Parent Orientation/Back to School

My school has always done Parent Orientation at the beginning of the school year. We go over our home/school contract, rules, procedures, etc. This year we will be doing Back to School. Which in reality is not much different.

In all the years I've been teaching, I've always given my parents a Parent Packet. I've included our class schedule, homework tips, spelling ideas, etc anything I think will help parents help their children at home. What do you give your parents?

New School Year Linky Party

Time 4 kindergarten is having a linky party! Like I mentioned in an earlier post, I start my school year in July so I am definitely getting ready for the new school year. Here is the list of things I've gotten ready so far.

1. I have a notebook full of things I want to do next year.

2. My teammates and I got together and assigned jobs for the year. My job is HOMEWORK and planning out the year! 

3. So I have paced out the year for my teammates (language arts and math).

4. AND I already have homework for the 4 of us for 2 months.

5. I made copies of all the activities we do the first 2 months of school.

6. Started getting writer's folder and writing journals ready.

7. I have binder inserts ready to turn in for copies.

8. I've decided to do a Poem journal next year. I have a master copy and will be turning in copies soon. I already have notebooks that I will use.


I am sure there are more things!

Teacher Appreciation Day

The only gift I received from a student this week.

And of course I had to buy myself something....love it!

 

Open House 2011

So Open House is in 2 weeks! I am SOOOO stressed out. As I get my room ready, I am also turning in copies and getting things ready for the new school year....YES! You heard right. My school year starts in July and I am off in June so I need to prep my stuff NOW!

Here are a few pictures I've taken of my room so far. Some things have changed as these were taken about a week ago before I REALLY started getting ready.

Upper Grade Blogs!

I have a teacher friend who is leaving first grade and will be teaching a 3rd and 4th grade combo. Do any of you know of any good upper grade blogs?

Lesson Plan Template

I am looking to revamp my lesson plan template. I have used this template for many years and would really like to try something new. I am hoping that some of you will SHARE what you use. I am attaching mine in hopes that someone else will find it useful.

Get it HERE!

First Grade Again!

I am so excited to announce that I will be teaching first grade again next school year. It will be my 10th year in first!