Julie Rabb

First Grade

Room D126

Mission Statement: Providence School, in partnership with home and church, seeks to prepare each student scholastically, socially, and spritually for the challenges of the 21st century.

Proverbs 22:6 tells us to "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it."  As an educator and a Christian, I believe in training the whole child.  God has a purpose for each precious child, and I am humbled to have the opportunity to influence your child spiritually, academically, socially, and physically to help them find that purpose.

It is my privilege to be teaching here at Providence School this year.  I have an elementary education degree from Jacksonville University and have ten years of teaching experience.  I am also certified with the State of Florida (grades K-6th) and ACSI.   I am really excited about what the Lord has planned for our class this year!!

Personal Statement of Faith Link

NEWSLETTER LINK: Summer 2008

HOMEWORK LINK:None

Summer Letter to new first grade parents: First Grade 2008

Suppy List Link: Frist Grade 2008

SPECIALS:       Art, Chapel, Computer, Library, Music, P.E., Spanish,

SCHEDULE:    8:00  Bible and devotion

                         8:30  Math

                         9:00  Phonics, Handwriting, Spelling instruction

                         9:20  Reading Centers and groups

                        10:30 Lunch

                        11:00 Reading and Language Arts

                        11:30 Recess

                        12:20 Social Studies, Health or Science

                        12:55 Specials

                          1:35 Snack

                          1:50 Journal,Citizenship, and Review

                          2:15 Dismissal

CLASSROOM  RULES:      1. Make a good choice.                                  

                                             2. Treat others the way you want to be treated.

                                             3.  Work time is a quiet time.

                                             4.  Cooperate with all of our friends.

                                             5.  Raise your hand to ask or answer a question.

DISCIPLINE PLAN:  My goal as a classroom teacher is to keep every student engaged in learning with minimal distractions.  I believe, when children know what is expected of them and feel comfortable with a solid routine, much can be accomplished.  I aspire to be consistent with my classroom discipline plan.  I use the letters A, B, C and D.  Each child is represented with a star that has his or her name on it.  Students begin each new day on the letter "A."  When inappropriate behavior is observed, the student is given a verbal warning.  If the behavior continues, the student is then asked to move their star.  Subsequent letters follow as a result of misbehavior.  Please check your child's planner each night for their citizenship grade.

BOOK REPORTS: Read one book for pleasure each month. Complete the assignment given in the newsletter. Due the last Friday of every month.

HOMEWORK: Each week we have a new  Bible memory verse and a new list of spelling and sight words. Check the blue folder each Friday for the paper copy of the words and verse (they were also listed in your orientation packet for the first nine weeks). We also are learning our "Math Facts." Each week we will be learning a new addition or subtraction fact family. Once again, check the blue folder each Friday to update you on the math facts for the week.

HELPS: For sight words: Make two sets of index cards, each with a sight word written on one side. Play "Go Fish" and "Memory" with the cards each evening. For Spelling Words: Wal-Mart sells "letter" craft beads and pipe cleaners.  String the words on the pipe cleaners. You can also use magnetic letters and create the words on the refrigerator. Another help for spelling: have the children type each word on the computer and print it out. Write the words with chalk on the sidewalk. Anything "childlike" will spark their interest and they will not even know they are learning!!  For math help see the following web site:

Math Fact Games - http://www.multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm

Reading and Word Attack Strategies Link

"Learning is fun!!"

CONTACT INFORMATION: E- MAIL me at JRabb@Prov.org or by phone 223-5270 ext 2103.