Mrs. Fox and
Mrs. Rychert
1st Grade
Grassy Lake Elementary School
Parents WELCOME
Unity
• We are a team.
• Communication between parent and
teacher is vital to the success of our
children.
• We are here for you and you are
here for us and together we are here
for your child.
Agendas and STAR books
• Most important
communication tool
• Will have homework and
behavior information
• Needs to be brought to
school everyday
• Have to be checked and
initialed daily
Monthly News
• Can be found on the class website
• We will update with new info each month
or as needed.
• We will also send a hard copy at the
beginning of each month.
• Specials for each day
• Important dates/events
• Please check it every month.
Homework
• Reading homework is handed out on Mondays and
due on Fridays.
• Math homework is handed out daily but all due on
Fridays.
• Homework should only take about 15-20 minutes
each night to complete, plus an additional 20
minutes of reading each night. (Bag of books and log
can be used for these additional 20 minutes)
• Please let us know if homework is becoming a
struggle.
Curriculum/Grades
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Grades are given based on
student’s performance on
weekly and chapter tests.
1st grade grades are given for
Reading, Language Arts and
Math.
A through F grades are given
on the report card every nine
weeks.
100-90 = A
89-80= B
79-70= C
69-60= D
59- below= F
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Reading-Weekly stories with
comprehension and vocabulary
tests
Math-End of the chapter tests
and the Review/Test page from
math book. Weekly addition and
subtraction tests.
Spelling-Weekly spelling list with
a focus on a skill and test on
Friday with a spelling sentence
Phonics and Grammar- tests are
given on each skill.
Behavior
Classroom Rules
• I will respect myself.
by using listening ears
by following directions
• I will respect others.
by keeping my hands to myself
by using kind words
by working quietly
by using listening ears
• I will respect my environment.
by using helpful hands and feet
Good Bee-havior!
No Sticks:  Great day! You will see a positive stamp on this day in the agenda.
One Sticks: Student was given one verbal reminder about their behavior. They will
still get a positive stamp in the agenda.
Two Sticks: Student was spoken to 2 times about their behavior. They will cool
down for 5 minutes of our group activity and walk the track. It will be noted as
frown face in the agenda.
Three Sticks: Student had to be spoken to 3 times about their behavior. They will
have time to think in the opposite classroom (Mrs. Rychert or Mrs. Fox). They will
have a private conference with me discussing their behavior. During their “time to
think” they will fill out a sheet of paper explaining their behavior and how they were
feeling. Please look for this in the agenda. It will need to be signed a returned the
following day.
Four Sticks: Student had to be spoken to 4 or more times during the day. They will
go to the Quiet Room for Fun Friday that week and would have already done a “time
to think” sheet.
Fun Friday: Students must earn three days of a positive stamp in a week to
participate in Fun Friday at the end of the week.
Class Website
• In order to save paper and printing, our weekly
class information is on the web. You can access
the website by logging onto http://lake.k12.fl.us
then select Grassy Lake Elementary under “select
a school” drop down menu. Go to the classrooms
tab, then first grade, and finally, Rychert and
Fox. Our website will have the weekly news,
homework, class photos, and other information.
• Please register. We will send email reminders
when the website is updated
Special Events
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Johnny Appleseed day – September 27th 8:15-11:00am
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Parent/Teacher conferences- week of October 24th more info to
follow
Pumpkin Day- October 31st 8:15-11:00am VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Fall Festival- October 20th 6-8pm
Turkey Parade- November 22th @ 9:00am.
Holiday Show and Breakfast- December 16th @ 9:00am
Multicultural Timeline Project- last week in January
Flat Stanley (think of someone you might send your flat child to)
Field Day- last week of school
Field Trips to be announced at a later date.
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Reading Incentives
Raz-Kids: First grade students will be doing Raz-Kids reading in
the place of AR. Students can access the Raz-kids website and
read and take quizzes at school and at home. The website is
www.raz-kids.com. Log in under rychertl. Awards will be given each
nine weeks when reading goals are met.
Scholastic Book Orders will come home monthly. Great way for
you to get inexpensive books for you child and build our classroom
library.
Read, Believe Achieve: A parent and child effort. They will be
due at the end of each of the first 3 nine weeks. Medals will be
given out at end of year award ceremony. Your bag of books sent
home weekly CAN BE used towards R,B,A and homework.
Smiley Math
• Challenging math sheets to enrich math
skills
– Begin in Nov.
– Go home every Wednesday and are due the
following Wednesday.
– Students will be rewarded for correct answers.
– A trophy will be rewarded if students meets
300 points.
– These are mandatory as per administration.
Success in 1st Grade
• It takes parents, teachers and students
working together
• Communicate frequently
• Check and sign agendas daily
• Do homework assignments on time
• Check website weekly
• Review completed class work sent home
Class Expectations
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Be responsible for yourself
Bring needed materials/STAR book daily
Follow verbal and written directions
Stay on task
Always do your best
Do your homework every day
• Have a great year!
Thank You all for coming!
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If you need to contact us please email
us at rychertl@lake.k12.fl.us or
foxr@lake.k12.fl.us write us a note.
We love to hear from you!
Your Partners in Education,
Mrs. Lindsay Rychert
Mrs. Rachael Fox