welcome to… back to school night september 18, 2013 first grade mrs. rotella and mrs. jennings
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Welcome to…Back to School Night
September 18, 2013First Grade
Mrs. Rotella and Mrs. Jennings
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Introductions
Mrs. RotellaMrs. Jennings
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Our Goals for First Grade
To provide a supportive and rich learning environment that allows each child to learn at their own pace.To help your child become a confident student and a good friend to others.To develop a love of learning within each member of our class.To prepare your child for second grade.
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Daily Routines
Arrival Greeting/Morning MeetingSnackRecess and LunchSpecialsChapel Dismissal
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ExpectationsMorning RoutinesClass RulesActs of Kindness TreeAre You a Bucket Filler?Responsive Classroom
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Encouraging Teacher LanguageMorning MeetingSetting Clear ExpectationsModeling RoutinesLogical Consequences
Responsive Classroom
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Instead of praise: “good job” or “terrific work”
Name something specific:“I noticed you______”“I see you ______”This creates an environment where it’s safe to take risks and make mistakes.
Teacher Language
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Language Arts Overview
Reading Groups/Flexibility/AssessmentsComprehension SkillsWriting Words Their Way: Spelling and Phonics GrammarHandwritingPoetry
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Words Their Way
Words Their Way is an approach to phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction for students in kindergarten through high school. The program can be implemented as a core or supplemental curriculum and aims to provide a practical way to study words with students. The purpose of word study (which involves examining, manipulating, comparing, and categorizing words) is to reveal logic and consistencies within written language and to help students achieve mastery in recognizing, spelling, and defining specific words
Words Their Way will begin in October after we assess the students.
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Math
Math Curriculum supported by Houghton Mifflin and Everyday MathFlexible GroupingFast Facts and Timed TestsTypical Lesson ComponentsHomework
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Social Studies
Units woven into Language ArtsCommunity...class, school, local Past/PresentHolidaysFlat Stanley/MapsAustralia
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Homework
15 minutes of written work and 15 minutes of Reading each day. Assigned on Monday turned in on Friday.Record on Reading LogMust record in order to participate in the Book-It Program sponsored by Pizza Hut.Spelling/Math/Reading skills
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Parent Involvement
Room ParentParty Parents: Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s DayMemory BookBirthdays: Chapel Celebration on Thursday in Historic ChurchMystery Reader
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Field Trips
Rose Hill Manor: 10/24/13BSO - Musical Trip - February
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Communications
Report Cards 11/22/13, 3/7/14 and mailed at end of yearConferences 10/4/13, 11/25 & 11/26 and 3/10/14 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Folders/NotesCommunication LogPhone calls for emergencies
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Questions
Thank you for coming!