BTSN Info While You Wait… -Take a “Selfie” using the iPad! 7:00-7:20 Meet the Teacher 7:20-7:40 “First Grade 411” in the Library 7:40-8:00 “Good Habits, Great Readers” remain in the library While You Wait… -Take a “Selfie” using the iPad!

Welcome to Mrs. Costello’s First Grade Class

Get To Know Mrs. Costello…..

Classroom Connections Tiger Times-Dr. Cashman Seesaw PAW pack/Website Homework menu-Must Do’s, Choices Lets talk… .

Paw Pack Binder Reading & Math Resources Xtra Math Information Folder -Homework Menu -Homework Papers -Reading Log

Homework Menu Your job as parents: Communicate HW problems & struggles Check that homework is done Set up an appropriate place to do homework Encourage independent reading

Classroom Information Attendance- send in a note Personal Belongings-labeling throughout year Snack\Water Catcher Lunch Dismissal Birthdays/Invitations Weather Appropriate Dress Things we collect-Box Tops, paper towel cylinders, buttons, sequins, clothespins, shoelaces, plastic ice cube trays, single hole punchers

Birthday wishes Create a picture slideshow or poster to share with the class* Wear slippers for the day Guest reader! Enjoy a birthday dance from your class – Just Dance Bring in something that you are proud of and share it with the class Pick a classroom spirit day in your honor! *Must be teacher-approved (prior class favorite) Bring a stuffed animal to school Any other ideas – Email me!

Writer’s Workshop Daily writing mini-lessons Handwriting

Everyday Math Spiral Repeated exposure to skills Practice and review XtraMath Info in Paw Pack www.XtraMath.org

“Warm and Fuzzies” Titus Paws For PRIDE Classroom Management “Warm and Fuzzies” Titus Paws For PRIDE

Volunteers Needed!! Classroom Coordinator Grade specific volunteers Clerical help Class specific volunteers Checking Journals Reading with students Working with small groups ** Must have clearances!** Please email me if interested!

Race for Education SAVE THE DATE! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2018 One and done fundraiser SAVE THE DATE! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Thank you! Contact Me Follow me on Twitter @cblcostello lcostello@cbsd.org Follow me on Twitter @cblcostello Class Webpage www.cbsd.org/lcostello Thanks for all of the donated “Wish List” items. I will be updating the list on my website throughout the year.