Welcome to Meet The Teacher

1. Welcome to Meet The Teacher Mrs. Zorn (724) 452-8280 Ext. 6244 zornms@svsd.net

2. Responsive Classroom • Introduction – www.responsiveclassroom.org • Morning Meeting – greeting, sharing, activity, morning message • Classroom rules and logical consequences • Classroom Organization

3. Grading and Homework No letter grades first grading period, just descriptors Tests Quizzes Projects Informal and Formal Assessments Class Work • Monthly Reading Record • Weekly Math Fact Flashcards – checked on Friday starting 2nd grading period • Weekly Spelling Calendar – checked on Friday starting 2nd grading period • Please remember to return your child’s homework folder daily. • Please remember to return your child’s Wednesday folder each week.

4. Mrs. Zorn’s Website • www.svsd.net • Select a School - Click CVE • Teacher Websites – click Zorn • My website includes the daily specials schedule and tonight's PowerPoint.

5. AR – Accelerated Reader Computerized test once a 5 day cycle – Your child will pick a library book for their AR book using the “5 Finger Rule”. This will not start until I feel the class is ready. I will let you know when AR starts. Not graded – some questions and answer choices are not read out loud See my teacher website for the “5 Finger Rule” for choosing “Just Right Books”

6. C.A.R.E • Day 1 from 2:25 – 3:00 • The groups will be flexible depending on student needs. • This will begin November 1st.

7. Recess • We will be going outside for recess everyday as long as the temperature is above 32 degrees and it is not raining or snowing. • Please keep a hat and gloves in your child’s backpack once it turns cold. • Scheduled at 2:05 – 2:25 with one other first grade class.

8. Allergy Policy • The SVSD School Board adopted an allergy policy which modifies the way snacks, including birthday and holiday party snacks, are provided to students for safety reasons. • Please refer to pages 8-9 in the CVE Student Handbook. This can be accessed on the CVE website.

9. Student Handbook • www.svsd.net • Select a School – Click CVE • Click Student Handbook

10. Dismissal Pick Up Form • Send in a Dismissal Pick Up Form when you will be picking up your child at the end of the day. • Also, send a Tardy Arrival/Early Dismissal/Absentee Form when needed. • These forms were sent to you with your child’s placement letters in the mail.

11. Classroom Supplies Needed • One box of Kleenexes • One container of Clorox/Lysol wipes • Art Shirt / Old T-Shirt • Mead Primary Notebook with dotted middle line for homework– Many parents have found the notebook at Target in the past.

12. Parent – Teacher Conferences Please remember to sign up for a conference in November at the back table.

13. Important Information Notecard • Child’s name • Child’s nickname • First and last name of parent(s)/guardian(s) – include Mrs., Ms., Miss, Mr. • Phone number • E-mail address • Allergies • YES or NO to share child’s name, phone number and address with the class and to take photos or videos of your child for educational purposes • Bus number / walker / parent pick-up • On the back: anything you want to share

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