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Grew up in South Carolina and Virginia Live in Leesburg with my husband and 2 children Attended Longwood University and earned my Masters from George Mason University. 23 rd year teaching and have taught 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd grades Outstanding Teacher of the Year nominee (Agnes Meyer Award) 3 times Love traveling, trying new things and eating out!

Homework will go home each day in the STAR folder and is to be returned the next day, completed 30 minutes per night 10 minutes of written work 20 minutes of reading Sight word and math facts

Daily - form in the STAR folder (behavior/work habits, any notes) Weekly - to update you on current classroom events Monthly - first grade newsletter will go out at the beginning of the month I regularly check my throughout the day

Positive Reinforcement Reward Coupons – “Star bucks” PBIS school – respect, responsibility, relationships Notes home, phone calls to discuss

Students may arrive to the classroom between 7:30 – 7:50 Students will complete morning work during this time which is expected to be done by 8:00 STAR folders will be checked first thing in the morning for important notes, money, homework, etc.

PALS and DRA Differentiated Reading Groups and Instruction Differentiated Word Study Groups Centers Weekly Word Study Tests and Activities

30-45 Minute writing block 5 times/week Students will exit first grade as writers Inventive spelling is ok and will progress We will work on: Complete sentences Paragraphs that remain on topic Adding interesting details to our writing Correct grammar

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

Seasons Nutrition Scientific Investigation Animals Plants Matter Force and Motion Natural Resources Major Themes

Holidays Map Skills Citizenship Geography Alaska, Hawaii American Symbols Timelines Famous Americans Economics Past and Present Major Themes

PE (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) Music (Wednesday, Thursday) Art (Tuesday) Library (Wednesday) Guidance (Friday) Computer Lab (Friday) SEARCH (Monday)

11:05 – 11:35 Pre-pay online herehere Welcome to join our students for lunch, but please do not bring fast food Peanut allergies

15 minutes/day Black Top in back or playground, grassy area Immediately following lunch Recess Equipment Donations – jump ropes, balls, frisbees, sidewalk chalk

We are excited about the OTTW initiative happening in every LCPS school! OTTW is connecting students globally, One to the World will improve the quality and amplify the impact of the work of students as they master the content and competencies of the curriculum. One to the World is an instructional initiative that addresses what an LCPS graduate should know and be able to do. This instructional approach focuses on significant content and important competencies and the joy of teaching and learning. Our first OTTW activity involves first graders as writers. All students will create and publish a book. These books will be shared locally with preschool students. More information about our OTTW activities will be sent home as we work on them.

Please make sure you have told me how your child gets home. Bus Riders will be put on their bus by me Must receive a note to send a child home a different way than normal If you pick your child up early, they will meet you in the office

A field trip will be taken this year. More information to come home later in the year!

Room Moms Tuesday and Thursday “Planet Math” helpers Friday word study assessment Read to the class Please fill out the sheet and return Volunteer in our Classroom!

I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities! for taking the time to attend Back to School Night!