Curriculum Night 2018-19 Mrs. Jensen’s 1st Grade

About Me Practically an AZ native Wife and mom Graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2017 Degree in Early Childhood Education Background in people development Favorites Coffee, movies, hiking, family, teaching

Estrella Mission Statement Our Vision: Our Mission: Inspiring ALL  Students To reach their potential And become Responsible life-long learners. Success for ALL Students

Important Times 7:15 – Students can be on campus 7:40 – First bell rings (students line up) 7:45 – Tardy bell rings (students must be signed in at front office) 2:35 – Dismissal bell rings (12:35 on Wednesdays)

Our Daily Schedule Morning Activities CKLA Part 1 Math IFG (Math Centers & Small Group Math Activities) Recess Math CKLA Part 2 Lunch Skills Special ELA IFG (Literacy Centers & Small Group Reading Activities) Classroom Activities Pack up and head home

Specials Schedule Monday – Music Tuesday – Library Thursday – Art Friday – P.E.

Behavior Management Positive Rewards Consequences Positive Verbal Praise STAR Slips Clip up Table Points Student Choice Rewards Prize Box No Shoe Day Bring a Stuffed Animal to School Teacher redirection Verbal warning Clip down Slow Down Conversation with Mrs. Jensen Time to Adjust Letter to parent from child Email from Mrs. Jensen Continued Behavior Principal or Vice Principal

Class Parties and Volunteers 4 celebrations each year Fall, Winter, Friendship, End of Year Volunteers needed for: Supplies Food Planning Sign-up Genius Class parties/ Party organizer Art Masterpiece Library Time Fridays 12:55-1:40 Guest Reader Wednesdays Special Events Class Science Fair (End of Year) Wacky Wednesdays

Homework Starts in week 4 Packet sent home on Monday and due the following Monday Includes Reading Log (15 minutes per night) Spelling Tic-Tac-Toe Math Spiral Review Language Arts Spiral Review Complete throughout the week Questions or concerns – Please call or email me

English Language Arts (ELA) Listening and Learning Skills Centered around complex narratives informational read-aloud texts Development of background knowledge Vocabulary acquisition Analysis of complex text Development of speaking and listening skills Foundational reading skills Phonological awareness, Phonics, Word recognition (HFW), Fluency Language skills Conventions of English, Spelling, Grammar Reading comprehension Writing instruction

Listening and Learning Listening and Speaking Skills Participate and collaborate in conversations Ask and answer questions about texts read or stories listened to Express ideas clearly Produce complete sentences Domains Fables, The Human Body, Different Lands/Similar Stories, Early World Civilizations, Early American Civilizations, Astronomy, History of Earth, Animals and Habitats, Fairy Tales, A New Nation (American Independence), and Frontier Explorers

Skills Reading Literature and Informational Text (Comprehension) Key Ideas and Details Integrations of Knowledge and Ideas Range of Reading and Text Complexity Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Determine meaning of unknown words in context Understand word relationships Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading, and responding to texts

Skills Writing Spelling Complete sentences Short paragraphs Beginning, middle, and end Writing Process Various forms of text Opinions, Informative, Explanatory, Functional text Publish writing samples using digital tools Starts in unit 2 8 words per week Sound spellings/tricky words from unit Spelling test most Fridays

Math Curriculum Learning Format Key Focus Scott Foresman Investigations Engage NY Kathy Fosnot Learning Format Whole Group Small Group Independent Work Key Focus Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations In Base Ten Measurement and Data Geometry Mathematical Practices

Science, Social Studies, Health Integrated into CKLA Full Option Science System (FOSS) Topics Living Things and Habitats Movement (Balance and Motion) Rocks and Earth Materials Sky and Weather Integrated into CKLA Harcourt Curriculum Topics Family and Community Citizenship Geography Early Civilizations European Exploration U.S. History Integrated into CKLA Harcourt Curriculum Topics Healthy Habits Fire Safety The Human Body

Technology Computer lab Classroom laptops (Center rotation) Basic computer skills Responsible digital citizens Digital portfolios tentatively planned for 2nd quarter

Thank you for coming! If you have questions or comments, please fill out the blue form attached to your packet and leave it on your child’s desk. You can also email me at jrjensen@kyrene.org or call me at 480-541-3106