1. I’m so happy you’re in my class
I’m so happy you’re in my class! We are gong to have a wonderful year together! As you wait for us to get started, your parent(s) can begin the following:
Sign up for a conference time on the front chalkboard
Sign up for a class party at the rainbow table
Sign the permission slip on the table and place it in the pile on the counter
Sign the 3 volunteer forms at the table and place it in the pile on the counter
Sign the bus paper on the easel in the front of the room to verify your child’s bus number
Check out the classroom!
We will begin around 6:10 

2. Important Websites and Links
Student Handbook *see site shortcuts at bottom
Class website
Parents – Parent Resources
Resources – Student Resources

3. Nurse Alert Please do not send medication in your child’s backpack
Nurse Alert Please do not send medication in your child’s backpack. Only inhalers and Epi-pens that have been cleared by the nurse are allowed in student’s backpacks. We have peanut and tree nut allergies. Please remind your child to wash their hands before leaving the house in the morning. We will also wash hands before entering the classroom.

4. Lunch
Put money or check in an envelope with child’s first and last name and account number.
Pay using MySchoolBucks online. Go to Departments, Food Services for the link.
Practice the key pad nightly. Don’t forget to push ENTER. The paper is in your mailbox.

5. Home & School Communication
Take home folder (check nightly)
Planner
s – Check portal to update
Class Dojo
- best way to reach me!
(724) 452 – 8280 Ext 6244
Never hesitate to contact me about any questions or concerns. 

6. Class Management Responsive Classroom Dojo Points
Building our room (rules, jobs, etc.)
Logical consequences
Collaborative problem solving
Dojo Points
Once the class earns a TBD goal, they will pick a reward.

7. Class Dojo As a teacher, I will: Use for whole class rewards
Post important updates and announcements
Share photos and videos of our classroom activities
Provide feedback to students to encourage skills/behaviors
Invite you to join Class Dojo using the directions in your child’s mailbox

8. Grades and Homework Monthly Reading Record
No letter grades first grading period, just descriptors
Tests
Quizzes
Rubrics
Informal and Formal Assessments
Class Work
*You will have access to the gradebook the 3rd grading period / 2nd semester.
Monthly Reading Record
Math workbook page on most nights – complete and return in your child’s homework folder *Remembering side is optional
Study spelling words nightly
Please remember to return your child’s homework folder and planner daily.

9. Recess
We will be going outside for recess every day as long as the temperature is above 32 degrees and it is not raining or snowing.
Please keep a hat and gloves in your child’s backpack once it starts getting cold.
Scheduled at 1:00 – 1:20

10. Allergy Policy
The SVSD School Board adopted an allergy policy which modifies the way snacks, including birthday and holiday party snacks, are provided to students for safety reasons. This is updated so please see the foods list.
Please refer to page 27 in the CVE Student Handbook. This can be accessed on the CVE website.

11. Classroom Supplies Needed
Please see the First Grade Supplies List and send in all items listed with exception of erasers and highlighters
Fine tip, black, low odor dry erase markers
Tissues and Clorox wipes are needed
Art Shirt with name
Socks in a Ziploc bag

12. Birthdays
You can attend lunch with your child on that day. Cash only for adults and let me know.
Party invitations – mailed or ed home
Non-edible treats

13. Dismissal Pick-Up Form
Send in a Dismissal Pick Up Form when you will be picking up your child at the end of the day. See sample in Student Handbook on page 14.
Also, send a Tardy Arrival/Early Dismissal/Absentee Form when needed.
These forms are in your child’s mailbox.
All notes must have child’s first and last name and room number.

14. Technology
Kindle Fires
We have headphones thanks to
the CVE-PTO

15. Special Schedule
Day 1 Music Day 2 PE/Gym Day 3 Library OR Computer *These will alternate cycles. We will start with library. Books will not be checked out during library time. Books will be checked out on Day 4 during the cycle we have computer. So all books are due back to school on cycle we have computer and on Day 4. Day 4 Spanish Day 5 Art

16. iLead@CVE. The Olweus theme is…
We will continue having our Olweus meetings on Day 1. We will integrate “The 7 Habits of Happy Kids” into our Olweus meetings. There will be more to come about this wonderful way to promote problem solving and communication skills to our students to make them all leaders.

17. Thanks for taking the time out of your evening to join us!
Below is a list of things to do before you leave tonight. (In no particular order)
Sign up for a conference time on the front chalkboard
Sign up for a class party at the rainbow table
Sign the permission slip on the table and place it in the pile on the counter
Sign the 3 volunteer forms at the table and place it on the pile on the counter
Sign the bus paper on the easel in the front of the room to verify your child’s bus number
Check out the classroom!
Help your child find their mailbox. It is the same as the red number on their name tag. Take all papers on top of the clipboard in their mailbox.
Say good-bye to Mrs. Zorn!
Thanks for taking the time out of your evening to join us!