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We are so excited about this school year and starting our first class wiki! There are so many good things on the [|Steck Homepage!] Be sure to check it out often! __**EVENTS**__ __**Author's Tea**__ __**Novermber 4th**__ __**Mrs. DiPaolo's am class 9:30**__ __**Mrs. DiPaolo's pm class 12:30**__ __**Room 104**__ **__ First Grade Information 2011-2012 __**


 * How to Reach us – ** Please feel free to contact us if you ever have problems or questions. We will be glad to set up an appointment to speak with you. It is best to reach us by e-mail. jennie_dipaolo@dpsk12.org. or mary_schonebaum@dpsk12.org The school website is full of information about calendar events, grade level pages, and e-folder information.


 * School Arrival & Dismissal - ** Students are not allowed in the building unsupervised. The playgrounds are supervised starting at 8:00 and that is when your child is allowed on the playground. The teacher will meet the children on the west playground at 8:10. Prior to that teachers are busy preparing for the day and extra people in the building without a specific appointment is very distracting. Students are only dismissed to authorized adults from the west playground at the end of the day. At 3:15 children who have not been picked up are taken to the office.


 * Homework - ** Your child will receive a weekly homework menu starting in October. It will always have math and reading as well as a short list of other items that follow the curriculum and themes we may be studying in class. The goal of homework in the primary grades is to build responsibility for taking it home, completing it, and returning it. We encourage parents to be actively involved in setting expectations for organizing time, space, and quality of work. The homework will go home on Monday and is to be returned on Friday.


 * Friday Folders - ** Every Friday information from the school will be sent out over the school web page, e-folder, or with a physical Friday folder. It may include classroom work and information from the office If you receive a physical Friday Folder please return it on Monday.


 * Field Trips – ** In order to cover the cost of field trips and special programs related to implementing our curricula, we are asking that each family send $30.00 per child. This will cover our expenses for the entire year and will save us all a lot of energy worrying about a $1.00 here and there.


 * Behavior - ** It is important for first graders to understand and develop the skills to be successful in school. The expectation is that all students will be respectful of other learners and our property. We strive to use positive behavior systems and rewards. When necessary students who are not able to follow these rules will be given a time out. If the behavior persists we will inform parents. Students are automatically sent to the office if they purposely hurt another child.


 * Report Cards - ** Report cards are sent home for each trimester. DPS follows a standards based curriculum, which means your student is graded based on their progress towards an end of the year standard of work.


 * Supplies- **We share some of our supplies just as a family would share supplies in their own home. This enables all children to have at their disposal the things that they need to work and grow. If there are really special school supplies, that your child does not wish to share, please keep them at home for homework time.


 * Volunteering ­- ** We welcome volunteers in the classroom, especially during literacy. We believe children benefit from extra help in the classroom and it shows your child and others that you really value learning. We also will have a volunteer list for other projects that are needed throughout the year. For those volunteering in the classroom we will not start until late September so that students can get used to the rituals and routines. For volunteers who come during Literacy instruction we will provide specific training so that we are all asking students to do the same things. Training date and time, September 27th 3:15 p.m. in room 104


 * Snacks – ** We provide time for your child to have a little snack. The snack should be __HEALTHY__, not require utensils or a straw. Messy snacks ruin work and encourage mice. A napkin is a good idea. Please help us keep our rooms neat and clean and rodent free. Students can bring water bottles for water only. These should be labeled and taken home daily for cleaning.


 * Birthdays – ** We will celebrate with treats all birthdays for the month on the last Friday of the month. Usually this will be outside, weather permitting, at 1:45 and the West playground picnic tables. A birthday volunteer will coordinate the event asking each family to contribute something to the small celebration. Your child’s birthday will be acknowledged in the classroom with a song and a birthday crown on their actual birthday.


 * School Shoes – ** Due to safety and time issues we strongly recommend your child select footwear that is appropriate for the playground. Specifically, sandals and crocs without backs are not safe. Also, **there is not time to change shoes before lunch or gym!**


 * Conferences - ** Two conferences are provided throughout the year. The first conference is usually scheduled around the first report card. At that time parents and teachers meet to discuss the child’s progress and learning needs for the year. The second conference is held in the spring. Throughout the year concerns may arise. In that case teachers will contact parents as needed for extra conferences and evaluation of learning needs.

Thanks for sharing your children with us. Jennie DiPaolo and Mary Schonebaum

**Classroom Schedules** Literacy Daily Schedule 2011 – 2012 Library 25 min ||  ||   ||   || Math || **Mrs. Schonebaum's Math, Science, and Social Studies Schedule ** 8:15 - 8:40 Morning Meeting (Friday = Meeting 8:15 -8:30 & 8:30 - 8:45 Parent Share) 8:40 - 8:45 Morning Math Sheet/Attendance 8:45 - 9:45 Math Groups 9:45 - 10:00 Recess/Snack/Student of the Week 5 minute share 10:00 - 11:00 Social Studies/Science 11:00 - 11:50 Lunch 11:55 - 12:15 Afternoon Meeting 12:15 - 1:15 Math 1:15 - 2:00 Social Studies/Science 2:00 - 2:10 Prepare to go home 2:10 - 3:00 Specials
 * Time || Content || Monday || Tuesday || Wednesday || Thursday || Friday || Class size relief ||
 * 8:00 – 8:15 || Duty || duty || duty ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * 8:10 – 8:15 || Arrive / greet ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   || 104 support ||
 * 8:15 – 8:30 || MM Greeting / Activity ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   || 104 support ||
 * 8:30 – 8:45 || Morning Meeting Share Special Person ||  ||   ||   ||   || Special Person Parent Share || 104 support ||
 * 8:45 – 9:00 || Skills / Shared Rdg. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   || Math support ||
 * 9:00 – 9:15 || Reading / Writing Mini Lesson ||  || 9:00 – 9:25
 * 9:15 – 9:45 || Independent Reading / Writing ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   || Math ||
 * 9:45 – 10:00 || Snack / Recess ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   || Literacy ||
 * 10:00 – 10:30 || Writing / Reading Mini Lesson ||  ||   ||   ||   || 10:15 4th grade book buddies || Literacy ||
 * 10:30 – 11:00 || Independent Writing / Reading ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   || Literacy ||
 * 11:00 – 11:50 || Lunch (Eat 11:15 – 11:25) ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   || Lunch ||
 * 11:55 – 12:15 || Afternoon Meeting ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   || Duty ||
 * 12:15 – 12:30 || Skills / Shared Rdg. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   || Duty ||
 * 12:30 – 12:45 || Reading / Writing Mini Lesson ||  ||   || **Computers 12:30 – 1:20** ||   || 12:30 4th grade book buddies || Math ||
 * 12:45 – 1:15 || Reading / Writing Independent ||  || 1:00 - 1:30 Library 25 min || **Computers 12:30 – 1:20** ||   ||   || Math ||
 * 1:15 – 1:3 0 || Writing / Reading Mini Lesson ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   || Literacy ||
 * 1:30 - 2:00 || Writing / Reading Independent ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   || Literacy ||
 * 2:00 – 2:10 || Prepare to go home ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * 2:10 – 3:00 || Specials Blue Week || PE || Art || Music || PE || Music ||  ||
 * || Specials Yellow Week || PE || Art || PE || Music || PE ||  ||

**Curriculum Information** Literacy Year At a Glance


 * Aug || Sept || Oct || Nov || Dec || Jan || Feb || March || April || May ||
 * Launch || Launch / Kids Care || Kids Care || Small Moments || How To || How To / All About || All About || All About || Author Study || Author Study ||