August 6th

Dear Families-
 

I wanted to give you an idea of what our daily schedule is like and some things you can expect this year.

Our Schedule:

8:30-Breakfast and Journal

8:50-Calendar/Read Aloud

9:00-Phonics

9:45-Reading

10:50-Lunch

11:30-Read Aloud

11:45-Writing

12:15-Math

1:00-Literacy/Math Stations

1:45-Recess

2:05-Science/Social Studies/Character

3:00-Read Aloud/Clean up

3:15-Dismissal

Our specials schedule:

 P.E.-Tuesday and Thursday

Music-Thursday

Computers/Library-Friday.

I will pass out homework on Fridays and it will be due the following Friday. It will be a packet of work and will get longer as the year goes on. It is not meant to be time consuming or difficult, rather it is a review of the concepts we have been learning in class. If your child is struggling with homework, they are probably struggling in class as well. The first homework packet and spelling list will go home this Friday. It will be due and the spelling test will be given the following Friday, August 17^th.

First grade is a challenging year. We are learning how to read and write at a higher level as well as learning a variety of math concepts. The absolute best thing you can do for your child is to read to them and have them practice their reading at home. Throughout the year I will send home tips on helping your child with reading at home. Although we read quite a bit at school, nothing can replace that extra attention at home.

We are very busy in first grade and are working all day! Please make sure your child is arriving to school on time and is not being picked up early. They miss valuable learning even if they just miss the first or last 30 minutes of the day.

If at any time during the year you are concerned about your child’s progress or have any questions about anything please let me know! I am more than happy to answer questions or talk with you about your child. The best way to reach me is via e-mail. My e-mail address is jcochran@lpatucson.org. I will get back to you within 24 hours. You can also send a note in your child’s folder, I check these daily.