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Back to School

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First Grade

2026 - 2027

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Morning Drop Off

    • Drop off at lower circle by 7:55. We will walk up to the classroom together.

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    • If you arrive after 8:00, please go to the office for a late slip.

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    • Please do not drop off at K circle or parking lot near our classroom.

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Attendance

    • You can report absences through the attendance line, school website, or office email.

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    • Independent studies are for 2-14 days.

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    • Please give at least 3 days notice to the office prior

to an absence for an independent study.

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Dress Code

    • No hats, hoods, or costume accessories in the classroom.

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    • Shoes need a back or strap.

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    • Wear shoes safe for recess activities (running, climbing, jumping etc.)

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    • Every student can receive one free snack/ breakfast and lunch per day.

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    • Snack recess is at 9:50 and lunch is at 11:20

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    • Please send a labeled water bottle every day.

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Snacks and Lunch

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Our school follows the “Code of the Castle”

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Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Chivalrous

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Behavior Expectations

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Reflection Process

  1. What is my behavior choice right now?

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2. Does this choice match the Code of the Castle?

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3. What are two other options I have?

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4. Which one will I try next time?

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Positive Reinforcement

1. Stellar Knights / Knight of the Week

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2. Student of the Month

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3. i-Ready Class Rewards

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4. Star Student

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Curriculum

    • Reading & Spelling - Benchmark , i-Ready, Sight Word Busters
    • Writing - Step Up To Writing, Journals
    • Math - Houghton Mifflin, i-Ready
    • Social Studies - Studies Weekly
    • Science - Inspire
    • Handwriting- Handwriting Without Tears
    • Technology- Chromebooks
    • Social Emotional Learning- Second Step
    • Field Trips: Placer High School Art Day, Roseville Theater

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Homework

    • Green folders come home every night and should be returned the following morning

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    • Monday- weekly newsletter, spelling words, and fluency page

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    • Daily- math practice page

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    • On review and test days there won’t be any math homework.

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Daily Schedule

    • 8:00 - 9:50 Language Arts
    • 9:50 - 10:10 Snack Recess
    • 10:10 - 11:20 Flex Groups
    • 11:20 - 12:00 Lunch
    • 12:00 - 2:20 Math, PE, Social Studies, Science, Art, Afternoon Recess
    • 2:20 - Pack up for 2:30 dismissal

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Specials

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    • PE: Tuesday / Thursday
    • Library: Aubin on Weds, Roseman on Thurs
    • Art: Aubin on Thursday, Roseman on Friday

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Volunteering

** Volunteers must be cleared through office before volunteering**

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    • Room Parent / Teacher Support

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    • Homework Check-In: Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 - 8:30

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    • Sight Word Busters: Daily for 45-60 mins (Time TBD)

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    • Class Parties & Field Trip Chaperones: TBD

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Tuesdays - PE

Field Trips

  • While we don’t have them scheduled yet, our two first grade field trips will be to Placer High School for an art day and the Roseville Theater to see a play.

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  • Chaperones must be cleared through the office to attend. We recommend getting cleared early, as you have to update your paperwork with the office each year.

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  • A lottery will be held if we have more interest than spots available.

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Birthday Celebrations

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    • No edible treats for birthdays

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    • Some suggested alternatives are pencils, a book for the class library, stickers, etc

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    • In class, we celebrate with a GoNoodle, birthday certificate, and pencil

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Donations

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Thank you for all of the beginning of the year donations! I will send out an email at a later date with any other supplies we need.

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School Events

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September 18 - PTC’s His Knight

October 30 - Costume Parade

November 13 - PTC’s Harvest Hustle Fundraiser

December 18 - Santa Sing Along

January 29 - PTC’s Her Knight

February 9-12 - Scholastic Book Fair

April 23 - Family Knight

May 13 - Open House

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Resources

    • iReady

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    • Sight Word Games / Flashcards (Fry’s Sight Words 1-150)

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    • Parent Letters & Flashcards - Math

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    • Weekly Phonics Books

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Communication

    • Email / Parent Square is the best way to reach us for questions or to schedule a meeting. You can also email with pick-up changes, but please include the office as well.
    • Parent Square for school updates and other notifications

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Email: aroseman@newcastle.k12.ca.us paubin@newcastle.k12.ca.us

Phone: (916) 663-3307 x2502 (916) 663-3307 x2207

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Thank you for all your support!

It’s going to be a great year!

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