1. Welcome to 1B! Room 116 Mrs. Graper Please read the letter from your child and write a response on the opposite side! Keep the purple folder on your child’s desk

2. 1B’s Daily Schedule 9:00-9:20: Morning Routine Attendance/Lunch Count, unpack, folders open on desk, restroom, Morning Work, Pledge and patriotic song, Good Morning song/HW Check, Joke of Day 9:20 - 9:45: Everyday Counts (Calendar, Days of School) and Weather 9:45-11:10: English/Language Arts (ELA) Reading, Writing, Handwriting, Spelling; Restroom/Lunch and coats (Monday, 10:50-11:10: Book Buddies (Mrs. Williams’ class, 3A) (Friday: 9:20-11:10: Centers) 11:15-11:45: Lunch 11:45-12:15: Recess 12:15-12:45: Word Building/Reading Club, M-R 12:45-1:10: Mon.: Bully Prevention/SS/Sci./Holidays/Restroom 1:15-2:00: SPECIAL Integrated Arts (M: 1:15-2:15), Art, Music, Physical Education 2:00-3:10: Math 3:10-3:20: Pack up/Restroom, if needed 3:20-3:27: Dismissal

3. Special Area Schedule Monday: Integrated Arts, six-week rotation (Art, Physical Education, Music) Tuesday: Art (Mrs. Townsend) Wednesday: Music (Mrs. Froehlich) Thursday: Physical Education (Ms. Lepant) Wear tennis shoes! Friday: Library (Ms. Conn) Bring books!

4. Book Buddies 1x week Monday, 10:50-11:10 Third Grade, Mrs. Williams, 3A Reading partners, Reader’s Theater performances for buddies

5. CogAT Testing The CogAT (a cognitive abilities test): November 9-12. 11/9: Practice Test 11/10 – 11/12: Testing _ No way to study for test –Please make sure your child is well-rested and has eaten breakfast

6. Parent-Teacher Communication Write a note –Pick up for today –Early dismissal for today –Medication for today Call school secretary –Pick up for today (before 3:00) –Early dismissal for today –Medication for today E-mail: lgraper@northallegheny.org@northallegheny.org –I check it in the morning before 9AM and after school when the kids leave. Voicemail: 724-935-4044 –I will check my voicemail each morning before 8AM and before I leave at night

7. MES Communication NA website MES website Remind E-mail

8. Website NA  Marshall Elementary  Building Staff  Graper, Lynn Lunch menu Volunteer calendar

9. REMIND Thank you for joining 1B’s “Remind” group! Phone numbers remain private. Please send a text to 81010 with the message @1binfo You do not need to download the app! Messages will be delivered via text messages.

10. Homework Folder PLEASE check this folder every night! LEFT side: Homework, something that needs to be returned, or an item for your immediate attention RIGHT side: Keep at home

11. Homework Math: Monday-Thursday (“looped” side of worksheet) (+ = perfect, check mark = check work, - = needs reviewed) Spelling: Monday-Thursday Monday: Write words 2x each Tuesday: Spelling Triangles Wednesday: Word Search and read sentences, study for test Thursday: ABC Order (later) Decodable Text No Homework on Friday (except “Star of the Week”) Updated weekly on MES Web page

12. Lunch Money POS system used by our cafeteria. “PIN” number (school #)to purchase a school lunch Money may be applied to your child’s account on any day: Please include: Child’s name, classroom section and room number (1B/116), pin number, and the amount on the outside of the envelope. *If your child has brought money for only that day’s lunch, he/she will take the money with them to lunch. *May use the PayForit.net (go to NA Web site and locate “PayForIt”)

13. Recess The children go outdoors for recess unless it is extremely cold, raining, or snowing. It is always windy on this hill. Please keep these factors in mind and dress your child accordingly.

14. Behavior Management Objective: Provide a safe, educational environment for your child’s growth classroom. I tell the children often that I have two jobs: to teach and to keep them safe. Rules of our Classroom Respect others: Treat others as you would like to be treated (no teasing, name-calling, or bullying) Respect school property Follow directions given by Mrs. Graper, the substitute teacher, the lunch/recess assistants, parent volunteer Use quiet voices Raise your hand to speak unless given other directions Use polite words (please, thank you, you’re welcome, excuse me) Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself Ask permission before leaving the classroom Walk in the classroom and hallway Use Class Dojo Use praise, stickers, notes to home as additional rewards

23. Other Awesome Features Pictures- get a peek inside our classroom! Messaging- chat feature for private messages or whole class broadcasts. Weekly reports- check out the donut.

24. Parent Feedback Last year’s parents said: –“I love it! I can keep those pictures!!” –“I liked being able to track his behavior throughout the day, and being able to see pictures of them in action.” –“It was awesome!!! I liked getting the photos. And getting an idea of what was happening in the classroom.” –“LOVED THE PICTURES!!” –“I loved seeing the pictures of my child throughout the day. I also liked the behavior update too.” –“I enjoyed seeing the pictures of the class working cooperatively.” –“Loved the behavior updates and pictures- my son loved it too!”

