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    1) The document provides information for parents about their child's first grade dual immersion classroom schedule, supplies, homework, curriculum, rules, and other classroom policies. 2) Students attend school Monday through Thursday from 8:35am to 3:20pm and Friday from 8:35am to 1:05pm. They switch classes throughout the day to have equal learning time in Spanish and English. 3) The classroom uses a color-coded behavior system and has three levels of infractions and consequences. Parents are asked to check the ClassDojo app daily for reports on their child's behavior.

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    1) The document provides information for parents about their child's first grade dual immersion classroom schedule, supplies, homework, curriculum, rules, and other classroom policies. 2) Students attend school Monday through Thursday from 8:35am to 3:20pm and Friday from 8:35am to 1:05pm. They switch classes throughout the day to have equal learning time in Spanish and English. 3) The classroom uses a color-coded behavior system and has three levels of infractions and consequences. Parents are asked to check the ClassDojo app daily for reports on their child's behavior.

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    1) The document provides information for parents about their child's first grade dual immersion classroom schedule, supplies, homework, curriculum, rules, and other classroom policies. 2) Students attend school Monday through Thursday from 8:35am to 3:20pm and Friday from 8:35am to 1:05pm. They switch classes throughout the day to have equal learning time in Spanish and English. 3) The classroom uses a color-coded behavior system and has three levels of infractions and consequences. Parents are asked to check the ClassDojo app daily for reports on their child's behavior.

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    BIENVENIDOS!

    TO FIRST GRADE
    BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
    2014-2015
    MAESTRA JENSEN &
    MRS. STEEL
    DUAL IMMERSION

    General Schedule
    Students attend school from
    8:35a.m. - 3:20 p.m. on Monday-Thursday,
    8:35 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. on Friday.

    As part of the Spanish Immersion program, our students will


    switch classes throughout the day, in order to have equal
    learning time between each class.
    Monday: Library and art
    Tuesdays: Computers
    Wednesday: PE (students need tennis-shoes)
    Thursday: Music

    Supplies
    Community materials > Please do not send pencil

    boxes, pencils or markers: save them for


    homework.

    Create a homework box: put markers, pencil boxes,


    paper, scissors, etc so your child has all of the
    supplies needed at home.

    Folders
    Students will be taking homework folders home
    on Monday and they are due Friday.
    The Mill Creek folder will be sent home on
    Thursdays and they are due on Friday.

    WE NEED A PARENT VOLUNTEER TO HELP


    ON MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS TO place
    information, handouts, homework, and other
    papers inside the folders.

    Parent is responsible to replace the lost folders.

    Class Rules
    Follow directions the first time given
    Keep Your Hands Feet and Other
    Objects To Yourself (KYHFOOTY)
    Be on task
    Communicate positively
    Raise your hand to ask or answer
    questions

    Class Rules Page 2


    ZERO (o) tolerance
    of students touching students

    No touching, poking, hugging, petting


    grabbing, pulling, pushing, hitting , smacking
    or playing with each others hair.
    Mrs. Steel and I have 0 (zero) tolerance on
    touching or hitting friends.
    Lets help our students use
    words and to communicate
    positively with each other.

    Classroom Management
    Within the classroom every student has a card that always
    starts on GREEN (Youre Ready to Go). Below are the
    rewards and consequences that go with each color.
    Black Youve found the Leader in You! (prize from the
    prize bucket)
    Blue Your leadership skills are growing
    Green Ready to go!
    Yellow Get back on track (Warning #1)
    Orange Put first things first (Warning #2 & Loose
    Choice)
    Red- Take a breath and get control
    I will be marking on classdojo as 3 warnings (Call/Email
    home and will loose recess)
    Please check Classdojo for your child's behavior every
    day after 5:00 p.m.

    Examples of Infractions and Consequences Flowchart


    Level 1

    Level 2

    Infractions

    Infractions

    Talking out loud


    Off task
    Arguing with peers
    Inappropriate dress code 1st time
    Gum/food in classroom
    Bringing toys or objects from home
    Mistreating property
    Coming in late from recess
    Play fighting
    KYHFOOTY
    In the wrong place/not assigned area
    Tardy/Early departure (3 times/week)

    Throwing snowballs or rocks


    Spitting
    Rough Housing
    Inappropriate Physical contact
    Demonstrating Chronic Misbehavior
    Demonstrating Chronic Unexcused
    Inappropriate dress code 2nd time
    Verbal aggression towards teacher or others
    Swearing
    Cheating
    Lying
    3 level 1 Infractions in one week

    Consequences

    Consequences

    1st

    1st

    2nd

    2nd

    verbal Warning
    send to think time
    3rd Teacher/student Conference during
    recess
    4th Loss of recess

    loss of privileges
    Classroom detention
    3rd Meeting with parent, teacher, and
    student.

