Massey Ranch 1 st Grades Virtual MACK Binder

Massey Ranch 1 st Grade’s Virtual MACK Binder 2020 -2021

Hi Parents and Students, Welcome to First Grade at Massey Ranch Elementary! I am excited to be your child’s teacher this year whether in person or remotely. We have a very exciting year ahead of us filled with high expectations and great achievements. Sincerely, Mrs. Maxcey

Communicati on Communication is key! In order to be successful we need open lines of communication. Here are some ways we can accomplish this goal: • • • The phone number at Massey is 281 -727 -1700. Your child’s “Virtual MACK Binder” is a wonderful tool for locating information. This can be found on my teacher website. My teacher website is a valuable resource. You will find a link to the First Grade Symbaloo. This is a “hub” of websites that we will use throughout the year. https: //www. symbaloo. com/mix/williams 1 stgrademassey Seesaw is the mode of instruction delivery where assignments will be found. Live online lessons will be through Microsoft Teams. Schedules for the live lessons will be sent to remote learners.

Meet the Teacher I am so excited to be your teacher this year!! If you have any questions assignments or a website, please don't hesitate to contact me. You can visit my teacher website for school information: https: //www. pearlandisd. org/Domain/2518 Or on Seesaw for assignments: https: //www. pearlandisd. org/Page/181

Class Schedul e Maxceys Schedule Time 8: 00 - 8: 10 - 8: 20 - 9: 00 - 9: 45 - 10: 30 Subject Announcements/Unpack Morning Meeting Shared Reading (Phonics/WW alternated) Specials Writers Workshop (Grammar/Writing/Handwriting) 10: 30 - 10: 40 Bathroom Break 10: 40 - 11: 10 Guided Reading Round 1 11: 10 - 11: 40 Recess 11: 45 - 12: 15 Lunch 12: 15 - 12: 40 Guided Reading Round 2 12: 40 - 1: 00 Guided Reading Round 3 1: 00 - 1: 10 Bathroom Break 1: 10 - 2: 20 Math Workshop 2: 20 - 2: 35 Read Aloud 2: 35 - 3: 10 IB/SC/SS 3: 10 - 3: 25 Bathroom Break/Snack 3: 25 - 3: 35 Wrap/Packup

Morning Arrival Our day begins at 8: 00. We will listen to morning announcements and recite the pledges. We will begin learning right after announcements. --------------------------------Synchronous learning is scheduled to begin on September 28 for at remote learners. We will be live streaming lessons. Please log into Microsoft Teams and wait for the teacher to start the meeting. Please be sure to be "online" in some form for attendance purposes. To become familiar with live streaming, begin logging in to TEAMS daily next week (9/89/25) for 8: 00 a. m. announcements.

Reading We will begin individual assessments before reading groups are started. We call this the BAS assessment. This will be completed for remote learners as well as oncampus learners. After testing is completed, reading groups will begin. We will provide more information at that time. It is our expectation that students read approximately 20 minutes nightly. You may use actual books or websites such as www. getepic. com or https: //www. teachyourmonstertoread. com/.

Spelling Each week will include a set of high-frequency words and a set of words with the same phonetic sound. We will use www. spellingcity. com for practicing spelling skills online. Students will need to complete the spelling test from spellingcity weekly. Spelling will begin after the phase-in process.

Writing Students are expected to learn how to write letters with correct formation and spacing. We will demonstrate how to hold a pencil and how each letter is made. Students will learn to write a variety of genres such as poetry, expository text, fiction, and biographies. Online Resources (a log in/password will be assigned to your child): Write Reader: https: //app. writereader. com/login

Math Due to COVID restrictions, all students will receive a packet of “math tools” to use for hands-on learning. We want all students to have their tools at home in the event we must all go remote. Remote learners will receive their textbooks for home use. Please use ONLY the pages that we assign. Other websites will be used such as…. Dreambox: this is a pending district initiative Thinkcentral: https: //www. pearlandisd. org/Page/301 Splash. Learn: https: //www. splashlearn. com/ Students will be supplied with log-in information.

IB There is a presentation from Ms. Hoot, our IB Coordinator, on my webpage for you to view.

Speci als Music, Art, Library, and Spanish will be provided in classrooms. Our specials time is from 9: 00 -9: 45.

Lunch Please send your child with a water bottle every day. We recommend a bottle with a flip top lid instead of a twist off cap. Students will eat lunch in their classroom. Students purchasing a lunch will be escorted to the cafeteria and return to the classroom. Our lunch time is from 11: 45 -12: 15. No visitors are permitted. No restaurant food will be delivered. PISD uses School Café to manage lunch accounts. It's easy to use when adding money to your child's account. https: //www. schoolcafe. com/

Recess Social distancing requirements will be enforced during this time. Students may remove their mask if they remain 6 feet away from other students. Our recess time if from 11: 10 -11: 40. Sn ac We will have "dry" snack closer to dismissal time

Dismissal Any changes in dismissal must be submitted in writing to your child’s teacher. Should a last-minute change happen please call the school no later than 2: 30 P. M. Please do not send same day transportation changes via e-mail.

Technology Students will be using their personal device in the classroom. Please be sure the device is fully charged before students arrive for school. To reduce noise it is recommended that students (F 2 F or virtual learners) use personal earbuds/earphones. Some of these have microphones as well. Please have the Seesaw Class app and downloaded on your child’s device.

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Behavior Management We will follow the district policy using the PBIS program.

School Supplies Tips We will put scissors, crayons, 2 pencils, glue stick, and a dry erase marker in student supply boxes at school. For at home learners please use only supplies needed for assignments. Store the rest out of their reach so they are not used on non-school activities. Supplies will be sent to school if you decide to send your child to campus.

Again, let me welcome you to our community of learners. It is my pleasure to be your child’s teacher and I am looking forward to a productive and rewarding school year!!

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