To Do: 1. Find your childs seat. 2. Take a selfie . 3. If you have - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

To Do: 1. Find your child’s seat. 2. Take a selfie  . 3. If you have time, write your child a note on the back of their welcome.

TONIGHT’S SCHEDULE • 7:00-7:18 Meet the Teacher • 7:20-7:40 First Grade 411 (Library) • 7:40-8:00 Good Habits Great Readers (Stay in the library)

 15 th year teaching at Titus  Bloomsburg University * Bachelor’s Degree *Concentration in Deaf Education  Temple University * Masters in curriculum, instruction, & technology  Interesting Quirk: * I keep an inventor’s journal, I’m working on writing some children’s books, and I love to travel!

The Glue that holds us together  Make learning fun & interesting  Energizers & movement breaks  Positive reinforcement  Warm & Fuzzies  RESPECTOMETER  Safe place to take risks & make mistakes

• Peanut/Tree Nut Safe Zone • Label Personal Belongings (jackets, hats, etc.) • Snack & water in water catcher • Dismissal – contact office • Box T ops for Education • Birthdays (and invitations) • We collect MUSICAL CARDS 

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS • Paw Pack • Tiger Times • Wednesdays • Newsletter/Emails • Look for important papers from the school • Tests come home to be signed on Wednesdays • Website • Return every Thursday in Paw Pack • If something comes home with • SeeSaw a score, please sign and return it.

Homework Menu • Your role with homework: • Communicate HW problems & struggles • Check that homework is done • Set up an appropriate place to do homework • Encourage independent reading using the reading log/calendar!

BIRTHDAY WISHES Create a picture slideshow or poster to share with the class* Wear slippers for the day Guest reader! Enjoy a birthday dance party Bring in something that you are proud of and share it with the class Pick a classroom spirit day in your honor! *Must be teacher-approved (prior class favorite) Bring a stuffed animal to school Any other ideas – Email me!

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION • Whole group model, practice, apply • Everyday Math –Math facts (xtra math / Pet Bingo) –Pretests prescribe instruction • Being a Writer –Handwriting, building strong sentences, exploring modes of writing, learning to LOVE writing.

HELP WANTED • Classroom Coordinator – Plans/organizes parties – Gets volunteers • Clerical help • Journal, reading with students

THANK YOU FOR COMING! • Contact Me • jmaiese@cbsd.org • Follow us on Twitter @CBJmaiese • Class Webpage http://www.cbsd.org/jmaiese

SCHEDULE • 7:00-7:20 Meet the Teacher • 7:20-7:40 First Grade 411 (Library) • 7:40-8:00 Good Habits Great Readers (Stay in the library)