    Level 3
    Infractions
    Bullying (physical/social)
    *"Fill out bullying report form"
    Verbal or physical threat
    Defying Authority/Willful Disobedience
    Fighting/Assault
    Stealing
    Skipping School
    Bringing Weapons/Using Items as Weapons
    Bringing or Using Substances w/o Doctors note
    Sexual or Racial Harassment
    Vandalism/Destruction of property
    3 Level 2 Infraction in one day
    3 Level 3 Infraction in one week

    Consequences
    May include the following:
    Administrator meeting with parent
    Loss of privileges
    Suspension
    Law enforcement referral

    1st Grade Curriculum part 1


    Reading Spanish Dual Immersion: we use Calle de la lectura, and
    strellita.
    Reading English: We use the ImagineIt! Language Arts program.
    We will read many books in first grade. Our reading books have many
    sight words (instant recognition for words that cannot be sounded
    out phonetically) as well as vocabulary and phonics-generated text.
    We believe that first graders must be exposed to a balanced reading
    program. Thus, your student will practice sight words and phonics
    skills in order to comprehend and respond to literature.

    Differentiated Guided Reading Groups: In a first grade classroom, our


    priority is to develop essential reading skills and to instill a lifelong
    love of reading. A major key to this success is the use of guided
    reading. Guided reading entails the use of reading selections
    specifically designed for the student/students being taught using
    small group instruction. Each group will be taught on their reading
    level and will focus on skills needed by the group.

    1st Grade Curriculum part 2


    Math: All math instruction will be conducted in Spanish. We use the GO
    Math program and Everyday Calendar for 1st grade. We will also use
    a variety of manipulatives with each math unit. This entails using
    manipulatives such as counters, games, matching, and group handson activities, as well as verbal and visual communications.

    English Spelling: it will start next week for first grade. The formal
    spelling list will not begin until the third unit of our Reading
    program around October. We will inform you when the students are
    ready to begin a weekly spelling list. The spelling list and test will
    consist of six to ten words. The words will be presented on Monday,
    practiced throughout the week, and tested on Friday.
    Interconnections: We will follow the program outlined by Granite
    School District for Science and Social Studies. This will be taught in
    Spanish.

    Newsletter
    Maestra Jensen and Mrs. Steel: Will
    send a monthly newsletter about the
    material that will be covered in
    Spanish and English class.
    ************
    Mill Creek and the school PTA
    will be sending or emailing
    monthly news letters. Watch
    for school news, activities,
    and what is happening in our
    community.

    Homework
    SPANISH: see Mrs. Jensens webpage for
    activities that will help your child with visual
    and audio learning experiences. If you want to
    help your child be successful with learning
    Spanish, do at LEAST 3 activities of your
    choice each week.
    ENGLISH: Look for reading,
    spelling and sight word homework in the weekly
    homework packets. It will be passed out each
    Monday and due each Friday.
    Spelling homework will begin in October

    WebPages

    http://maestrajensen1stgrade.weebly.com
    http://lindseysteel.weebly.com/
    http://millcreekelementary.weebly.com
    http://my.uen.org/myuen/200571

    We recommend that each student either is


    read to, or reads for 20 minutes every night.

    Birthdays
    Invitations can only be given out if there is
    an invitation for everyone. (30 students)
    Your are welcome to send a healthy snack.

    Send treats for your childs homeroom class ONLY (30


    students plus teacher ).
    Treats should be one (1) WRAPPED item from the store that
    will be handed out at the end of the school day.

    We have students with peanut


    allergies, lets be safe and thank
    you for you cooperation.

    Parent-Teacher Conferences
    Please do not forget to sign up
    September 2015
    Look for a schedule and please do not
    use the school online scheduler, it
    does not work for the dual program.

    The giving Tree


    Outside of our classrooms
    we have a tree with
    apples on it which have
    items listed for
    classroom donations. All
    donations are completely
    optional, and very
    appreciated!
    Thank You!

    Thank You!
    For taking the time to attend Back to School
    Night!
    We look forward to working with you and your
    child this year. It is going to be a wonderful
    year filled with exciting learning activities!

    Communication is the key to a successful


    year. A great parent/teacher partnership
    leads to a successful child. Email is the most
    effective way to communicate with us. Our
    email addresses

    ljsteel@graniteschools.org
    icjensen@graniteschools.org

    We are available anytime


    before or after school, but
    please make an appointment
    to ensure that we are not
    already scheduled with
    another parent

    What did you do at school today?


    When you ask me what Ive done at
    school today, and I say that I just
    played, please dont misunderstand
    me. For, you see, Im learning as I play.
    Im learning to enjoy and be successful
    in my work. Im preparing for
    tomorrow. Today, I am a child and my
    work is my play.
    -Anonymous

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