Welcome to

Mrs. Betsy Campbell’sFirst Grade Classroom

Please sign the Sign-In Sheetand find your child’s desk.

A little information about myself

• My name is Betsy Hall Campbell.• I graduated from Lambuth University in 1977.• This is my 34th year to teach at McKenzie

Elementary School.• I am married to Keith Campbell. We have 2

wonderful sons, Brian and Brad.• My family owns Campbell Well Drilling in

McKenzie.• I enjoy cooking, reading, walking, animals,

and outdoor sports.

Parents are the Key• Educational Research Shows:

• Students with involved parents, no matter what their income or background are more likely to:

• Earn higher grades and test scores and enroll in higher-lever programs

• Be promoted, pass their classes, and earn credits

• Attend school regularly

• Have better social skills, show improved behavior, and adapt well to school

• Graduate and go on to post-secondary education

Please look for…• Weekly behavior reports every Friday

• Weekly newsletters every Friday

• Progress reports every 3 weeks

• Report cards every 6 weeks

• Homework Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday unless it is a short week, and then we will have it on Wednesday.

grades• First Graders will receive grades in:• READING- Oral Reading and

Vocabulary/Comprehension on Friday• MATH-every chapter test• SPELLING-one test every Friday• CONDUCT-S,N,U are given according to

color changes. An N or U will keep a student off of the Honor or Merit Roll. Explanation of color changes is in your folder.

***If your child fails Reading or Math, they will be retained the next school year.

Grading System• Our Grading Scale• A 93-100• B 85-92• C 75-84• D 70-74• F Below 70

– Our Math and Spelling test will be on a 100% scale. Weekly Oral Reading tests count 25% and Weekly Vocabulary/Comprehension tests count 75% of the total weekly grade.

Classroom Fee/Supplies• There is a $2.00 classroom fee for

your child’s writing paper. • You can pay with cash or write a

check to McKenzie Elementary School and put it in the envelope on your child’s desk.

• You have a detailed supply list in your folder.

• Please remember a pencil bag, white glue, and wooden pencils.

A first grade day…• Morning Work Calendar Math

Reading Grammar/Spelling Lunch Read/rest Themes Free time

Learning Centers Rotation Snack

Dismissal

Our Schedule– 7:45 – 8:10 Morning Activities– 8:10 – 9:30 Math– 9:30-10:20 Reading– 10:20-10:50 Grammar/Spelling– 10:55-11:20 Lunch– 11:20-11:50 Read/Rest– 12:00 – 12:50 Guidance (every other week)– 11:50-12:20 Themes– 12:20 –12:40 Free time _ 12:40 –1:40 Learning Centers_ 1:40 – 2:30 Rotation

• Monday – Library• Tuesday & Thursday – P.E. (wear tennis shoes)• Wednesday – Computer Lab• Friday – Music• 2:30 - Snack, prepare for home**2:55 Begin dismissal

Lunch time

• Your child’s lunch time will be 10:55-11:20• If you would like to eat with your child, please

check in at the office and meet us at the cafeteria door

• Your child may bring a snack to eat at the end of the day.

Change in Destination• Please send written consent, address, and bus number Call the school office if note was not sent only in case of emergency

If you have questions about bus routes you may call the bus shop at 986-3093/986-9425

First Grade Birthday Policy• Birthday party invitations can be passed out as

long as there is one for every student in the class.

• To celebrate your child’s birthday, you may send a light snack for the class that follows the food policy guidelines found on our MES website.

Please leave tonight…• I only need these 2 things before you

leave tonight:• 1. Transportations sheet about the first day of

school and days after• 2. Information sheet

You may look over the other papers in your folder and send them to school with your child on Monday.

Thank you!!!• I appreciate you coming tonight. I

am looking forward to great year with your children. Please do not hesitate to call, write, or email me if you ever need me.

• Contact information: campbellb@k12tn.net

• School number: 352-5272• Any questions???