Welcome to First Grade

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Welcome to First Grade!!!

• Mrs. Vadas
• 2005-2006

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Agenda

• Philosophy
• Curriculum
• Daily Procedures
• Homework
• Expectations

• Discipline
• Communication
• Looping
• Questions and
• Comments

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Philosophy
Enabling each child to achieve their
personal best academically, emotionally, and
socially is my goal.
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Curriculum

• Language Arts
• Reading
• Spelling
• Writing

• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Specials

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Reading

• Decoding
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension
• Fluency

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Spelling

• 10 words
• Lists on Mondays
• Tests on Fridays
• LOW STRESS!!!

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Writing

• Journal Folders
• Class books

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Math

• Correct number formation
• Patterning
• Calendar
• State Standards
• Manipulatives vs. workbooks

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Science and Social Studies

• Integrated with Language Arts
• Not graded

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Specials

• Day 1 110-145 Art
• Day 2 110-145 Music
• 1215-1230 Reading Buddies
• Day 3 110-145 P.E. tennis shoes required
• Day 4 1215-1230 Reading Buddies
• Day D 930-1015 Library books due

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Daily Schedules

• 1110-1200 Lunch and Recess
• 200-220 Recess

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Daily Procedures

• Morning Work
• Lunch
• Recess
• Dismissal

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Your child will find recess more enjoyable if
they are dressed appropriately. For summer
weather, tennis shoes are safest. Please do not
send your child in flip-flops. For colder
weather, our playground seems to be colder than
the rest of our area due to the wind. Your child
must have a hat and mittens when winter is here.
Boots and snow pants are necessary to play in the
snow. Dry socks in the backpack are a
great idea for any
season!
Thank you for your help with this.
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Homework

• When?
• Why?
• What?
• Where?
• Who?
• How?

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Expectations
C R E S

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Education takes teamwork!!!
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Plenty of sleep and a good breakfast will help
your child be their best each day!
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Flip Cards

• Green Great!!!
• Yellow Warning
• Red Lose Recess
• Blue Call Parents
• and/or
• see Dr. PPool

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Communication
Voice Mail 594-4170 X 2741 E-mail
rvadas_at_hse.k12.in.us
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Important Reminders

• Background checks
• Birthday celebrations
• Snacks

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Looping

• positives
• negatives

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Additional Supplies

• Yellow hi-lighter
• 1 box of Zip-Lock brand, quart size bags
• 1 small bottle of Elmers glue (runny)

Please have these items at school by
Monday, August 29th.
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Thank you for coming