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Yes, Mrs. Tricia Cochran is the aide for first grade. She will be in our classroom for two hours each day. She is a graduate of CHCS, and has three children currently enrolled at CHCS.
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8:40- First bell rings and students may walk to classroom 8:55- Tardy bell rings and pledges/announcements begin 9:00- Attendance/Lunch Count/Calendar Activities and Prayer Requests 9:10-11:10 Spelling, Reading, and Language Lessons 11:15 Lunch 11:40 Recess 12:20 Handwriting Afternoon- Our specials are usually in the afternoon, as well as Bible and Math Social Studies, Health, and Science are done on a rotating weekly basis There is NO naptime or 1:30 dismissal in first grade.
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The specials will always be indicated on the Lesson Aims. In first grade, the students go to Art for 1 hour, attend Music 2 times a week for 1/2 hour, and Gym 2 times a week for 1/2 hour. They have Spanish and Library 1 time a week for 1/2 hour. I have computer with them in the classroom one time a week.
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Call the school offfice, 330-929-1901 ext. 25 to set up a conference. Mrs. Hartwell will handle the scheduling of the appointment. I do check e-mail daily, however, please do not use e-mail to conference with me. Face-to-face contact is always better to discuss your child's progress.
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First grade is typically the year when children learn how to read well. There is a great difference between a child's reading ability in August, and the ability in May. Many of the students enter reading only sight words, and emerge as proficient readers, reading fluently. Your first grader will become faster at addition, subtraction, and counting money. It is not uncommon for first graders to reverse letters and numbers, but they should be working to catch their mistakes and check their work.
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We use the Houghton-Mifflin curriculum for reading, spelling, vocabulary, and English. I have reading groups 3-4 days a week, and your child will be in a group with 4-6 other children. If you would like to receive more information, please let me know. You can also schedule to visit the classroom.
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Homework is not formally given the first semester. Beginning second semester, homework is given every Monday night. Every week your child does have a Bible verse and Spelling List to work on. Reading to and with your child is always recommended.
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Author: Title Esme Raji Codell: How to Get Your Child to Love Reading Mary Leonhardt: 99 Ways to Get Kids to Love Reading Jim Trelease: The New Read-Aloud Handbook Bernice Cullinan: Read to Me: Raising Kids Who Love to Read
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We use the New International Version (NIV). The students will have a NIV Bible to use at school second semester.
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Yes, but not until second semester.
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Victory Drill is a reading incentive that Chapel Hill has used for years to develop fluency in reading. About 50-65% of first graders pass "Victory Drill" every year. Every student is required to pass up to page 18 by the end of the year. More information will be coming the middle of September. PASSING ONTO SECOND GRADE IS NOT DEPENDENT ON VICTORY DRILL!
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There is one 30 minute recess right after lunch. As the weather is nice, I also try to take them out for 10 minutes before the school day is over.
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It is helpful, because as items drop or get left places, we can return them to the proper owner. Crayons included!
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This is a time for the parents to come to school and the students stay home. The PreSchool- Grade 2 meeting lasts for 1/2 hour. I will go over classroom procedures, as well as provide opportunities for parents to sign-up for parties and field trips. It is not uncommon to have 100% attendance on this night, so please make it a priority to come. If you have another child in a lower elementary grade, I have a packet of handouts that explains everything. I will also answer questions that evening, but if you have one ahead of time, let me know, and I will be sure to address it.
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