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Mrs. Lucia Prince |
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
How are birthdays celebrated in first grade? We love birthday snacks! You may bring a small birthday snack (cookies and box drinks) to school the morning of your child's birthday celebration. Drop off the snack in the school office or bring it directly to the classroom. The birthday child will pass out the snack at recess or lunch. Please refrain from sending goodie bags to school. What happens if my child forgets their homework? Don't panic. They can turn it in the next day. If forgetting homework becomes routine or occurs more than once in a week, the student will be required to complete the homework during their recess and/or lunch time. My child doesn't want to do their homework. What should I do? If homework time is becoming a problem, please send me a note and let me know. There could be several reasons your child doesn't want to do their homework. For instance, the homework may be too difficult or too easy for your child. If this is the case, I can modify the homework to fit your child's needs. If the homework is too difficult, please resist the urge to talk them through each question. Instead, let me know and I will make it a point to reteach the material. Chances are if the homework was difficult for one child, it was also difficult for other children. What are your first grade policies? Class Work Students are required to complete all class work and will be given an ample amount of time to complete the work. All work not completed in class will be sent home to be completed. Homework Homework will be sent home daily. All students are required to complete their homework and return it to school in their homework folder the following day. Parents are required to sign/initial their child's homework. If homework is not completed and returned as stated above, a note requiring a parent�s signature will be sent home. Students who make a habit of not turning in their homework will have to complete the homework during recess and/or lunch. * If a student forgets their homework at school, Kid�s Klub or Grandma�s house, please send me a note letting me know the situation. They can complete the work the next night. Ongoing Homework: 1. It is expected that you will read with your child and listen to your child read. 2. Students will study their spelling words and sight words daily. 3. Students will study their addition math facts. 4. Students will complete any unfinished work that has been sent home. Behavior: First grade has the following rules: 1. Students must remain seated. 2. Keep hands and feet to yourself at all times. 3. Raise your hand if you wish to speak. 4. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Discipline Policy I have adopted a two-step time-out approach to classroom discipline that was developed by Dr. Robert J. MacKenzie, an educational psychologist. If a student is being disruptive, they will be placed in a 5- minute time-out at the time-out table in our classroom. If they continue being disruptive and need to be placed in time-out more than 2 times, they will be sent to a buddy classroom for a 10- minute time-out/cooling off period. If this pattern needs to be repeated, the student�s parents will be called in for a parent-teacher-principal conference to discuss the student�s behavior as well as behavioral strategies that can be used at home and at school. (If you have a strong-willed child and are having difficulty setting limits or giving your child logical consequences for their behavior, I recommend reading Setting Limits or Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child by Dr. Robert J. MacKenzie.) Bathroom/Water Fountain Policy During class time, first grade students are required to use the restroom in pairs. Therefore, in order to limit classroom interruptions, it is expected that students use the bathroom facilities and drink from the water fountain before school, at recess and at lunch. If a student needs to use the restroom immediately following recess or lunch, they will be required to sit on the bench for 5 minutes at the next recess or lunch. I do not allow the students to drink from the water fountain during class time. If your child has special bathroom needs due to a medical condition , please let me know. What is a typical day in First Grade? Language arts, math, religion and social studies/science are taught daily. Enrichment classes include Spanish, art, music, and physical education. Please click on the Schedule link above for the First Grade 2009-2010 Class Schedule. How can I complete my service hours? Some ways you can complete your service hours: 1. Join us on our fieldtrips. 2. Bake goodies for the Sunday Bake Sales (see WAAG for days) 3. Participate in School Events |