Library with Mr. Bober

We can go to the library almost everyday as long as we bring our book back to school.

On D days we will visit the Library for a  book talk. 

Mealworms

In Science we are learning about INSECTS. The first insect we are studying is the Mealworm. Mealworms are the larva of beetles. Mealworms go through 4 life stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult beetle. The eat meal such as wheat meal, oat meal, or rye meal. The get their water through plants like potatoes and carrots. Mealworms burrow in their food and do not like light. Each student will get a habitat on his or her desk and is in charge of taking care of the mealworm. Usually, many children will even name their mealworms!

Working in First Grade

Sometimes we work at our desk and sometimes we work as buddies to practice our math skills.

Supplies

First Grade

Supply List

Captain Elementary

2019-2020

Shared Supplies:

36  #2 sharpened pencils

4 dry erase markers

2 LARGE glue sticks

1 package of post-its

1 large box Klennex tissues

Label Supplies Below with Child's Name:

2 boxes of crayons (no larger than 24 count)

5” scissors

1 pencil box -plastic

2 wide ruled spiral notebooks (1 yellow, 1 blue)

1 wide ruled composition notebook

1 set labeled headphones (no earbuds)

1 large box Klennex tissues

How to Get Along

We went to a school assembly to learn about our school norms and how to solve our problems with words. Then we went outside to have a Get Along Recess.

Nuts and Bolts

Captain First Grade Nut .s and Bolts

Arrival Procedures

Breakfast can be purchased starting at 8:15 a.m.

Playground supervision starts at 8:20 a.m.

Parents are welcome on the playground each morning,

but School Policy is All Goodbyes are said OUTSIDE.
First Grade teachers meet the children on the playground at 8:30 a.m.

The class will transition to the classroom together.

School Learning starts at 8:40 a.m. in the classroom.

On rainy or snowy days students will gather in the cafeteria before being escorted to the classroom by their teacher.

Dismissal Procedures

School is dismissed from the cafeteria at 3:30 p.m.  

Please be on time.

School policy is that first grade children must be

signed out by a parent/guardian when they are picked up.

A staff member escorts children riding the bus.

Aftercare children are escorted to their designated area.

Illness

If your child is sick, please notify the school office to let us know.

 The number is 854-6100.

 If your child complains of an illness, please DO NOT send your child to school without first checking his/her temperature.

The policy is fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.

A note is needed when returning to school explaining the illness.

When an absence is known in advance, please notify the office and teacher.

Clothing for School

  All coats, jackets, sweaters should have your child’s name on it.

  Please send extra clothes to keep at school in a zip lock bag in case of a wet slide/spilled milk or an accident.

Clothes should be appropriate for daily outside recess.

Students should wear Tennis shoes since we have P.E.

**Note that our building is cold during hot days.

You may want to send a sweatshirt/sweater/ long sleeve shirt for your child to keep at school when the AC is running.**

BackPacks

Backpacks should have your Child’s Name On It.

Please send the backpack every day and check folders and school bag for notes and new information.

Blue Take-Home Folder

Every day your child will bring home this folder that may contain homework and important school information.

We appreciate your help in establishing a routine to check and return take home folders daily!

HEALTHY Snacks

We eat lunch at 10:55 a.m.

You may send a healthy snack for your child to eat in the afternoon.

Students may NOT share snacks.

Remember the School District of Clayton has a NO NUT policy for K-2.

Birthdays

 We know birthdays are important to children.

The first grade teachers have a special pencil and/or sticker for your child.

However, District Policy is NO BIRHTDAY TREATS are to be shared.

No Invitations to parties may be given out at school.

Please refer to the Captain Handbook for the birthday policy.

Best way to Contact me: 

jenigoode@claytonschool.net

Welcome

My name is Mrs. Jeni Goode and I will be your child’s teacher for the 2019-20 school year.
     I grew up in St. Louis going to St. Joseph's Academy for high school. At the University of Missouri-Columbia, I earned a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and then was employed by the Jefferson City Public Schools.
    Since moving back to St. Louis, I’ve earned a Master's in Reading from Webster University and a Specialist degree from Lindenwood University in Teacher Leadership-Literacy. This is my fourteenth year at Captain Elementary, and my twenty-first year of teaching.
       I am married and have two children. Alex is a freshman at Colorado State University and Carolyn is a junior at Clayton High School.  We have a family dog, Rosie. She is a small, white fluffy, Shih-tzu/Bichon Frise mix.

Email is the best way to contact me:       jenigoode@claytonschools.net

My school website:      http://www.claytonschools.net/Domain/559

We also have a class blog:      https://19-20firstgrade.blogspot.com/