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Back to School Afternoon 2015
Mrs. Kaudy1st Grade
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About Mrs. Kaudy
• Graduated from Cal State University Fullerton, 1996
• BLCAD coursework completion at Chapman University, California
• Taught in California for 3 years• Lives in Leesburg with her husband
and three children
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Let’s have a little fun…
• I believe that learning should be fun, active, and engaging for all children.
• Children need to be taught how to “think”, problem solve, and justify their answers. Learning is not just rote memorization of facts.
• Students in my class will explore and learn in a variety of ways. They will spend very little time on worksheets!
• Did you know…most 6 year olds are only able to sit still for 6 minutes!
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Inquiry-Based Lessons
• Student-Centered-Guided questioning, builds on prior knowledge, allows for differences in thinking and learning styles
• Encourages student thinking and questioning-Students explain their thinking and justify their answers
• Active Engagement-Requires participation from all students, allows for many “right” answers, fun!
Let’s try it!What do you know about first grade?
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First Quarter Overview
Math• Number Concepts• Calendar• Patterns• Data Collection• Geometry and Fractions
Science• Changes in Autumn• Sun & Earth• Natural Resources
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First Quarter Overview Cont.
Social Studies• Citizenship• Rules• Safety• “Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow”• Famous Americans
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Literacy
Pathways Components: Shared Reading, Word Study, Read Aloud, Guided Reading, Independent Reading, and Writer’s Workshop
Two reading assessments during first quarter:
• DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment)
• PALS (Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening)
These assessments will help us choose appropriate books for Guided Reading Groups and find a starting point for reading instruction.
**We will discuss results during first quarter
parent-teacher conferences.**
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Specials
• Art (50 minutes)
• Music (30 minutes, twice each week)
• PE (30 minutes, three times each week)
*Please have your child wear SNEAKERS on PE days (M,T,F)
• Library (30 minutes each week)
• Guidance (40 minutes every other week)
• SEARCH (40 minutes every other week)
Enrichment program for grades K-3. Focuses on thinking skills and encourages students’ creativity.
• Computer Lab (30 minutes each week, working with iReady)
** iReady requires internet access at home. Please let teacher know if you are unable to access it from home **
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Homework
• Beginning week of September 22nd
• Will focus on reading, comprehension skills, and word study features
• Develops good work habits, time management and participation
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Attendance and After-School Plans
• Please make sure that your child eats a healthy breakfast and arrives on time each day. Instruction begins at 7:50!
• Your child must bring a note in the morning in order to change after-school dismissal arrangements.
• If there are last minute (during the school day) changes to your child’s after-school transportation plans, please contact the office (DO NOT RELY ON EMAIL!)
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Classroom Citizenship Every child will be expected to adhere to our
classroom expectations and is encouraged to make responsible choices:
• Every child begins the day with the opportunity to show excellent effort and cooperation.
• A child who is having a difficult day will be encouraged to make positive changes and reflect on his/her behavior.
• Every child has the right to be happy and safe in school. If another student is extremely disruptive to the well-being or safety of others, he/she will be sent to the office.
• Mrs. Kaudy will communicate to parents about classroom behavior on an as-needed basis.
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Lunch• If you wish to eat lunch with your child, please sign in
at the office and meet us in the cafeteria at 12:00. Commercial lunch packages are not permitted. If you wish to purchase lunch from the cafeteria, please send me a note with your order in the morning.
• Menus are available online and are sent home monthly.
• Ice cream may be purchased on Fridays.• Please discuss choices and monitor your child’s
account!• You may send lunch money to school with your child
or pay online. pay4lunch.com
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Parties and Birthdays
Class Parties• Fall Harvest (October), Friendship
(February), End of Year (June) • Specific dates TBABirthdays• Donate a game or book to the class • Lunch with your child
**If you are going to pass out invitations at school, you MUST pass them out to
everyone.**
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Snacks
Your child will have time to eat a healthy snack each morning.
• Must be something that your child is able to open independently and eat within five to ten minutes
• Non-messy snacks, please!• Water ONLY• NO NUTS or nut products!
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Communication
• Monthly School Newsletter• Monthly First Grade Newsletter (online
on First Grade Team Page)
• Weekly Newton-Lee Envelope
onThursday
• Daily Purple Take Home Folder
• E-mail: [email protected]
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Special ActivitiesStar Student Begins in October• Star Student will bring in a poster,
items to share, and a mystery show and tell.
Field Trip• Wayside Farm (October 23)
• Permission Form and $ due 9/5
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Volunteer Opportunities
• Thursday Folder Volunteers (weekly)• Literacy Center Volunteers (daily)• Room Parents and party helpers
All parents must complete a brief training session with Mrs. Ulbrich
before becoming a regular volunteer.September 10th and 12th at 9:00
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Conferences
• Will be held for each family at the end of the first grading period.
• First quarter progress report will be discussed during these conferences.
• Please sign up for your conference TONIGHT!
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Newton-Lee PTO• The PTO provides many events and resources
for teachers, students, and families. • Please consider joining this organization to
support our school and community. The cost of membership includes a copy of the school directory.
• Please be sure to review all information in your child’s first day packet and complete the online registration for your family.