Welcome to 1E!
Room 117
Mrs. Karagory
Mrs. Tiffany Karagory
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2001 graduate of Canon-McMillan HS
2005 graduate of California Univ. of PA
2011 earned Master’s Degree from Gannon University
6th year teaching first grade at MES 
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Live in Moon with my husband, Kris who is a PE teacher at OLSH,
and our 5 month old baby girl, Kenley Alexis. 
Schedule
8:50-9:15 Students arrive, select lunch, unpack
9:15- 10:30 English Language Arts
10:30- 11:00 Science/Social Studies
11:15-11:45 Lunch
11:45-12:15 Recess
12:15-12:30 Read-Aloud/Bathroom Break
12:30-1:10 English Language Arts
1:15-2:00 SPECIAL
2:05-3:05 Math
3:15 Dismissal begins
Special Schedule
Monday- Integrated Arts
Tuesday- Art
Wednesday- Gym
Thursday- Library
Friday- Music
Go Green!
Class news & announcements
– Greater effort to use E-MAIL rather than
paper copies.
– If this isn’t a good way to communicate
with with your family, please let me know.
Thursday Envelope:
– All info is ON-LINE! List of items can be
accessed via NA website.
Website
NA Marshall
Elementary Building
Staff Karagory,
Tiffany
Class list
Lunch menu
Volunteer calendar
Think Central
Lunch Money
You should have received a letter detailing the POS system
used by our cafeteria.
Your child has a “pin” number to purchase a school lunch in the
cafeteria.
Money may be applied to your child’s account on any day.
Please make sure that your child’s name, our classroom section
and room number (1E-117), pin number, and the amount are
written on the outside of the envelope.
If your child has brought money for only that day’s lunch, he/she
will take the money with them to lunch.
Parent Volunteers
Parent volunteers are very welcome and needed in our
classroom. If you can assist in any way, your help will be greatly
appreciated! Must have clearances!
Sign-up tonight! 
Parent Volunteers (con’t)
Thursday mornings- CENTERS
– 9:30-11:00 2 parent volunteers will be
needed to run a center, which might
involve a game, craft, etc.
Miscellaneous
– Organizing, cutting, assembling, teacher’s helper
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Volunteer Clearances
Independent Volunteers – Any volunteer who 1) works under the general direction and supervision of an
adult employed by the District; and 2) provides direct services to students or may, from time to time, have
or may be reasonably expected to have unsupervised contact with students. Examples of Independent
Volunteers include, but are not limited to: volunteer tutors, classroom center volunteers and chaperones for
field trips.
Assistive Volunteers – Any volunteer who 1) works directly under the supervision and direction of an adult
employed by the District; and 2) does not provide direct services to students or have unsupervised contact
with students. Examples of Assistive Volunteers include, but are not limited to: homeroom parents,
individuals who assist with school activities and holiday parties.
Classroom Presentation Volunteers – Any individual who volunteers to present during a classroom
lesson or school activity and is under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher or administrator during
the entirety of the presentation. These volunteer opportunities are typically one-time events. Examples of
Classroom Presentation Volunteers include, but are not limited to: Guest Speakers, Mystery Readers, TAG
volunteers and College Admission Career Day volunteers. Elementary Field Day volunteers may fall into
this category provided they are under the guidance of and directly observed by a classroom teacher or
administrator throughout the event.
Individuals at North Allegheny will not be permitted to serve as an independent or assistive
volunteer unless they have submitted the appropriate clearances.
Birthday Celebrations
We like our children to share birthday celebrations with their
classmates!
Due to the “Wellness Policy” and to protect children with
allergies, please consider a NON-FOOD item if you want to
provide a treat. Non- edible treats such as pencils are great!
Edible treats MUST be approved by nurse 48 hours prior to
distribution – The on-line form is on my website
Please do not send birthday invitations to school unless
there is one for every boy or every girl, or the whole class.
We don’t want any hurt feelings. Thank You! 
Communication
E-mail: TKaragory@northallegheny.org
E-Mail: kbohnenstengel@northallegheny.org
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I check it in the morning before 9AM, and after school when the students leave.
Voicemail: 724-935-4044 x6110
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I will check my voicemail each morning before 8AM
Write a note
– Pick up for today
– Early dismissal for today
– Medication for today
Call school secretary
– Pick up for today
– Early dismissal for today
– Medication for today
Homework Folder
PLEASE check this folder every night!
LEFT at home- keep all of these papers
at home. (please empty nightly)
Bring RIGHT back- this will almost
always be your 1st grader’s homework
for the evening, or it will be something
else that needs to be returned
Homework
Spelling (Monday-Thursday)
– Practice every night
Math (Monday-Thursday)
– The “Practice” side is homework, the “Problem
Solving” side is optional
Reading
– Re-reading stories, sentences, etc. for fluency
– All HW should not take longer than 15-20 minutes,
if there are any problems, PLEASE let me know!
Behavior Management
Traffic Light system
Green- no news is good news 
After one verbal warning…
Yellow- 5 minutes off recess; yellow paper strip sent in homework
folder- please SIGN and RETURN
Red- stay in from recess and fill out behavior reflection with
Mrs. Karagory (to be signed & returned by parent); phone call/e-mail home
Incentives:
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Caught Being Good tickets given for following directions, using good manners, etc.
