and a box

24. LatchKey Sign your child up for latchkey if needed. Please let me know if your child is staying for latchkey

25. Website http://teacherweb.com/MI/stlawrence/kehrig/apt1.aspx Spelling Words (List will also be sent home in Friday Folders) Reminders Skills of the Week Links