Welcome to Primary One Doers

Dear parents / guardians,

I am looking forward to this new school year. There are lots of new things to be learned and new friends to be made.

The first year of school is always exciting as we become familiar with friends and establish new routines. I hope that together we can help your child have a successful Primary One experience!

Communication is key in my classroom!  Please always feel free to contact me at school if you have any questions or concerns.

My goal for this year is to help your child to be an independent and responsible learner, as well as, to show him/her how to make responsible choices.

Just remember that my door is always open and we will work together throughout the year to ensure a successful year for your child.  Let the fun-filled learning begin!

Sincerely,

Kathy Doers

P1 Teacher

-      1 box of Kleenex

-      1 roll of paper towel

-      FACE MASK

-      Ziploc bags (box of sandwich size & storage gallon size)

-      box of forks/spoons

-      bottle of liquid hand soap

-      1 box 24 Crayola crayons

-      small box of markers & pencil crayons

-      ELMER'S glue stick (large)

-     $3.00 for HOMEWORK FOLDER

-     box of sharpened pencils

-      1 ream 8½” x 11” photocopy paper

-      1 Large Adult T-shirt used for Art

-      1 container baby wipes

* Please send extra under clothes/socks to keep at school in case of accidents.

     Information to keep in mind:

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER  will be sent home each week. Please READ!

WATER as the only beverage that can be brought to school.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS: NO birthday celebrations.  

NO MICROWAVES are in the classrooms. Send hot lunches in a thermos.

RECESS BREAK  is 15 minutes. Students may eat FRUIT, VEGGIES or YOGURT with fruit only!                                                                                                                                             

SCHOOL WEBSITE:  http://bermuda.cyberschool.com/SP   I encourage you to check the school’s webpage often to keep ‘up-to-date’  on announcements & notices. Also check out P1 Doers’ webpage by clicking on P1 Doers found at the top under ‘Teacher’s Page’- Class List of our school’s webpage. J

HOMEWORK FOLDER: Please return to class EVERYDAY!

READ, READ, READ daily!!

POWERSCHOOL (Unified Classroom) : Check your child’s grades to make sure that  he or she is on grade level in all subject areas J.

(Call the office for further details about POWERSCHOOL.)

1. Listen and follow directions the first time given.

2. Walk quietly (5 inch volume) in the hallway and stairwells.

3. Raise your hand and wait to be called on.

4. Keep your hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself.

5. Respect others, yourself, and property.

6. If it's not kind or necessary, then don't say it, or do it.

https://www.didax.com/math/virtual-manipulatives.html

Click on the above link for various math manipulatives. 

Have fun playing & learning with the math manipulatives. 

    P1 DOERS READING TIPS

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Your child learns reading skills every day in class. You too can play a vital role at home by reading with your child for fifteen minutes a day. Your child has brought books home in his/her HOMEWORK folder.

Some Tips for Reading at Home

Before your child reads the book:

• Discuss the book cover (including title and picture)
• Ask them to predict what the book might be about
• Go through the book page by page and talk about the pictures

When they have a good idea of what the story might be about then they are ready to read the text.

While they are reading:

• Give your child time to work out unknown words before prompting them.
• Encourage your child to have a go by using the following strategies:

5. “Look at the picture.”
5. “What do you think the word is? Have a go.”
5. “Read the sentence again and see if you can work it out.”
5. “What does it start with?”

• If they are still unsure simply tell them the word.
• PRAISE THEIR EFFORTS

At the end of the book:

• Ask questions:

5. Did you enjoy the book? Why?
5. Who was your favourite character? Can you describe him/her?
5. Are there any words you did not know the meaning of?
5. Can you tell me what happened in the story?
5. What did you think about….?

Kind Regards,

Ms. Kathy Doers

Primary One Teacher

How Parents Can Help at Home

Parents are an important part of a child’s education. Research shows that parental interest and involvement in school has a positive effect on a child’s academic progress. We will try to keep you informed about your child’s progress and the activities at school.

Here are some ways to help your child be a successful student:

 1. Take an interest in your child’s work by looking at his or her papers. Praise work that is well done.

 2. Establish a regular time and place for your child to do the classwork.  

3. Practice the weekly spelling words with your child.

4. Encourage your child to read every day at home. When appropriate, read aloud to your child. Reading is an important skill for all academic work.

5. Basic mathematical skills need to be reviewed regularly at home.

Please go over this work with your child. Also refer to our weekly Newsletter Bulletin for new and ongoing assignments/concepts.

Parent involvement at home is so helpful. Your child will love knowing that you are interested in his or her schoolwork and activities.

Thank you for your help!  Keep Safe!

J Ms. Doers