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Class Schedule:

7:45-8:00   Breakfast

8:00-9:40   Reading/Language Arts

9:00-9:10   Bathroom Break/Attendance

9:40-10:25   Ancillary

10:30-11:05   Math

11:10-11:40   Lunch

12:00-12:30   Recess

12:30-1:00   Math

1:00-1:45   Science/Social Studies

1:45-2:30   Intervention/Enrichment

2:30-2:45   Pack-up/Dismissal

Ancillary Schedule:

Monday ~ Art with Ms. Stange

Tuesday ~ Music with Mr. Lira

Wednesday ~ PE with Coach Graham

Libraray with Ms. Gentry (12:30-1:00)

Thursday ~ Science with Ms. Kilzer

Friday ~ Computer with Ms. Watkins

The students can SWIM to success in the classroom by following some really important rules:

Money Conduct Code

 We use a combination of a stoplight visual and realistic play money as part of behavior management while in school. School and classroom rule infractions result in fines.
Daily conduct will be noted in your child's agenda based on the following:

E -  A great day! Student has earned $0.10 for the day. A dime stamp in the agenda.

S -  some misbehaviors; behavior corrected. A good day. Student has earned $0.05. A nickel stamp in the agenda.

P -  Behavior needs correcting. A sad day. Student has earned $0.01. A penny stamp in the agenda.

U -  Severe or numerous misbehaviors. Parent and Principal notified; behavior must be corrected. A very, very sad day. Student has earned $0.00.

 Money earned will be used for visits to the 1st grade store (Donations of prizes are always welcomed!).  

Store items include: Stickers, pencils, novelty trinkets, toys, coupons, etc.

Coupons include extra work station time, bringing an item for "Show & Tell", taking your shoes off in class, lunch with a friend, bringing a stuffed animal, etc.

Prices for store items range from $0.25 TO $5.00

CURRENT ACADEMIC OBJECTIVES FOR YOUR CHILD:

I CAN OR WILL BE ABLE TO : 

ACROSS THE DISCIPLINES: understand rules and procedures; model good first grade citizenship 

READING/LANGUAGE ARTS: make connections to literature and own experiences (our schema); practice foundational skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
MATH: understand processes for problem solving; understand place value numbers to 25

SOCIAL STUDIES:  understand the calendar and time references (past, present, future);understand the need for rules and routines

  SCIENCE:   identify science tools and follow safety practices

Important Info for Entire Year:

7:40 A.M. Teacher will escort from gym to classroom - school starts promptly at 7:45!

7:45 - 8:00 A.M. Breakfast in classroom - free for all students

Students arriving after 7:40 must report to the office for an admit to class.

All children are to be in uniform daily. Shirt tails are to be tucked and belts are to be worn. Fridays the students may wear jeans with a school t-shirt (including school plays) or uniform shirt - this is not a free dress day. Free dress days (fundraisers) will be scheduled and available for purchase through the PTO - watch for notices.

Each student should read for 20 minutes and practice math facts for 10 minutes every night. Please take advantage of the classpage flashcards.

 Check your child's blue Take Home folder and agenda daily for additional assignments, projects, or other parent/teacher communication. Please sign or initial the agenda daily.
There is a vinyl pocket in front of the agenda for additional parent/teacher communication.

Daily work does not need to be returned unless marked, "Complete and return." Homework comes back to school in the blue folder.

A bright yellow envelope will come home each Wednesday. This will include important notices from school, HISD, and all graded papers. Please sign, correct with your child, and return graded work if below 75%, plus any signed forms as requested. Remember to sign the outside of the yellow envelope and return it on Thursday.