Welcome to Back to School Night Mrs. Spieler’s Class 1S

Behind The Scenes  Graduated from Seton Hall University with a double major in Elementary Education and Communications.  Taught in Paterson, NJ for 3 years  Proud to be in 1 st grade for the past 14 years at John Hydock Elementary School

Sign-in Sheet/  Please sign in next to your child’s name  Only 1 parent needs to sign  Please provide the best address for me to reach you.

Parent/Teacher Conferences  Sign-up sheet is circulating  Be sure to pass it on quickly so everyone in attendance has a chance to sign up.

Parent Reader Sign-Up  Frequently Asked Questions:  What do I have to do?  When do I get to come?  Will you remind me when to come?  Does it have to be a surprise?

Remind App  If you would like to receive texts from me about upcoming information, reminders and/or events.  You can also send messages to me through this app.  I will show you how to join this towards the end of the presentation

Classroom Management  The Rules  Class Dojo   Class Story  Student Accounts  Let me know if you need your code  Consequences  Lose points  Rewards  30 points  Coupons  Class Points  Raffle Tickets  Notes/Calls home  Praise

Important Information about 1S  1S  Folders- Check it every night  Water Bottles  Homework Sheet  No homework coupons  Website  Lunch tickets  Birthdays  Allergies  Transportation changes  Extra Work  Weekly Packets  Pokemon Cards  Holidays?  Parent Involvement

First Grade Curriculum  Journeys  Write Steps Writing  Close Reading  My Math  STC-Science  Explore Where & Why- Social Studies  New Health Program – Great Body Shop

Write Steps Writing  Built around Common Core Standards  Writer’s workshop format  Mini-lesson followed by independent practice  Conferencing  Please check Genesis for progress  Includes modeled writing, shared writing and independent writing  Includes opinion, informative/explanatory and narrative writing with various themes.

My Math  Built around the Common Core Standards  Multiple experiences to build conceptual understanding  Modeling, reasoning, problem solving, hands on  Math Workshop -Whole group and small group activities  Digital component –   Username: first and last name – all lowercase, no spaces  Password: cougar123  Areas of focus:  Operations and Algebraic Thinking  Number and Operations in Base Ten  Geometry  Measurement and Data

Journeys- Literacy  Whole Group and Small Group Instruction  Spelling – transfer & review words  Phonemic Awareness  Grammar  Comprehension  Think Central  Username: lowercase first & last name (no spaces)  Password: student  Suggested reading for the week  See directions

Social Studies  Hands-on program  Reinforces reading, writing & oral language development, as well as math skills, such as numbers, counting, graphing and charting  Some themes include:  Rules  Seasons/Holidays  All About Me  Map Skills

Science  STC- a comprehensive, research-based K-6 science curriculum  Areas of Study – Weather and Organisms  Concrete experiences  Work independently & in groups

Health Topics  Class Rules  Fire Safety  Dental Health  Self-Esteem

Genesis  On-line Report Cards – December, March, June  On-line Grade Book – Parent Portal

Specials  Day 1 – Music & Computers  Day 2 – Gym  Day 3 – World Language  Day 4 – Gym  Day 5 – Library  Day 6 – Art

Scholastic Book Club  Online Ordering  Website: scholastic.com/bookclubs  Class activation code: DXM7G  May still be under Ms. Mattina  Can access other catalogs  In class ordering  Check or money orders made out to Scholastic book clubs (no cash please)  Send in an envelope with your child’s name and “scholastic order” on the front

Need to Reach Me?   Phone: x1111  Written note in your child’s folder  Class Dojo  Remind App 

How to Join Text the info to the number on the screen Once it receives your info you will get a text prompting you to reply with your full name and some other info. Just follow the prompts and then you are all set! Can also join by going to:

Questions?  Don’t forget to sign in with your address, sign up for conferences, parent reader and remind  Feel free to write a note in your child’s purple journal  I look forward to an exciting year working with you and your child  Demonstration of Think Central and My Math