Workshop Schedules

Reader's workshop

• Mini-Lesson(10~15 min.)
• Independent reading
  One on one conference(12~15min.), Small group guided reading(15 min. 15 min. 15~20 min.)
• Sharing(5 min.)

Word Study(20 min.)
-HF words, Phonics, Phonemic Awareness, Grammar


Writer's Workshop

• Mini-Lesson(10 min.)
• Independent Writing(30 min.)
  Teacher conference
• Share out(5 min.)
  

Math Workshop

• Mini-Lesson(5 min.) - Intro skill to class
• Small Group Guided Instruction

     Low - Meet with teacher (15 min.)
     On Level - Work station
     Above - Independent work


     On Level - Meet with teacher (15 min.)
     Low - Independent work
     Above - Challenging work station or activity


     Above - Meet with teacher (15 min.)
     Low - Work station(used previously)
     On Level - Independent work

Wish List

Throughout the year I will be sending home lists of items that we will need for special projects... I will do my best to give you plenty of notice so that you can shop around for best prices (buy one get one free).  There will also be a list of items needed that will be circulated by our key communicator/room parent.  This should help alot in planning for our class needs and events.  


Here are some additional items that are always welcome in class!


- fun pencils
- bright colored eraser tops and small erasers
- ink cartridges for my class printer
- AA batteries (rechargeable or reg)
- Button magnets
- Soccer ball
- Jump ropes (4)
- Hula hoops (2)
- Mesh recess tote bag

Scholastic Book Club

Nooks, Kindles and Tablets are great tools. Your child may already be using them at home quite often...and that's great...anything and everything to encourage reading!  However, it is my belief that there is nothing like getting your young reader's hands touching a good paper book.  There is plenty of time for e-reading!


Scholastic Book Clubs are a great way for my students to benefit in school and at home.  You get to purchase books at a very reasonable price and our class benefits by collecting points that I use to enhance our classroom library..WIN WIN!!


To economize on my time I will only be using the scholastic online ordering process.  It is a very easy and reliable method of getting books.  You order from the website and the books get shipped to the classroom where I will distribute them.


Thank you for your support in building and replenishing our classroom library.  Simply click on the activation code below to get to the parent page ..happy shopping!


Books make great rewards for jobs well done at school.  They are also great holiday gifts and stocking stuffers too!


My activation code for our class is :

Dolch Words

Dolch words are lists of sight words that are common in your child's reading.  As reading proficiency increases so do the amounts of words your child will memorize.  Please follow the guideline below for mastering these lists of words.  Playing lots of memory games with these words should prove helpful in memorizing them.  Should you have any stress or difficulty with your child while working with these words please contact me immediately!


By the end of each quarter a new list should be mastered.  Mastery is knowing the word in a snap...
...not hesitating to sound it out.


End of First Quarter         Pre -primer
End of Second Quarter         Primer List
End of Third Quarter         First Grade List
End of Fourth Quarter         Second Grade List
      
Your child will have a "Dolch Word" folder that they should keep with them in their backpacks.  On occasion I will ask for these folders and I will highlight the words that your child knows in a snap.  PLEASE do not mark in this folder as it will be a record for your child and their progress throughout the year.

Making Words

Making words is a great way to have fun with your kids around the kitchen table.  Each week has a new set of making words to work on.  Simply cut out the letter squares and arrange them over and over again to try to make as many 2 - 6 letter words as possible.  Try to use all the letter tiles to make the mystery word for the week.  Use the smilie face squares as a free choice letter.  This is really fun and helps kids with their spelling and reading at the same time! :o)  To save printer paper and ink simply find out which letters we are using and grab those letter tiles out of your own Scrabble or Bananagrams games from home.

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Our Class Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:20 – 8:30       Arrival
8:30 - 8:45 Announcements and morning meeting
8:45 – 11:00 Language Arts Block (Reading and Writing)
11:05 – 11:35    Lunch
11:35 – 11:50         Recess
12:00 - 12:15         Read Aloud
12:15 – 1:15 Math
1:20 – 1:55 Resource
2:00 – 2:30 Social Studies / Science / Physical Activity
2:30 – 2:45 Snack and Sharing
2:45 – 2:50 Pack –up
2:50 Dismissal

Wednesday Schedule will be the same except that there will be no recess and no snack; Dismissal at 1:50
8:20 – 8:30       Arrival
8:30 - 8:45 Announcements and morning meeting
8:45 – 11:00 Language Arts Block (Reading and Writing)
11:05 – 11:35    Lunch
11:40 - 12: 25         Social Studies / Science / Physical Activity
12:30 - 12:55 Resource
12:45 – 1:45 Math
1:50 Dismissal

Beginning of Year Info

Here is some very important information from Mrs. Lauer.

Please bring the FIRST DAY FORMS to Meet the Teacher Day on Friday, August 19th
(New Students entering during the school year please bring these forms with you on your childs' first day)

Click here for First Day Forms

Communicating with Mrs. Lauer:  The best way to contact me is via email.  Should there me any changes to pick-up arrangements you should contact the front office as I can not guarantee that I will get emails before the end of the day.

Absences: You are required to send in a note with your child on their return to school after an absence.  Otherwise the absence will not be excused.

Birthday Celebrations:  Birthday's are so special to a first grader. You are welcome to send in a small (not too sugary) treat to share with the class during our afternoon snack time.  Please make sure that these treats are individual servings... it is too difficult to manage cakes and such. Please let me know when you are planning to send something in so I can include it in our plans.

Conferences: There will be a formal conference at the end of first quarter with each family.  I usually plan conferences at 7:45 am.  This is the best time for me as I often have afternoon staff meetings. Communication is key and I welcome an open dialogue with parents.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.  I will do likewise :o)

Lunch: Kids love to have a visitor at lunch.  You can meet our class outside of the Oasis Cafeteria doors at our designated lunch time (see schedule).  Please do not meet us in the classroom.  It can be disruptive to our learning and the learning of others.  You will need a visitors' badge at the front desk.  All visitors must be cleared through the county.  Bring your Photo ID with you.
Please send nutritional items. I always encourage students to bring home uneaten foods so that you are aware of what they did/did not eat while at school.  Should your child be purchasing food you may want to contact Linda Miller, our Oasis Manager, to find out how to monitor purchases in the food lines (they can go through a lot of $ in that line when they are 6 years old! )

Recess: Children need to be active.  I will not take away recess time for unfinished class work.

Footwear: We do physical activity on a daily basis.  Sneakers are the best and safest choice for feet.  Sneakers MUST be worn on PE days for your child to participate.

Volunteering:  I LOVE VOLUNTEERS! If you are interested than we need to talk!
All adults that enter the school or attend field trips as chaperones MUST be cleared by the front desk.  I encourage you to contact the front desk to ensure that you are cleared. Please leave younger siblings at home.  We love them but they can be disruptive to the learning environment.