Miss. Miller’s

1st Grade Class

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Welcome to Schmalz Elementary School

Academic Night

About Me!My name is Katacha Miller. I am a graduate

of Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Early Childhood Education). I have been teaching for 10 years. My hobbies include Cajun/Zydeco dancing, shopping, and spending time with friends/family. I am so blessed to be part of the Katy ISD family.

 

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English Language Arts

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Word StudyFocused PoetryReader’s WorkshopWriter’s Workshop

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 Math is taught daily for 60 minutes.

This lesson includes Problem Solving, Basic Facts, Skills and Concepts.

This year your child will learn things such as Numeracy, Addition, Subtraction, Money, Graphing, Geometry, and Measurement.

Mathematics

Science:

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 Health & Body Structures (Main Body Organs,

The 5 senses, and Healthy Habits)Matter & EnergyForce, Motion, & EnergyRocks, Soil & WaterDental Health

Weather, Patterns, & Objects in the SkyOrganisms & Environments Life Cycles, Plants & Animals

Social Studies

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This year your child will learn about:Class Citizenship & School Rules/Constitution DayPeople in our Community & Junior AchievementNeighborhoods & MapsPatriotismElectionsNational & State SymbolsVeteran’s Day, Thanksgiving CustomsEconomicsHistorical Figures, Black History, Texas Symbols &

HistoryGeography, Technology & Inventors

SpecialsP.E. – we attend P.E. every Monday and

Wednesday each week. (students are required to wear tennis shoes)

Art – we go to Art every Tuesday each week.

Music- we go to Music every Thursday each week.

Friday – the Special’s class will vary so it is best for students to wear tennis shoes to school.

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LunchTime 12:58 – 1:28 (note lunch time will be

different on Early Dismissal Days)If you send lunch money to school for your

child make sure that it is in an envelope or plastic bag with your child’s name, teacher’s name and grade level on it.

You can pay online if you desire to.www.katyisd.orgSnack Time is 11:00-11:10(Dry foods such as chips, crackers, cereal,or fruit is fine.)

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BehaviorBehavior is reported so that teachers,

parents, and students can all work together to provide a pleasant and safe learning environment. Good behavior is expected and praised. Behavior is recorded daily on the chart in the homework folder. Please remember to initial your child’s folder each day and return it to school daily.

CHAMP(Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation

www.classroomdojo.com

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ID BadgesAll students at Schmalz Elementary School

are required to wear an ID Badge at school. Students will be asked to wear their badges home but are expected to return with them on the following day. First graders will be given a verbal warning the first time the ID Badge is not worn to school. If their ID badge is not returned the next day your child will receive a conduct mark.

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Tuesday FoldersThis blue folder will come home every

Tuesday unless there is a holiday on Monday or Wednesday of that week.

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Spirit Day/PTAStudents encouraged to wear their Schmalz

Spirit Shirts every Friday. You may purchase a shirt for your child from the PTA.

Please join the Schmalz PTA! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Schmalz-

Elementary-PTA/233042436740307

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Ways to help our class!

http://www.adoptaclassroom.orgScholastic Book ClubBe a Parent Volunteer

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Thank you!Thank you so much for taking the time out

of your busy schedule to attend tonight! I am looking forward to a great and positive school year! Go Sharks!

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