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When does my child have homework?
Homework is given daily with the exception of Fridays. Please sign/initial homework as evidence of completion. Stickers are given for completed assignments. A record is kept of completed/incompleted assignments. Daily review is vital to first grade success.
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When are Spelling tests taken?
A pretest is given on Thursday of each week. Students who do not miss any
words are excluded from taking the test on Friday. Pretesting may vary due to
holidays.
Final spelling tests are completed on Fridays. In the event of a Friday holiday, testing will be the school day prior to the holiday. Weekly words reinforce phonics skills being taught. Words will be sent home in your child's studybook as well as being posted on the Teacher Web. Of great importance is having your child practice writing each word prior to testing.
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When are Reading tests completed?
Weekly Reading tests are completed on Fridays. This may vary in the event of a holiday.
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What mastery score is required by Beauregard Parish on testing?
The Beauregard Parish School Board requires a mastery score of at least 75% on Reading and Math testing. Any score below does not reflect skill mastery.
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Can I send snacks or invitations for my child's birthday?
You are indeed welcome to send cupcakes or cookies for your child's birthday. Please send these the morning of your child's birthday. We will
share these as time allows in class. If sending birhtday invitations,
please send them to the whole class unless you are having
a strictl boy or girl party. Feelings are hurt whena student is left
off the party list.
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Will my child need to memorize math facts?
First graders are required to MEMORIZE facts to 12. This will come with daily review. For educational fun, our class competes in races of math facts with the other first grade classes. We will also complete the old timed tests.
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Should I be concerned about my child being tardy?
First grade instruction begins immediately after morning announcements. Students who come to class late will not have the opportunity to properly prepare themselves for classroom instruction. It is IMPORTANT to note that school attendance is recorded through the computer system beginning this year. My class record will be reported via the internet during announcements. If there is a problem getting your child to class on time, please remember that all buses deliver students promptly. Your help in this aspect of your child's education is greatly appreciated!
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What if my child needs to go home on another bus?
It is understood that emergencies do arise, but please try to send all bus change notes to school in the morning so that the proper arrangements can be made. PLEASE do not wait until late in the afternoon to make the needed change.
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Can my child hand out birthday invitations at school?
If a child is having a party at home, invitations may be sent out from school if the child will be inviting either the whole class or at least all students of the same sex. Please place the invitations in the study folder and I will place them in the backpacks of the students who are invited. If only select students are being invited, please mail the invitations from home so that there will not be any hurt feelings at school. As you well know, children of this age find it very upsetting to be "left out". This is the best way to avoid the birthday party "blues". Thank you for your cooperation with this.
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How can I contact the teacher?
You can easily contact me through email at [email protected] or [email protected]. You may also send a note to school by your child or call the school during school hours at (318)328-8551. Please join this year's group using the
Remind app by texting @mrsdotbr to 81010. I will do my best to respond
as soon as possible.