Welcome to Mrs. Burns’ 1 st Grade Class!

Whoooo is Mrs. Burns? B.S. in Early Childhood Ed. from Berry College Masters Degree in Early Childhood Ed. from KSU ELL Endorsed and Gifted Endorsement in progress 13 th year teaching in Cobb County/ 3 rd year at Eastvalley Volunteer/foster with Angels Among Us Pet Rescue Married with a 14 year old son and 2 year old daughter

In 1 st Grade We… Listen carefully Follow directions Work independently Complete assigned work on time Work and cooperate in large and small groups Develop responsibility for ourselves, our belongings, and our actions

Reading Reader’s Workshop Guided Reading Daily 5 Word Study (phonics and spelling)

Grade Level Reading Targets (DRA Levels used for Guided Reading) ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP Kindergarten 1 st Grade 2 nd Grade 3 rd Grade

Writing Writer’s Workshop Writing Genres: –Narrative, opinion, informative/explanatory Writing Process Handwriting

Math Workshop Guided Math Number Talks Curriculum –addition and subtraction strategies, word problems, comparing numbers, place value, data, measurement, time, 2D & 3D shapes Addition & Subtraction Facts (should be mastered by the end of 1st grade) Mathematics

Social Studies and Science Integrated throughout the curriculum Social Studies –geography (landforms, continents & oceans), economics (goods/services, personal spending/saving, producers/consumers, scarcity), historical figures Science –weather and seasons, water, magnets, sound, light and shadows, plants, animals STEM

Report Cards Common Core GPS Standards-based report card –Outlines what each student should know, understand, and be able to do –Clear communication of student’s progress to meeting standards Indicates mastery –3+: exceeds standards –3: consistently meeting the standard –2: progressing toward meeting the standard –1: limited or minimum progress Criteria changes every 9 weeks

Positive Management in our Classroom… 7 Habits and Leader in Me One Stop Shop Marble Jar Logical Consequences

Daily Agendas & Folders The agenda will come to and from school each day and should be signed every night. Agenda includes a behavior key, specials schedule, and school events. Look for communication from the teacher or school on the “Return to School” side of the communication folder AND on the agenda calendar. Use this folder for any notes, money, or transportation changes.

Behavior Key If your child receives a number on a square on the calendar it means they need improvement on the corresponding behavior below. If there is a smiley face on the calendar, that means they did very well that day! 1- Organizes self and materials 8- Works cooperatively 2- Works independently9-Controls talking 3- Asks questions/Seeks help when needed 10- Follows direction 4- Completes tasks in a timely manner 11- Shows respect for peers 5- Uses self-control 12- Shows respect for authority 6- Exhibits good listening skills 13- Shows respect for property 7- Accepts responsibility for behavior

Homework Reading –20+ minutes/day –weekly reading log Spelling –2 choices from spelling menu Math –TBD IXL & Raz-kids Special activities/projects sent home sporadically

Odds and Ends… Attendance Transportation Changes Money Media Center Blog/Newsletters Standardized Tests EVRC/Accelerated Reader Birthdays Snacks and Water Bottles PTSA

3 Cheers for Volunteers! Room Rep(s) Art Class Volunteer Art Appreciation Rep Media Center Volunteer Backpack Parent(s)

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