Positive praise, stickers, special allowances
Raffle tickets are chosen at random on Fridays and those students may pick a prize.
Book Orders
Info in folder
www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
ALL ORDERS ARE TAKEN ON-LINE
You will be prompted to make your own sign-in
information- order & pay on-line
Use our Class Activation Code: GZ94Y
Going GREEN- no paper catalogues will be sent
home. Please view Scholastic website for catalog
choices. There are many to choose from! 
Recess
11:45-12:15 everyday
The children go outdoors for recess
unless it is extremely cold, raining, or
snowing.
Please keep these factors in mind and
dress your child accordingly.
Top Cat
Schedule is in your folder
Complete “Read All About Me” poster to be returned
on Monday.
Monday- share poster with the class
Tuesday- write with a special pen
Wednesday- comfy seat cushion day
Thursday- “Cat’s Meow”-show & tell
Friday- pick from treasure chest
Teacher of math for Every Day Counts
Writing/ Book Buddies
Builds confidence in writing and allows
them to build friendships with older
students.
We will also do book buddies when we
aren’t working on a writing piece.
ELA (English Language Arts
Story Town- Harcourt- Year 5 using this series
Thematic
Components
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Various types of literature
Phonemic Awareness
Phonics/Spelling
High Frequency Words
Comprehension
Fluency
Robust Vocabulary
Grammar
Handwriting
Writing
Check my website under Curriculum
Math
Developing concepts w/ manipulatives
Practicing for understanding
Developing fluency of numbers & facts
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Addition & Subtraction Concepts
Addition & Subtraction Facts up to 18
Graphs
Numbers to 100
Geometry
Addition & Subtraction to 20
Money
Time
Fractions
Measurement
Operations
Data
Problem Solving
Texts/Resources:
– Every Day Counts (calendar
system)
– Harcourt Math Pennsylvania
Edition
– Otter Creek Math Facts
(Rocket Math)
Differentiated Instruction
based on how quick a
student writes and how well
they know their basic facts
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– Problem Solver
Check teacher website
Rocket Math
Program to help memorize basic facts
Differentiated
Goal based on how many numbers they
can write in 1 minute
Addition/Subtraction/Mixed Facts
Will not begin until second
semester(January)
Rocket Math
How to Practice
– Use practice sheet that comes home to
have your child verbally read the problem
and the answer.
• If your child hesitates or gives an incorrect
answer, tell the correct answer, your child
repeats it, then goes back 3.
• Flashcards or ipad apps
Science
Living and Nonliving
Habitats
How Plants and Animals Live
Life Cycles
Food Chains
Land, Water, and Air
Weather
Pond Walks
Pond Walk
– Each season, weather permitting, we will take a
“Pond Walk” to the pond that is located behind
our playground.
– Our pond walks are always tentatively scheduled
due to weather, volunteers, and possible other
factors.
– Please have your child wear old tennis shoes on
the day of a scheduled pond walk.
– Our first pond walk will be next week~ weather
permitting)
Social Studies
Scott Foresman Social Studies text- All Together
UNIT 1: TIME FOR SCHOOL
UNIT 2: IN MY COMMUNITY
UNIT 3: WORK ! WORK ! WORK !
UNIT 4: OUR EARTH, OUR RESOURCES
UNIT 5: THIS IS OUR COUNTRY
UNIT 6: OUR COUNTRY, OUR WORLD
How Can I Help at Home?
~NA Website
~Especially for
Parents
~ Rocket Math
Report Card
CogAT Testing
The CogAT (a cognitive abilities test) will be
administered to the First Grade students
November 10-14.
Good night’s rest and breakfast
– Nov. 10: Practice Test
– Nov. 11-14: Test
– This test is used to determine whether a student
will be tested for the Gifted program. Test scores
are not returned until early January.
Anti- Bullying
Getting Better At Getting Along
Olweus Bully Prevention Program
(OBPP)
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Monthly Themes (i.e., respect, responsibility)
Anti-Bullying Rules
Class Meetings
Role Playing
Order anti-bully t-shirts
School-Wide Theme
Every homeroom is working
together on a monthly
theme.
Building character and
reinforcing positive behavior.
Class reward will be given
when chart is complete.
MES Anti-Bullying Rules
1. We will not bully others.
2. We will try to help students who are
bullied.
3. We will try to include students who are
left out.
4. If we know someone who is being
bullied, we will tell an adult at school
and an adult at home.
How can you help?
If your child reports a bullying incident…
– Bullying is an unwanted, repeated
behavior.
– Please e-mail or call Mrs. Karagory first!
Questions?
Please call or email me, no matter the
problem (big or small) and we will work
together to find a solution. I want our
year to be successful, and for your child
to enjoy being in first grade. 
Thank You! 
Please make sure to sign up for:
Mystery Reader
- Volunteering
- EMAIL
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** Don’t forget to write a note back to your child
Donation Tree ~ if you would like to take an apple,
ANY of those supplies would be useful to our classroom.
THANKS!