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Kyrene de los NinosKyrene de los NinosFirst GradeFirst Grade

UnityBy Cleo V.

I dreamed I stood in a studioAnd watched two sculptors there,The clay they used was a young child’s mindAnd they fashioned it with care. One was a teacher:the tools she used were books and music and art;One was a parentWith a guiding hand and gentle loving heart.And when at last their work was done,They were proud of what they had wrought.For the things they had worked into the childCould never be sold or bought!And each agreed she would have failedif she had worked alone.For behind the parent stood the school, and behind the teacher stood the home!

We at Niños believe…

that every student deserves the opportunity to be educated in a way that prepares them for college.

Behavior

• Students must respect and obey all teachers.• Students must focus on learning and allow

others to focus.• Students must listen and follow directions.• Students must use inside voices.• Students must be in control of behavior.

Students will take responsibility for their behavior and recognize that their actions have either consequences or rewards.

Behavior Management StepsStep 1: Friendly ReminderStep 2: Refocus Desk (in classroom) Step 3: Refocus Desk (in another classroom)Step 4: Office Referral *expect a phone call if your child reaches step 4

Goal Work Folder(used to be called Homework Folder)

• Keep in backpack when not in use.• Parents please monitor to see that quality

work is being done.• Return every Friday.• Incomplete or lost homework will be

finished/done during lunch recess.

Purpose of folder – to develop organizational skills and promote responsibility.

Communication Folder

•Main communication piece between school and home.•Sent home every Friday, make sure look at all papers and addressing any paperwork that needs to be returned.•Return Communication Folder every Monday.

• Please check daily after school.• Be sure Goal Work Folder stays

in backpack.

Backpacks

Library Books•Keep books safe in backpacks or bookshelves.•Be sure to return books weekly.

Reading• Ashlock Phonics Program• Sight word development• Small group instruction• Leveled book lab• Book Bags (need permission slip)• Develop habit of reading at home

and school

Math• Addition

• Subtraction

• Number Sense

• Estimation

• Graphing

• Fractions

• Time

• Place Value

• Problem-Solving

• Geometry

Writing

• Six-Trait Writing– Ideas and Content– Conventions– Organization– Word Choice– Fluency– Voice

• Writers Workshop Daily

• Harcourt Spelling• Dictation Practice• Writing within

Thematic Units

KTTP Kyrene Teaches With Technology Program

KTTP provides classrooms with powerful, flexible technology tools to further enhance teaching and

learning.• Five wireless laptops per classroom• Document camera and projector• Smartboard in every classroom• Intensive teacher training, as well as collaboration• Tools used to enhance learning by being incorporated into

all thematic units

Communication• Note with child• Phone call/voice message (541-4754) • Front Office 541-4600• E-mail (slopez@kyrene.org)• Behavior Progress Notes (twice monthly) • Newsletters• Web Page

Questions

Where do I line up?

First grade students will line up on the Primary Playground, facing the playground.

Students can place backpacks in the designated teacher pick up area.

Where do I play during recess?

All students can use the play equipment, the basketball court and the field.

What do I do when the bell rings?

When the bell rings, line up in designated area. Look for your teacher.

When will I eat lunch?

First graders will eat lunch at 10:50 in the cafeteria. Followed by recess from 11:10 – 11:30.

Will I get a snack time?

We will have a daily snack. I am inviting parents to send in nutritional snacks that could be shared with the entire class. Please send healthy snacks.

How do I get home?

Teachers will walk all students to their assigned bus or daycare van. Kid Zone students will walk to the cafeteria. Students who are driven home will wait for parents in the designated Parent Pick-Up Zone on the east side of our School. Please do not exit your vehicle. Your child will be escorted to your vehicle. Tempe police request that there will be no drop offs or pick ups from the West Parking Lot.

What do I do if my child will be absent from school?

Parents must call the office at 541-4601 for all absences.

Please try to schedule all appointments after school hours.

What do I do if my child will be going home a different way?

Changes in “Going Home” procedures must be in writing or call the office before the end of the school day to insure the safety of your child.

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Thank you for you Thank you for you participation!participation!

We look forward to an exciting We look forward to an exciting year with you!year with you!