• Unpack backpack, hang up belongings, open "special" folder
• Homework/notices collected
• Attendance
• Pledge of Allegiance, sing patriotic song
• Calendar, days of the week, weather
• Daily news

• PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD IS FORMING THEIR LETTERS AND NUMBERS THE CORRECT WAY.
• We will practice writing your child's first name, letters learned and sight words (words that are seen in books regularily.  In January, we will practice last names and word family words. 

• We will focus on a letter or two per week (not in alphabetical order)
• When a letter is introduced, your child needs to bring in an object that starts with that letter and say a few complete sentences about it.  (This activity helps to develop speaking, listening and critical thinking skills.) Refer to classwork being sent home daily as to the current concept(s) being learned.

• I will send home a monthly calendar showing the "show and tell" days.  PLEASE SAVE THE CALENDAR and refer back to it.
• If your child is having any difficulty, please let me know!

• At the beginning of each chapter, I will send home a parent letter explaining the concepts to be learned.
• Classwork will be sent home.  Review these pages with your child.  Please check for understanding.

Science / Social Studies / Character Education and Health

• Each subject area is taught once a week
• "Let's Find Out" magazine is a great resource I will use.  I also have acquired many great lessons to supplement the magazine throughout the year.
• Please review manners and how to be kind to one another.

• Distribute homework, notices, and classwork
• File papers into the "special"folder 
• Pack backpack
• Zip, button, snap and tie
• Walk out the door with a smile on your face