Mrs. Hung’s first grade class back to school night parent handbook

ABOUT the Super teacher Earned my B.A. in Liberal Studies, Cleared Multiple Subject Credential, STEM Lead Teacher Certificate from Chico State University, In process of GATE certification 12th year of teaching Teaching Philosophy: To instill a love of learning that will last throughout your child’s life.

Mr. Hung, Mrs. Hung, Aiden, and Dexter The Hung Family Mr. Hung, Mrs. Hung, Aiden, and Dexter

School Web Site: www.fcusd.org/rve Contact Information School Web Site: www.fcusd.org/rve Parent/Student Handbook available-online Parent Rights and Responsibility-online Student Conduct Code-online Principal email: tpeterso@fcusd.org Teacher email: ehung@fcusd.org & pmcbride@fcusd.org Teacher Website:https://www.fcusd.org/domain/2725 Office Phone: 916-294-2435

Traffic, Safety, and “Getting the Day off to a good start.” Pull up to within 18” of the curb to load and unload from the curbside Don’t leave car unattended in the yellow or red zones. If you are going to leave your car unattended, park it on the street or parking lot. Pull forward to the yellow zone to drop off or pick up Do not double park to pick up or drop off

Don’t leave cars unattended in the yellow or red zones.

Pull up to within 18” of the curb

Pull forward to the yellow zone to drop off or pick up

Do not double park to pick up or drop off

Typical Schedule 8:25-9:10 EARLY Reading, Early BASE,-SIPPS PLEASE DO NOT KNOCK ON THE DOOR 9:10-10:00 Math Centers - STEM 10:00-10:20 Recess 10:20-11:30 Language Arts & Social Studies 11:30-12:10 Lunch 12:10-12:30 Stamina Reading, Accelerated Reader, PLTW-STEM 12:20-1:40 PLTW, STEM 1:40–1:52 Closure, Behavior, Backpacks 1:52 Early Dismissal, BASE, LATE Reading SIPPS 2:37 Late Dismissal *PE – We do physical activity daily. Students will two designated PE days each week. *Library – We will go to the library once a week *Early Late STEM Centers on Fridays *First Grade Music – Once a Month  

Curriculum Reading/Phonics/Writing – SIPPS Language Arts – Benchmark Math – Pearson Realize Social Studies – Benchmark & Scholastic News Science – PLTW (Project Lead the Way), EIE (Engineering is Elementary), Benchmark, Science Spin, AIMS – Integrated Math and Sciences Activities, Teacher created thematic units. Technology & Engineering – Bee-Bots, Vex Kits, Magnaform Kits, Legos, STEM kits, Code.org, Scratch Jr. (Every child has access to a Chromebook, iPad, Vex kits and other various items. Students will sign a contract to treat these items respectfully and will lose privileges if they do not follow the agreement.)

Homework will come home Friday and be due following Thursday MORNING  Homework is for practice and responsibility skills only and will not be used in the grade (with the exception of the oral reports) Homework will come home Friday and be due following Thursday MORNING  Review, Practice, Games – Test prep and concept practice Leveled Math (2-4 pages each week) Nightly Reading – T1:10 Min, T2:15 Min, T3:20 Min Reading/Writing Comprehension – Activity Calendar & Practice Sight Words Spelling (Tests on Thurs. or Fri) Oral Reports (once a month) Second Step Activities-These are family activities (Occasional) STEM Activity of the Month (Optional)

Students will receive one of three letter grades….. Grading Students will receive one of three letter grades….. M – Meeting Proficiency in the Standard (Demonstrating Understanding- On Grade Level) D – Developing Proficiency in the Standard (Learning-Approaching Grade Level) L – Limited Proficiency in the Standard (Below Grade Level) + and – Strengths and Struggles Though we like to think of ourselves as superheroes, we are only human. Teachers make mistakes too! WHAT???? Please keep math and spelling tests until you see the grade on Power School.

