Welcome Parents!

Back to School Night Starring: Libby Weatherholt, Jennifer Vietch, Carly Moratto, & some awesome 1st Graders

Student Goals LOVE of Learning Independent Responsible Compassionate Resourceful Flexible Knowledgeable

And Making New Friends!

Teacher Goals Support and Nurture Develop Talents Meet Individual Needs Integrate Learning Styles Connect Curriculum to the Real-World Challenge and/or Restructure Stay Connected to Home Guide independence & encourage responsibility

Reading Curriculum **Daily reading homework** The Comprehension Toolkit Focuses on “reading as thinking” Builds skills and competence in key thinking strategies for increased comprehension Provides opportunities for students to read in a variety of genres including nonfiction. Fountas & Pinnell Word Study Builds students word knowledge through instruction in phonics, spelling patterns, high frequency word knowledge, vocabulary development, and word-solving actions. Individual reading assessments, conferences, and small group reading. **Daily reading homework** Daily “Four” Four daily literacy rotations Integrate various reading & phonics activities. Participate in lessons on phonics and word attack skills. Participate in lessons on using many reading strategies. CAFÉ Engages all students in daily assessment & instruction in literacy. Comprehension- “I understand what I’m reading.” Accuracy- “I can read the words.” Fluency- “I can read accurately, with expression, and I understand what I read.” Expand Vocabulary- “I find, know, and use interesting words.”

Reading!

Language Arts Write Source: Process of writing Forms of writing Word study Student Almanac Additional resources and experiences: “Writer’s Workshop” (part of daily 5) Personal narratives Descriptive writing Poetry Daily journal writing Fiction & Nonfiction story writing Report writing Friendly letters

Writing

Mathematics Everyday Mathematics: *www.everydaymathonline.com* Emphasizes conceptual understanding while building a mastery of basic skills Explores the full mathematics spectrum, not just basic arithmetic Based on how children learn, what they’re interested in, and the future for which they must be prepared *www.everydaymathonline.com* *home-links* Program Highlights: Problem solving for everyday situations Developing readiness through hands-on activities Links between past experiences and new concepts Sharing ideas through discussion Cooperative learning through partner and small-group activities Practice through games On-going review throughout the year Daily routines Informal assessment Home and school partnership

Math!

Science and Health Science and Technology for Children: Students make their own discoveries Knowledge is actively constructed by the learner Hands-on experimental environment Scientific reasoning skills Units of Study Weather Changes Harcourt Your Health Focus Areas: Safety Healthy Habits Decision-Making Skills Interpersonal Skills

Social Studies and Geography Harcourt Social Studies Integrated Units of Study: Community/ Leaders All About Me Cultures Economics School Helpers Neighborhoods Past, Present, and Future *State & President of the week! Five Themes of Geography: Location Human and Physical Characteristics Relationships Within Places Movement Regions

Character Education and Tribes Compassion Honesty/Integrity Respect Self-Discipline Courage Perseverance Responsibility/Accountability Teamwork Tribes- Ways of operating with each other: Attentive Listening Appreciation/No Put-Downs The Right to Pass Mutual Respect I- messages

Technology Integrated into the daily routine of the classroom through: Information retrieval Student productivity Problem solving Decision making Communication and collaboration Delivery of lessons Classroom management *Check out my school website! Ways we Use Technology: Classroom laptops for EDM math games, listening center, & phonics activities Smartboard lessons & interactive games Elmo projector to show process of writing Weekly computer lab time for reading, EDM, Microsoft word documents & other activities/games

Fun with the Smartboard!

World Language *Emphasis on the Spanish Language Integrated into the curriculum Quality video series to support classroom instruction Develops awareness Appreciation of other cultures Cultural comparisons- similarities and differences Pilgrim dolls

Specials 11:30-12:10 Art- Mr. Chinworth Music- Ms. Frazer Physical Education- Mrs. Harbin *Please wear tennis shoes to PE

Volunteers? Mystery Readers Prep help Book Doctor

Important Information **Homework Homelinks 3-4 days/week, Reading Mon- Thurs **“Top Dog” of the week & Show & Tell **Behavior Brownie Points Behavior chart Tickets Toy Jail

What an amazing journey 1st grade is! Meet my little reading travelers…

Anabel

Brennan

Brooke

Hosanna

Ben

Ella

Braden

Carson

Clayton

Cooper

K.C.

James

Kendall

Lucy

Ryker

Marissa

Seth

Thomas

Morgan

William

Will

Natalie

Luke

We will have some good times! Some serious learning...

…and some silly times for sure!

When it comes to imagination….The sky is the limit!

Thank you for trusting me to teach, learn from, and love your child Thank you for trusting me to teach, learn from, and love your child! I am looking forward to a WONDERFUL year! ~Carly

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