Sunday, August 26, 2018

Testing Week

Hello!

We will begin mClass testing this week. I am sure you know how important this test is in determining the level that your child is reading on. This year your child will also have to answer the comprehension questions in written form.

Here is a link that will help in explaining a little more about the reading levels:

Reading Text Level Descriptions


Monday, August 13, 2018

First Day Email

Hello Neuse Families!

I just sent out a first grade email for our classroom. If you did not receive it, please let me know and I will add you to my list.

*I had 3 emails bounce back with the wrong email address. *

Thank you!

Mrs. Atkisson

Sunday, August 12, 2018

First Day of School

Hello Neuse Families!

I hope you all are enjoying your weekend before school begins. Here are a few housekeeping tidbits before we start tomorrow:

* Please have your child bring a sweater to school. My classroom has two temperatures: Arctic Tundra and sweltering desert! They may use their sweater if they feel chilly in the classroom. Also, have them bring a water bottle that can be refilled or an extra water bottle that they can drink from. When we get back from recess sometimes we are in need of some water depending on the temperature outside.

* Snack time: We will have snack at 9:50 in the morning. Your child may keep it separate from their lunch or in the same bag as their lunch. Please do what is best for your child to remember what is for snack and what is for lunch. Also, we only have 20 minutes to eat and use the restroom so we ask that their snack is small and filling. Also, since we are under a limited amount of time, we ask that your child drink from their water bottle instead of opening up a juice pouch.

* Administration is asking for parents to walk their child in only on Monday of this week. This way your child may begin their morning routine of exiting the car during morning carpool starting on Tuesday.

* Mrs. Knight sent a first grade wide parent email about after school carpool. If your child goes to an after school daycare and goes to vanpool, please let me know as soon as possible. This also goes for our own after school care (PAWS). 

I will send an email to our first grade group as soon as I have an email list completed for our classroom- so for now I will send information through the blog. However, if you have any questions, please feel free to email me using the school email.

Thank you and I can't wait to begin tomorrow!!

Mrs. Atkisson

Daily Schedule:

Morning Work         7:55-8:20
Enhancements         8:20-9:05
Enhancements         9:05-9:50
Snack                       9:50-10:10
ELA(SS/Sc)            10:10-12:00
Lunch                      12:00-12:30
Recess                     12:30-1:00
Math                        1:00-2:30
Writing                    2:30-3:00
Dismissal                3:00-3:15


Thursday, August 9, 2018

Open House

I was so excited to meet all of our new families today for Open House. I know we are going to have a great year! I hope all my students are just as excited to start school on Monday.

In the packet that was sent home today, everything inside the envelope is for you to keep at home. There is information in regards to all aspects of our first grade classroom. One thing I wanted to make clear was in regards to the 100 book challenge. You can cut out the green (cardstock) square and attach the chain to the bottom of it. They will turn in the chain when it is completed. If you run out of paper (with chains), please let me know and I can send home some more!

Again, I am so sorry this was not stated clearly before but we are asking that students do not bring in rolling backpacks. Our cubbies are not very big and it becomes a fire hazard if we try to stack them somewhere else in the classroom. They need a backpack big enough for a 1.5 inch binder. I am so sorry for the inconvenience.

If you have any questions as you are reading through your packet, please feel free to email me at any time.
Thanks!
Mrs. Atkisson

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Meet the Teacher 2018-2019

It's almost time for our first day of school. I am so excited to start our new year. I hope you all are as excited as I am!
Open house is Thursday, August 9 from 3-5pm. Here is the schedule:

3:00-3:30 - Information session in the Gym
3:30-4:30 - visit classroom
4:30-5:00 - 2nd information session in the Gym


I hope to see you at Open House Please remember that you may bring your school supplies. Have everything in a bag or box labeled with you child's name.

** Also, we have very small cubbies so I am asking for all students to bring in a backpack big enough for a 1 1/2 inch binder. Please NO ROLLING BOOK BAGS. We do not have any room to store them.**

Thank you and I can't wait to see you!