In January, we may be asking for any items that we have run out of. Backpack or Bookbag (no rolling bags with wheels they do not fit in our lockers) 2 plain pocket folders, without brads (2 Red) 1 sturdy double pocket folder for take home papers 2 boxes of 8 count crayons ( preferably Crayola) art smock (an old shirt of dad’s will do) 2 composition notebooks with 1 inch ruling 1 standard pencil box Last names A-M : 2 packages of Clorox wipes Last names N-Z: 2 boxes of zipper plastic baggies 2 boxes of tissues 1 black dry erase marker 2 rolls of paper towels 1 package of #2 pencils (8 count) 1 package of baby wipes (for Art) First Grade Supply List 2015-2016 Please label the following items with your child’s first and last name. The following items DO NOT have to be labeled. 3 boxes of tissues 2 BLACK dry erase marker 1 pack of copy paper (white or colored) Art Supplies:1 package of baby wipes
Dear Families of First Graders, Welcome to first grade! This will be a HUGE year for your child in their schooling. They will learn many of the fundamental skills of how to be a “student”. (organization, working independently, etc.) They will also learn to read for understanding and begin to think critically about what they are reading. In order to get them off to a great start it is extremely important that they keep reading each day at home this summer. Attached, you will find some tips for reading with your child and ways to help them when they are stuck on a word. You will also find a suggested list of titles that would be great for your child. Have fun this summer and I can’t wait to meet you all in the fall! First Grade Summer Reading Information Your children have grown to be great “ready” readers this year. They have gained many reading skills that will still need to be practiced over the summer to ensure retention. Thus, it is important to keep them reading over the summer.
Summer reading can bridge the end of one school year and the beginning of the next. Why do summer reading? Increase reading level Individualize reading material Language skills Vocabulary Ethics Expand World Below you will find some tips to make summer reading a fun-filled experience for you and your child. ***For your child’s continued success in 1st grade, he or she should read everyday for at least fifteen minutes.*** Some Tips, Tips, Tips for Summer Reading!!!! In order for our students to be prepared for the coming school year, please label with first & last name, and send the following items in with your child: 2 packs of sharpened #2 pencils 2 packs of crayons (one will be stored for the second half of the year) 1 crayon/pencil box2 sturdy folders 1 pack of index cards 1 pack of dry erase markers 1 art smock (old oversized shirt) $5.00 for Scholastic Magazine Thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you in the Fall!
In order to prepare your child for 3rd grade please make every effort to get all of the materials listed below. Most items can be found at the Dollar Tree and there are always great sales in August for back to school supplies. If you are unable to get an item please let me know by the 1st day of school. If you find a great deal on an item, or you are able to, please send in any extra supplies. This is in alignment with our school’s spirit of generosity and charity towards those that are in need. Pencils ( #2 – 10) – We seem to need more by January. Composition notebooks (4 – these are the small black and white books) Tissues – 2 in September and 2 in January Glue Sticks – 2 Baby wipes – Girls only Ziploc bags( sandwich or gallon size) – Boys only Dry erase markers ( 2) A dry board eraser ( a clean sock will work) Crayons or colored pencils or markers 2 pocket folders ( 7 – any color or design) Crayon box or pouch
$10.00 for Religion Magazines and Scholastic Magazines (please send in an envelope marked with Child’s name) Sharpie markers (any color) Crayons Construction paper or scrapbook paper 2- #2 Pencils to be kept in the Art Room 1– Boxes of tissues ( these are shared with Art, PE, and Music) Art Smock, apron or oversized shirt with short sleeves 1 pink eraser (to be kept in art room) PE uniform – grey with St. Joseph Logo. (These may be purchased at Lands End or Flynn & O’Hara) $5.00 for a recorder – These are used every year until 8th grade Your child may bring these supplies to our classroom at the Welcome Back Picnic or on the first day of school. 3rd Grade Summer Reading List Recommendations Fantastic Mr. Fox by Ronald Dahl The New Kid on the Block (Poetry) by Jack Prelutsky Grumble-Bunny by Bob Hartman The Dumb Bunnies by Dave Pilkey A Girl, A Boy, and A Monster Cat by Gail Gauthier Never Smile at a Monkey: And 17 Other Important Things to Remember by Steve Jenkins
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Is the dog only destructive when he is home alone? Is most of the damage by the windows or doors ? Is he eliminating, salivating or vocalizing excessively? If this is the case, the dog is most likely suffering from "Separation Anxiety." This is an emotional reaction equivalent to a small child being alone and lost in a big city. Establishing a routine is especially important for the stability it provides. If your dog is especially needy you may have gotten into the habit of giving the dog random attention or attention on demand throughout the day. This means when you leave the dog, he/she is not only missing your presence but the attention that you provide. Confidence-building through positive obedience training, fetch or even agility will help de-sensitize the dog to the cues of your departure. Building confidence and providing stability Establish a daily routine for feeding, walking and playing. "Retrieving/Fetch" is a good confidence building exercise (see Appropriate Play).
