Welcome to First Grade! Mrs. Ackerburg

Tonight’s Goals Overview of what your child will learn in 1st grade. Gain an understanding of classroom/school expectations, practices and schedule. How to help support and encourage your children at home.

Professional Experience 15 Years of Teaching Taught grades 1-4 Enrichment Specialist District Science Committee Wrote District Wide Curriculum

Character Development Meramec Five Class Meetings

Class Schedule

Mathematics The Singapore Approach Helps students build solid conceptual understanding through a focus on problem solving. Students learn the “why” and the “how” through instruction, hands-on activities, and problem solving. Homework reflects what we did in class. Profile sheets/Assessments Website for Parents

Math Tests Test after each unit Profile sheet for grading

Reading Workshop Mini Lesson Independent Reading Shared Reading Daily 5 Guided Reading Instruction Nightly Reading- 10 Minutes Reading Bag Complete Reading Log Daily First Grade Dolch Words

Writing Lucy Calkins Units of Study Small Moments Nonfiction Chapter Book Realistic Fiction Writing Reviews

Handwriting Please reinforce using roof, window, floor, and basement language

Spelling Words Their Way (Differentiated Word Study Program) Sound/Pattern/Meaningg Only on 5 day weeks Test on Friday

Social Studies Our Community (Community, Citizens, Rules, Laws) Past & Present (School, Transportation, and Technology) Marketplace (Wants, Needs, and Services)

Science- FOSS Insect Research Project

Homework Given Monday-Thursday READ-(10 Minutes each night) Homework = Practice

Classroom Expectations Take Care of Our Room and School Take Care of Yourself Show Others Respect Everyone gets to play and learn.

Classroom Expectations continued….. Turning the Behavior Around Think Spot Reflection Sheet

Communication *Email:lauraackerburg@claytonschools.net Voicemail 854-6333 First Grade Newsletter Friday Folders Notices/Reminders First Grade Website Parent/Teacher Conferences Meramec Newsletter First Grade Blog Remind

REMIND Class Announcements Reminders Updates

Friday Folders Graded papers & Important notes Sign inside paper and write comments Return on Monday

Field Trips Information regarding field trip dues and volunteers will be coming home. Science Math Social Studies

Classroom Book Orders Great titles at a good price Helps to earn books for our classroom

Reminders! Specialists are in their classrooms Please write your child a quick note on the paper provided and leave it at his/her spot

Thank You For Coming!