1. Classroom Policies and Procedures
Welcome to Miss Goss’
1st Grade Class
Classroom Policies and Procedures

2. About Your Teacher Miss Goss

3. 1st Grade!

4. Reading Reading Level AR Take Home Books 2nd Marking Period Basil
Vocab check
Take Home on Wednesday
Comp Check on Thursday

5. Spelling
Spelling Tests on Friday
Sentence Dictation
Spelling City

6. Writing Writing Capitalization & Punctuation
Sight Words vs. Phonetically Spelled
Beginning Middle & End
Voice
Penmanship
Illustrations

7. Math
Addition: Single digit, double digit with and without regrouping, timed tests
Subtraction: Single digit, double digit without borrowing, timed tests
Geometry: 2D and 3D Shapes and Attributes, Fractions
Story Problems
Place Value
Counting: 1’s, 2’s, 5’s, 10’s to 120
Measurement inches and centimeters
Telling time to the hour and half hour
Fact Families

8. Science
Science is taught within thematic units through experiment and non-fiction literature.
First grade science topics include:
Life Cycles
Animal Research
Magnetism
Properties of Matter
Weather

9. Social Studies
Social Studies is also taught within thematic units through fiction and non-fiction literature, as well as with homework.
First grade Social Studies topics include:
History: Family & School
Geography: Mapping
Civics and Government: Power of Authority, American Symbols, Good Citizenship
Economics: Goods and Services
Public Discourse: Taking a stand, Service Learning

10. Behavior Expectations Positive Reinforcement
Effective learning is based on cooperation and respect for others. Our classroom is based on a positive approach to learning and the focus centers on affirming behaviors and manners that contribute to our classroom community.
Consequences
1st consequence- verbal warning
2nd consequence-the student will miss 5 minutes of recess (think about it)
3rd consequence-the student will have recess detention.(teachers choice)
4th consequence- parent contact(parent contact)
5th consequence- the student will be taken to the office and parents will be called.
Expectations
-Listen and Follow Directions
-Use Time Wisely
-Be a Good Friend
-Use Self-Control
-Do your best
Positive Reinforcement
-Mr. Potato Head
-verbal praise
-rewards
-notes home

11. Snacks/Birthday Treats
5-10 minute snack time
your choice if you would like to send a snack in with your child on a daily basis
healthy snacks ONLY
crackers
golf fish
Fruit
granola bars
Water ONLY
Birthday Treats
Please send in enough for whole class
NO CAKES OR CUPCAKE CAKES
Feel free to send in a healthy snack 

12. ABSOLUTELY NO!

13. Homework Monthly Homework Calendar Lunch in Classroom
Weekly Reading Slips
Spelling & Vocabulary Practice
Take Home Books 2nd Marking Period
Misc.
It truly shows the students who are practicing at home. It benefits the child and helps them become more successful in class.
WE ARE A TEAM!

14. Home/School Connection
Student + Teacher/School + Home=Successful 1st Grader
Transportation Notes
Notes
Take Home Folders
Phone

15. Remind App

16. Thank you for coming and being involved in your child’s education!
Happy Beginning of the School Year!