I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night, Tuesday, at Open House. The PTSA meeting begins at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Our meeting in the classroom will be brief but extremely informative. I will present the information through the Smartboard. You will also have the opportunity to speak with our room parents.

Parents, homework is being sent home tonight. In addition to the 15 minutes your child reads each evening, please help them "observe" the movement of the wind. They have a chart to complete and turn in by Friday.

Thank you for helping your child complete this.
Once again, thank you for all that you do.
Julie

Language Arts Vocabulary

When reading with your child, help them understand the concepts from the following vocabulary.

Topic 2 Vocabulary
self correct (fix)
beginning
setting
reread
middle
synonym
end
narrative elements
character
fluency
prediction

First Nine Week Math Vocabulary

Please review and know how to use the following math words.
Topic 1 Vocabulary

•place value
•compare
•digit
•number
•ones
•tens
•money
•penny
•nickel
•dime
•quarter
•fair trade
•more than
•less than
•set
•exchange
•equivalent
•equal

First Day!

What a wonderful day! Your children are so polite and ready for 1st grade.
Tears were gone before 8:15.
Mrs. Shepherd helped with the morning crush. She deserves a big hug!
We were able to accomplish most of the work I had planned.
Please return the sheets that require a signature from the Cobb County Packet sent home today.
I am still having concerns that these emails are not reaching everyone. I will post this one on my blog. If you see it on my blog and didn't get an email, please call me.
770-330-6033 This is my cell phone.
Reading Homework begins Monday. You will sign a sheet confirming that your child has read that evening.
Mrs. Daws and Mrs. Richa have agreed to sharing the Room Mom title. They will be contacting everyone later on helping in the classroom.
Mrs. Nardulli has agreed to be our Earth Mom
Mrs. Brown has signed up for two working days next week.
It is going to be a great Year!!!!
Thank you for your support.

Welcome letter

Dear Parents,

Welcome to my first grade classroom! I am looking forward to working with you and your child this year. I know it will be a success. The following is a list of general information to keep in mind as we begin our busy year.

 SCHOOL HOURS: 7:50 a.m. – 2:15
 TRANSPORTATION: For the safety of your child, changes in transportation must be in writing. Please put a note in his/her Take-Home Folder and remind your child the morning of the transportation change.
 HOMEWORK: Reading homework will begin Monday, August 9th. Beginning after Labor Day, students will be given other daily homework assignments. They will have homework Monday – Thursday.
 ABSENCES/MAKE-UP WORK: If your child is has an excused absence, please let us know and we will have their work ready for you to pick up. If your child should have an unexcused absence, make-up work will be given when he/she returns to school.
 BIRTHDAYS: You may send in cupcakes, cookies, pre-cut servings of cake, or other treats to celebrate your child’s birthday at lunch. Please do not send in drinks or party favors.
 LABELING: Please write your child’s name on his/her backpack, coat, jacket, lunchbox, scissors, pencil box, and folders.
 SNACK: The children will have snack time. Please send in a nutritious snack everyday with your child. A small water bottle is allowed to drink, but we have a water fountain in our classroom. Please do not send in any other drinks.
 BREAKFAST: The lunchroom will be serving breakfast for $1.00.
 LUNCH: Student lunches are $1.60 this year. I recommend that you purchase lunch credits weekly or monthly since no charges are allowed. Adult lunches are $2.50 and milk is $.50.
 VISITORS: Parent volunteers and all other visitors must sign in at the front office and obtain a visitor’s tag. This is for the safety of the children here at Ford.
 PTSA: At Ford, we are very fortunate to have a wonderful and supportive PTSA. Both parents and children are encouraged to join PTSA. Membership fees are $5.00 per person, payable to Ford Elementary PTSA.
 TEACHER CONTACT: You can email me at Julie.poe@cobbk12.org Please be aware that messages and emails are checked at the end of the day. Urgent messages should be left with office staff and they will notify me.

The Ford PTSA Handbook, which will be sent home early in the school year, will contain more detailed policies and important dates. The Cobb County web site also has valuable information.

Having your support is very important. If we work together as team, we can provide your child many opportunities to learn and succeed. If you ever have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Poe