Welcome, Riderwood Raccoons, to Ms. Brackett's Website!
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Ms. Brackett's class: Keep up the great work!
ROOM PARENTS: Our room parents are Jessica Forthman (jforthman@yahoo.com), Amy Black (amy_black@att.net), and Sarah Fry (fryr@citi.com). Please email them if you are interested in volunteering in the cafeteria or at class parties!
TO BE RETURNED:
-Goucher College field trip money ($16.00)
-Signed social studies and math tests
IMPORTANT DATES:
November 1 - National Family Literacy Day (Read together!)
November 4 - Innisbrook delivered
November 5 - End of Term 1
November 6 - Assessment Day
November 13 - Ravens Spirit Day
November 16 - 20: American Education Week and Book Fair
November 23 - Elementary Conference Day
December 4 - Riderwood Spirit Day
December 5 - Holiday Breakfast
December 10 - Winter Concert (First Grade, 6:30)
December 18 - Sportswear Spirit Day
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OFF OF SCHOOL:
November 6 - Assessment Day
November 23 - Conference Day
November 26 and 27 - Thanksgiving Break
December 24 - January 4: Winter Break
SPECIALS:
Our special area class schedule will be posted below. Please remember tennis shoes on gym days and books on library days. Thanks!
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Daily and Special Area Schedule
DAILY SCHEDULE:
8:30 - 8:55: Arrival Activities/Journal Time
8:55 - 11:25: Reading/Language Arts
11:25 - 11:46: Recess
11:46- 12:16: Lunch
12:20 - 1:20: Math
1:20 - 2:00: Social Studies/Science/Health
2:00 - 2:15: Afternoon Recess
2:15 - 3:05: Special
3:10 - 3:30: Dismissal (Walkers, Bus Riders, etc.)
*Computer lab on... Tuesdays from 9:00 - 9:50*
SPECIAL AREA CLASSES:
Monday - Library
Tuesday - Art
Wednesday - Music
Thursday - Gym
Friday - Music
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Math
Math Games
Current Unit: Using Strategies for Subtraction Facts to 12
Be sure to practice your basic facts (addition and subtraction to 12) at home! The more you practice, the better you will get at using your strategies and memorizing your facts!
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Reading
Reading and Language Arts Online Games and Stories!
The best way to help your child become a better reader is to read a variety of books at home and talk about the books with each other.
RED FOLDERS:
Your child’s red folder will be his or her READING FOLDER. Reading homework, as well as other papers or forms that relate to reading, will be sent home in this folder. PLEASE RETURN THE READING FOLDER TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY! THANKS!
HOMEWORK:
When we switch for reading, your child will receive a homework packet at the beginning of every week. This will include the homework for each day of the week, as well as a list of spelling words. On the front page, please initial next to each assignment that you have checked it with your child. If the homework is initialed, I will assume that it was done correctly. If you have questions, please write them on the packet. The packet should be returned to school on Fridays for review. Thank you!
SPELLING:
Spelling instruction will begin in October. Your child will be given 10 spelling words (and 1 or 2 bonus words) to work on in school and at home. The words will help your child review the phonics skill(s) we are learning in class. While spelling is not graded on the report card, we feel it is essential in building the confidence of young readers and writers. Spelling tests will take place on Fridays. During weeks with fewer than four days of school, I will not assign spelling words.
Please read at home independently and with your family! During the school year, your reading teacher will ask you to keep a reading log of books you have read, which will help you earn your way to exciting school events!
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Field Trips
Explore the Theatre Works website to learn more!
Did you have fun at Sharp's Farm? I know I did! I learned a lot about the Pilgrims and Native Americans. I am excited about our next field trips to Goucher College to see books come to life!
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Parents
Click here to visit the BCPS parent website!
"Parents are their child's first and most influential teachers."
Parents,
Baltimore County has provided a great resource for you! If you click on the link above, you will find information on many important school topics. Once you click on the link, find the "First Grade Program Summary" link. It will give you an idea of what your child will be learning in First Grade and how you can help at home.
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Parent Volunteer Information
Parents, we couldn't do it without you! Be on the lookout for volunteer information! Thank you!
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