mrs. kirsten pearson first grade. what will we talk about tonight?

Mrs. Kirsten PearsonMrs. Kirsten PearsonFirst GradeFirst Grade

What will we talk about tonight?

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• Classroom expectations• Schedule/ routine• Curriculum and programs • Assessments• Homework• Housekeeping items• Homeroom parent/ class activities sign-up

sheet

Daily Schedule• 8:55-9:10 Morning Work/Class Meeting• 9:15-9:45 Writing            • 9:45-10:55 ELA/ guided reading/ small groups• 11:05-11:35 Lunch          • 11:40-12:10 Team Time (T-F)• 12:10-1:00 Special Monday - Library and Thursday – P.E.• 12:15-1:15 Math - T,W, F • 1:00 - 1:55 Math - M, Th• 1:15-1:55 Science/Social Studies T,W, F• 1:55-2:25 Recess• 2:30-3:20 Special T-P.E., W-Music, F - Art     M, Th – Science/ SS• 3:20 Pack Up• 3:30 Dismissal

Special Schedule

Monday – Library with Mrs. MontareTuesday – P.E. with Mr. HornWednesday – Music with Ms. CoghlanThursday – P.E. with Mr. HornFriday – Art with Mrs. Aureden

Expectations• Always try your best.• When someone is speaking be an active

listener. Always raise your hand to share.• Be nice to everyone…”The Golden Rule”• Keep your hands, feet, and objects to

ourselves.• Learn and listen…it’s your job!

Classroom Management – Lets Have a Great Day!

• Clip Chart • Golden Tickets• Star Student Notes

If disruptive behavior persists:

• Phone call home/ parent conference

**Students will be sent to the office immediately for:•Hurting another child (not accidentally)/ fighting•Destruction of property

Curriculum and Programs

• District website: http://www.methacton.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=149

• Everyday Math• Storytown• Being a Writer

Assessments• ELA -Theme tests, HFW tests, spelling

tests, running records, writing samples, etc.

• Math – Written tests, orals and slates, open responses, focus facts, etc.

• Various types of evaluations will be used.

Science and Social Studies

• Please remember that participation by your child is the emphasis in these areas.

• Science topics covered throughout the year: senses, magnets, plants, animals, dental health.

• Social Studies topics covered throughout the year: families, school, celebrations, and important people.

Homework• Strictly practice or review• Assigned Monday-Thursday• A homework checklist will be placed into the back of your

child’s folder on Monday of each week. This should stay in the folder until Friday.

• Home reading will be part of daily homework starting in October (Reading Log). Anywhere from 10-15 minutes everyday is a good start. The main goal is to have your child develop a love of reading and writing.

• Parental guidance and active participation in your child’s learning are important parts of your child’s success in first grade.

Misc.• Birthday treats• Parent Helpers• Lunch money sent in envelopes

labeled with student name and 1P

Most Importantly…• Let me know if you have any

questions…I am here to help support you and your child.

Thank you for visiting!– As you can see a day in the life of 1P

is extremely busy and fun! I look forward to a great year working with you to further your child’s education!

– Now a word from our homeroom parent…Mrs. Ly