1 / 21

Room 6 with Mrs. Galletly - 5th Year at Leitch Elementary

Mrs. Galletly has been teaching first grade at Leitch Elementary for five years. She has a strong background in child development and offers engaging activities for her students. Homework packets are assigned weekly, with optional challenge projects available. Report cards are based on Common Core State Standards. Behavior is monitored using a clip chart system. Classroom schedule includes various subjects, recess, and special activities. Field trips and volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year.

walkerc
Download Presentation

Room 6 with Mrs. Galletly - 5th Year at Leitch Elementary

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. to Room 6 with Mrs. Galletly

  2. This is my 5th year at Leitch Elementary. • I went to Humboldt State University, where I got a scholarship to play softball. • 3 time All-American • Hall of Fame • I got my BA degree in Child Development at HSU. • I got my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential at SJSU. • I have two daughters • (2 yr. old) & a 10 month old. • First grade is my favorite • grade to teach.

  3. Thank You! For Room 6 donations. We are able to go to the Peace Pavilion and we are looking into other fun activities to do throughout the year. For staying behind the yellow line. E-mailing me your information.

  4. Homework will begin the week of October 1st. • I will be handing out a L.A. & Math packet to each of the students every Friday. • Students will have one week to complete the given assignments and should be turned in on the following Friday. • HW should be checked by a parent before being turned in. • Spelling & Comprehension tests will be given every Friday.

  5. First grade Leitch HW plan is: • 10-30 minutes per evening (40-120 min per week) • HW will be reviewed and returned in a timely manner. • Students with excused absences will be allowed the same number of days as absence to complete HW.

  6. In addition to the regular, weekly homework, optional challenge projects are posted on the first grade website. www.fremont.k12.ca.us/leitch • These are projects your child can voluntarily complete. • These projects are NOT required.

  7. ELA: Benchmark Advanced Math: California Math Expressions Spelling: Phonics to connect sounds, symbols and patterns Writing: Genres- narrative, opinion, and explanatory. Science: California Science History: Time and Place

  8. Report Cards • Our district has a performance-based report card for first grade based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). • We will be using letter grades. • N- Needs additional support/practice • S- Satisfactory progress towards standards

  9. Explanation of Marks • /- Not assessed during 1st or 2nd trimester • N- Needs additional support/practice • The student is working below grade level but is making some progress towards understanding the level state standards. • The student needs to make more progress in order to proceed to the next grade level.

  10. S- Satisfactory progress towards standards • The student is working on grade level and making good progress. • The student is considered to proceed to the next grade level. • This is the ideal letter most students should have to be on grade level.

  11. Our classroom will be using a clip chart to monitor behavior. A clip chart is a great tool that allows students to be rewarded for positive behavior, while discouraging negative behavior.

  12. Super Student- Exceeding expectations. Good Choices-Students are making the right behavior decisions. Ready to Learn-Every student will start the day on Ready to Learn. This is a good level to be on!

  13. Think About it-A warning about his/her behavior, and a reminder to follow the rules. Teacher’s Choice-Students who continue to display poor behavior. The teacher can decide what action to take. Loss of recess or center time. Parent Contact-Teacher will notify parents via email or phone call. A visit to the Principal’s office might also be in order.

  14. Start- 8:20 am *Students will be marked tardy once my door is closed. Morning Recess/Snack- 10:00am-10:15am Lunch- 11:00am-11:40am/ Wed. 11-11:30 Afternoon Recess/Snack- 1:25pm-1:40pm Dismissal- 2:30 pm *Wednesday early dismissal @1:15pm

  15. Monday- Computers @ 12:35 pm-1:25 pm Tuesday- P.E. @ 1:40 pm- 2:30 pm Thursday- P.E. @ 12:35 pm- 1:25 pm Friday Library @ 12:45 pm- 1:15 pm *Library books are due every Thursday

  16. Homework Folders- will be sent home every Friday with Language Arts and Math homework. Students need to return these folders the following Friday. • Thursday Folders-will be sent home with flyers, newsletters, and completed class work every Thursday. •  or * - Everything Correct • - Some mistakes (Please review with students)

  17. Birthday Treats Please do not bring any treats for your child’s birthday (cupcakes, cake, chocolate). Instead bring goodie bags with pencils, erasers, toys, etc.

  18. Field Trips • To Be Determined: • Peace Pavilion (October 11th) • Hopkins Planetarium (April) • Niles Canyon Train Ride (May) • Volunteers are random pick.

  19. Volunteers • Sign Up Genius: signupgenius.com • 30 Min Slots • Monday, Tues, Thurs • Prepping Art, Thursday Folders, HW Packets • During Prep Time

  20. Best times to talk to me: before the bell rings or through an appointment. Best way to contact me:email @ ngalletly@fremont.k12.ca.us

  21. I know this is going to be a great year! -Mrs. Galletly

More Related