Welcome!

Welcome children, I'm glad you're here. We're all going to have a wonderful year! We'll draw and we'll write, We'll sing and we'll play, We'll paint and we'll build, And learn new things each day!

Dear Parents, Guardians and Families,

Welcome to first grade! My name is Mrs. Jill Iracleanos but all my students call me Mrs. Iroc. I’m really looking forward to a great year working with you and your child. My teaching philosophy is created around student’s experiences, interest and abilities while providing them with opportunities for active engagement. My class has a community environment where students work together on projects and activities. Every student is unique in experience, backgrounds, interests and learning abilities and I strive to make a personal connection with each of my students. I believe that it is important to build a partnership between families and schools and will always be available to discuss any questions or concerns. I provide many opportunities for parents to participate in the learning process with their children including story time, career day and class parties. I welcome all parents to volunteer throughout the year to help promote the feeling of community within my classroom. Just as I hold high expectations for myself, I also hold high expectations for every child in my class.

Our classroom rules are:
 * Be respectful of others
 * Listen quietly while others are speaking
 * Follow directions
 * Raise your hand before you speak

I believe that positive motivation is the best motivation! I have a pocket chart that hangs on the wall in the classroom with all the student’s names on index cards. When I notice students engaging in positive behavior I verbally praise them and have the student(s) add a popsicle stick into their spot on the pocket chart. As the students gain “pocket points” they are given privileges such as choosing a certain activity, homework passes or seating preferences. Once the student gains 20 pocket points they can pick a prize from the treasure box. The pocket chart also contains green, yellow and red cards in each of the student’s pockets. The cards represent green for good behavior, yellow for a warning and red that signifies a call home. Any issues with student behavior will result in a note or call home. If there are any changes in transportation please write me a note in the planner __and__ call the front desk. Feel free to call or email me anytime! I am also available for conferences by appointment.

I’m looking forward to a wonderful year!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Iracleanos 407-322-1594 Jilli@gmail.com