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WELCOME TO
FIRST GRADE
Curriculum Night
A Little Information about Me This is my 15th year of teaching (all in First
Grade). I have 30 hours towards a masters in Elem.
School Counseling. I have a masters in psychology. I am married to Colin and have three sweet
boys…
Coltin (10), Brayden (5), and Ethan (1 on September 25th).
I am the Box Tops Coordinator. I am the CARE team Coordinator.
HUGE transition…. It will be okay
Our Goals for First Grade
To learnTo be organizedTo be responsibleTo be respectful
Reading in First Grade
Reader’s Workshop: We will focus on fiction, nonfiction, poetry, specific authors,
biographies, and cross-curricular topics Our primary focus will be on… * Stating the differences between fiction and nonfiction * Retelling a fiction story * Using non-fiction text features Each day, students will participate in a mini-
lesson, read independently, and share what they have learned with one another.
Book Reports
MIMIMUM REQUIREMENT: Each month your child is required to turn in at least two book lists with five book titles (10 total books) OR one written book report.
Extra credit: Turn in 20 book lists (100 books) and receive a
free book from the class library. Turn in a written book report and receive a star
for “Hoppy Reader” frog. Ten stars = an invitation to an ice cream sundae party!
Each month our high readers of the month will be recognized in our class newsletter.
Reading Levels
I will level at the beginning of the school year & at the end of each quarter using a leveling program that considers their fluency and comprehension. Every child grows at different rates and at different times. Setting realistic goals for your child will be the key to their success. Read every night!Beginning of the
year
End of 1st
quarter(mid Oct.)
End of 2nd
quarter(mid Dec.)
End of 3rd
quarter(mid
March)
End of first
grade
Level E Level G Level I Level K
Example of Level D book
Example of Level G Book
Example of Level I book
Example of Level K book
Phonics in First Grade Pathways to Reading: A phonics program
that helps students read. This is taught in small group and whole group in our class.
High Frequency Words Reading Centers Fun Friday Parent Classroom Library and Literacy
Library Scholastic Book Order
Spelling in First Grade
Will begin next week Six words will be introduced on Monday and
come home in the weekly homework packet Tests will be on Tuesday and Friday. These
will be multiple choice or written. Two challenge words will be given if a child
gets the majority of all the words correct on Tuesday.
There will be a mystery word given on Friday that follows the spelling rule of the week.
Writing in First Grade
Writer’s Workshop: Students will be “Reading like a Writer” and exploring books as an author.
Our units of study will include illustration, narrative, non-fiction, how-to, and poetry
Students will participate in a mini-lesson and have time to write as an author in self-made books each day. Author celebrations will occur
at the end of each unit. Handwriting: Zaner-Bloser Weekly journal
Math in First Grade Math: Specific skills will be taught in the
areas of number sense, geometric shapes, time, measuring and problem solving.
Please work with your child on these skills at home.
Math work stations
Science and Social Studies in First Grade
Science: Inquiry based. Topics include force & motion, matter & energy, weather, and plants & animals
Social Studies: We focus on building a classroom community and how to work with others. Topics include democracy, geography, government, and economics
Homework
Will start TOMORROW Will come home on Friday and is due back the
following Friday. There will always be three activities to complete
(in addition to working on weekly spelling words). You will also have the option of exploring a
specified website with your child instead of completing one of the assignments. Websites will correlate with curriculum.
Please assist your child in making sure that his/her homework is completed and returned by Friday each week. Your child will be held accountable for this.
Teaching Responsibility and Respect
Class Promise Rewards- sticker chart, treasure box,
Ribbit Rewards, best tickets, and marble jar
Consequences- Warning, think laps,
think sheet, call home, principal’s office
Policies for upcoming year…
If your child is running late, please check in at the office and let him/her walk to our classroom.
If you child is sick, please call the office and report their absence. An email to me would also be great!
Policies for upcoming year…
Recess: We go outside unless it is raining or snowing. The temperature guidelines are if the heat index is above 95 or the wind chill is below 20. Please send a coat even if it fine in the morning.
Policies for the upcoming year… Birthdays: Due to school policy parents
are unable to bring in special birthday treats. This is due to the fact that we have many allergies, sugar consumption, and hurt feelings.
Do not send birthday invitations to school UNLESS you invite the entire class-----NO EXCEPTIONS, I will send them home
Policies for upcoming year…
Lunch: We have lunch from 11:55-12:15. A lunch costs $2.20. A drink is $0.60 If you would like to share lunch with your
child,
please meet him/her in the gym. Each child has a Student ID number that is
used to
track lunch account amounts.
Student Celebrations
“I Lost a Tooth” book and journal “Happy Birthday” book and journal
Special Class Schedule
A day…………………Art B day…………………Music C day……………..PE D day…………………Computer E day…………………...Library
Things that make me smile Falcon Folder- needs to be sent
EVERYDAY
Guest Readers The Daily Diehl Helping Hands Limeades for Learning Box Tops for Education Campbell Soup Labels
Let’s be a team!
Children succeed when everyone works together!
Remember I will only believe half of what they tell me about you…if you only
believe half of what they tell you about me. Please communicate----if something
does not seem right, just ask me!!
We’re going to have a GREAT year!
Thank you for sharing your child with me!!