Update 3/19/2020

Hello everyone!

I think today went really well. This is a learning experience for us all so I am definitely taking it one day at a time!

A few things to clear up:

I have been confusing a few parents (my fault completely) when I refer Reading A-Z I am actually meaning RAZ kids. Reading A-Z is what I see on my end and you all see RAZ. So I have been using both terms accidentally. I apologize for any confusion.

Also- please make sure your child is only working on the assignment assigned to them on RAZ kids. I have a few students that have read several books and taken several quizzes. I love the enthusiasm but we are just going to stick to the ones assigned for the moment. If your child would like to read more with quizzes, Freckle is a great site to explore. I have a few assignments on there that they can complete if they are looking for something to do.

Math assignments on Google Classroom: These assignments are not mandatory at the moment. We have plenty to work on in our packet. These assignments were created so you can familiarize yourself with this new avenue. More so figuring out how to download, edit, and return material. I am also learning as we go!

Packet/Videos: I have had many parent ask how to turn in their work. As of right now, you can keep the packet together with the date written on top. If/when we return I will collect it formy records. Today I started with math and tomorrow I will do a language arts video. Once we get used to this new process, I will be sending out both math and language arts starting next week. I am trying to figure out how to send videos for reading for each group, so once i figure that out, I will have a third video for just reading.

Thank you so much for working with me and I hope we can all get through this together unscathed!!
Mrs. Atkisson

I hope you said your morning pledge today!!!

Here are the math videos for our math packet. Enjoy!

Doubles PLUS 10 More

Word Problems and Missing Addend up to 20

Morning Pledge: Please watch the video before you begin!

Welcome to our e-learning page!!!

Hello First Grade Families!

I hope you are all doing safe and well! As we navigate through these uncharted waters together, I want to take a moment and say how proud I am of every one of my kiddos. This past week as we were all trying to come to grips with this changing situation, they were still coming in open and willing to continue to work. They have changed so much from the beginning of the year and have shown SO MUCH growth from where they started. I want to continue on with this momentum and I am sure it will help to keep them some what busy as they are home for an extended period of time. Please email me with any questions that you may have- or if you need any more resources for your child or any other in your home. We will get through this and we will work TOGETHER to make sure they continue to get what they need. I look forward to our partnership in your child's education!
Thanks,
Mrs. Atkisson

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

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

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

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

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!

Back to School Information

Hello Neuse Families!

I am so happy I got to meet you all during Open House. There was a lot of information sent home so I hope you were able to spend some time looking over it and browse through the blog for any information.
First grade is a very hard year for most students. They come in as little kids needing help with almost everything. However, I promise you that by the end of the year they will be mature little students who know how to walk in a line, read, and know the ins and outs of our classroom procedures!
We will be having a parent information meeting on August 28 at 5:30. This will be a time where we will go over our curriculum and also what to expect in first grade for your student. I hope you are able to make it.

A few tips for this upcoming week:

* Please make sure to send your student with extra water. We do not have a fountain in our classroom and they are not allowed to go get a drink of water by themselves down the hall (we would have to take the whole class for just one student to get a drink).

* Please make sure that you send your child with food that they are able to open up by themselves. I know this seems a little odd but when I have 25 students asking me to open up their food for them that could take up most of our lunch time. Thank you in advance!

* Please do not send your child with food that needs to be heated up. I am not allowed to do that due to our school policy. I apologize if this is an inconvenience for you.

* On my school supply tab I asked for no rolling back packs. We do not have room in our cubbies for these and it is a safety hazard if we have them stacked against a wall.

If you have any questions please fell free to email me. I look forward to seeing your student tomorrow!

Mrs. Atkisson

Open House 2017-2018

Hello Neuse families!

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 this Thursday, August 10. Here is the schedule:
3:00pm - 6:30 pm
3:00-3:30 Informational session in the gym
3:30-4:30 classroom visit ( first grade is in a new building! We are located in the building next to the gym)
4:30-5:00 teacher break
5:00-5:30 Informational session in the gym
5:30-6:30 classroom visit

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.
Thank you

First Grade 2017-2018 School Year

Hello Neuse families!

If you are here from the school website, welcome to my first grade classroom! Please take a minute to look around and acquaint yourself with how I run my classroom. If you notice, I stopped posting in January. My families and I decided that it was easier to email information for the rest of the year instead of putting it on the blog. This year, I will be blogging every week AND also sending weekly emails to let you know of any updates happening in my classroom. I will also begin posting pictures and activities throughout the year to show what we are doing in our classroom. In the beginning of the year packet, I will be sending home a photo release for my blog. Please remember that I will NOT post names with these pictures.

Supply lists have been posted online. You may click on the Supply List tab up on top of the blog for information. I added a few items that are specific to my classroom. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me!

I am SO excited for this coming new year and I can't wait to meet you and your child! The first day of school will be August 14, 2017. Meet the teacher night will be held August 10, 2017. As we get closer to the date I will also post the time. This night is a chance for you and your child to come and orient yourself with my classroom and to fill out any paperwork that I have. This is also a GREAT time to bring in all of your school supplies. I recommend to bring them in a box or paper bag with your child's name on the outside. We use community supplies in my classroom so names are not necessary on the items. Any items that are specific for Specials, place items in separate bags and deliver them to each specific classroom. If they are left in our classroom, they tend to be mixed in with our supplies. Especially if they are not labeled with the teachers name.  Thank you and I look forward to meeting your student!