WelcomeMrs.Sabol and

Mrs. Mendez’s 1st grade

Room G104

Meet the TeachersMrs. Sabol

Mrs. Mendez

Our ScheduleMrs. Mendez- Monday/Tuesday Mrs. Sabol Thursday/Friday Alternating-Wednesday

8:25 Morning warm ups 8:45 Centers 9:55 Recess 10:15 Open Court instruction 11:15 Lunch 12:00 Math 1:00 Read Aloud/writing 1:35 Second Recess 1:50 Social Studies/Science/VAPA 2:35 clean up and dismissal

*Library Wednesdays and computer will be added

Job shared classroom Both teachers are responsible for your child’s

learning Communication is sent to all Planning and preparation has been put into

making everything as clear and consistent as possible for your children

You get two for the price of one as far as experiences, knowledge, and love for our children.

WE do this so that they always get the best of us and so do our families.

Classroom Management PlanConsequences for inappropriate behavior will be in

this order: 1st: Verbal Reminder 2nd: Pull Green card- miss 5 min. at recess 3rd: Pull Yellow card- Red note Report 4th: Severe Clause: Go to the office Each day students will start fresh!! Each day

students that keep their cards white can earn Monarch Money that they will be able to buy special treats/activities such as treasure box, teacher’s chair, sit with a friend, choose an art supply and more.

Table points and warm fuzzies will also be earned for special group rewards.

Communication

Blue folders with pockets and resource sheets are a key element for your child’s organization and our communication.

Please check the folder nightly for your child’s behavior punch card and homework assignments.

We love celebrating your child’s birthday but due to state regulations we have to follow some basic nutritional guidelines. If you want to bring birthday “treats” in they must be store bought and must be given at the end of the day. We ask that you bring them in about 2:15 and please let us know ahead of time so we can plan accordingly.

W e are so excited about working with you and your child to have a successful year in 1st grade. Email is a very effective way of contacting us. Feel free to contact us via phone before or after school. Also we are available to set up appointments before or after school as well.

Curriculum and

Homework 1st grade curriculum focuses on the California

State standards and common core standards that can be located on our website.

We use district adopted textbooks as well as other resources to meet your child’s educational needs.

The skills reinforced will include the following: Reading(10-15 min. nightly) Math skill practice and fact practice nightly Writing-Weekly homework Spelling- practice nightly Sight word practice (as needed) Homework will also be on the first grade website Both work done in class and at home will help to

ensure your child’s success this year.

VAPAArts integration in all subject mattersTheater, Music and Dance (movement)30 minutes, 3 times a weekStudents will have instruction in unit

based lessons that connect VAPA. School wide showcases will take place

in Fall and Spring. They will showcase their themed pieces.

VolunteersPlease complete the forms and

return ASAP.Please mark day and time and

preferences or special talents.We will contact you via e-mail to

set up a set day and time.You must complete paperwork at

office and get badge to be allowed on campus.

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Empathy

Achievement

Reflection

Transformation