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Mrs. Kennedy's First Grade Class
vanessa kennedy
HENRY G. FERGUSON ELEMENTARY
Zip Code: 20607
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  Welcome to

Mrs. Kennedy’s First Grade Class!!

Daily Schedule

9:15-12:00 Reading
12:00-12:15 Science
12:15-12:30 Recess
12:30-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:15 Science
1:15-2:45 Math
2:45-3:25 Social Studies
3:25 Dismissal
 
Specials
 
*This year specials will all take place on the same day to allow teachers the opportunity the plan effectively.
*Each grade has their “Specials Day” every six days on a rotating schedule. These days will be listed on your child’s homework/behavior sheet. On this day, students should dress appropriately for P.E.
*Students will also have an extra Music and an extra P.E. class within their six day cycle. This will be listed for you on the homework/behavior sheet as well.
 
 
Daily opening and closing Procedures
 
In the morning students will:
Unpack their bags in the hallway and hang it on their  individual hooks
Put yellow homework folders in their cubbies
Begin writing in their writing journals
 
At Dismissal students will:
Homework/behavior sheet will be marked with the appropriate color/comment representing each students behavior progress for that day.
 
Mrs. Kennedy’s Classroom Expectations
 
 
1. Be Prepared to learn
2. Raise your hand to speak
3. Mind yourself
4. Be respectful of others
5. Be positive
 
Rewards
 
*ticket for the prize box
*positive phone call or letter home
*A+ grades
 
Colors and Consequences
 
green – on task
white: - warming
yellow- time out
orange- lose a privilege
red - phone call or letter home
 
Grading Factors
 
Assessments 50%
 
May include:
oral or written exams or quizzes that reflects the students performance on a summary of a lesson, chapter or unit, as well as BCR’s and problems of the day.
 
Class work 35%
 
Will include but in not limited to:
active participation in whole and small groups, class work assignments (written or oral), projects (individual or group), notebooks and journals.
 
Homework 15%
 
This includes all work completed outside of the classroom as well as students preparation for class.
Assignments can include, but are not limited to:
weekly homework packets as well as winter and spring break packets.
 
Report Card Grading Scale
 
P = Proficient
Child can reliably demonstrate indicator
I = In Progress
Child demonstrates indicator with assistance
N = Needs Development
Child does not demonstrate the indicator
T = To be Taught Later
 
Homework and Reading Log
 
Homework is collected and checked weekly.
Reading Log assignments are weekly and they are graded
Reading Log assignments should be turned in with the weekly homework packet on Fridays.
 
Folders
 
Desk Folders
- Students have a RED Desk Folder. This folder will remain in school at all times.
-Unfinished and/or uncollected work that goes home the Friday Folder.
-These folders are there to help your child strengthen their 
     organization.
 
Friday Folders
-Yellow Friday Folders will be sent home each Friday.  This folder will contain any information being sent home from the school as well as student work samples.
-Students should return the Yellow Friday Folder on Mondays, along with the previous weeks behavior chart.. Everything else that is sent home in the Friday Folder is for home.
 
Homework Folders
-Clear Yellow Homework Folders travel to and from school daily 
-Weekly HW packets go home on Mondays and are returned on Friday
-Weekly homework/behavior sheets should be signed by a
parent/guardian daily.
 
Parent-Teacher Communication
 
To contact your child’s teacher:
1.Email through the www.schoolnotes.com link
2.Call the school and leave a message. (301) 203-1140
3.Send a note to the teacher by way of the red homework folder.
4.Parent-Teacher Conferences:
           Monday, November 10, 2008













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