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Ms. Kaplan’s First Grade
Who is Ms. Kaplan?• I’m new to Parkwood, but have been teaching
first grade for 7 years.• Past 5 years in Federal Way
• 2 previous years in NYC
• National Board Certified (Early Childhood PK-3 Generalist) since 2011
• Undergraduate General Education (grades 1-6) Certificate from Fordham University in NYC
• Master’s Degree in Special Education (grades 1-6) , also from Fordham
• When I’m not here, I’m probably running
• …or walking my 7 year old Hound/Lab Mix, Lucy
What I Believe About First Graders
• They are all amazing in many ways, with their own individual strengths
• Every child is unique
• Every child has the capacity for independence
• Every child can and will learn
• Every child deserves to be treated with respect, all day and every day
• Every child should feel safe at school
• Every child deserves a school environment that is kind, caring, and full of compassion
• Every child needs to have consistent, clear, and high expectations
Independent LearnersIndependent Readers:•Read to Self•Reading StrategiesIndependent Writers:•Spelling•Formulating IdeasIndependent Mathematicians:•Choosing strategies that work•Taking responsibility for your own learningIndependent Problem Solvers•Small vs. Big problems•Solving small problems without the teacher
Our Daily Schedule8:30-8:45 Unpack/Morning Work8:45-9:45 Reading Block (T, W, Th)9:45-10:00 Read to Self10:00-10:15 Recess10:15-10:30 Snack/Vocabulary10:30-11:15 Writer’s Workshop11:15-12:00 Lunch/Recess12:00-1:00 Math1:00-1:30 Science/Social Studies1:30-2:00 PE/Music/Library2:00-2:15Recess2:15-2:30Science/Social Studies2:30-2:55Pack Up/Read Aloud
Creating Independence in BehaviorParkwood Expectations
I am a Parkwood learner.I am respectful.
I am safe.I am responsible.
Colored Behavior Chart:
Green – Having a great day!Yellow – WarningOrange - Missed some recessRed – Office referral
Snack TimeBecause of a severe, life-threatening allergy in
our class this year, ingredients for snacks CANNOT include:
1) peanuts or tree nuts2) sunflower or sesame oil3) fish or shellfish4) coconut or coconut oil
Snacks will be distributed whole class, noindividual snacks from home please!
Thanks for being so flexible!
Volunteers_____________
Homework Questions?
Ways to Keep in TouchEmail: [email protected]
Phone: 206-393-1421
Take Home Binder: Daily Behavior Log
Or a quick chat before/after school!
Thanks for being patient withme as I continue to learn
the Parkwood way of doing things!