Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Rychert

1. Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Rychert 1st Grade Grassy Lake Elementary School

2. Unity Parents WELCOME • We are a team. • Communication between parent and teacher is vital to the success of our children. • We are here for you and you are here for us and together we are here for your child.

3. Agendas and STAR books • Most important communication tool • Will have homework and behavior information • Needs to be brought to school everyday • Have to be checked and initialed daily

4. Can be found on the class website We will update with new info each month or as needed. We will also send a hard copy at the beginning of each month. Specials for each day Important dates/events Please check it every month. Monthly News

5. Homework • Reading homework is handed out on Mondays and due on Fridays. • Math homework is handed out daily but all due on Fridays. • Homework should only take about 15-20 minutes each night to complete, plus an additional 20 minutes of reading each night. (Bag of books and log can be used for these additional 20 minutes) • Please let us know if homework is becoming a struggle.

6. Grades are given based on student’s performance on weekly and chapter tests. 1st grade grades are given for Reading, Language Arts and Math. A through F grades are given on the report card every nine weeks. 100-90 = A 89-80= B 79-70= C 69-60= D 59- below= F Reading-Weekly stories with comprehension and vocabulary tests Math-End of the chapter tests and the Review/Test page from math book. Weekly addition and subtraction tests. Spelling-Weekly spelling list with a focus on a skill and test on Friday with a spelling sentence Phonics and Grammar- tests are given on each skill. Curriculum/Grades

7. Behavior Classroom Rules • I will respect myself. by using listening ears by following directions • I will respect others. by keeping my hands to myself by using kind words by working quietly by using listening ears • I will respect my environment. by using helpful hands and feet

8. Good Bee-havior! No Sticks:  Great day! You will see a positive stamp on this day in the agenda. One Sticks: Student was given one verbal reminder about their behavior. They will still get a positive stamp in the agenda. Two Sticks: Student was spoken to 2 times about their behavior. They will cool down for 5 minutes of our group activity and walk the track. It will be noted as frown face in the agenda. Three Sticks: Student had to be spoken to 3 times about their behavior. They will have time to think in the opposite classroom (Mrs. Rychert or Mrs. Fox). They will have a private conference with me discussing their behavior. During their “time to think” they will fill out a sheet of paper explaining their behavior and how they were feeling. Please look for this in the agenda. It will need to be signed a returned the following day. Four Sticks: Student had to be spoken to 4 or more times during the day. They will go to the Quiet Room for Fun Friday that week and would have already done a “time to think” sheet. Fun Friday: Students must earn three days of a positive stamp in a week to participate in Fun Friday at the end of the week.

9. Class Website • In order to save paper and printing, our weekly class information is on the web. You can access the website by logging onto http://lake.k12.fl.us then select Grassy Lake Elementary under “select a school” drop down menu. Go to the classrooms tab, then first grade, and finally, Rychert and Fox. Our website will have the weekly news, homework, class photos, and other information. • Please register. We will send email reminders when the website is updated

10. Special Events • Johnny Appleseed day – September 27th 8:15-11:00am VOLUNTEERS NEEDED • Parent/Teacher conferences- week of October 24th more info to follow • Pumpkin Day- October 31st 8:15-11:00am VOLUNTEERS NEEDED • Fall Festival- October 20th 6-8pm • Turkey Parade- November 22th @ 9:00am. • Holiday Show and Breakfast- December 16th @ 9:00am • Multicultural Timeline Project- last week in January • Flat Stanley (think of someone you might send your flat child to) • Field Day- last week of school • Field Trips to be announced at a later date.

11. Reading Incentives • Raz-Kids: First grade students will be doing Raz-Kids reading in the place of AR. Students can access the Raz-kids website and read and take quizzes at school and at home. The website is www.raz-kids.com. Log in under rychertl. Awards will be given each nine weeks when reading goals are met. • Scholastic Book Orders will come home monthly. Great way for you to get inexpensive books for you child and build our classroom library. • Read, Believe Achieve: A parent and child effort. They will be due at the end of each of the first 3 nine weeks. Medals will be given out at end of year award ceremony. Your bag of books sent home weekly CAN BE used towards R,B,A and homework.

12. Smiley Math • Challenging math sheets to enrich math skills • Begin in Nov. • Go home every Wednesday and are due the following Wednesday. • Students will be rewarded for correct answers. • A trophy will be rewarded if students meets 300 points. • These are mandatory as per administration.

13. Success in 1st Grade • It takes parents, teachers and students working together • Communicate frequently • Check and sign agendas daily • Do homework assignments on time • Check website weekly • Review completed class work sent home

14. Class Expectations • Be responsible for yourself • Bring needed materials/STAR book daily • Follow verbal and written directions • Stay on task • Always do your best • Do your homework every day • Have a great year!

15. Thank You all for coming!  If you need to contact us please email us at rychertl@lake.k12.fl.us or foxr@lake.k12.fl.us write us a note. We love to hear from you! Your Partners in Education, Mrs. Lindsay Rychert Mrs. Rachael Fox