Welcome to Mr. Latini’s First Grade

Class2012-2013

Meet the Teacher

Our Peaceful Classroom

• Goal: Building each child’s self-esteem

• Bucket Fillers and Bucket Dippers –Dip someone’s bucket? You need to fill it twice!

• Wanda and the Wrinkled heart

New and Goods & Proud Whip

•New and Goods - each Monday during Morning Meeting

•Proud Whip - each Friday during Morning Meeting

TRY IT OUT!

Our Daily Schedule8:40-8:50: Arrival/Morning Work

8:50-9:30: Phonics/Reading Workshop9:30-10:10: Specials

10:10-11:00: Social Studies/Science11:00-11:50: Recess and Lunch

11:50-12:00: Read Aloud12:00-12:40: Writing Workshop

12:40-1:00: Literacy1:00-1:45: Math1:45-1:55: Snack

1:55-2:35: Tier Time/Guided Reading/Daily 52:35: Pack up and DismissalPlus Plenty of ENERGIZERS

throughout our day!!!

Our Special ScheduleMonday – Music

Tuesday – P.E. 2 / ArtWednesday – Technology

Thursday – P.E.Friday – Library

*Please remember to send all library books back to school on Friday’s

(Students who do not return books are not permitted to check any out)

*Please wear sneakers on Tues./Thurs. (Kids Cannot participate

in gym without them!)

Literacy•Literacy is embedded throughout the school day and it includes the following:

•Phonics/Spelling •Journeys

•Shared Reading •Journeys

•Reading Workshop •Writing Workshop

•Mini-lesson, Writing/Conferencing, Sharing

•Tier time/Guided Reading/Daily 5BE SURE TO READ WITH YOUR CHILD EVERYDAY!

Math•We follow the Investigations program by Scott Foresman, which focuses on mathematical thinking and reasoning.•The following skills will be taught in first grade:

•Numbers to 100, Beginning Addition and Subtraction, Geometry and Fractions, Graphing and making interpretations, Patterns, Money, Time, and Measurement•It is extremely important that the students work on mastering their addition and subtraction facts by the end of their first grade year. I ask that you take the time to practice "math facts" at home on a daily basis.

Social Studies & Science•Social Studies skills taught:

•Map and Globe skills, Family, Neighborhoods, Holidays, Pro Social Skills

•Science Skills taught: •Pebbles, Sand and Silt, Solids and Liquids, and Plants

Behavior ManagementStudents pull cards throughout the

day.Green = Great job!! You earned a

ticket!Yellow = Warning – No ticket

Red = Note sent home to be signed and returned. Discipline referral

possible. Students earn tickets toward our “Best

Behavior Catalog”. They get to spend their tickets once they collect

15. “Brownie Points”-Whole class earns

“brownies” toward a class party. Students will vote on the type of

party they’d like.

Star of the Week•Most weeks a “Star of the

Week” will be chosen from our class. They will take home a star student poster on Friday

to be completed over the weekend.

•Please complete this with your child and return it to school on

Monday.•Each student will have a week

as the “Star”

Homework•Weekly Newsletter each Monday- Check email and Website•Homework folder and assignment book- every night. •Homework Monday – Thursday.

•Monday- Sight Word practice•Tuesday- Math •Wednesday- Think Central (must read story online)•Thursday- Phonics

•Always due the following day.•Please sign or initial HW book and all HW•Students without homework and a note from home will complete homework during their recess or free time.

•Send in a note•Written homework should take about 10-15 minutes tops

•Please practice the weekly “Words to Know” plus the phonics/spelling patterns each night. •First in Math•Please read with your child each night for at least 20 minutes. •Check Website for ideas

Questions or Concerns? Let me know!

Important Info•If your child has a change in transportation or dismissal time on a given day please send in a note using the “Note to School” tablet found on the UM Website

•Absence excuse notes and notification of vacation MUST be hand written- no emails will be accepted.

•Please don’t forget to sign up for the e-communicator to stay up-to-date on all UM happenings. No way to print at home?

•Scholastic Book Order info will be up on the website. Please consider ordering books. They are extremely affordable and perfect for your child’s reading level, plus we get free books for our classroom every time you order online!

Important Info•For birthdays you may send in a treat or purchase one from our cafeteria (cupcakes, soft pretzels, apple wedges, etc).

•Invitation policy•We have 21 students in our class as of now.

•If your child would like to purchase breakfast you MUST send in a note the morning of indicating so, (unless it is daily).

•Change of clothes

•Code of Conduct – found on the UM website. •Please sign BOTH SIDES and hand in before leaving

FREE MONEY! •For our school, that is

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How to Reach me During the School

Year•During the day the best way to reach me is by email: tlatini@umtsd.org I will be checking this often.•Or you can call me between 7:30 – 3:30 at 215-325-1400 ext. 4134. You can leave a message if I am not available to answer and I will do my best to return the call that day.

Thank You!!•Please be sure to leave a note for your

child.

•Please sign up for a fall conference time!

•If you can volunteer to help with anything at the Fall Fest, please sign up.

•Raffle basket

•Don’t forget to complete the Code of Conduct on your child’s desk.

•Thank you!!! Feel free to contact me at any time!