Welcome to Riverview Elementary’s 1st Grade Curriculum Night! Presented by your 1st grade team: Ms. Fisher, Mrs. Perzanowski, Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. Stroface

Tonight’s Topics 1st grade curriculum with our grade level expectations handout District required assessments Physical education policy Title 1 compact Field trips and volunteering Procedures Homework policy Classroom management

1st Grade Curriculum Grade level expectations (handout supplied): Language Arts includes the areas of reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language and literature Math includes number sense concepts and operations, measurement, geometry and spatial sense, algebraic thinking, and data analysis and probability. Social Studies includes history, geography, civics and government, and economics. Science includes the nature of matter, energy, force and motion, process that shape the earth, earth and space, processes of life, and how living things interact with their environments.

Curriculum Support Reading Basal reading series-McMillian/McGraw Hill, Reading for Florida. DIBELS Teaching Tools from Fountas and Pinnell Classroom libraries Writing (developing the craft, Mary Rose, Creative writing, journal writing and book making)

Curriculum Support Math series is provided by MacMillan/McGraw- Hill. Hands on activities Problem solving skills Science series is provided by Scott Foresman Experiments Hands on learning whenever possible Social Studies series is provided by Houghton Mifflin Leveled readers Hands on activities when possible

District required assessments Reading: Placement, Unit 1 Benchmark Unit 3 Benchmark, Unit 5 Benchmark and 3 DIBELS progress monitoring. Communication: Four writing assessments during the school year.

District required assessments cont….. Math: Four diagnostic assessments (Inventory, November, February, end of year). Science: 1st semester assessment, 3rd grading period, and end of year. Social Studies: 1st and 2nd semester assessments. 70% or higher is considered a passing score on each assessment.

Physical Education Policy “Physical Education” means the development or maintenance of skills related to strength, agility, flexibility, movement, stamina, including dance; the development of knowledge of skills requiring teamwork and fair play; the development of knowledge and skills regarding nutrition and physical fitness as part of a healthy lifestyle; and the development of knowledge of positive attitudes regarding sound nutrition and physical activity as a component of personal well-being.

Physical Education Policy Continued…. 150 minutes of physical education has been mandated for grades K-5 by the Florida Department of Education. Instruction may be provided by any instructional personnel designated by the school principal. Physical education should not be confused with physical activity such as recess or free play, intramurals, or recreational endeavors. Physical education curriculum complies with the Sunshine State Standards, which can be accessed at http://www.firn.edu/doe/curric/prek12/index.html

Title 1 Compact Part of our daily success as partners in education is to ensure that we work together to ensure our compact is honored. Signed upon registration by parent/guardian, student, teacher and principal. A copy of the compact that you signed will be given to you by your teacher as soon as it is signed by the teacher and principal. Please refer to the example we have provided for you to read over for specific information about the compact.

Field Trips Field trips are planned to extend and enhance classroom experiences. In order for a student to be permitted on a field trip a signed permission form must be completed by a parent or guardian. Such forms are sent home by the teacher/teachers in charge of the field trip. A STUDENT MAY NOT ATTEND A FIELD TRIP WITHOUT A SIGNED PERMISSION FORM.

Field Trips Payment for all field trips must be in cash or money orders. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. There are no refunds for field trips that require a pre-payment (such as the King Center).

Field Trips In accordance with the 2008-2009 Elementary Handbook, students are required to follow school rules and guidelines while on a field trip, the same as in the classroom at school. Students shall at all times, follow the instructions and directions of teachers, sponsors, or chaperones in charge of the field trip. If a student misbehaves on a field trip, disciplinary action will be taken which may include a warning, phone call to a parent or administrator, and the possibility of suspension depending on the misbehavior. We want all students to be able to attend field trips as we do value them as a very important part of the learning experience.

Volunteers Wanted! In order to attend field trips and volunteer at school you must be registered as a volunteer in the computer. This a very simple form to fill out, and the front office staff will be more than happy to help you. You will need a picture identification, such as a drivers license, in order to fill out the form. It takes from 3-8 weeks for a parent or guardian to get on the volunteer approval list, so we urge you to fill out the form and become a volunteer ASAP. If you already are a volunteer we ask that when you are helping your child’s teacher, eating lunch with your child, or attending a class party that you sign into the computer system as a volunteer as this will help our school with volunteer hours.

Procedures (example of folder provided) Morning Jobs “Give Me Five” Circle time Teaching Times Work Time Seatwork Center When I’m done with my work….. Line up Lunch Room Restroom Get Ready for Activity

Homework Policies A packet goes home in the red folders on Monday. All homework packets should be returned in the red folder by Thursday, allowing Friday for any late work. Students should be reading 15-20 minutes a night in addition to their homework packets. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any concerns about your child’s homework.

A Big Thank You!! The first grade team would like to thank you all very much for attending our curriculum night. We look forward to working with you in making this a successful year for your child. Please don’t ever hesitate to contact us at 269-2326 for any reason regarding your child.

Classroom Management We now ask you to enter your child’s classroom and sit at their desk. Your child’s teacher will now go over their individual management plans, and answer any questions you may have. Thank you!