25. Bully Prevention Program Getting Better At Getting Along Olweus Bully Prevention Program (OBPP) –Monthly Themes (i.e., respect, responsibility) –Anti-Bullying Rules –Class Meetings –Role Playing

26. MES Bully Prevention Rules 1.We will not bully others. 2.We will try to help students who are bullied. 3.We will try to include students who are left out. 4.If we know someone who is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.

27. Star of the Week One time per year Roster on class web page (in alphabetical order) Completes and shares poster, sent home on preceding Friday (displayed in hallway) Everyday Counts Leader “Guess”timation Jar Sits on purple cushion

28. Parent Volunteers Parent volunteers are very welcome and needed in our classroom. If you can assist in any way, your help will be greatly appreciated! Sign up sheet on round table All volunteers must report to the office before coming to the classroom. Please sign in and receive an identification badge. Please sign out and return the badge when you have completed volunteering in our classroom. You are not permitted to visit any other areas of the building without permission of the Office secretaries. The school policy is that parents are not to bring other children when they volunteer. SIGN-UP SHEET IN HALLWAY

29. Volunteer Clearances Independent Volunteers – Any volunteer who 1) works under the general direction and supervision of an adult employed by the District; and 2) provides direct services to students or may, from time to time, have or may be reasonably expected to have unsupervised contact with students. Examples of Independent Volunteers include, but are not limited to: volunteer tutors, classroom center volunteers and chaperones for field trips. Assistive Volunteers – Any volunteer who 1) works directly under the supervision and direction of an adult employed by the District; and 2) does not provide direct services to students or have unsupervised contact with students. Examples of Assistive Volunteers include, but are not limited to: homeroom parents, individuals who assist with school activities and holiday parties. Classroom Presentation Volunteers – Any individual who volunteers to present during a classroom lesson or school activity and is under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher or administrator during the entirety of the presentation. These volunteer opportunities are typically one-time events. Examples of Classroom Presentation Volunteers include, but are not limited to: Guest Speakers, Mystery Readers, TAG volunteers and College Admission Career Day volunteers. Elementary Field Day volunteers may fall into this category provided they are under the guidance of and directly observed by a classroom teacher or administrator throughout the event. Individuals at North Allegheny will not be permitted to serve as an independent or assistive volunteer unless they have submitted the appropriate clearances.

30. Birthday Celebrations 1B celebrates everyone’s birthday (summer birthdays can celebrated on the “half” birthday). Due to the “Wellness Policy” and to protect children with allergies, it is strongly recommended that a non-food item be considered if you want to provide a treat. Edible treats MUST be approved by nurse 48 hours prior to distribution. No exceptions are permitted. Do not send birthday invitations to school unless there is one for every child in the class or all of the girls/all boys. I do not want any hurt feelings.

31. Book Orders Set up account: www.scholastic.com/readingclub Order ONLINE Class Activation Code: H2V3X Due date will be on label attached to book orders

32. CA (Communication Arts) Story Town- Harcourt Thematic Components –Various types of literature –Phonemic Awareness –Phonics/Spelling –High-Frequency Words –Comprehension –Fluency –Robust Vocabulary –Grammar –Handwriting –Writing Check teacher website

33. Think Central

34. Spelling Monday: Words introduced, write words 2x each Tuesday: Triangles Wednesday: Word Search (ABC Order, later in the year) Thursday: Test Friday: List to home

35. Math Developing concepts w/ manipulatives Practicing for understanding Developing fluency of numbers & facts Topics: –Addition & Subtraction Concepts –Addition & Subtraction Facts up to 18 –Graphs –Numbers to 100 –Geometry –Addition & Subtraction to 20 –Money –Time –Fractions –Measurement –Operations –Data –Problem Solving Texts/Resources: –Every Day Counts (calendar system) –Harcourt Math Pennsylvania Edition –Otter Creek Math Facts (Rocket Math) –Problem Solver Check teacher website

36. Rocket Math Program to help memorize basic facts Differentiated Goal based on how many numbers they can write in 1 minute Addition/Subtraction/Mixed Facts Will not begin until second semester

37. Science Seasons Weather Pond Walk –Each season, weather permitting, we will take a “Pond Walk” to the pond that is located behind our playground. –Our “pond walks” are always tentatively scheduled due to weather, volunteers, and possible other factors. –Please have your child wear old tennis shoes on the day of a scheduled pond walk and dress according to the weather.

38. Pond Walks Pond Walk –Each season, weather permitting, we will take a “Pond Walk” to the pond that is located behind our playground. –Our pond walks are always tentatively scheduled due to weather, volunteers, and possible other factors. –Please have your child wear old tennis shoes and old clothes (thorn bushes) on the day of a scheduled pond walk. –Our first pond walk: Thursday, September 17, (weather permitting)

39. Social Studies Scott Foresman Social Studies text- All Together UNIT 1: TIME FOR SCHOOL UNIT 2: IN MY COMMUNITY UNIT 3: WORK ! WORK ! WORK ! UNIT 4: OUR EARTH, OUR RESOURCES UNIT 5: THIS IS OUR COUNTRY UNIT 6: OUR COUNTRY, OUR WORLD