Mrs. Marshall's 1st Grade Classroom
Notes For Parents
We are half way through our 1st grade school year!
Please make sure you are checking your child's folder and agenda book each night. Not only does it contain notes/ important papers but also lets you know how your child is doing in school.
Goals for the Year
My main goal for the school year is to get your child ready for second grade! I want them to become fluent readers, add and subtract double digits, and find science and social studies fun and engaging!
About the Teacher
Hello. My name is Cheri Marshall. I have been teaching here at the Academy of Dover since its doors first opened in 2003. I taught kindergarten for 7 years and this is my second year in first grade!
I have a Bachelor's degree from University of Delaware in Education and a Master's degree from Wilmington University in School Leadership. I am certified in grades 0-K, K-8, and Principal/Assistant Principal.
I am highly qualified!
Photo Galleries
Specials Schedule
Monday- Music
Tuesday- Spanish
Wednesday- Art
Thursday- Gym
Friday- Art (3rd marking period)
Homework
Day 1 : 3 times each spelling words 1-10
Day 2: Sentences 1-10
Day 3: Math worksheet/reading bag
Day 4: Math worksheet/ reading bag
Day 5: Study for test on Day 6
New words are written in the agenda books on day 1. Day 6 is always our test day for ELA.
**If there are no words written down in the agenda please use the words from previous week as we go on a 6 day schedule for Language arts.
Contact the Teacher
Please feel free to contact me through email cmarshall@aod.k12.de.us or by calling the school 674-0684. Leave a message and I will return your call as soon as I am available. You could always leave a note in your child's agenda book or folder which are checked daily.
Upcoming Tests, Quizzes and Projects
We run our LA on a 6 day rotation. The 6th day is always our weekly test and spelling test.
Quizzes in math, science and social studies are given throughout the marking period to make sure students are understanding the content given.
Classroom Officers
We pick new job helpers every Monday. The following are jobs that we have in our classroom:
Teacher Helper
Door Holder
Line Leader
Janitor
Pencils
Calendar
Names
Class News
I am doing student of the week every Friday! Please talk with your child on how they can be the student of the week.
Books orders go home every month. Please look over the order form with your child. Some of the books are as cheap as $1. I encourage you to take advantage of these good deals.
Please read each night so you can fill out your Book It reading log in order to recieve your free personal pizza at the end of the month. This continues all the way through March!!
Birthday celebrations are done the last Friday of every month.
Please make sure your child is completing their homework each night. Homework sheets go home on Mondays for the entire week. Please keep those sheets in a good place! Homework counts as 10% of their grade.
Links
One website we use in class often is www.starfall.com . The class really seems to enjoy it!
A really good site that is available to parents and students is http://thinkfinity.org
Students have been working on www.ixl.com It is a math site that the students really enjoy!
Classroom Rules and Expectations
Our classroom rules are:
*Respect fellow classmates
*Keep hands, feet, objects, and unkind words to yourself.
*Follow directions of all your teachers.
*Come to class prepared with all supplies and homework complete.
*Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking.
* Listen quietly while others are speaking.
*Leave your seat only when permission is given.
*Be quiet in lines, hallways, and restrooms.
*Always walk in the building.
*Clean up your work area.
* Always do your best!
(These rules are posted in every classroom in the school)