1. Welcome to First Grade!

2.  Mrs. Guenther  Miss Hoover  Mrs. Kehrig First Grade Teachers

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

4. 1.Shorts can be worn from May 1 st until October 1 st 2.Socks cannot be the below the ankle Navy or Black 3.Shoes a.Girls shoes must be saddle shoes b.Boys shoes must be a black dress shoe (Non- skidding either Velcro or tie c.Please help your child practice tying their shoes. I have a few shoe books you can borrow to practice at home. d.Gym shoes are put on by your child – if your child can not tie, please purchase Velcro tennis shoes for gym class. Boys and Girls

5. 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! Dress

6.  1- Two Pocket Folder  1- Wide Ruled Spiral Notebook  10-Pencils (Plain Yellow #2)  6-8 Glue Sticks  2 Boxes of Crayons (box of 24) No Twistables!  1 Pair of Scissors (Fiskar is recommended)  4 Pink Pearl Erasers (No pencil toppers or toy erasers)  1- School bag (no rollers)  1- pair of gym shoes to stay in school  3-Boxes of Kleenex  Boys- I roll of paper towel and Clorox Wipes  Girls- I tub or baby wipes and 1 hand sanitizer  Check websites for any additional items needed by your child’s teacher Supply List

7.  We would prefer the small headphones that are sold at Lakeshore Learning. Listening Center

8.  Band-aides Wish List

9.  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. Bathroom

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

11.  We all use positive disciple in our classrooms. Each teacher has their own method of positive disciple. When students are being good listeners, following directions and doing their personal best each day they will be rewarded. This form of positive discipline works the majority of the time. If we continue to have a behavioral issue with your child you 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.  We really believe by having the students work hard to make “good choices” in our classroom. Classroom Discipline

12. 1.Protecting God’s Children 2.Criminal Background Check * Both must be completed before volunteering in the classroom or school. This includes field trips! Volunteering at St. Lawrence

13.  Bus- please make sure your child knows his/her bus number. Write it somewhere on their backpack.  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.  Student Drop-off is at the Side door  Student Pick-up is at the Utica door Transportation

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15.  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. Put money in an envelope with your child’s name on it. You can also do it on-line. There will be a $10 fee for lost cards! 11:40-12:20 Lunch

16. Due to the new FDA regulations and allergies we have eliminated birthday treats. Your child’s teacher will provide a small birthday bag along with a class birthday book on their special day. If your child has a summer birthday, we will celebrate on their half birthday! Birthdays

17.  O-Outstanding  S- Satisfactory  N- Needs improvement  We will contact parents if we see areas of concern during the marking period. *Based on the Common Core Standards Grading Scale

18.  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.  If a child forgets work, shoes or lunch NO CALLING HOME (SCHOOL RULE) Absent Work

19.  Math Homework  Reading Raz-Kids  Spelling Words  Unfinished Work Homework Folder

20.  Student’s will be assessed at the beginning of the year. Your child’s level may changed based on our testing. Please don’t panic if your child needs to reread a level or two.  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! Reading

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

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

23.  There will be a First and Second grade Christmas Program on December 18 th this year! Christmas Program

24.  Please return Friday Folders on Monday Friday Folders

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

26. 1.Spelling Words (List will also be sent home in Friday Folders) 2.Reminders 3.Skills of the Week 4.Links Website http://teacherweb.com/MI/stlawrence/kehrig/apt1.aspx