In order to help you know what the expectations of our classroom are, I have created a classroom, student handbook. Please make sure that you go over this with your child throughout the year. I am looking forward to a successful and wonderful school year!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l5qhq9KcuDGjct080SRSPhmPPP7iJsrObu1d4ifq8vo/edit?hl=en_US
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Welcome to First Grade
Welcome to a new school year. I am excited to meet your child and family. This year will be lots of fun and learning. First grade is a huge transition from Kindergarten and the expectations are very different. Your child will come home tired for the first few months of school. There is not much play time in first grade. Children have a recess at lunch. Your child will need a snack daily to help keep them going during the day. It is very important that they have healthy snacks and drinks. Please do not send them candy or soda.
In first grade children love to bring things in to show their friends. Unfortunately this causes many issues. I ask that no toys be sent to school. I understand that some children have a long bus ride or go to after school care and are allowed toys then. This is fine as long as they remain in their bags during the school day. Any toys that are taken out in the class will be kept until the end of the year. Thanks for your help with this.
Homework consists of reading daily for ten minutes. Each week you will also receive spelling words to practice with your child. They will be tested on Fridays. Spelling words go home only of five day school weeks. The only other homework that will come home is work that is not completed in school. Please encourage your child to complete their work at school. This is where is should be done as I am there to assist in anyway that may be needed. If work is consistently not finished your child will loose recess to complete their work.
I am looking forward to seeing your child grow this year as a learner. You will be fascinated by the changes in your child this year. Please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions or concerns you may have. Remember if I don't know about them I can not help resolve them. You may email me at kristen.dobson@lakeregionschools.org or call and leave a message with the office at 693-6828.
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