Welcome to FIRST GRADE! Parent Orientation 2017-2018

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Meet the Teacher College: Tarleton State University (Go Texans!) Hometown: Georgetown, TX Bachelor’s in Elementary Education Certified Gifted and Talented Certified English as a Second Language

*Library is on Friday’s DAILY Schedule Morning 8:00-8:15 Morning Meeting 8:15-9:35 Reading 9:35-10:05 Reading W.I.N 10:05-10:45 Writing 10:45-11:05 Recess 11:05-11:35 Lunch Afternoon 11:40-1:00 Math 1:00-1:30 Math W.I.N 1:30-2:30 CAMP 2:30-3:00 Science 3:20 Dismissal *Science lab is on Monday mornings and Social Studies will be integrated in Morning Meeting and Reading. *Library is on Friday’s

Reading Benchmark Assessments One-On-One TPRI (Texas Primary Reading Inventory) Fountas and Pinnell Reading Inventory One-On-One Conversations during whole group, guided reading, Read to Self, Read to Someone, etc. Small Group (6 children, maximum) Guided Reading: decoding and comprehension strategies practiced with text on child’s instructional level. Whole Group Mini-lesson: provides opportunities for teachers to think aloud and teach/model how strategies are used to make sense of text.

Reading Levels BOY: D MOY: G EOY: I

Reading Levels

Language Arts Phonics Word Study Word Study (Spelling) Grammar Whole Group: mini-lessons daily for 10-15 minutes Small Group: word work during guided reading, Word Work stations Word Study (Spelling) A new spelling pattern will be sent in the newsletter each Friday, with the addition of two sight words. The goal is for students to master the spelling pattern, or word family. Word Study tests will be given as a class on Fridays. Grammar Taught, incorporated and reinforced in Writer’s Workshop.

Writer’s Workshop Whole Group One-On-One What is Writer’s Workshop? Daily mini-lesson for 10-15 minutes. Writing is modeled and taught by classroom teacher. One-On-One Conferences with individual writers weekly. Allows for differentiation. What is Writer’s Workshop? The child constructs the story independently. Sight words and words on the word wall should be spelled conventionally. Unknown words should be spelled phonetically. Focus is on process of writing and developing the student as a writer.

Mathematics Benchmark Assessments One-On-One TEMI (Texas Early Mathematics Inventory) One-On-One Math conferences Small Group (6 children, maximum) Guided Math: focus on numeracy, review/reteach Whole Group Calendar Math, Number of the Day, daily mini-lesson Math Stations Spiral review of all math content strands

Science & Social Studies Integrated into all other content areas. Using interactive notebooks (science) and weekly readers (Social Studies). Lessons will be taught whole group and reinforced in small groups. The Science Lab will provide hands-on learning each week.

Graded papers will be sent home in the PAWS folder. Assessments Student work and samples collected daily. Used to guide teaching and make instructional decisions. Checked but not always used for formal grading purposes. Graded papers will be sent home in the PAWS folder.

Standards Based Reporting TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) Report Card Performance Indicators http://www.midwayisd.org/domain/8

Grading Policy M Consistently meeting assigned first grade standards P+ Consistently making progress toward assigned first grade standards P- Indicates a concern over the rate or consistency of progress toward first grade standards I Consistently working below first grade standards, even with a high level of teacher support

Home Learning Homework includes nightly reading, reading comprehension choice board and word study practice. Homework is an extension of classwork and should be completed relatively independently. Reading Log Note It should take no longer than 20-30 minutes. A schedule and/or homework routine is beneficial. Please let me know if your child is having difficulty with any homework!

Bedtime Schedule

Classroom Expectations 1. Follow directions quickly, cheerfully and completely. 2. Show respect with your words, actions and attitude. 3. Have grit. Don’t quit! 4. Make smart choices!

Classroom Management Your child’s education, safety and success is of the utmost importance to me! My goal is to help teach your child to make the right decisions and use good judgement in their actions so that they may become responsible, kind, and thoughtful citizens at CCE and beyond. I will guide them to take responsibility for their own actions and behaviors through conversations, logical consequences and other measures.

Arrival & Dismissal 7:15am CCE Doors Open 8:05am Tardy Bell Rings 3:20pm Dismissal from CCE *Call the office before 2:00pm for dismissal changes. (254-761-5755)

Lunch Our lunch is: 11:05-11:35 You are welcome to join your child for lunch! Please sign in at the front office first. Please send lunch money in a bag or envelope marked with name, grade and teacher. Lunch for students: $2.30 Ice Cream: $1.00 (Tuesdays only)

Nurse Notes Must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school. Please send a change of clothes to be kept in student’s locker in case of a spill or accident.

The BIG Kahuna!!

Please use an index card Questions? Please use an index card to ask any questions specifically related to your child and his/her needs. Thank you!

Conference Time: 1:30-2:30pm Contact Information Ashley.leatham@midwayisd.org 761.5755 ext. 6641 Website Conference Time: 1:30-2:30pm @leatham063012

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Parent/ Teacher Communication By APP Step 1: Download the Remind 101 App. It’s Free! Step 2: Enter Class Code:@81010 Remind 101 By Text Step 1: Enter number:81010 Step 2: Text the message- @leatham By Email ** visit this link to sign up** https://www.remind.com/classes/k9ke9

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