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Welcome to a new school year!
I am very pleased to be working with you and your child.
Together, we will help your child develop the academic and social
foundation of his/her education. At Holbrook Elementary School,
learning is the priority for all our students!Kindergarten Schedule First Grade Schedule Monday – Friday, 7:55am – 11:10am Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 7:55am – 2:35pm Wednesday, 7:55am – 1:00pm Week of HOMEWORK HERE Academics Kindergarteners will learn to… » name all capital and lowercase letters and match letters to basic sounds » blend sounds into words orally and in writing » learn 18 basic sight words (attached) » understand the fundamentals of books and reading » learn to print neatly, accurately, and comfortably » retell stories in sequence » name, write, count, and sequence numbers to 30 » add and subtract to 10 » solve story problems » read and understand calendars and clocks (to the nearest hour) » name and identify basic geometric shapes » follow simple directions First graders will learn to… » match capital and lowercase letters to all sounds and blends » read fluently » understand and identify the parts of a story » write short narratives and descriptions in complete sentences with correct capitals and punctuation » name, write, count, and sequence numbers to 100 » add and subtract to 20 » solve story problems using a strategy » read clocks (to the nearest half-hour) » follow 2-step directions Student Expectations I want my students to enjoy being at school! Students should be on time for school ready to work and learn. They should have their binder or folder each day. Our class rules are: “Be kind (respectful). Be safe. Work hard (responsible).” Students must be attentive to me and their classmates. They must make a strong effort to follow the school/class rules and understand that when rules are broken, there are consequences. Students must try their best academically and ask for help when needed. When problems arise, students should tell me or another adult on staff. Parent Expectations Parents are vitally important to the well-being of their children at school. Please help with homework every day (Monday through Thursday), make sure your child gets proper sleep and a healthy breakfast, and encourage him/her to follow the rules. Remember, school is a place of learning, so do not allow your child to bring toys and other personal items to school. Please read all information sent home from school, complete and return school forms promptly, and contact me right away if you have any questions or concerns. Each student will receive a Holbrook Reading Log. Please read with your child each day for at least 10 minutes. I will collect reading logs every Friday. If you would like book suggestions, please let me know. Once a month or every other month, I will send home a Scholastic Book Order. The books are very inexpensive and include current titles as well as classics. If possible, please order at least one book for your child from each book order. Books in Spanish are also available. Homework Every Monday, your child will receive a new homework packet. Homework packets are due every Friday. The packets include: Kindergarten – 1. Reading Log 2. Language (3 pages) 3. Math (3 pages) 4. Fine Motor Practice (2 pages) Kindergartners should complete 2 pages per day (15 minutes) plus reading log Monday – Thursday. First Grade – 1. Reading Log 2. Spelling (4 pages) 3. Sight Words (4 pages) 4. Math (4 pages) First Graders should complete 3 pages per day (20 minutes) plus reading log Monday – Thursday. Supply List
Please provide your child with the following… 1. A sturdy binder or folder to bring to school each day 2. Several pencils with erasers 3. A box of 12 colored pencils. 4. A pencil box or container large enough to hold pencils, erasers, crayons, and colored pencils. 5. A container of disinfecting wipes. 6. A container of liquid hand soap (NOT HAND SANITIZER!) I will provide block erasers, crayons, markers, scissors, rulers, glue, and other classroom supplies. Please do not send these items with your child. Due to limited space in the classroom, please do not send your child to school with a backpack!!! Thank you for your support. I look forward to seeing you on the first day of school and at Back-to-School Night. KINDERGARTEN SIGHT
WORDS
Beginning sometime in the fall, we will focus on one word per week in this order. Sight Word Practice will be included with homework. I
see
my like a to and go is here for have said the play she are he |