First Grade ABC’s
Mrs. Talcott’s Helpful Hints for Parents
A. All day every day – Please help them get into a routine by getting to be early.
B. Behavior – I will use parts of Responsive Classroom, Love and Logic and Safe and Caring Schools…basically, I expect students to behave in a way that allows learning/teaching to be the focus of the classroom.
C. Color Code – A way to track daily behavior - there are 4 colors:
Purple |
Outstanding; exceeding expectations! |
Green |
Ready to Learn; all day, every day |
Yellow |
Warning-make a better choice; your child needed my intervention to make a choice for his/her learning or the learning of classmates. |
Red |
Stop! – your child will make a plan to fix what is wrong. Depending on the severity of the problem, you will get a note (or email), a phone call, or your child will visit the principal’s office. |
You can stay informed about how your child is doing by checking the daily calendar – your child will color each day to match his/her behavior.
D. Donations of snack are welcome in the classroom. Healthy snacks are also available for $50 for the year – a great deal and students LOVE the variety!
E. Every Friday your child will have a spelling test. The words will be sent home on Monday so you have the whole week to practice.
F. F.I.S.H. Book – Family Involvement Starts Here – your child’s assignment notebook and homework folder. It must travel back and forth from school to home every day. Please make sure you and your child go through it daily!
G. Golden Rule is part of our classroom culture
H. Helping – Homework – Your support at home, with reading, math and spelling are key for your child’s success. Some ideas: talk about your child’s day, limit TV watching and video game time, set aside a special time and place for homework.
I. It’s love teaching and will work hard so that your child loves learning.
J. Juggling – schedules, school, life – it’s a big job!
K. Kind – kindness matters
L. Library day is Wednesday.
M. Me – Mrs. Talcott – This is my 24th year of teaching. I am excited to be starting the adventure of first grade with you and your child.
N. Nightly Homework – check the F.I.S.H. Book daily.
O. Organization
P. Parents – your involvement is key to your child’s success!
Q. Questions – Ask!! Phone: 477-3236 ext. 295 email talcoli@hayfield.k12.mn.us
R. Reading – we do a lot of reading at school, and students are expected to spend 15 minutes of reading every night. Count the minutes you read to your child, that your child reads on his/her own, that your child reads to you.
S. Star of the Week – each child will have a chance to be star of the week. Sharing – it is part of the morning meeting, children will be encouraged to share about themselves rather than things.
T. Treats – your child is welcome to bring treats to school to celebrate his/her birthday. If your child has a summer birthday, he/she can celebrate a half birthday!
U. Umbrellas, boots, hats, gym shoes, sweatshirts…please help your child make good choices about dressing for the weather.
V. Violence of any kind is Not Acceptable.
W.Writing – research tells us that good writers are good readers. We will work on both!
X. X-act attendance will be taken daily. Please be at school on time and ready to go! The bell rings at 8:05, and we will get going right away.
Y. You will be amazed at how much your child will learn this year!
Z. Zillions of things to do and learn ahead. Let the adventure begin!