Announcements

You are invited to bring your child by to visit our classroom (room 123) on Meet Your Teacher Day Thursday, August 12th, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

The following are suggested supplies needed for first grade:

1 box of yellow pencils
2 boxes of cap erasers
1-16 or 24 box of crayons
2 glue sticks
2 large bottles of hand sanitizer
2 large boxes of Kleenex tissues
1- one subject spiral notebook (wide ruled)
1 large container of Clorox wipes

Please bring these supplies to school on Thursday, August 12th, if possible.

The first day of school will be Friday, August 13th.  

Weekly Homework Calendar

Read, read, read!!!!

Homework

Reading:  Students should read at least 20 minutes every night! 
**One day each week your child will bring home a “Book
Treasure.”   

Sight Words: Please review this month's sight word list with your child.  
They will test on these words the last week of the month. (list below)
Phonics:  Students will have a phonics homework sheet to complete Monday-
Thursday.  Please make sure you review the words at the bottom of the page 
with your child.

Math:  Students will have a math homework sheet to complete Monday-Thursday.  
Students will also need to review their math facts booklets; a math fact test will be given 
each morning as part of their morning work.

Spelling:  Monday-write words three times each, Tuesday-write a sentence with each word, 
Wednesday-put spelling words in ABC order, Thursday-practice spelling test; 
write missed words five times each (list below).

Spelling Words

Saxon Spelling Lists
 
Spelling List 1
 
I
in
not  
it
pin
no
pop
on
tip
top
 
Pin it on.
Tip it in.
 
Spelling List 2
 
a
an
at
tap
lot
nap
tan
zip
lap
pit
 
Nap on it.
Zip a top.
 
Spelling List 3
 
as
is
so
its
sit  
and
did
last
stop
land
 
I stop a lot.
I did it last.
 
Spelling List 4
 
he  
be
if
got
his
has
hot
ran
hand
fast
said*
the*

It ran so fast.
Dan sat in sand.
 
Spelling List 5

ask
big
can
cat
drop
lost
ants
snip
flag
stand
of*
to*
 
Ask Dan to clap.
The pan is in the sink.
 
Spelling List 6
 
go
hi
am
get
him
ten
best
help
pick
black
you*
what*
 
Get a can of clams.
What can you print?
 
Spelling List 7
 
see  
red
that
this
back
sing
bring
think
green
three
are*
from*
 
The bag is from Pam.
I think we can go.
 
Spelling List 8
 
sat
dog
glad
cost
milk
sock
street
thank
needed
resting
color*
friend*
 
The green frog jumped.
Are you going to the meeting?
 
Spelling List 9
 
up
but
set
man
them
need
block
stomp
going
upset
come*
there*
 
His friend can go with us.
We need to get that rock.
 
Spelling List 10
 
we
with
long
must
like
brisk
clock
sleep
sanding
insect
does*
been*
 
He has been resting at home.
Does the clock ring at ten?
 
Spelling List 11
 
she
too
keep
same
more
we’ll
shack
went
tablet
brushing
their*
goes*
 
The deck is next to their pool.
The fish had a hook stuck in its gill.
 
Spelling List 12
 
us
six
yes
good
jump
five
name
drink
stacked
napkin
some*
was*
 
The bee stung Bob on the heel.
His heel swelled and felt hot.  
 
Spelling List 13
 
me
run
thing
take  
she’s
looking
little
title
will
shell
one*
two*
 
Frank goes to class at twelve.
He’ll take a test at one.
He needs to make a good grade.
 
Spelling List 14
 
my
tell
her
soon
shall
stringy
made
feelings
packed
number
want*
don’t*
 
My little dog likes to nap with me.
He snores and cuddles on my lap.
After he wakes up, he wants to run.
 
Spelling List 15
 
day
fly
trusted
weekly
campfire
blooming
under
myself
inside
problem
thought*
where*
 
My sister can subtract numbers well.
She has a good grade in math.
She can spell well too.
Last summer she was in the spelling bee.  
 
Spelling List 16
 
far
much
play
gave
upon
after
handy
dribble
spell
shapeless
says*
should*
 
Six friends came to my slumber party.
We stayed up until three.
Mom made plum tarts for us.
The sweet crust was tender and good.  

Spelling List 17
 
way
try
such
part
glass
stuff
former
show
letter
barnyard
sure*
they*
 
Jake left his backpack at school.
His spelling list was in it.
Kelvin gave him the list of words to learn
Jake thanked Kelvin for being willing to help.
 
Spelling List 18
 
grow
open
away
started
passing
table
invite
crispy
she’ll
wisely
give*
people*
 
The store will open for the sale at ten.
Many people will be there.
It will be hard to get inside.
I hope I don’t spend too much cash.  

Spelling List 19
 
off
boy
hiding
turtle
disturb
survive
acorn
Friday
elbow
hurt
many*
any*

Curt burned his hand on the hot car.
The burn hurt and felt like fire.
My cat had five kittens on my birthday.
The first ones were girls and the rest boys.  
 
Spelling List 20
 
by
say
for
even
point
nation
portion
sliding
September
carnation
only*
answer*
 
Please eat after you clean your jeans.
The meat and beans are getting cool.
I hear that your team is on the corner lot.  
Each team is really eager to play.  
 
