Class Information

Here is where you will find helpful information about our schedule, rules, behavior expectations, homework, etc.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me: aleskil@montourschools.com

Schedule

*Revised*

9:00-10:40

10:40-11:20

11:25-11:40

11:40-12:40

12:45-1:25

1:30-1:45

1:50-2:10

2:10-2:50

Daily Schedule:

Language Arts

Lunch and Recess

*Spanish (every other day) / Calendar

Math

Special / Unified Arts

Flex time (snack time)

Extra Recess

Social Studies / Science / SEL

First graders will have Unified Arts / Special from 12:45-1:25. MES Unified Arts is on a 9 day cycle.

Art

Computers

Gym

Library

Music

STEAM

Language Arts runs on a five day cycle. Look in the Home School Binder for the Unified Arts "Day" and the Language Arts "Day" since they do not align.

First Month or Two:

Day 1 = New story, words, phonics, skills, etc. are introduced
Day 2 = skills practiced
Day 3 = skills practiced
Day 4 = skills practiced
Day 5 = Weekly Test

Rest of the Year:

Day 1 = New story, words, phonics, skills, etc. are introduced
Day 2 = skills practiced
Day 3 = skills practiced
Day 4 = skills practiced
Day 5 = skills practiced
Day 6 = Weekly Tests

First graders will eat lunch from 10:40-11:20.

*Since lunch is early in the day, students will have an afternoon snack time.

*I understand it will be hard to pack a healthy snack that will still be "fresh" at the end of the day. Students can bring a light (and as healthy as possible) snack to eat during the afternoon. Candy / chocolate bars are not allowed.

*Water bottles with lids are permitted. Please DO NOT send juice boxes, Gatorade, Prime, or other colored drinks. Save those drinks for lunch.

Behavior

The 3 Bs:

Be Safe

Be Responsible

Be Respectful

Classroom Rules:

1. LISTEN to others.

2. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.

3. RAISE YOUR HAND.

4. RESPECT yourself and others.

5. BE PROUD. BE HONEST. BE KIND.

Tracking Our Behavior:

Students need to be taught how to act appropriately in a classroom community. We will spend a lot of time modeling and praising correct classroom behavior. As mistakes happen (and they will), we will talk about making better choices in situations. Students will not be punished or tracked with colors. My goal is to teach your child to be kind, make good choices, and learn from mistakes.

Good choices will be rewarded with classroom bucks. Bucks can be redeemed in our classroom store for a variety of prizes and coupons.

If at any time you would like to discuss any behavior concerns, please feel free to contact me. When the teacher and the parents work together, positive results are achieved. Please help your child learn appropriate school behavior by supporting my attempts to instill positive behavior in your child.

Thank you for your time and cooperation!

Homework

Weekly High Frequency Words (Sight Words) and Spelling Words will be in the rings of the Home School Binder. Practice these words as often as your child needs. A checklist of weekly required skills is also included in the packet along with optional practice pages. This is not required.

A math homework book will also be sent home at the beginning of the year. You can find extra practice for each lesson, but this is not required.

Information about optional practice pages will always be listed on the weekly reminders in your child's Home School Binder.

Good Homework Habits:

Reading nightly is the best homework a first grader can do! Try to spend 10-15 minutes every night reading with your child.
Practice high frequency words (sight words) and spelling words nightly (as needed).
Check the Weekly Reminders for optional practice pages.
Practice addition and subtraction basic facts nightly.

Communication

Communication is vital to our success:

1. EMAIL - aleskil@montourschools.com

Email is one way to reach me with quick questions or concerns. I can check my email first thing in the morning and after school.

2. SEESAW

Download the Seesaw app and join our class. This is the easiest and fastest way to reach me. You can send me personal and private messages. There will be important information and other announcements/reminders to keep you in the loop.

3. PHONE - (412) 489-8300 ext. 3116

You can also reach me by phone. The best times to call me are before school starts (8:00-8:30) and after school (3:30-4:00).

4. Home School Binder

You can send notes, excuses, dismissal changes, etc. in the front pocket of your child's Home School binder. Please remind your child that important papers are there to give me.

Let's have a great year together!

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