First Grade 2015-2016
Miss Rogers
Here are a few friendly reminders as we kick off the new school year!
Daily Schedule
Regular Schedule: 8:30-2:50, Morning Bell: 8:25.
Lunch/Recess: 10:55-11:40.
Mon: Art
Tues: Library
Wed: Music & P.E.
Thurs: P.E.
Fri: Music
Transportation
To ensure that each child gets home safely, the dismissal schedule becomes
a strict routine. Any day that the pick-up routine is different, you must
send a note. If I do not receive a note, I must follow the normal routine.
If your plans change during the day, please call the office at 847-438-2163.
Home Folder
Each day, your child will take home their “Home Folder.” The folder will
contain work that your child completes in class, homework, and notes from
school. The folder should return every morning. Please put any notes for
me or the school and homework assignments in the folder.
Newsletters
I will send all newsletters (Friday Notes) home electronically every other
week. If you would like me to use an email that is different than the one
that received the Welcome Letter, please let me know.
Daily Reading
Your child is required to read for 75 minutes a week. You can spread that
out however it fits your schedule. There will be books sent home to read
(Book Bags), MyOn (our online reading program), and you can include minutes
that you read to your child. Watch for monthly calendars to record your
minutes.
Homework
I usually send a homework page once a week. I also expect children to be
reading and practicing Words Their Way daily. Math Games are a big part of
our curriculum, please continue to play them throughout the year. All
homework should be checked over by an adult, and if necessary, corrections
should be made. Please complete all homework in pencil.
Birthday Celebrations
All birthdays will be celebrated throughout the school year but will not
include any food. (If you would like, non-edible, goody bag type items are
allowed.) All summer birthdays will be celebrated on the child’s half birthday.
Please only send birthday party invitations to be passed out at school if the
entire class is being invited.
Snack
Due to a variety of allergies in first grade, we are asking for the daily snack
to consist of fresh fruit, vegetables, or squeezable applesauce ONLY. Dried
fruit is also a great option if it is not in conjunction with a trail mix. We ask
that dipping sauces or foods requiring utensils be left for lunches or home
use. We need to balance an energy boost with the safety of our students
and our busy schedules as first graders.
Scholastic Book Orders
I will periodically send home book orders. The Scholastic Book Club provides
quality books at appropriate first grade levels at discounted prices. You
are never under any obligation to order books.
Class Website
Our website is a great resource for parents and students. I will continue to
update it throughout the year, please check it frequently!
http://www.lz95.org/classes/missrogerssclass_jrogers/
School: 847-438-2163
Attendance: 847-540-4797
Classroom: 847-540-4759
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Contact Me
As a partner in your child’s education, I invite you to contact me with any
questions or concerns. You can e-mail me at jessica.rogers@lz95.org or call
me at 847-540-4759 (email works best!). I look forward to a very
successful year!
Sincerely,
Miss Rogers