Obedience opens the lines of communication and builds confidence. Don't make a big deal about going or coming. Ignore the dog for a few minutes before leaving and returning. Don't give him attention until he is calm. Discourage any needy (attention-getting) behaviors by ignoring the dog. Examples would be nudging you to be petted, and staring, whining or barking at you to get attention. Teach "stay," gradually working up to you being out of sight. This will stop the dog from constantly following you and teach him to relax when you are not in sight. Establish a secure comfortable confinement area (preferably away from the door you leave from). This should not be in an isolated area such as a basement. Even a nicely furnished family room in a basement is too isolated from the every day sights and sounds of the outside world. The dog should never be confined behind a closed door. A crate or a gate should be used. The dog should be introduced to this area in a positive way when you are home and confined at various times when you are home (so the dog does not associate being confined with you leaving).
The dog should have a long- lasting bone or activity toy while in this area, as well as water. Take away cues - Everyone has a routine from the time they get up until leaving the house. Dogs communicate through body language. They pick up on these "cues" and begin to become anxious. Make a list of the things you typically do before leaving the house (brush your teeth, close a certain door, pick up your keys, etc.). Keep this list on your refrigerator and do these things at various times during the course of the day without leaving. The dog will no longer associate these actions with you leaving and won't have time to become anxious. Use music as therapy - Play the same music or a specific artist initially only when you are relaxing and petting the dog. After doing this daily for a week or so the dog will have a soothing association with that music. You can then leave it on when you leave. Keep him company - Make a video or audio tape with your voice and the sounds of a typical day in your house and leave it on when you leave.
Record yourself reading aloud and play it for the dog when you leave. In some cases anti-anxiety medication, coupled with behavior modification, may be necessary. There are also herbal anti-anxiety products such as "Rescue Remedy". Speak to your veterinarian.These are common reasons why a dog can be destructive. The steps taken to treat separation anxiety can also be implemented for any destructive behavior. Providing for the dogs needs for exercise, mental stimulation and socialization combined with supervision and proper confinement will resolve the problem. Wherever you have the dog confined, there should be proper chew toys for him. This means toys that are safe for them to chew when you are not present. We recommend the rubber Kong, Nylabones or hard bones such as knuckle bones and processed marrow bones that do not splinter or crack. The marrow bones are white tubular bones that can be stuffed with canned dog food and stored in a zip lock bag in your freezer. It will take some time for the dog to get the food out of the middle of the bone.
The bone can then be washed with the hose from your sink, a bottle brush or placed in the dishwasher and then refilled for further enjoyment. The same can be done with a "Kong" toy. Kongs can even be filled with a little chicken broth and water mixture and frozen. There are so many options you can experiment with. Toys should be rotated so that your dog does not become bored. When your dog is supervised, have a light leash or a cotton line (tether) about six feet long attached to his collar. This line is not tied to anything but the dogs collar. It provides control and access to the dog without yelling, chasing or grabbing. Having this control will help you to be a calm and confident "pack leader.” To deter the dog from chewing this tether (he will probably think of it as a "new dangling toy"), soak the cord in nasty tasting mouthwash before attaching it to his collar. Provide the dog with a "toy box" so he knows what items he is permitted to have. Hatboxes work well because they are inexpensive, decorative and can be covered when not in use.
Introduce it by putting in the dogs' favorite toy along with a new toy. Show him the box; name it " toy box" drop a treat in for the dog to get and when he picks up the treat say "take it.” This will give him the idea that he is permitted to take from it. Rotate the toys regularly to prevent boredom rather than having numerous toys out all at once. Make sure to avoid toys that are similar to materials in your home, such as toys made out of fabric; rope or that resemble common objects such as shoes or hairbrushes. Do not give your dog an old shoe or clothing and expect they will know not to chew on new ones. If you catch your dog in the act of chewing, make a loud noise (such as a loud sneeze) to interrupt the dogs train of thought before giving him an appropriate object. If you just hand him a bone, you will be praising the behavior. Keep in mind that a dogs' strongest sense is his sense of smell. There are many items in your home that are touched while you are eating or preparing and handling food.
When watching television we often snack while channel surfing, leaving the odor of food on the remote control. Other common objects that are stolen and destroyed either because they smell like food or they get the owners attention are eyeglasses, telephones, writing utensils and footwear. Baiting these items (or those the dog has already damaged) so the dog gets a "correction " from the item, rather than attention from you, will help stop stealing and chewing. For example: Take a sneaker you don't care about, soak the laces in nasty tasting mouthwash, wrap clear packaging tape around the top of the sneaker with the sticky side out and place a mound of black pepper inside the heel of the shoe. If the dog goes to pick it up by the laces he will get a nasty taste in his mouth, if he goes to pick it up by the top, it will stick to him and by the heel, his nose is right by his teeth so he will get pepper up his nose. These types of corrections can be used for a variety of items. Have a sock dangling out of the laundry basket but first tie a string to it with an empty soda can filled with twenty pennies attached to the other end.