1. Welcome to 1st Grade Mrs. Bartolomey (Bart) Mrs. Eller Mrs. Nebel
Mrs. Bills

2. 1st Grade Curriculum Reading- Reading Street
Writing- Writer’s Workshop: Lucy Caulkins
Math- Investigations
Science and Social Studies- Topic Based

3. Homework: Reading: Writing: Math:
***Homework will be given at the beginning of each week and due back on Friday mornings.
Reading:
Read for 15 minutes.
Read passage each night to increase fluency.
Writing:
Fry’s Word List: practice reading/writing these words each night.
Nightly Sentences: student writes independently using given word. Sentence should have 6 or more words.
Math:
4-Square Math sheet each night to practice skills. One box is completed each night.

4. Grading PowerSchools- a login will be required.
All grades will be able to be accessed online.
There should be no surprises as to what your child’s grades are since you have access online. You should check you child’s grade at least 2 times a month.
Grades reflects what your child does in class independently.
Grades- E= %, S=70- 89%, N=60- 69%, U=0%- 59%
No extra credit will be given.
Any assignments scored below 50%, a 50% will be entered in the grade book. Missing assignments will be given a 49%.

5. Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe!!!!
Behavior Expectations
West Wing School-Wide Behavior Plan:
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe!!!!
Praise your child for anything green or above.
It is your child’s responsibility to bring daily
folder in every day and to color in their chart.
Students will move up and down the color
chart throughout the day.
Their color counts toward a weekly and
monthly goal.
If your child does not color in their chart that
day, it will not be counted towards the goal.
Outstanding
Great!
Ready to Learn
Warning
Reflection #1
Reflection #2

6. 11:45-12:15- Science/Social Studies
Daily Schedule
8:45 - 9:00 - Bell Work
 9:00-11:00 - Reading
11:00- 11:45 – Lunch
11:45-12:15- Science/Social Studies
12:15- 1:15 - Math
1:15- 2:00 – Writing
2:00-2:45 - Specials
2:45- 3:30 - Flex

7. Arrival:
Our school day begins promptly at 8: Tardies = Lunch Detention
Students are not allowed on campus before 8:30
Students who show up after 8:45 will sent to the office for a tardy slip
Please call in if your child will be absent
Please try to schedule appointments for after school if possible
Specials:
Includes: Art, PE, Music
Taught by our special areas teachers
Please make sure your child is wearing tennis shoes. This will allow them to earn their participation grade.
If you have any questions or concerns with specials, please direct them to the specials teacher. They will be able to answer your questions or help you.

8. Our Class Specials Schedule:
Please refer to our
specials schedule page.

9. Lunch: Recess: Dismissal: Practice and know their lunch number.
Practice opening any packages, containers, or drinks they may bring for lunch.
Setting up a lunch account makes paying for lunch easy!!! It can be done online, no lost money to worry about.
Recess:
A fun and exciting time!
This is their time and the BEST time to use the restroom (please encourage your child to go then).
Remind them to follow the school rules.
Dismissal:
Students will be dismissed at 3:30.
Please make sure your child knows how they are getting home.
If you make a change to how your child will go home, please make sure to contact the teacher before 3:00.

10. Whoooooo’s
Almost Done?
You Are!

11. Other Important Information…
Dress Code
Please follow the school policy on dress code. This policy applies to all grades at our school. Please keep in mind: no spaghetti straps, halter tops, or razor back shirts.
Birthdays
We will celebrate birthdays by announcing them on the announcements, and make their day special!! Due to severe allergies, birthday treats are not allowed.
Volunteers: First training will be August 25th, 4-4:30 in Library.
A volunteer training class is REQUIRED, in order for you to participate in the classroom, field trips, or special events, such as class parties.
Please remember no siblings are allowed.
Checkout our website: sight words, handbook…
Weekly s: to inform you what is going on in the classroom.
**** Please let us know if you don’t receive them!!!!

12. Self help skills Your child should:
Know their student ID (lunch number). They will use this for lunch, library and computers.
Tie their shoes.
Backpacks- carry themselves, open and close it.
Lunch- open items, carry lunchbox, throw away trash and clean up after self.
Our goal is Independence!!!

13. The supply list is on the West Wing Website.