Welcome to 1st Grade Cedar Lane Elementary

All About Mrs. Fouch Graduated from Radford University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies PreK-6th grade Masters of Science in Elementary Education Masters of Science in Educational Leadership PreK-12th grade Previously taught in 2nd grade through 8th grade Algebra while living in West Virginia, Tennessee, and Iowa. Is teaching for the 5th Year in Loudoun County Has been teaching for 21 years

The Fouch Family Has been married to her highschool sweetheart, Brian Fouch, for 22 years Has three daughters: Hannah-19, Sarah-13, and Kayla-9 Has lived in Charleston, WV; Yellowstone National Park, WY; Austin, TX; Nashville, TN, and Ames, IA

Classroom Management PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support ) “As a Cedar Lane School student, I will…” Respect Self Respect Others Respect Property “As a Cedar Lane School teacher, I will…” Positive Reinforcement Reward Coupons – “Pride Paws”

Morning Arrival Students may arrive to the classroom between 7:30 am – 7:50 pm Students will complete morning work during this time which is expected to be done by 8:00 The Daily Folder (yellow) will be checked first thing in the morning for important notes, money, and homework.

Literacy Block PALS and DRA Differentiated Reading Groups and Instruction Differentiated Word Study Groups Literacy Centers Writing Workshop

Math Money Measurement Calendar Skip Counting Geometry Patterns Telling Time Adding and Subtracting Graphing Fractions Money Measurement Calendar Skip Counting Geometry

Social Science Map Skills Citizenship Geography Virginia Symbols Timelines Famous Virginians Economics Past and Present

Science Animals Investigations Plants Nutrition Matter Seasons Force and Motion Natural Resources

Lunch Recess Snack 10:50 am – 11:20 am Everyday Pre-pay online here Peanut allergies Recess Everyday Wear appropriate shoes for outside Snack Quick, healthy and easy Water ONLY NO NUT products Ask for donations such as jump ropes, balls, frisbee, sidewalk chalk

Homework Warm Regards, The 1st grade team Dear Parents After much research this summer, we are trying something new. Research has been unable to prove that homework improves student performance. Rather than assigning traditional homework, we ask that you spend your evenings doing things that are proven to correlate with student success. Eat dinner as a family, read together, play outside and get your child to bed early! Warm Regards, The 1st grade team PS…For you traditionalists, we will post optional homework suggestions on the web page.

Why Can’t I Skip My 20 Minutes My Family Why Can’t I Skip My 20 Minutes of Reading Tonight? Your family…blah, Blah, Blah

One to the World and Project Based Learning OTTW One to the World and Project Based Learning School wide and county initiative Students will create meaningful projects that are: Significant to the content and curriculum Connected to a real-world problem Can be shared beyond the classroom Students make a connection to their work

Dismissal Please make sure you have told me how your child gets home each afternoon before you leave today. Bus Riders will be put on their bus by the teacher A note must be sent in the morning in order for a child to go home with a friend or neighbor If you pick your child up early, they will meet you in the office

Grading Student work will be marked in the following manner: E : Exceeds expectations M : Meets expectations P : Progressing towards expectations B : Performing below expectations Please review the work sent home in the Daily Folders. Formal and informal assessments will be used to determine report card grades.

Communication Daily Folder Weekly email to update you on current classroom events Email is always the best way to reach me, except in the case of dismissal changes which will require a written note to the office

Morning Meeting Building a classroom community Morning Message Greeting Share Activity

One More Thing… Volunteers Field Trips

Please Remember To… Sign up for a conference time Fill out how your child is going home on the first day of school Check out the “Wish List” and make a donation if you can Fill out any forms tonight and return at Open House or the First day of school if you can Leave the Emergency Form and Dismissal Form with me Stop by the library to get to know some of the specialists and resource teachers!

Contact Information Cedar Lane Phone Number: 571- 252- 2120 Cedar Lane Absentee Line: 571-252-2121 Email Address: Michele.Fouch@lcps.org Website: http://www.lcps.org/Domain/12816

Final Thoughts… My goal is to provide a safe and fun learning environment. Not only do I want my students to do well academically, but to enjoy themselves as well. I am extremely excited for the school year and to work together to help your child succeed!

Thank you for coming to Back to School Night! Working as a team we really can unlock your child’s potential in all areas. We’re looking forward to a terrific year!