Power up for Success Mrs. Becker First Grade

Parent Survey

About Me… 15th year at Solorio * Received my BA degree & Credential University of Laverne & Masters in reading and I have my reading certificate. * I have a 9 year old daughter who is attending 4th grade here at Solorio. I love being a teacher & teaching 1 st grade.

Desk Handouts * Helpful hints to use when your reading to/with your child. 150 sight word list How do I get my 20 minutes? School Supply list Virtual Library Learning Commons-online resources Volunteer Sign-up Sheet

Daily Schedule 8:15-8:30 Morning Routines 8:30-9:50Language Arts (phonics, Anthology, groups, U/A) 9:50-10:05Snack Recess 10:05-11:05Math 11:05-11:45 Lunch 11:45-1:15 Math/Writing, Centers, Small Groups 1:15-2:45 Social Studies, Science, Art/Music, P.E 2:45 Dismissal P.E Schedule: Wednesdays & Friday Library: Tuesday Computer Lab: Thursday

Classroom Conduct/Rewards * Students must follow the posted classroom rules. * Many rewards will be given (praise, caught being good tickets, “God Kid tokens.) * If student breaks a rule they will be asked to move their pin. –Green: Great Day –Yellow: Warning –Orange: Loss of Recess –Red: Phone Call Home * Check Behavior Calendar daily

Tiger Binder * Binders go home daily and should return to school every morning. * There are four sections: –Parent/Teacher Communication –Homework –Journal –Poetry

Homework * Students will receive a packet every Monday. * Homework is designated nightly. Journal is only done on Monday night. 3 sentences & a picture. * Spelling homework includes 4 spelling words and 2 high frequency words. 2 lines provided to write 2 more words of their own that follow the spelling pattern. All spelling activities must include all 8 words. * All homework is due Friday. Attach journal & write spelling activity completed. Place in the front flap of binder for easy Friday collection. Poetry & sharing are a part of homework. These will be assigned on a 3 week cycle. The poems stay in the poetry section of the binder. Poems & sharing need to be memorized for their speaking & listening grade.

Tests/Grades * Students will be given ongoing assessments. * Graded tests and classroom work will be sent home. * Any work that receives below a 70% will be sent home, must be signed, corrected, and returned. Sometimes I have already corrected with them.

Sight Words * First graders need to know 150 words by end of first grade. * A list of 10 words will be sent home. * Students need to read each word within 2-3 seconds of seeing it. Words will be tested out of order. Your child will be tested every Friday on their current list. Practice at home sign and return. New lists will be sent home as your child passes them. A/R tests can be taken after all 150 words have been passed. Information will come home about quizzes. Students will put a sticker on their robot to keep track.

* Each student has their own Chromebook. Students also have their own username & password. They will need to memorize them both. Cards will be provided for help. * Chromebooks will be used throughout the school year to implement centers, Reading A-Z, Think Central (math program) & Accelerated Reader quizzes. * Reading A-Z and Think Central can be accessed at home. Usernames and passwords will be sent home. * You can provide headphone or earbuds. If not they are provided by the school. Chromebooks

School Supplies Students have been given baskets, scissors, glue, crayons, pencils, whiteboard markers, and whiteboards. Wish list will be on newsletter as the class runs out of certain items. Wish list is attached to the forms on your desk.

Snack and Lunch * Snack: Please discuss and pack it separate! * Lunch: $2.75 Send lunch money in a labeled envelope or baggie. Can pay online as well. –Students must memorize lunch numbers.

P.E & Library * PE: Wednesday and Friday –Wear comfortable clothing. * Library: Every Tuesday –Must have signed permission slip –Please send books back to school everyday.

Other Happenings ESPRI- You can check grades. Log on to Espri and register & office will release your password to you. E3 Family Fun Run is Saturday, October, 3 rd at Central Park.

Star of the Week * Every student will be Star of the Week * Students will receive a poster, estimation jar, and our class scrapbook on Friday –Send everything back to school by Monday

Birthdays * Students will be given a birthday crown, sticker, pencil, name announced in our morning message & we will sing to them all day! * No birthday/pizza parties. * If you choose to bring a treat contact me in advance. * You can send a small treat for the class. The district recommends sending a healthy option for students to choose from as well. No Peanut products due to allergies. Treats will be given out at snack recess. * Treats must be individually wrapped.

Parent Help * There are many ways to help! –Classroom helpers –At home helpers Fill out the volunteer paper for me & application form for the office.

Ways to Contact Me * Parent communication log * me at * Call the office and leave a message * Please use my Teacher web page for information.

Parent-Teacher Conferences Fill out green form on desk. Sign up for a day & time that will work for you. Conferences are November 2nd-6th. Minimum days all week. Discuss times. 7:45 earliest. 1:30 first after school. Will stay 1 late day.