Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome back to a new school year. I will be your child’s first grade teacher. I look forward to teaching your child. Let’s work together to encourage, reinforce and support your child in learning.
Please be aware that First Grade is very different from Kindergarten.
*There are weekly assessments to review the week's lessons and work. There will be no review sheets for each assessment. Classwork, homework, as well as classroom behavior and participation will be reflected in their grades.
*Your child is expected to be responsible for his/her own work and actions in school. Their classroom and overall behavior will be reflected in their Character Development. This will be the factor in the awards such as First and Second Honors. Any character grade that is lower than an A overall will not be entitled to First Honors. Any C will also prohibit your child from any rewards. Excessive lateness will also result in no Honors or Awards. With the shift to the Common Core, each child will be required to read about 20 books this year. Some will be read at home and some will be read during class. This is required by the New York State Department of Education. I will be focusing on their comprehension skills, sequence of events as well as vocabulary and writing.
As part of OLQM’s advancement in technology, daily lesson plans, homework and other important advisories will be posted on the school’s blog, olqmnyc.blogspot.com. Please check this blog frequently for any pertinent information regarding your child’s daily assignments.
School begins at 8am and will end at 3:15pm. Breakfast begins at 7:15am. Your child is not allowed to be in the classrooms until 7:45am.
The following is a list of basic rules and policies for your child:
♠ School begins at 8am. If your child is late, he/she must obtain a late pass before entering the class.
♠ Students must be in full school uniform unless noted.
♠ Students must be prepared with their books and supplies daily.
♠ All homework assignments must be done neatly and completely.
♠ All tests must be signed and returned the following school day.
♠ Parents must review the assigned homework on a daily basis to make sure that your child’s homework has been completed.
♠ Notes to parents will be written on your child’s homework or classwork notebooks. Parents must acknowledge receipt of the note by signing it.
♠ If your child is absent, you must send a note explaining the reasons for your child’s absence or it will be considered an illegal absence.
♠ All missed or incomplete work must be made up the following day. It is your child’s responsibility to complete any missed assignments.
♠ Weekly Assessments will be announced 1-3 days in advance. Please check the school’s blog.
♠ Appointments to speak with me must be made in the office at least two days in advance.
The above mentioned rules reflect the policies in the school’s Student Handbook. Please read and review them with your child.
♠ Students must be prepared with their books and supplies daily.
♠ All homework assignments must be done neatly and completely.
♠ All tests must be signed and returned the following school day.
♠ Parents must review the assigned homework on a daily basis to make sure that your child’s homework has been completed.
♠ Notes to parents will be written on your child’s homework or classwork notebooks. Parents must acknowledge receipt of the note by signing it.
♠ If your child is absent, you must send a note explaining the reasons for your child’s absence or it will be considered an illegal absence.
♠ All missed or incomplete work must be made up the following day. It is your child’s responsibility to complete any missed assignments.
♠ Weekly Assessments will be announced 1-3 days in advance. Please check the school’s blog.
♠ Appointments to speak with me must be made in the office at least two days in advance.
The above mentioned rules reflect the policies in the school’s Student Handbook. Please read and review them with your child.
Classroom Rules:
1. Please respect other people’s property, feelings, space, and living environment.
2. Do not disturb others while they are working.
3. Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
4. No eating is allowed in the classroom.
5. Clean up after yourself and your surroundings if there is a mess.
6. No items outside of school supplies are allowed to be used during class (ie. toys)
