Class Dojo
This year, first grade is implementing Class Dojo, a web based program (with an app available) which allows teachers to track students' behaviors both positive and negative. The program is based on points, and students can be given positive points for things like being on task, being a good friend, participating, etc. On the other hand, points can be taken away if students are off task, talking over others, etc. You will be able to see your child's points at any time during the day. Every Friday afternoon, a weekly report will be sent home to you if you choose this option. Students will be able to use their points to "buy" prizes on Friday's.
SeeSaw
SeeSaw is a portfolio and a way for students to record and share their learning.
Pink Slip
The pink slip will be implemented school wide but varies based on grade level. In first grade, if your child loses 3 or more dojo points or was involved in a specific behavior related incident in the classroom or in other areas of the school, your child will receive a pink slip. The pink slip may come from me or other teachers in the building. You must sign this form and send back to school the next day (barring unforeseen circumstances in which case I will get in touch with you).
Reading Bag/RAZ Kids
FIT (Focused Instructional Time)
FIT is a time where students will be place in a first grade classroom that will specialize in a certain subject or skill that needs to be covered more in depth or enriched upon. FIT is fluid and changes as the need of our students change. This is also the time where GT, RTI, and other needs are met if it applies to your child.
Thursday Folder
This folder will go home every Thursday. It will be used to send home important information from the school and PTO. Please return this folder every Friday.
WTW (Words Their Way)
This will be our phonics, spelling, and vocabulary program for the school year. The main benefit of Words Their Way is that it differentiates instruction allowing each child to work at their appropriate instructional level. Students will be given an initial spelling inventory in order to place each student into a group based upon the spelling stage that he/she is currently in. New words will be introduced every Monday in class. Word work in our classroom will include sorting our words into categories, and noticing similarities and differences between words that sound alike. Words Their Way focuses less on memorization and more on allowing students to work with the words during word sorts to give them the chance to learn spelling patterns. We will be studying these words in class only.
Morning Journal
Every morning, your child will come into the classroom, unpack, and prepare for the day. There will be a journal prompt on the board for them to respond to.
This year, first grade is implementing Class Dojo, a web based program (with an app available) which allows teachers to track students' behaviors both positive and negative. The program is based on points, and students can be given positive points for things like being on task, being a good friend, participating, etc. On the other hand, points can be taken away if students are off task, talking over others, etc. You will be able to see your child's points at any time during the day. Every Friday afternoon, a weekly report will be sent home to you if you choose this option. Students will be able to use their points to "buy" prizes on Friday's.
SeeSaw
SeeSaw is a portfolio and a way for students to record and share their learning.
Pink Slip
The pink slip will be implemented school wide but varies based on grade level. In first grade, if your child loses 3 or more dojo points or was involved in a specific behavior related incident in the classroom or in other areas of the school, your child will receive a pink slip. The pink slip may come from me or other teachers in the building. You must sign this form and send back to school the next day (barring unforeseen circumstances in which case I will get in touch with you).
Reading Bag/RAZ Kids
FIT (Focused Instructional Time)
FIT is a time where students will be place in a first grade classroom that will specialize in a certain subject or skill that needs to be covered more in depth or enriched upon. FIT is fluid and changes as the need of our students change. This is also the time where GT, RTI, and other needs are met if it applies to your child.
Thursday Folder
This folder will go home every Thursday. It will be used to send home important information from the school and PTO. Please return this folder every Friday.
WTW (Words Their Way)
This will be our phonics, spelling, and vocabulary program for the school year. The main benefit of Words Their Way is that it differentiates instruction allowing each child to work at their appropriate instructional level. Students will be given an initial spelling inventory in order to place each student into a group based upon the spelling stage that he/she is currently in. New words will be introduced every Monday in class. Word work in our classroom will include sorting our words into categories, and noticing similarities and differences between words that sound alike. Words Their Way focuses less on memorization and more on allowing students to work with the words during word sorts to give them the chance to learn spelling patterns. We will be studying these words in class only.
Morning Journal
Every morning, your child will come into the classroom, unpack, and prepare for the day. There will be a journal prompt on the board for them to respond to.