Mrs. Andrews
2019-2020
Welcome to First Grade!
I am excited for this new year!
We will learn many things and have so much fun!
About Me
My name is Irma Andrews. This is my 4th year being a Franz Firebird! I was born and raised in Houston/Katy, TX. I graduated from the University of Houston-Victoria. I have two siblings and I am the oldest. I love to travel; I have visited California, Georgia, Hawaii, Colorado, Italy, Mexico, and the Bahamas. During my free time I like to exercise and spend time with my husband and pets. I have three dogs, one cat, and a Beta fish. I am so excited about this upcoming year and can't wait to work with you and your child!
SCHEDULE
7:50 Morning Work/STEM
8:00 Morning Message
8:15 Reader’s Workshop
8:50 FLIGHT
9:50 Handwriting
10:05 SPECIALS (Conference Period)
11:05 LUNCH
11:35 RECESS
12:00 Science/Social Studies
12:35 Guided Math
1:35 Conventions & Craft
1:50 Writer’s Workshop
2:30 Phonics
2:45 SNACK
3:00 Dismissal
***PE - Varies from day to day
Please keep a pair of tennis shoes in your child’s backpack for recess and PE if they choose to wear open-toed shoes.
Monday - Library (turn books in)
We will go to the library and computer lab once a week.
COMMUNICATION
All paper contact from me will be in your child’s green Franz or take home folder.
* Newsletters
* Field trip forms
* Special reminders
* Notes home
*ClassDojo
I am happy to talk with you about your child at any time. However, out of respect for my students’ privacy, I do not discuss student progress when I have other students in the classroom. If you wish to discuss your child’s progress, please contact me to schedule a phone or face-to-face conference.
SCHOLASTIC BOOKS
I will be sending home monthly Scholastic book orders with your child. You will find these books less expensive than bookstore prices, so they are a great way to expand your child’s library. In addition, our classroom will receive bonus books every time you order.
The easiest way to place an order is online at: www.scholastic.com/readingclub
Just enter our one time activation code: R6W72 and submit your order.
If you are not able to order online, please fill out the order form and return it with exact cash in an envelope labeled with your child’s name. No checks please!
snacks & water
Please send one snack with your child daily. Snack should be healthy, small, and should not require a utensil. Please be mindful of possible allergies and refrain from sending snacks containing peanut products.
You may also send one bottle of water with your child to keep in the classroom.
birthdays
We love to celebrate birthdays! Feel free to send in store bought treats per school policy. Please check with me for our class size, as it may change throughout the school year. Summer birthday? You can send treats for a celebration on their half birthday (just let me know)!
Extra Clothes
Accidents happen from time to time. Whether students have a simple bathroom accident, they spill something on their clothes while at lunch, or maybe got into a puddle at recess. It is important that you provide an extra pair of clothes (in a bag) and keep this in their backpack. This will make things much easier for everyone if ever necessary.
homework
Monthly Menus
*Please keep this in the plastic zip pocket provided
*Due at the end of each month
*Readers will be sent home once a month on the expected reading level
Reading Logs
*Expected to read every night
*Due on the last day of the month with parent signature
behavior
Positive Reinforcement
*Class Dojo
*Class Rewards
*Brain Breaks
*SOAR Tickets
Daily use of a STOP box! Students will be given two prompts to “stop” the negative behavior. On the third prompt students will move their folder to the STOP box. On the fourth prompt, students will receive a written comment on their expectation card.
In some cases, I may contact you via phone, email, or not to discuss your child’s behavior.
-Rooted in excellence-
