Mrs. Hunter’s Hive

August 28^th – Sept 1st

Home Reading

Your child will be bringing home a book bag each night. They should be reading for 10-15 minutes each night.  The bag and the book should be returned daily.  Books will not be exchanged without a parent signature.  You will also be getting a reading calendar.  Please keep track of reading minutes on your reading calendar.  Mark the minute’s read for the month and return it. 

If books are lost or damaged there is a $5.00 replacement cost, if the book is found your money will be returned.

Reading Calendars will start in September

Dates to Remember

September 4th – OUT for Labor Day

Library

Our library day is on Wednesday.  Students can’t check out a new book unless they return their old one.  Please help them remember to bring their library books on Wednesday.

P.E.

We have P.E. on Monday and Thursday from 2:00 – 2:30.  Please make sure that your child is wearing appropriate shoes and clothing.

*Flip Flops are not allowed at school

Donations

Thanks for the donations of supplies and money to our class. We really appreciate them.

Miners Folders

Please watch for Miners Folders on Mondays.  I will send home notes and important information in this folder.  Please have your student return the folder on Tuesday so I can have it for more notes.

Box Tops

We are collecting Box Tops.  It brings $$$ to our school, the class that brings in the most gets a prize.

Book Orders

I will send home book orders about once a month.  Do not feel obligated to purchase, however they do have great books on your child’s reading level for a great price.  It is easy to order online.  Every book you buy gives money to our class for our class library.

Attendance

Regular attendance is essential for learning.  Students lose out on critical information and interactions when they are absent.  If students are ill and unable to attend school, please notify our office the morning of the absence.

Volunteers

We love to have volunteers help out in our classroom.  If you have signed up please start coming after Labor Day.  If you have not signed up and would like to please let me know.

• I will send home a copy of the schedule.

  

e-mail

I would like to communicate with parents through e-mail.  If you have not received an e-mail from me, I don’t have your correct e-mail address. 

Spirit Day

Friday is Spirit Day.  Students are encouraged to wear a Miners shirt or school colors.  (Maroon – Green- Blue) If you are interested in a t-shirt the PTA has some on display in the office

Spelling

We will start spelling on Sept. 5^th   Spelling tests will be on Friday.

Show and Tell

On Friday September 1st, please bring something that begins with “a” if you would like to share something that is alive please take a picture and email it to me so we can avoid any allergy problems.

Mrs. Hunter

School 586-9485

E-mail: tonya.hunter@ironmail.org

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Mrs. Hunter’s Hive

Welcome to first grade! I am very excited to be your child’s teacher.  We are going to be very busy learning.  I want your child to be well-rounded and also to develop good self-esteem. I believe that learning and discovering new things should be fun and exciting.  I want to share with you some of the procedures in our classroom.

Volunteers

PLEASE be aware this will not begin until after Labor Day.  We need to do some testing and will be learning rules and procedures.

Your involvement has a tremendous effect on your child’s learning.  The more volunteers, the better!

Homework

First grade (full day of school) is an adjustment for many first graders and they may come home tired.  Thus during the first part of the year homework assignments will only be given occasionally. Homework will include home reading and spelling practice.        

Miners Folders

Watch for Miners Folders on Mondays, they will have our weekly newsletter and any information you need.  Please send them back on Tuesday so I can fill them up to send home again.

Star Student

Students brought home a poster.  They need to fill it in and color it.   They can draw pictures or add photos.  I will display the poster for one week then the student can take it home. If you don’t have a poster, let me know and I will send one home.

Home Reading

Please read to and with your child each night for 10-15 minutes.  This will greatly help your child recognize letters, sounds and words while he/she is learning and expanding their reading skills.  Soon a book bag and a reading log will begin to come home.  Please try to read these books as they come home.  The book bags should be returned daily.

Birthdays

If you would like to bring a treat to celebrate your child’s birthday it would be great.  BUT this is your choice.  Please remember it needs to be something packaged. Those with summer birthdays will celebrate an un-birthday. (I will pick a day and let you know)

Birthday Invites

Please only send invitations to school if you are inviting the entire class.  Or ALL the boys or ALL the girls

Coats/Backpacks and Lunch Boxes

Please make sure that all of your child’s belongings are labeled with first and last name.

Book Orders

I will be sending book orders home once a month.  We earn books for our class every time you order.  This is a great way to get books on your child’s level.  You can make your order online or make checks payable to scholastic.

Classroom Behavior Rules

Integrity - Listen and follow directions

Mouths quiet

Raise Hand

Respect - Hands to self

Be Kind

Ownership - Take care of classroom materials and equipment

Keep it clean

Now - Always ready to participate

Do your best

Consequences:

1.     Move bee to yellow hive.  Five minutes taken from recess.

2.    Move bee to red hive.  Ten minutes taken from recess.

3.     Move bee to teacher’s pocket.  No recess, phone call home, student sent to skills.

Weekly Schedule

Monday - PE

Tuesday - Computers

Wednesday - Library/Drama

Thursday - PE
Friday Art/Music

Important Things to Remember

*Students should not be dropped off at school before 8:30.

*School begins at 8:50 and ends at 3:30.

*Early out every Wednesday at 1:30.

*School website is located at:

http://ironsprings.ironk12.org/IronSprings/Home.html

*School policies can be found by clicking on the OUR SCHOOL link at the top of the page.

*PTA information can also be found on this website.

I am really excited to work with you and your child this year!  If you have any questions or concerns please contact me.

Mrs. Hunter

School: 586-9485

E-mail: tonya.hunter@ironmail.org

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