Miss
Connaughton’s Class
Bristow Run Elementary
First Grade Information
(703)753-7741
connauja@pwcs.edu
The FUN-damentals!
Dear Parents,
Welcome to
room 102 and first grade. As many of you
know, this is my first year teaching this grade and I am just as excited as
your student about this new adventure. I
know that my experience teaching third grade will give me an advantage in
helping your student prepare for their school careers. I look forward to an eventful year getting
to know your child and I will do everything I can to encourage your child to
adapt to this new experience.
I believe that the success of a student is aided by
their parent’s interest and involvement in their school life. I encourage you to read with your child as
often as possible, as reading is a main focus in this upcoming year. I also would like to invite you to feel free
to communicate with me whenever you feel that you need to. Getting to know you and your family is an
important part of my teaching style. I
can be reached at:
Miss Jennifer Connaughton
Room 102
703-753-7741
There are also many opportunities for parents to
become involved in classroom activities. This is a very rewarding job for
anyone who has even a little time to spare.
If you are interested in working in the classroom please let me know as
soon as possible.
I have attached a survival guide for you and your
student. You will find information on
day-to-day activities. You can also get this
information from my classroom website which can be found on www.pwcs.edu.
First
grade is a time of learning the fundamentals, and I plan on making it a
challenging and FUN experience for your child.
Specialist Schedule
Monday
PE – Students are required to wear sneakers and
appropriate clothes in order to participate.
Tuesday
Computer Lab (Week 2)
Wednesday
Music
Thursday
Art (Week 1)
Science Lab
Friday
Library – Students may check out
two books a week. Please check to make
sure your child returns his/her library books weekly.
School Schedule
The
first bell rings at
Discipline Procedures
Students will follow the Bristow Run Strive for Five
program. The
rules are:
1. I wlll
be kind to myself and other students.
2. I will show respect to
every adult.
3. I will cooperate and
follow directions.
4. I will respect all
property.
5. I will practice self –
discipline and not hurt others.
Student’s behavior will be tracked on a color
system. Students will start with their
card on green each day. They will be
asked to move their card if they behave inappropriately.
Green – I am having a
great day!
Yellow – Warning
Orange – Miss 10 minutes
of recess
Red – Miss entire recess
and phone call home
Each day, students will earn a purple panther dollar
if they stay on green. They may cash in
their money for prizes.
**Donations of prizes and candy are
greatly appreciated.**
$5 – candy $10 – pencil
$15 – prize from the
treasure chest
$20 – lunch with the
teacher and a friend
Lunch
Lunch is from
Student
Lunch $ 1.60 Milk $0.35
20 day
lunch 32.00 Ice Cream .55
10 day
lunch 16.00 Cookies .55
Breakfast 1.00
Snack
We will have a morning snack each day. I am asking that each child send in a
community snack (enough for 25) that can be shared with the class. You may send it in anytime, starting the
first day of school. I will house the
snack in a closet and let you know when our supply is getting low. Please try not to send candy or other high
sugar items. Some snacks that have
worked well in the past are goldfish, crackers, granola bars, and cereal. Thanks in advace
for sending a snack! If you would like,
your child may keep a water bottle at school, but please avoid sending juice
for snack.
Take
Home Folder
Students will bring home a Panther Folder containing
papers and projects they have completed in class as well as notices from the
teacher and office daily. Information
from the office goes home with the oldest child in the family. Please be sure to send the Panther Folder
back to school with your child each morning.
Homework
and Nightly
Students will receive a weekly homework packet. It will go home on Friday. Students will be responsible for turning in
page one on Monday, page two on Tuesday, etc.
Please review the homework with your child whenever possible.
Students must also read at least 15 – 20 minutes
every school night as part of their homework.
Each child will bring home a book or two in a “Book Bag” each
night. Their reading should be recorded
on the Reading Log and signed by a parent.
Return the “Book Bag” to school daily.
Please encourage your child to read aloud with you. It makes such a difference!