1. Welcome! Mrs. Lauren Standen First Grade
Upper Moreland Primary School Room 31
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2. Welcome

3. All About Me My husband also a teacher
Three children, ages 10, 6 and 4
Been teaching first grade for 10 years
Psychology degree
Reading Specialist degree

4. A Typical Day in Room 31 Arrival and Morning Routine Core Math
Small group Math
Snack
Writing
Special
Recess/Lunch
Phonics/Writing
Small group Reading
Core Reading
Science/Social Studies
Pack up/Dismissal

5. **Please fill out form**
Classroom Procedures
Morning Routine: Buying Breakfast?
**Please fill out form**
Absences/Notes from Home
Lunch Account
Birthday Treats – Only from Cafeteria
Snack Time – Daily
Discipline Policy – Class Dojo

6. Mrs. Standen’s First Grade Class
Reading
Becoming better readers
Reading many different genres of books
Enjoying reading!
Writing
Improving writing skills
Writing about many different topics
Enjoying writing!
Math
Learning number concepts
Working with numbers in different ways
Discovering math together!
Science/Social Studies
Foss Kits
Nystrom

7. Reading Wonders – New Materials!! Phonics/Spelling Community Reading
Guided Reading
Individualized program
Small group environment
Intensive learning
Mystery Reader
Home/School Connection
ConnectEd – website and login

8. Writing Journal Writing Shared Writing Fundations
Independent writing time
Reinforce writing skills
Shared Writing
A variety of genres
Relating to our reading
Fundations
Systematic Phonics Instruction
Trick Word Assessments

9. Mathematics: Hands-on Learning Home Link for Homework Discussion
Everyday Math
Hands-on Learning
Home Link for Homework
**Please fill out agreement form**
Discussion
Oral expression of understanding
Written/drawn expression
Home/School Connection
Everyday Math Website ConnectEd

10. Science and Social Studies
Science: Foss Kits
Solids and Liquids
Air and Weather
Plants and Animals
Social Studies: Nystrom
Map and Globe skills
Pro Social Skills
Family
Neighborhoods
Holidays

11. Homework
Refer to the weekly newsletter for that week’s homework ( ed on Mondays, on website, in agenda book daily)
Give your child a comfortable, well-lit area for homework completion
Read the directions with or to your child to confirm understanding
Allow your child to work independently, and then answer questions
Allow your child to sound out words and write the sounds that they hear for each word
Developmental spelling is appropriate for this age level
It is a step towards correct spelling
Known sight words should be spelled correctly
Please read with your child! Read aloud and listen.

12. UMPS HSA Events There are many HSA events throughout the year.
Please sign up for Giant Rewards – free fundraiser!!
Fall Fest – Friday, October 5 – Hope to see you there!
HSA Website

13. Forms to Complete
Please fill out the yellow Safety Contract on both sides of the sheet. You can fill this out tonight and go over it with your child at home on the Honor system.
If you have not done so, please let me know if you would like your child to be able to buy breakfast
Please sign the Home Links sheet saying you understand the policy
Scholastic book orders are due Friday, September 14. You can order online or send a check in with the paper form.
If you’d like to order Highlights magazine, there is a form. I also can receive free gifts for “no” responses, so feel free to respond no! Thank you!
Please fill out the photo release form
Please fill out the food in the classroom form