We’re Fishing for Wisdom in

First Grade!

2013-2014

Mrs. Brown ~ Room 4• 18 years teaching K, 1st, and 2nd

• Mom of 3 (2 teenage girls and a toddler son)

• Lived in 5 states • Love photography and music

• Starbucks hot cocoa is the bomb• McD’s sweet tea is a close 2nd

• If I could live anywhere it would be South Korea

Mrs. BrownMrs. HagenlockMrs. JohnstonMrs. ParkerMrs. PowellMrs. ScottMrs. Seu

Language Arts The Daily 5-Read to self, Read to Someone, Listen to Reading, Work on Writing, & Word Work

Shared Reading Read

Aloud/Activity Guided Reading Writing

Workshop

Math~ The content of the mathematics standards is intended to support the following five goals for students: becoming mathematical problem solvers, communicating mathematically, reasoning mathematically, making mathematical connections, and using mathematical representations to model and interpret practical situations.

Daily 5~Guided Math

Math with Someone

Math By MyselfMath Work,Math WritingMath Technology

Using Communication and Reasoning skills:

Pennies in Pockets Task:Kay has 17 pennies. The

pennies are in her 2 coat pockets. How many pennies

could be in each pocket? Use pictures, words, and

numbers to show and explain all the possible

answers.

• Monthly Reading Log- 10 to 15 minutes a day

• September Homework: How to tie your shoes. Learn your lunch number. Practice handwriting (first

and last name). • Word Study, nightly math fact

practice, reading logs, and homework calendar will begin in October.

Students in first grade have the following grading scale on their report cards:

E= Exceeds Standards M= Meets Standards P= Progressing Toward Standard B= Performing Below Standard These grades should not be translated into A’s, B’s, or C’s.

It is okay if students do not receive all 1’s on their report card.

• The goals grow more rigorous throughout the year and students continue to fine tune their skills as the year progresses.

• In order to access the Clarity Parent Portal you will need to download a form online and send in the request. This will need to b e done yearly.

• Students will complete a lot of hands on work in first grade.

• Class work or homework that is checked by the teacher may often times be ungraded. It is a check for understanding.

• Work completed in centers is independent of the

teacher. Not all center work will be graded.

Legacy is a PBIS school. Students are expected to BARK: Be Ready, Act Responsibly, Respect Everyone, Kindness CountsStudents/classes can earn Bark Bones for displaying positive behavior. Students redeem 10 bark bones in the office and will be acknowledged in the Bark Walk. Classroom incentives are offered for earning classroom Bark Bones.

Lunch 11:40-12:10Monday: PE & Guidance

Tuesday: Library & MusicWednesday: PE & Music

Thursday: PE & Computer LabFriday: Search, Reading buddies &

Art

Students have a daily take home folder that should be checked daily.Folders should be taken home each night and returned to school each day.Please use the plastic pouch for lunch money, field trip money, notes to me, etc.

Every Thursday there will be a white folder coming home with

graded work, notes from the PTO, and notes from the school. Please do not return anything in the white folder. Anything that needs to come back to school needs to go in your child’s BLACK daily take home folder.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns. I will respond promptly within 24 hours. Please be reminded that…

Email IS to be used for: *Due Date questions *Field Trip questions

*Request for a phone call or conference

Any time confidential issues or time-sensitive needs will need

to be address via phone call or in person.

We are so excited to be taking 2 field trips this year in first grade. We will need 7 volunteers for each trip.

Our first trip is to the National Zoo on

October 18th .Our second field

trip will be to the National Mall to visit the monuments

on May 16th.

This year I am asking for 2 Room Parents. As a room parent you are responsible for classroom parties and dispersing PTO information.Other Volunteer Opportunities:

Word Study assessment facilitator(Fridays 8:15)

Computer Lab Monitor (Thursdays 10:30-11:00)

Thursday Folder Stuffer (Thursday before 10am)

Lunch room helper (first week only) 11:40 am Volunteer positions, parent-teacher conferences, lunch

room help, field trip volunteers , and parties will all be set up through Sign-Up Genius online. This information will be emailed to you tomorrow.

ClinicIt is county policy that any student who has a fever of 100.0 must be sent home. Students cannot return to school until they are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication. Please advise your child to cover their mouth with their elbow when they cough and sneeze. Please consider keeping your child home if they are ill to avoid infecting other students and staff.

All medication dispensed at school will need a doctor’s

orders. Please see the school nurse, if you have questions.

SnackStudents are permitted to bring a small, healthy snack each day (think veggies, piece of fruit, crackers and cheese). Please be aware of any allergies in our classroom when packing lunches and snacks. Please DO NOT pack peanut products since children can have this particular allergy. Students snacks should be labeled clearly. Please, NO juice boxes/sodas or snacks requiring utensils. Water is available in the classroom.

Lunch ProceduresLunch money may be placed in the clear pocket of their DOG folder. Please put it in an envelope with your child’s full name and lunch number. Lunches can be paid for online using www.payforlunch.com A $3.00 fee is added when using this service. You can keep track of what your child is purchasing on this site as well.

Students must memorize their lunch numbers. They will be expected to enter their own numbers each day for

lunch and to log in to school computers.

BirthdaysInvitations for birthday parties will only be handed out if every child in the class is invited. Please use the class directory for mailing invitations if you are unable to invite everyone.We are a birthday treat free school. You may like to send in a book or classroom game for indoor recess in honor of your child’s birthday. The gift will be recognized as a donation with a special birthday sticker sharing your child’s name with the class.

AllergiesDue to student allergies, our first grade classroom willbe a peanut-free zone this year. Please do not send peanuts/tree nuts or peanut butter with your child for snack or classroom celebrations. We will be strictly enforcing the “no peanut rule” in each of our classrooms.

Safety of all of our students is our number one concern.

We appreciate your cooperation in this

matter.

CONTACT INFORMATION Legacy Phone Number: 703-

957-4425Legacy Absentee Line: 703-

957-4432Email Address:

susan.k.brown@lcps.orgWebsite: http://

www.lcps.org/page/50626