WELCOME TO FIRST GRADE
LEVI MILTON ELEMENTARY
We are off to a great start for the school year. I am looking forward to an academically profitable year for your child. I am eager to talk to you concerning your child’s individual progress. If and when you have concerns or questions, please call the school office at 664-9711 to set up an appointment for a conference. I am available for conferences Monday, Tuesday, and Friday morning from 7:40-8:00.
Parent – Teacher – Child: The Academic Team
Learning is a three-way partnership between the parent, child and teacher. I ask for your support and cooperation. A good relationship between the parent and teacher will make learning easier for your child. Please let me know any concerns you may have regarding your child’s progress. Write a note, call the office or send an email. I will answer your note or will return your call as soon as possible.
Homework:
I will send home a weekly agenda on Monday of each week. All homework will be sent home in your child's folder. Please check the folder daily for notes from me and for any assignments.
Website:
Our class has a website!
Here are the instructions to access the website:
- Go to www.lpsb.org
- In the left panel click on Oncourse.
- Click on Levi Milton Elementary School
- Click on Richard, Heather
Tests:
Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies: Tests will vary depending on each unit. Advance notice will be given on the weekly agenda. Social Studies is taught during the spring semester and Science is taught during the fall semester.
Reading: Tests are usually every Friday.
Folders:
Test folders will be sent home every Wednesday. Inside this folder, you will find all graded papers. Please check this folder and discuss his/her papers each week. If you have any questions or comments, please send a note, an email or call the front office. I do make mistakes, so you should always go over and double check your child’s work.
First Grade Schedule:
School begins at 8:00 and ends at 3:00. Our lunch is from 11:00-11:30. Recess is at 12:30 for 15 minutes.
PE: Monday-Friday 2:00- 2:30
CCC Lab: Monday - Friday 2:30-3:00
Library: Wednesday 9-9:30
Parties:
We will have two parties this school year, a Winter Holiday party and a spring party. I will send party notes about two weeks before the celebration. If you are interested in coordinating one of these parties for our class, I would certainly appreciate it. Please email or send a note if you are interested.
Field Trips:
We will have field trips this year. I will try to give 3-4 weeks advance notice so parents can make arrangements to help chaperone if desired.
Attendance:
Please make every effort to have your child present and on time each school day. Being absent or late for school can affect a child’s ability to learn and perform to his/her potential. It is difficult for a student to make up missed class work. Help make this year a smooth and productive one by emphasizing attendance and punctuality.
***Many grades this year will come from class work, group work, participation in class, and observations made by the teacher. Therefore, it is very important that your child attend school regularly.***
If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. I look forward to working with you and your child this year. Let’s make this the best year ever!