Welcome Mrs. Griffin’s1st Grade Class

Yellow FolderCheck it daily at home.

I check it daily at school.

Return it to school each day with completed homework, notes, lunch money.

Please take out the notices and any completed work and keep at home.

There will be no homework on Friday.

HomeworkHomework will be in the yellow folder.

Homework will be either spelling, math, reading or phonics.

Homework will be posted on my website.

Students should try to read for everyday for at least 15 minutes.

Students should practice math addition and subtraction facts with flashcards.

If needed, help your child hold the pencil properly and make sure he/she is writing the letters correctly.

HomeworkMake sure that he/she understands the work and

help him/her if necessary.

Review your child’s homework before it is returned to school the next day . If he/she is having difficulty write me a note to let me know.

I usually return corrected homework only if there are too many mistakes.

If a student forgets to bring in their homework, it should be brought in the next school day.

DismissalPlease send in a note if your child is being

picked up by someone else or will be picked up early.

I need to make sure each child goes home with their correct ride for safety reasons.

We will always exit out the main entrance doors.

AbsencesYour child needs to be on time to school so that

he/she does not miss anything.

If your child is absent, please call the school to let us know.

When your child returns to school, he/she needs to bring in a note giving the reason for the absence.

Classroom RulesRaise your hand

Be quiet when someone is speaking

Listen

Keep your hands to yourself

Try your best

Use a quiet voice

Sit criss cross apple sauce

Labeling Your Child’s Things

Please write your child’s name on everything, including coats, and on the inside of book bags and lunch boxes.

LunchLunch is at 12:13 am followed by Recess

Lunch costs $2.55 per day

If you are paying for lunch, please place the lunch money or check (made out to Pomptonian) in an envelope or a ziplock bag.

Write your child’s name and the amount on the envelope or bag.

Place the money in your child’s yellow folder.

Snack Time Everyday the students will be allowed to eat a

nutritious snack in the morning.

Please do not send in candy.

Snack only lasts for a few minutes so only pack the amount your child will eat.

BirthdaysFood celebrations are discouraged

Can bring in a small gift (ex: pencil) for students or donate a book to the class in your child’s name

See Parent and Student Manual for details

LibraryBring your child to the Memorial Library as often

as you can to take out books to read with your child.

Download books onto a Kindle or iPad for free from the library. The fantastic librarians there will show you how.

Have your child bring in at least one book to read in class in case he/she finishes the classwork early.

The more your child reads the better he/she will become at reading.

Scholastic Book OrdersBooks are available on the appropriate reading

level and at great prices

Place the orders online at scholastic.com/reading club

If sending the order to school please write the checks to Scholastic

My code is HMF9N

Contacting meWrite a note and send it into school in YELLOW

folder (please not in the backpacks)

Email me at rgriffin@bbrook.org

Call the school

ConferencesMonday November 2nd – in the evening

Tuesday November 3rd & 4th – in the afternoon

Please let me know what time of day works best for you and I will make every effort possible to accommodate your needs.

CurriculumJourneys Reading Program and Guided Reading

Oral Language, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Speaking/Listening, Fluency, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Spelling, Grammar, Writing

GoMath Operations and Algebraic Thinking Developing understanding of addition, subtraction, and strategies for addition and subtraction within 20. Number in Operations in Base Ten Developing understanding of whole number relationships and place value, including grouping in tens and ones.Measurement and Data Developing understanding of linear measurement and measuring lengths as iterating length units.

Curriculum (cont.)Social Studies

Responsive Classroom Responsible and Active CitizenshipCelebrating and Respecting Cultural DifferencesGeography: Map SkillsAmerican Heritage Scholastic News

Science Fusion How Scientists WorkTechnology All Around UsAnimalsPlants EnvironmentsEarth's ResourcesWeather and SeasonsObjects in the SkyAll About MatterForces and Energy