First Grade
Curriculum
Night
Presented by: First Grade Teachers
Ms. Holmes
Mrs. LaRue
Mrs. Maharrey
Mrs. Potts
1. Each teacher has their own webpage that provides
you with up to date information about their class and
school activities.
2. This includes, but is not limited to, Spelling Words,
Newsletter, Upcoming Events/Dates, and Schedule.
3. You can subscribe to the teacher’s website, this
sends you an email letting you know the teacher has
updated information.
http://ees.bartlettschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?u
REMIND App- Download it now!
It’s one way communication that is universal to the classroom. This
allows the teacher to send quick reminders about things coming up in
the classroom or school.
Email:
We will get back to you within 24 hours by phone or email.
Phone:
We will return calls after school or during our break
(901.373.2636)
Agenda Book 
Student’s daily conduct grade will be
recorded in their agenda each day.
**Please initial their agenda every night to
verify you saw it.**
We also use agendas for quick notes and
reminders unique to that student, and you
can use it to communicate with us as well!
Bear
Binder/Notebook
BEAR Binder- Goes home every night & comes back to
school every morning. This is how we get information to and
from you.
Blue Folder-Graded papers. Comes home every Tuesday.
Sign graded paper log AND papers that are 70 and below and
return the following day.
Green Folder-Important Notes from us/school to you & you to
us. Keep at home side should be emptied each night to avoid
things getting lost or looked over 
Other things (vary by teacher) that you will find in this
binder, - Weekly Newsletter, Spelling Words, Reading
Story & Leveled Reader.
Current grades are entered every Tuesday
by 4:00. Parent portal allows you to view
all grades.
**These grades will be seen in Tuesday
folders as well.**
Parent Portal
Brown envelope: All money goes in here
so students always know where to check for it
and can get in a routine.
Please place all money in a plain envelope
labeled (child name, teacher name, purpose
of money) and put that in the brown
envelope in the front of their binder.
LAMPS
CLASSES
LAMPS classes are 45 minutes: 11:00-11:45.
PE Day-Please wear tennis shoes.
Library- Remember book each week.
Computer Lab- Student’s bring headphones
Library: Mrs. Barton
Art: Mrs. Galbraith
Music: Mr. Young
PE: Mr. McKinney
Computer Lab: Ms. Fields
What are we learning in
st
1 grade?
• The Bartlett City Schools website is a
great resource! It includes curriculum
guides for each grade, organized by
week.
• The guides are great to help reinforce
skills at home and see what we are/will
be learning all year 
http://www.bartlettschools.org/apps/pages/index.j
sp?uREC_ID=245384&type=d&pREC_ID=57354
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Students will take the following tests every Friday
(unless we our out on a Friday, tests will be given Thursday) :
Reading (Covers weekly story, phonics skill, and vocabulary
words)
Writing/Spelling (words sent home weekly & on webpage)
Grammar (weekly skill is on newsletter)
Math tests will be given at the end of each Topic. The day of
the week these are taken will vary. Math test dates will be on
weekly newsletter when applicable.
Math + Language Arts
Grading Scale:
Science + Social St
Students receive either “S”
or “N” in these subjects.
A: 93-100
B: 85-92
S: Satisfactory
C: 75-84
N: Unsatisfactory
D: 70-74
F: Below 70
An S is good, it means they have
completed their work correctly
and participated in lessons!
 Leveled Interventions that are Standards
Based & Research Based, delivered by your
First Grade Team every day.
 Students are grouped according to ability,
which is based off testing. Each teacher has
a leveled group and delivers the
appropriate intervention.
 BEAR club groups are fluid. They will
continually change throughout the year to
best meet your child’s needs.
HOMEWOR
K
o One homework page will be sent home every
Monday and is due that Friday. It will cover a
variety of skills, both current and review.
o We will send home “extra practice” periodically,
but it typically does not need to be returned
unless otherwise noted.
**E-Club Letter was sent home with more
detail.
Quick Overview
*Verbal Warnings: Given the first time
students do not follow classroom/school rules.
*Clip Down: If student does not correct
behavior and continues making poor
behavior choices.
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1
Grade Schedule
* 8:00-8:15 Penmanship
* 8:15-9:15 Math
* 9:15-10:15 BEAR Clubs
* Lunch
* 11:00-11:45 LAMPS
* 11:45-12:00 Recess
* 12:00-1:30 Integrated Language Arts
* 1:30-1:40 Snack
* 1:40-2:40 Integrated Language Arts
* 2:40-2:50 SPIKE’S Book Club
* 2:50-3:00 Dismissal
*Any time there is a transportation change, parent must
send a HANDWRITTEN note with student’s name, the
date, and what the change is. This note must come from
the student’s guardian.
*If we do not have a note, the student will go home
their usual way.
*When a student is absent, parent must send in a
HANDWRITTEN excuse note/doctors note with
reason for absence. (from guardian)
*Student will make-up work when they return.
*If you know there will be an extended absence
and you want to pick up the work to do while out,
the teacher must have 24 hour notice to prepare
assignments.
Dress Code
BCS standards for dress reflect a "common
sense" and a concern for each child's safety,
cleanliness, and sense of modesty. There is a
strong relationship between appropriate attire and
a positive learning environment. Apparel or
appearance which tends to draw attention to an
individual, rather that to the learning environment,
must be avoided.
Cell Phones
Students are welcome to bring their cell phone to
school. The BCS policy sates that students may NOT
possess any type of phone or communication device
that is TURNED ON during the regular school
day. Ellendale offers a safe, secure place for students to
store their phones during the day in the office. Any
student who brings a personal cell phone or
communication device should bring it to the office on
their way to their classroom each morning. They may
pick them up at their dismissal time. Keeping the
phones in the office provides safety, security, and
We are looking forward to a
great year with you all!
**This PowerPoint will be on our webpage
for you to reference throughout the year**
How to Subscribe to
Remind
Text the number 81010 the following
code for your teacher
Holmes/Britcliffe: @mrsbritcl
LaRue: @elarue
Maharrey: @msm1st