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If your child is absent, please call the school (537-6948) to let us know. If you are not able to call, please put a note in the important pouch in the TIGER notebook stating the reason for the absence. A phone call or a note must be brought to school to avoid an unexcused absence.

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If you have questions about our breakfast program, please contact the school office (537-6948).

If you would like to send a purchased birthday treat with your child on or near his/her birthday, please feel free to do so. These treats will be eaten during our snack time. Birthdays are recognized during our calendar routine as well. We will do half-birthdays throughout the year to celebrate those summer birthdays. Please do not send birthday party invitations to be distributed at school unless all children receive an invitation. 

I will send home book order forms for you and your child to look over every month. Book clubs offer books at reduced prices. It's a great way to build your child's home library!

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Parent and Teacher conferences are held at the end of October, in January and in March. Watch for information and reply accordingly. 

Communication is important. Feel free to contact me whenever you have a question, comment, or concern. You can reach me by phone (507-537-6948 ext. 7030), in person, by email (maggie.jans@marshall.k12.mn.us) or by note.

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Discipline is simple. We work hard as a class to make the classroom a positive and safe place for all. Respect is expected at all times.

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My school email address is maggie.jans@marshall.k12.mn.us. I check email daily. If you have an email address that you’d like me to be aware of, please let me know.

Early Release Days will take place every Wednesday. On Early Release days, students are dismissed to the busses at 2:20 p.m.

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Information about field trips will come home in the TIGER notebook and will be detailed in the field trip permission slip and weekly newsletter.

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Our class will have a 25 minute gym class every day. The children are asked to wear athletic shoes on a daily basis so they are comfortable.

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Students will have homework in 1st Grade. Homework assignments will vary and will be sent home in the TIGER notebook. Unless otherwise noted, please return homework the next day.

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Independence is a goal for students because it builds self-esteem and self-confidence. 1st Graders are very capable of doing many things on their own and I encourage them to do as much as they can for themselves in the classroom.

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Writing takes place every day in 1st Grade. One way we accomplish this is through writing stories in our journals during writer’s workshop. Encourage your child to write at home for a variety or purposes.

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Keep updated by reading the classroom newsletter every week and checking the TIGER notebook every day for other notes and information.

Kids will be responsible for checking their TIGER notebook everyday for important information at home and school.

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Our class will visit the library once a week. Your child will check out 2 books when we visit the library and return it within the following week. If your child forgets to return the book, they will not be allowed to check out a new book until it is returned. 

Our class eats lunch at 11:20. If lunch money is sent to school, please send it in the TIGER notebook. There is a pencil pocket pouch for this purpose that is located in the front of the TIGER notebook.

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The children will have music class everyday with Mrs. Bortnem.

The 1st Grade math curriculum provides students with mathematical experiences that help them develop number sense and a positive attitude towards mathematics that will continue throughout their school career and lives.  Math concepts are covered through our daily calendar and math workshop routine.

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A weekly newsletter will be sent home on Fridays to keep you informed about what is happening in our class.

There will be no school on the following days: September 2; October: 17, 18; November: 8, 28, 29; December: 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31; January: 1, 2, 3, 20; March 10; April: 18, 21.

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Outside: students will go outside during the school day. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. Boots, snow pants, hats and gloves are a must in the winter time. Check the weather before sending your child to school.

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Pictures will be taken during your assessment time. Picture retakes and

our class picture will be taken on September 24th.

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Questions? Please feel free to call, stop in, email, or send a note.

• maggie.jans@marshall.k12.mn.us

• 507-537-6948 ext. 7030

• Website: marshall.k12.mn.us/mjans

Quarters end on October 17th, December 21st, March 8th and May 16th.

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1st Grade report cards will be sent home EVERY quarter. 

1st Graders have morning recess from 9:55-10:15, and lunch recess from 11:40-11:55 roughly.

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The focus of the 1st Grade science curriculum is on developing an awareness of the world in which we live. Science concepts and skills will be explored utilizing a literacy based, hands-on approach.

The 1st Grade social studies curriculum focuses on the students and how they relate to others in their families, classroom, school, and community.  Social Studies concepts and skills will be explored utilizing a literacy based, hands-on approach.

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If your child has any changes in their transportation please let me know in writing prior to, or the day of, the transportation change. Calling the office is the best method for letting me know about last minute transportation changes. 

Tiger Notebooks help keep us organized. The 3-pronged folder houses a homework folder, newsletter/take home papers folder, and other items that assist with communication between home and school.

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Volunteers and visitors must register in the office and pick up a badge.

Family vacations are wonderful opportunities for your family; however, please be sure to let us know when you are planning on taking a vacation during school time.

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I welcome parent classroom visits and volunteers after we have established our classroom routine.

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Parents and family members may eXit and enter via the main school entry.

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Your ideas…and suggestions are welcome!

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Zzzzzzz - Make sure that your child gets plenty of rest.  Setting and keeping a bedtime is a wonderful gift you can give your child.

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