Spelling List 21
 
how
round
dishes
blue
argue
diver
enjoy
overpay
afternoon
vacation
early*
learn*
 
Braden found four spiders in the corner of the dark barn.
The soil there was moist and cool.
His cat wanted to sniff them.
He didn’t want the spiders to bite his cat on the mouth.
 
Spelling List 22
 
old
find
taking
fault
saw
plastic
now
shouted
joining
starvation
word*
four*
 
The kind old man told me some tales.
The little lost kitten was both blind and cold.
The child romped and played in the straw.
Its sharp claws got me as it jumped on my lap.  

Spelling List 23
 
pages
hold
kind
draw
about
over
yellow
foundation
mention
fantastic
today*
once*
 
“I will bring hot dogs and buns,” said Pam.
Who would like to plan some games to play?
Can we swim in the lake at the park?
We should invite Beth to come along.
 
Spelling List 24
 
before
seven
large
write
know
hopped
hoped
trading
chipped
playground
again*
country*

The wind made the trees sway.
A bad storm came upon the fishermen.
Many people were not able to swim.
Rafts were needed to rescue them.  
 
Spelling List 25
 
taping
tapping
meter
study
sounded
catch
edge
reporting
caution
boxes
change*
often*
 
I didn’t lie to my mother about the pie I ate.
It was scorching hot at that hotel in July.
We reported the problem to the clerk at the desk.
We chose to move to another room.  
 
 
 

Sight Words

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Daily Schedule

Monday-Friday

7:50-8:20 Journal, Morning Work, DIRT, AR, INTERVENTION, etc.

8:20-8:30 Attendance and lunch count.

8:30-9:00 Schoolwide INTERVENTION.

9:00-9:15 LA

9:15-10:00 EIP

10:00-10:45 Phonics

10:45-11:40 Math (Computer Lab on Friday)

11:40-12:10 Lunch

12:10-12:15 Restroom

12:15-1:00 ESOL/Science/SS/Health

1:00-1:45 Specials
Monday:Character Ed.           
Tuesday:PE
Wednesday:Music
Thursday:PE
Friday:Art

1:45-2:00 Pack-up and Afternoon Snack

2:00-2:30 Recess

2:30-3:00 DIRT

3:00 Load Buses

Discipline Plan

Rules:

1. Listen carefully.

2. Follow directions.

3. Work quietly.  Do not disturb others who are working.

4. Respect others. Be kind with your words and actions.

5. Work and play safely.

Consequences:

1. Verbal warning.

2. Pull a yellow card--miss 5 minutes of playtime.

3. Pull a blue card--miss 10 minutes of playtime.

4. Pull a green card--miss 15 minutes of playtime.

5. Pull a red card--miss all of playtime.

Please refer to our classroom Be Your Best Positive Classroom Management and Behavior Plan for rewards for good behavior!

PAWS Binder/Prepared and Wonderful Students

PAWS Binder

The paws binder is a three-ring notebook that your first grader will use everyday to develop organizational skills and learn responsibility.  First grade is a foundational year, and it is important to teach children how to keep up with homework, tests, and important notes.  This book is a way of maintaining effective communication between home and school.  It aims to eliminate lost notes, newsletters, calendars, and homework as well as keep parents and students informed of important events and academic progress.

What’s inside the paws binder?

*Important Notes- This pocket is to be used to send notes to the teacher that need immediate attention, such as carpool changes, doctor's appointments, urgent concerns, etc.  I will also use this pocket to send you notes that require immediate attention.  Please check this section daily.

*Money Pouch- From time to time, you may need to send money to school for book club orders, lunch, field trips, etc.  Please use the plastic pencil case to send money to school.  Please do not use this pocket for school supplies as it is not durable enough for everyday use.

*Monthly Newsletter, Daily Behavior Calendar, and Homework Calendar (see back of newsletter)-Please check the calendar daily for a paws stamp.  Students can earn special treats for good behavior.  If your child doesn’t earn a paws stamp for the day, I will document misbehavior in the section behind the newsletter/calendar page.

*Homework- Homework is assigned to reinforce classroom activities and to instill responsibility in students rather than to assess their performance on the work completed.  Homework grades will not be assigned, but students who complete their homework will earn rewards.  Those who do not complete homework will be required to do homework during recess or free time.

*AR Log-First graders should read every night.  Please sign the AR log when your child is ready to test on their library book.

*Homework Helpers-This section contains websites and a handwriting sheet to help you to help your child with their homework. Practicing these activities at home will help your child become more successful in the classroom!

*Keep at Home-(back pocket of binder)

*Daily Schedule-(back of binder)

PAWS Binder Rules

*Please take very good care of your paws binder.  It will be used all year.

*Please do not make any marks or drawings in your paws binder.

*Please do not put school supplies or heavy items in your money pocket.

*Clean out the “keep at home” section (back pocket of binder) every evening.

*Take your paws binder home with you every day and bring it to school with you in the morning.  After your homework is done, put it back in your backpack so you won’t forget it!

*Keep your paws binder clean.  Please do not eat or drink while using it.

*Show your paws binder to your family every day.  They will be so proud that you are learning responsibility.

Links

Union County Schools http://www.ucschools.org/ 

Español: http://webstersclassroom.com/teacher/mrs-payne/356

 

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