Welcome to 1st GradeParent Information Night

* Please sign-in at the table for your child’s teacher.

• Pick up information at the sign-in table.

Attendance/Absences/Tardies:

• Learning begins promptly at 7:45 a.m.• Our school day ends at 2:45 p.m. • Students will be considered tardy if they are not in the

classroom by 7:45 a.m. • If your child is absent, please call the school to inform the

office, and send a note explaining the absence upon your child’s return to school.

• If you must take your child out of school early, please go to the office to sign out your child.

Morning Routine• Morning Drop-Off: If your child arrives at school between 7:15-7:35 a.m.,

he/she must go directly to the cafeteria and sit in their grade level row. (grade 3-5 students go to the gym).

• School Begins promptly at 7:45 a.m. Your child will enter the classroom and have a specific routine. Examples: emptying backpack, getting morning work, putting names on papers, having supplies ready, being ready to work, etc.

• School Breakfast Service Times: 7:15 – 7:30 a.m. The cafeteria doors will CLOSE and STOP SERVING @ 7:30 a.m.

• Dress Code: Be sure your child is dressed appropriately for class each day. Check the on-line Parent/Student Handbook for details!

Perfect Attendance Award

For your child to receive “Perfect Attendance” for the year, the student:•Must be on time daily for school•Must not have more than 5 tardies•May not have left school early more than 2 times during the year

ABC’s of BCE

• Frequently asked questions are answered here

• Located on BCE website

Daily Schedule1st Grade

7:45-8:15 Announcements, Circle Up, Morning Routine 8:15 – 9:00 Math9:15 – 10:20 Reading/Writing Workshop10:20-10:50 Recess10:50-11:20 Lunch11:20-12:00 Spelling/Writing Workshop12:00 – 12:45 Science and Social Studies12:50 – 1:40 Champ/Personal Learning Time1:40-2:30 Specials2:45 Dismissal

*Please be on time picking up your child after school!

Daily Folder

• Please check your child’s behavior log daily and initial.

• All homework will be found in the pocket of their folder.

• Completed schoolwork and school communication can be found in the pocket.

Student Expectations

• Follow school and class rules• Complete daily work• Responsible for returning books & folders• Respect others and work cooperatively with

classmates

1st Grade SyllabusSkills/Units of Study

The syllabus for 1st Grade is located on the GCISD website. Follow this link:

www.gcisdK-12.org• Select a School: Bear Creek Elementary• Department & Programs: 1st Grade

• Follow the link to First Grade Curriculum

Reading & Language Arts Highlights

• Reading and Writing Workshops• Spelling Tests will be given about every 2 weeks.

Spelling instruction will begin week of September 15th.

• Spelling tests are not as critical as students spelling these words correctly within their daily writing.

Math Highlights

Developing Number Sense through...•Number Talks•Hands-on investigations •Manipulatives•Problem Solving using real world situations•Interactive Student Notebooks

Science and Social Studies Highlights

• Science consists of hands-on investigations.• Science Notebooks used for the majority of student

work.• Social Studies’ skills will be integrated within

Language Arts curriculum. The skills will be practiced and reviewed all year.

Homework

• Math- Weekly sheet, return daily in folder. Concepts will be assessed.• Reading- Nightly 10-15 minutes Consists of either a small book, Red Reader, or

child’s own book. No Reading Logs• Spelling- Practice at home Spelling City website (www.spellingcity.com)• Tests every other week or weekly.

What Is A Standards-Based Report Card?

A standards-based report card is a detailed report to parents every 9 weeks that shows:

The skills and expectations that have been taught during the grading period

The degree to which students have mastered these skills at this point in the year

Where do the standards come from?The standards on the report card include the most critical Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) from our state’s curriculum.

They are sequenced on the report card in a way that matches the order they are taught in GCISD.

District Reading Assessments

• GCISD has designated Fall and Spring Reading Assessment windows.

• Students will be assessed during the school day using the new district computerized assessment.

• Please note the Early Release days:Fall: Oct. 8th & 9th

Spring: Feb. 18th & 19th

• Please make arrangements to pick up your child at 11:45 on these days.

1:1 in First Grade

• 1:1 is…• 1 iPad per every student • Teaching Digital Citizenship• Expanding resources for learning • Preparing students for the careers in a global

community

Communicating with Technology

We want all parents to be an essential part of your child’s education experience. How?

~ KidBlog ~ Twitter ~Teacher Blog ~Edmodo

Medication

• No medication (prescription or non-prescription) should be in the hands of students at any time. Please check the GCISD Student Handbook for specific information or contact the school nurse directly.

Field Trip • We will take one field trip during the year. • Volunteers will be needed. • Only those parents who have completed and

passed a yearly background check will be permitted to volunteer at field trips.

• This form is located on-line @ www.gcisdk-12.org. Do this ASAP so you are ready when we need you!

Parties & PTA• Please join PTA for $8.50!• There are two parties during the school year, one before

Christmas/Winter break and one on Valentine’s Day. • Information regarding school parties will be sent to you

through the PTA.• If you plan to volunteer at either party, please complete an

on-line background check ASAP. • Introduction of PTA Homeroom Coordinator • Jennifer Stark.

Student Birthdays • Birthday party invitations (for the whole class only) can

be distributed by the student with prior approval of the principal.

• Students are permitted to bring cookies or mini cupcakes for distribution to students in their classroom. (No “cupcake cakes” please!)

• The classroom teacher will distribute this treat when time permits during the day. No birthday treats can be distributed during the lunch period.

Around the World at BCE

• Volunteers Needed!• This is a day to celebrate diversity at Bear Creek• Parents, family members and students are able to

bring items and share about their country and culture.

Title I

• Bear Creek Elementary is a Title I school. This means that BCE receives federal funds for the number of students who are part of the Free & Reduced Lunch program.

• If you think you may be a candidate for this program – please complete the form sent home last week or pick one up from the office.

Thank You!!

• Thank you for coming to Parent Information Night• If you have any questions, concerns or ideas please

contact your child’s teacher. • First Grade Teachers very much appreciate all the

support you will give your child this year to help him/her become successful this year!