Behavior Incentive plan School Rules – Respectful, Responsible, Safe Class Focus: Kindness & Character Building Clip Chart Group Points Rocket Tickets Fun Friday OR Study Hall Class Rewards

Riverview School-wide Positive Behavior Support Program Anti-Bullying Program Second Step B.E.S.T. Building Effective Schools Together Positive Behavior Support – B.E.S.T. Right-On Rockets Tickets to reward positive behavior Riverview Rockets Are: Respectful, Responsible, Safe Recognition Assembly Behaviorist Support Systematic Supervision Training for all staff Social and Emotional support with district MFT’s and Social workers.

Details, Details, Details Field Trips & Enrichment – Donation Checks made to Riverview STEM Academy (Child and teacher name in memo bar) Illness (NO fever, vomit, or extreme cough for 24 hours before returning to school) Leak-proof Water Bottles YES – Twist off caps NO (Fits standing in cubby) Volunteers (Scheduled, no other children) Communication – EMAIL ehung@fcusd.org, Schedule a meeting. Shutterfly (Class Communication, Dates, and Invites) Shoes (shoes they can tie on their own or use Velcro) Community Supplies Constant Supplies – Tissues, White Card Stock, Gallon Sliding Ziploc Allergies & Birthdays – NO NUTS – Pre-Approval for all treats – Additional Ideas: Puzzles, games, coloring books, etc.

Wait… don’t go…. One more thing….ok a few more things CLUBS AND OTHER OFFICE RELATED ITEMS – Please do not send in sign up sheets or money for clubs, or clothing to the classroom. Please send these things DIRECTLY to the office to help ensure that they get it quickly and on time. Please label ALL your child’s belongings, especially backpacks, coats, sweaters, and lunch boxes. Please send your child with a HEALTHY snack (PACKED SEPARATELY FROM THEIR LUNCH) each day. If you see one of my library books accidentally come home, please be sure to return it as I do not allow students to take my class books home (They accidentally get mixed in with their things from time to time).

I look forward to an amazing year with your kids! Thank You! I look forward to an amazing year with your kids!

Additional slides include: STEM information BASE & Early Late information School Wide PBIS information

STEM, Science and engineering practices are designed to strengthen and develop students understanding of the nature of science and engineering. 1. Asking questions and defining problems 2. Developing and using models 3. Planning and carrying out investigations 4. Analyzing and interpreting data 5. Using mathematics and computational thinking 6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions 7. Engaging in argument from evidence 8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

Science Curriculum Riverview STEM Academy will use Project Lead The Way, known as PLTW as the primary STEM curriculum. PLTW is an innovative, project-based approach that fosters collaboration and builds critical thinking skills. PLTW aligns to Common Core State Standards for Math and English Language Arts, Next Generation Science Standards, and other national and state standards.

Additional Science Curriculum Engineering, It’s Elementary AIMS – Integrated Math and Sciences Activities iReady Assessment and student lessons Aerojet – Aerospace curriculum BeeBots Robotics Accelerated Math Accelerated Reader Virtual Field Trips and Conferences Education City – ELA, Math, & Science District Adopted ELA, Math, & Social Studies

1st and 2nd grade Early/Late And BASE Program BASE Program Extended Day 1:52-2:37 8:25 – 1:52 AM Session 15 Students 30 Students 15 Students BASE Program Extended Day 8:25–9:10 9:10 – 2:37 PM Session

Learning Center Program for all grades K-5 Response to Intervention – RtI GATE Program Intervention Teacher Resource Teacher Grade Level Teachers Learning Center Individualized instruction Small Group instruction Classroom Teacher Fluency Comprehension Strategies Story analysis and readers theater.

Riverview School-wide Positive Behavior Support Program Anti-Bullying Program Second Step B.E.S.T. Building Effective Schools Together Positive Behavior Support – B.E.S.T. Right-On Rockets Tickets to reward positive behavior Riverview Rockets Are: Respectful, Responsible, Safe Recognition Assembly Behaviorist Support Systematic Supervision Training for all staff Social and Emotional support with district MFT’s and Social workers.