ms. stevens– 1c (room 101) * 21 students. welcome to first grade! there is so much to learn and...
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Ms. Stevens– 1C (room 101)*21 students
Welcome to First Grade!
There is so much to learn and do!
English Language English Language ArtsArts
(ELA)(ELA)9:15-11:159:15-11:15
English Language Arts• We use Harcourt Storytown• There are six themes in five different Anthologies• Leveled Readers (Differentiated Instruction) red, blue
and green books on windowsill• Phonemic Awareness - rhyming/manipulation of sounds
i.e. changing the /t/ in cat to /p/ to make cap• Word Building• Phonics/Cumulative Blending/Decodable Texts• High Frequency Words • Comprehension • Fluency• Grammar
English Language Arts
• Writing– D’Nealian print instruction– Journal writing– Prompted writing
• Robust Vocabulary• Sticker Word Books-begin 9/14• Practice Kindergarten/First Grade sight words
—in binder
The Five Finger RuleBy using a trickCalled "The Five Finger Rule"You can quickly pick outA book that is cool.
Read a page of a bookTo yourself, in your mind,Keep count on your fingersFor every new word you find.
For the first word, use one finger,For the next one use two,(Are you getting the ideaOf just what to do?)
If you are not up to fiveWhen a whole page is done,You've found a good book,Now read the whole thing: Have fun!
-Patricia Murphy Tricia Nobel's poem, “Which Book?” provided the basic structure of this poem.
SpellingSpelling
• On Fridays you will receive the School-Home Connection, Spelling Tic-Tac-Toe and Rapid Word Chart homework and
the spelling list for the following week. • Only Tic-Tac-Toe/Rapid Word Chart are due each Friday• Friday Tests include the 10 spelling words and dictation
sentences (dictation will begin Second Nine Weeks)• Handwriting will be graded on the tests • Report Card
– Two grades: Spelling grade is weekly test grade– Spelling application grade is how your child applies the spelling words in daily work
Spelling
11:15 – 12:1511:15 – 12:15Lunch/RecessLunch/Recess
Dress for outside weather Dress for outside weather (practice zipping/snapping coats)(practice zipping/snapping coats)
Lunch – There are allergies so please remind
your child not to share food– Please help your child learn ID #– Put money in envelope-labeled with
name and 1C and put in zippered pouch
– late arrivals need to call their lunch in by 9:00 or pack a lunch
– non-edible birthday treats only
Calendar/Calendar/MathMath12:15-1:1512:15-1:15
Math– Basic Facts
• Rocket Math begins Third Nine Weeks • We will begin writing numbers,
concentrating on the appropriate size and formation
– Computation• Addition and subtraction to 20 without
regrouping
– Concepts• Measurement/Geometry/Fractions• Time/Money
– Problem Solving– Every Day Counts Calendar– Manipulatives– Please sign and return tests
1:15-2:151:15-2:15Integrated Arts (M)Integrated Arts (M)
1:15-2:001:15-2:00Specials (T – R)Specials (T – R)
Special Schedule: Monday - Integrated Arts – varies
Tuesday – Physical Education Wednesday – Art Thursday – Music Friday – Library
Social StudiesSocial StudiesScienceScience
2:15-3:002:15-3:00
• Science-Scott Foresman– Weather– Plants and Animals
• Olweus Bully Prevention
• Social Studies-Scott Foresman – Time for School– My Community– Work, Work, Work– Our Earth, Our Resources– This is Our Country– Our Country Our World– Map skills– Diversity
Classroom Management
• Behavior Cards• Daily Behavior Calendar- please initial
daily• Punch Cards• Catch a Compliment
Procedures•Absent or tardy – please send an excuse•Changes to dismissal– must send note•If you are picking your child up, please display your child’s number in your car window. Dismissal will begin at 3:20.•Pick ups prior to 3:20 must be done through the office. Please bring your ID.•Home/School folder-please check daily•E-mail non-urgent messages only – call office for time-sensitive messages
Assessments• COGATs – Nov. 9-12
– School Ability test– Letter will be coming home
• Report card– Four times a year– + (Strength) (Appropriate Progress) – – (Needs Attention)
– Fall conference-Nov. 2nd and 3rd
*Sign up for a conference tonight!
Homework• Spelling• Mighty Math/Fluency/Comprehension
Booklets• Math/ELA Worksheets• Practice skill pages in S.T.A.R binder• Independent Reading
– 15 minutes daily• Projects• Learn to tie shoes
Homework Suggestions• You will find a Homework stamp or “Fix and
return” on pages that are homework• Develop a homework drop spot. • Find a quiet place to do homework• Have a homework survival kit of supplies• Schedule homework time• Place completed homework in the folder
inside the S.T.A.R binder!
Special Events
• Clearances are needed to volunteer in the classroom or go to the zoo with us
• Apple Days 9/18 and 9/28-Please sign up on my webpage if you’d like to volunteer **Must have clearances!
• Zoo Field Trip October 16th --Must have clearances!• Mystery Reader-please sign up on my webpage!• Magic and Chocolate weekend visits • Pow Wow in November
Communication– NA Website
• McKnight Messages Please provide your e-mail address for the PFA
– Teacher website• Check my calendar for upcoming homework/events
– Remind• Each family needs to sign up• Will alert you to upcoming homework, tests and
events and when I need volunteers– S.T.A.R binder/McKnight folder – Check Daily!– Send me a note, call the office or email me at
Questions
Thank you for being Thank you for being here tonight!here tonight!
Thank you for being Thank you for being here tonight!here tonight!
I look forward to working with I look forward to working with your child this year!your child this year!
To Do ListTo Do List Sign up for:Sign up for:
November conferencesNovember conferences Apple Day volunteersApple Day volunteers Zoo Trip chaperonesZoo Trip chaperones Mystery Reader-on websiteMystery Reader-on website Remind-See me if you would like help with this Remind-See me if you would like help with this
Write your child a letter-leave it on his/her deskWrite your child a letter-leave it on his/her desk Take with you:Take with you:
Your child’s letter to youYour child’s letter to you Orange is a CarrotOrange is a Carrot Folder of InformationFolder of Information
Finish Scavenger HuntFinish Scavenger Hunt