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WelcomeWelcome to Welcome to
Back to School Night!Back to School Night!
Mrs. Howell’s Mrs. Howell’s 11st st Grade ClassGrade Class Room B4Room B4own text here…All images were purchased from Scrappin’ Doodles and
may not be redistributed.
Get To Know Your Teacher
My name is Amber Howell and I have been teaching for 18 years. I have a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies and a Master’s Degree in Education (Curriculum and Instruction). I have been married to my husband, Joseph, for 18 years and we have 2 children. Ayden is entering 10th grade at Quartz Hill High School and Ethan is entering 6th grade this year at Gregg Anderson.
1st Grade LunchPlay: 11:00-11:25Eat: 11:25-11:45
**Please pay ahead with checks or
mypaymentsplus.comCash must be in envelope with
name, grade, and room # (B4)
Lunch and
Snack
Snack recess each morning….please send
your child with a nutritious snack!
Attendance• Be punctual. 1st grade start time is 7:50,
no drop-offs before 7:20.• Please call, the attendance phone line for
all absences. (661) 722-0716 ext. 12900• Avoid early pickups if possible. Reverse
tardies will be calculated.• Independent study for absences of 5 or
more days.
Get InvolvedVolunteers are greatly appreciated
and always welcome! You must have a current TB test on file, be
fingerprinted, and have a photo ID badge made by the district. Please
call 722-0716 ext. 100 for more information. All volunteers can begin after
Labor Day.
UniformsPlease make sure your child is dressed appropriately each day according to Gregg Anderson’s
uniform policy and district dress code. Details are
provided in the parent and student handbook.
Star Student
•Teacher’s Assistant for the week•Share “All About Me” poster•Special Share Friday – 1 item•Random selection every week
Birthdays and Holidays• Only allowed 4 parties per year—Wellness Policy
• Birthday treats---send in something other than food
• Holiday parties….store bought treats only!
June Box• No toys or school supplies that turn
into toys. One warning, then items are confiscated until June or until parents pick up.
Class Rules1. Listen Carefully.2. Follow Directions.3. Work quietly. Do not disturb others who are
working.4. Respect others. Be kind with your words and
actions.5. Respect school and personal property.6. Work and play safely.
Behavior is a choice. There are rewards for good choices and consequences for bad choices.
No one may take away another student’s right to learn and feel safe, or the teacher’s right to teach!
Class Dojo Positive Classroom Management
http://www.classdojo.com
https://teach.classdojo.com/#!/launchpad?redirect=%2F
Classroom Rewards
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Once a month we will open a class store. The students will accumulate points through good behavior, attendance, and displaying positive character traits. The points will then be exchanged for class money.
I ask for parent help in donating items to keep the class store stocked monthly. If you would like to donate items one month this year, please sign up on the form before you leave.
Bathroom and Drink PoliciesThere are appropriate opportunities throughout the day for
using the restroom and getting drinks.
Students are given 2 bathroom passes per week.
Students will receive class money for not using their bathroom passes weekly.
Water bottles are welcome in the classroom!
Special needs are always accommodated.
Homework PolicyHomework goes home on Friday and is due back the following Friday. For your convenience, homework
packets will also be available for download on our class website. Thirty minutes of homework is the district policy for 1st grade. Your child will need Internet access for the
optional technology part of their homework. The first homework packet will have more information.
Grading Guidelines
• Letter grades in reading, language arts, and math. “C” is grade level.
• Reading = fluency and comprehension
• Language Arts = writing, vocabulary, spelling, language arts activities and tests
• Math = math quizzes, tests, and practice pages
• “CT” = corrected together
• “DT” = done together
• Check Powerschool any time! New grades posted at least every 3 weeks.
Student Supplies Needed
pencilscrayonsglue stickyellow highlighter children’s scissors thin dry-erase marker pencil sharpener with lid small pencil box/bag
Curriculum• Houghton Mifflin Language Arts• McGraw Hill – My Math• Scott Foresman Science• Harcourt Social Studies• Other supplemental materials
After School ReleaseThere are two gates for dismissal
Front GateMrs. Howell / Mrs. Smith / Mrs. Studt / Ms. Knittel will be taking students
to this gate for main parking lot
Twirl Gate A teacher will be taking students to this gate at the far East end of campus.
Siblings of KindergartenBoys & Girls Club- handball courts
Innovation Education – handball courts
Cafeteria Gate is for Kindergarden relase only this year, no siblings.
Many age appropriate science, technology, engineering, and mathactivities will be integrated into the district core curriculum.
We have a school wide Friday STEM project calendar. Please check our website for these dates.
I will be asking for donations and volunteers to help out with these projects.
Ask your child about these fun and engaging activities, they will be excited to share!
STEM
How can you help?• Join PTA
• Donate to our classroom….supplies, treasure box, STEM materials
• Send in Boxtops and empty ink cartridges
• Order from Scholastic Book Orders
• Volunteer in the classroom or at home!
7:50– 8:00 Stretching (M - F)8:10 – 8:30 Morning Routine8:30 – 9:10 Reading/ Language Arts9:15 – 9:35 Recess9:35 – 9:55 Teacher Read Aloud10:00 – 10:55 Math11:00 – 11:45 Lunch11:45 – 12:00 Calendar12:00 – 1:00 Writing1:00 – 1:30 Science/Social Studies1:30 – 1:40 Clean up1:45 Dismiss
Daily Schedule
Minimum Day Release at 12:45
No Early Release Thursday anymore
Computer Lab1 x per week- 30 min.
Library 1 x per week – 30 min
Physical Education2 x per week – 45 min.Wed. / Thur. @ 8am
Contact Information Phone Number: (661) 206-3750 ext. 91724
Email a.howell@westside.k12.ca.us
Keep up to date with class and school informationwith our class website. You can also access helpful
links wish lists for the classroom, download homework packets and much more.
Check it out here:
www.teacherweb.com/CA/GreggAndersonAcademy/FirstGradeAviators/apt1.aspx
Thank you for attending Back to School Night! I
look forward to partnering with you this year to
educate your child. It’s going to be a fantastic
year!
Thank You