Welcome To First Grade

Danielle Johnson, Georgia Knowlton, Kristin Morgan, Barbara Scharich, Tenille

Turner

Morning Arrival

Students can come to the classroom at

7:15.School starts at 7:45.

Afternoon Dismissal

*2:10 Car Riders/ASP Dismissed

*2:15 Load BusesIf you need to check out

your child early, please do so before 1:45. An early Checkout DOES affect perfect attendance.

Communication• Email(please allow 24 hours for

response)• Notes in the agenda• Dismissal changes- These are

best in their folders in the morning. These must be on dismissal change forms which are available on the school website, our classroom websites, or in the front office.

Important Procedures• Please check your child’s agenda and initial

each night.• Reading book will come home each night and

should be returned to school each day.• Please refer to the weekly newsletter and

class website to answer any questions you may have. We put all IMPORTANT information there. This includes dates, deadlines, and procedures.

• All monies can now be paid on the school website.

Reading• Georgia Standards of Excellence

guide instruction• Reading Story• Skills:–Comprehension–Phonics–Fluency

ReadingQuarterly Reading Levels

Below is a scale of reading levels, which each child should achieve for each nine weeks.

  Below Grade Level On Grade Level Above Grade Level

1st Nine Weeks A,B,C D,E F and Above

2nd Nine Weeks A,B,C,D E,F,G H

3rd Nine Weeks A,B,C,D,E F,G,H I

4th Nine Weeks A,B,C,D,E H,I J

Accelerated Reader

•Goals(points start over each quarter)

–1st Quarter 3pts–2nd Quarter 5pts–3rd Quarter 7pts–4th Quarter 7pts

Parents and ARYou may check your child’s AR progress from home.• Go to Macedonia website

http://portal.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/macedonia-es/default.aspx

• Click on Media Center, then Renaissance Place Home Connect—Accelerated Reader. Enter your child’s log in he/she uses at school. (usually first initial and last name then their lunch number)

Language Arts/Writing

•Grammar/Dictation Sentences• Spelling• Formal Writing

Narrative, Informational, Persuasive

Math

• Follows Georgia Standards of Excellence• Pulling from multiple sources not one book or single approach

Report Card• Reading •Writing • Language Arts • Math • Science/Social Studies/Health

Grades are determined by weekly tests and assessments along with teacher observation and individual assessments.

Grading Scale

Reading, Math, Writing, Language Arts

• O- 90-100• S- 80-89• N- 70-79• U- 69 and below

Specials• Art• Music• PE

• Check with your child or the class website to see which day you have Art, Music, and PE.

We learn about music through singing, playing instruments, movement, and games!Our instruction is based on the General Music Georgia Performance Standards.Students will attend music classes once per week and should dress comfortably. Donations of sanitizing wipes are welcome!

Welcome to MES First Grade Music!

This year in art, your child will learn the following:• Line qualities• Secondary colors• Geometric shapes (2-d and 3-d)• texture• Stamping techniques• Different painting techniques Artist Studies include: • Henri Matisse• Louise Nevelson• Van Gogh• Faith Ringgold

First Grade Art Curriculum

Please know your PE schedule and wear athletic shoes and appropriate attire. More detailed information about PE policies can be found on Brooke Hopkins’ website.

Points from PE

• Strive to create a fun and safe learning environment while providing students with positive feedback

• Promote skill development through a variety of sports, games, and activities

• Help students develop leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship

PE Events!•Health Fair/PE PTA Night• Jump Rope for Heart•Fitness Gram Testing

•Field Day

Points from PE

Snack and LunchSnack: Please send healthy snacks for your student each day. Please try to stay away from cookies, candies, and chips. Water only in a secure bottle.

Spills are a daily occurrence.

Homework• Spelling, Reading, Grammar, and

Math • Read 20 minutes each night• Due Friday to allow flexibility in your evening schedules

Daily Behavior• Outstanding –O• Satisfactory –S• Needs Improvement – N• Unsatisfactory – U

We are also implementing the book, Have you Filled a Bucket Today? into our daily behavior. Please ask your child about this. They love filling up each other’s invisible buckets.

Class Shirts• Each class will have a specific

color class shirt. These shirts will be worn on special days like field day.

• If you have not purchased a class shirt for your child, the cost is $10. The deadline is August 28th. This is the only opportunity to order this year!

Order a 2016 yearbook today!!Macedonia Elementary School

***Don’t Delay-Order Today!***

 

Reserve your copy of the Macedonia Yearbook at the low

price of $29.00. Place your order by December 31, 2015 before the book price increases to $32.00 on January 1, 2016. Only students

who place their orders in advance are guaranteed a book, so order

today!

The final purchase deadline is April 1, 2016.

Flyers will be sent home with students

on August 24th!

There are two easy ways to order:Visit balfour.com and select your school.Call 1-800-944-5930.*Major credit cards acceptedYearbook Pricing Information:Basic Yearbook $29.00 until 12/31/15Basic Yearbook $32.00 from 1/1/16-4/1/16Personalized Engraved Nameplate $5.00Icons $5.00 each (up to 2 icons may be ordered)ORDER TODAY!!!

Thank you…

Have a great night!