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Please follow our class on Twitter! I post pictures of all the fun things we are doing throughout the day! • @klynnkap • https://twitter.com/klynnkap Welcome to Curriculum Night!
Video From Mr. Hilton and Ms. Martinhttps://youtu.be/r-URhm-2lz4
School Procedures • Arrival/Dismissal • Doors are unlocked at 7:30. • If you arrive at 7:50 or later, go to the office to get a tardy slip. • If your child is going home a different way, call the office by 2:45pm or send a note in your child’s folder in the morning. • If your child is absent, please send a written and signed note stating why your child was absent. This note must be turned in within 2 days. This will make the difference between an “excused” and “unexcused” absence.
Great Expectations! - No behavior chart-”rules” will be referred to as “expectations”-intrinsic motivation-logical consequences -parent contact Check out: Great Expectations.org for more information
Austin MVP!! • Austin MVP “Most Valuable Player” • Every child will have a chance to become an Austin MVP by the end of the year.
Teach responsibility by having your child remember everyday to bring… • Backpack • Folder- clean out daily, and send any notes that need to be signed and returned. • Snack- healthy please No nuts!! • Water bottle labeled with name and 1D.
Homework • Reading Folders- Sent home on Monday and returned on Friday. • Math- Occasional math pages sent home • Spelling City • http://www.coppellisd.com/Domain/1031
PTO Connect • Weekly Newsletters • Up to date information about the school • Lets you know how you can get involved • Another way to get connected: • Austin Elementary PTO • Austin Elementary School
Background Checks • Austin Elementary website: • Under “Parents” click on “Volunteer today”, this will take your directly to the website. • Print out the form and submit to the office. • This could take up to two weeks. • Needs to be completed every year.
Thank you SO much for your time! 1st Grade Team
School Motto We are respectful We are responsible We are safe We are prepared Because we are Austin Mustangs On a mission to EXCELLENCE! In addition to this, students are expected to follow our classroom’s “8 expectations for living”
A Day In The Life Of 1D • 7:40-7:50 Unpack • 7:50-8:00 Morning Work and Watch Announcements • 8:00-8:15 Morning Meeting/Call to Excellence • 8:15-9:30 Math/Math Workshops • 9:30-10:00 Writing • 10:00-10:30 Recess • 10:45-11:15 Lunch • 11:15-11:45 Independent Reading • 11:45-12:35 Specials • 12:35-2:15 English Language Arts/Social Studies • 2:15-2:45 Science • 2:45-2:55 Pack Up/LIne up • 3:05 Dismissal
Specials • Monday: Art • Tuesday: P.E • Wednesday: Music • Thursday: P.E. & Library • Friday: P. E./ Runner’s Club *Please wear tennis shoes on P.E. days
Language Arts • Mini Lessons • Workstations • Read to Self • Word Work • Work on Writing • Listen to Reading • Guided Reading • Read Alouds • Monthly Presentations
Writing • Journals • Writer’s Workshop • Handwriting Without Tears
Math • Math Stations • Number Recognition • One to one correspondence • Graphing • Money • Time • Problem Solving • Number Sense • Addition/Subtraction • Hands on math
Technology • Proper Use of Technology– students will sign a pledge • Website Wednesday • Fun for Kid’s Websites- can be found through my website • Coppellisd.com • Staff webpages
Report Cards • Every nine weeks • Standards Based – IPS, AS, MS • Beginning of the year conferences • Conferences when needed or requested
Lunch • Family Friday starts September 2nd • If you send in money for student’s lunch account- please put it in an envelope labeled with your child’s name, my name and 1D.
Birthdays • Parents are no longer allowed to send in birthday treats on their child’s birthday. We will celebrate their birthday in class, they will get a shout out on the announcements, and a prize from the office. • If you want to send in invitations to a party outside of class you can but please send enough for the whole class.
Transportation • Call the office no later than 2:45 if transportation changes OR send a note in your child’s folder. • Use theOrangecards when picking up your child. If you don’t have it, you will be asked to go to the office and you must have your drivers license. Sorry
Mystery Readers! • Wish lists will be updated on the class website if you are curious about what 1D is needing