Welcome

I would like to welcome you to first grade. It has taken me a little time to get to my blog this year. I apologize for that. I will try to update it and send home weekly news as to what is happening in our classroom so you can stay informed. Please check back. :)

As to what has been happening so far this year: We have all been working very hard on learning the rules and routines of a new classroom and a new teacher. We have also taken some time to get to know one another. We know that if we all work our best and treat each other with respect, then we can have fun while we are learning LOTS this year! Here is a little general classroom information that you might find helpful.

Classroom Rules:
1. Follow directions the first time
2. Be nice and polite
3. Be safe
4. Be a good listener

I hold the students to a high expectation in regards to their behavior. I know the students can do it; so then when they themselves see that it can be done, they have an enormous sense of personal pride!

Daily Schedule:
8:20 Morning jobs and activities
8:40 Pledge and roll call
8:45 Read to Self with Guided reading groups
9:10 Whole group reading lesson
9:45 Restroom Break
9:35 Writer's Workshop
10:20 Word Work/Poetry notebook
10:45 Work Station with Guided reading groups
11:05 Special Classes (M-PE, T-Library, W-Art, TH-Music, F-Computer)
11:57 Lunch
12:22 Restroom Break
12:30 Calendar time
12:45 Math
1:35 Theme time
2:05 Read to partner with teacher conferring with readers
2:35 Recess
3:05 Pack up and chapter book read time
3:30 Dismiss