Welcome to 1B!
Room 116
Mrs. Graper
Please read the letter from your child and write a
response on the opposite side! 
Keep the purple folder on your child’s desk
1B’s Daily Schedule
9:00-9:20: Morning Routine
Attendance/Lunch Count, unpack, folders open on desk, restroom, Morning
Work, Pledge and patriotic song, Good Morning song/HW Check, Joke of Day
9:20 - 9:45: Everyday Counts (Calendar, Days of School) and Weather
9:45-11:10: English/Language Arts (ELA)
Reading, Writing, Handwriting, Spelling; Restroom/Lunch and coats
(Monday, 10:50-11:10: Book Buddies (Mrs. Williams’ class, 3A)
(Friday: 9:20-11:10: Centers)
11:15-11:45: Lunch
11:45-12:15: Recess
12:15-12:45: Word Building/Reading Club, M-R
12:45-1:10: Mon.: Bully Prevention/SS/Sci./Holidays/Restroom
1:15-2:00: SPECIAL
Integrated Arts (M: 1:15-2:15), Art, Music, Physical Education
2:00-3:10: Math
3:10-3:20: Pack up/Restroom, if needed
3:20-3:27: Dismissal
Special Area Schedule
Monday: Integrated Arts, six-week rotation
(Art, Physical Education, Music)
Tuesday: Art (Mrs. Townsend)
Wednesday: Music (Mrs. Froehlich)
Thursday: Physical Education (Ms. Lepant)
Wear tennis shoes!
Friday: Library (Ms. Conn) Bring books!
Book Buddies
1x week
Monday, 10:50-11:10
Third Grade, Mrs. Williams, 3A
Reading partners, Reader’s Theater
performances for buddies
CogAT Testing
The CogAT (a cognitive abilities test):
November 9-12.
11/9: Practice Test
11/10 – 11/12: Testing
_ No way to study for test
– Please make sure your child is well-rested
and has eaten breakfast
Parent-Teacher Communication
Write a note
– Pick up for today
– Early dismissal for today
– Medication for today
Call school secretary
– Pick up for today (before 3:00)
– Early dismissal for today
– Medication for today
E-mail: lgraper@northallegheny.org
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I check it in the morning before 9AM and after school when the kids leave.
Voicemail: 724-935-4044
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I will check my voicemail each morning before 8AM and before I leave at night
MES Communication
NA website
MES website
Remind
E-mail
Website
NA Marshall Elementary Building
Staff Graper, Lynn
Lunch menu
Volunteer calendar
REMIND
Thank you for joining 1B’s “Remind” group!
Phone numbers remain private.
Please send a text to 81010 with the
message @1binfo
You do not need to download the app!
Messages will be delivered via text
messages.
Homework Folder
PLEASE check this folder every night!
LEFT side: Homework, something that
needs to be returned, or an item for
your immediate attention
RIGHT side: Keep at home
Homework
Math: Monday-Thursday (“looped” side of worksheet)
(+ = perfect, check mark = check work, - = needs reviewed)
Spelling: Monday-Thursday
Monday: Write words 2x each
Tuesday: Spelling Triangles
Wednesday: Word Search and read sentences, study for test
Thursday: ABC Order (later)
Decodable Text
No Homework on Friday (except “Star of the Week”)
Updated weekly on MES Web page
Lunch Money
POS system used by our cafeteria.
“PIN” number (school #)to purchase a school lunch
Money may be applied to your child’s account on any day:
Please include: Child’s name, classroom section and room
number (1B/116), pin number, and the amount 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.
*May use the PayForit.net
(go to NA Web site and locate “PayForIt”)
Recess
The children go outdoors for recess
unless it is extremely cold, raining, or
snowing.
It is always windy on this hill.
Please keep these factors in mind and
dress your child accordingly.
Behavior Management
Objective: Provide a safe, educational environment for your child’s growth
classroom. I tell the children often that I have two jobs: to teach and to keep them safe.
Rules of our Classroom
Respect others: Treat others as you would like to be treated (no teasing, name-calling, or bullying)
Respect school property
Follow directions given by Mrs. Graper, the substitute teacher, the lunch/recess assistants, parent volunteer
Use quiet voices
Raise your hand to speak unless given other directions
Use polite words (please, thank you, you’re welcome, excuse me)
Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself
Ask permission before leaving the classroom
Walk in the classroom and hallway
Use Class Dojo
Use praise, stickers, notes to home as additional rewards
Other Awesome Features
Pictures- get a peek inside our
classroom!
Messaging- chat feature for private
messages or whole class broadcasts.
Weekly reports- check out the donut.
Parent Feedback
Last year’s parents said:
– “I love it! I can keep those pictures!!”
– “I liked being able to track his behavior throughout the day,
and being able to see pictures of them in action.”
– “It was awesome!!! I liked getting the photos. And getting an
idea of what was happening in the classroom.”
– “LOVED THE PICTURES!!”
– “I loved seeing the pictures of my child throughout the day. I
also liked the behavior update too.”
– “I enjoyed seeing the pictures of the class working
cooperatively.”
– “Loved the behavior updates and pictures- my son loved it
too!”
Bully Prevention Program
Getting Better At Getting Along
Olweus Bully Prevention Program
(OBPP)
– Monthly Themes (i.e., respect,
responsibility)
– Anti-Bullying Rules
– Class Meetings
– Role Playing
MES Bully Prevention 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.
Star of the Week
One time per year
Roster on class web page (in alphabetical order)
Completes and shares poster, sent home on
preceding Friday (displayed in hallway)
Everyday Counts Leader
“Guess”timation Jar
Sits on purple cushion
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! Sign up sheet on round table
All volunteers must report to the office before coming to the
classroom. Please sign in and receive an identification badge.
Please sign out and return the badge when you have completed
volunteering in our classroom.
You are not permitted to visit any other areas of the building
without permission of the Office secretaries.
The school policy is that parents are not to bring other children
when they volunteer.
SIGN-UP SHEET IN HALLWAY
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
1B celebrates everyone’s birthday
(summer birthdays can celebrated on the “half” birthday).
Due to the “Wellness Policy” and to protect children with
allergies, it is strongly recommended that a non-food item be
considered if you want to provide a treat.
Edible treats MUST be approved by nurse 48 hours prior to
distribution. No exceptions are permitted.
Do not send birthday invitations to school unless there is one for
every child in the class or all of the girls/all boys. I do not want
any hurt feelings.
Book Orders
Set up account:
www.scholastic.com/readingclub
Order ONLINE
Class Activation Code: H2V3X
Due date will be on label attached to book
orders
CA (Communication Arts)
Story Town- Harcourt
Thematic
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Various types of literature
Phonemic Awareness
Phonics/Spelling
High-Frequency Words
Comprehension
Fluency
Robust Vocabulary
Grammar
Handwriting
Writing
Check teacher website
Think Central
Spelling
Monday: Words introduced, write
words 2x each
Tuesday: Triangles
Wednesday: Word Search
(ABC Order, later in the year)
Thursday: Test
Friday: List to home
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)
– 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
Science
Seasons
Weather
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 and dress
according to the 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 and old
clothes (thorn bushes) on the day of a scheduled pond walk.
– Our first pond walk: Thursday,
(weather permitting)
September 17,
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