1. 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!

2. Welcome to Mrs. Costello’s First Grade Class

3. Get To Know Mrs. Costello…..

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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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 – me!

9. Writer’s Workshop
Daily writing mini-lessons
Handwriting

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

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

12. 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 me if interested!

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

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