Welcome to First Grade! Miss Flaherty 2018-2019

Let’s Take a Look at What We’ve Been Up to So Far…

Meet Miss Flaherty! 16 years of teaching experience (grades 1-4) Bachelor’s Degree: University of Michigan Elementary Education Early Childhood Certification Master’s Degree: Michigan State University Educational Administration

Arrival/Dismissal Students will line up at the door outside our classroom (Door #7). When it is rainy/cold (below 32 degrees), students will enter through front doors and line up in the gym. Doors open when the first bells rings at 8:13 and stays open until the tardy bell at 8:15. If you arrive after tardy bell (8:15), you must bring your child to the door by the main office. Dismissal will be at the outside door. ID’s are required!

Special’s Schedule Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Gym (Mrs. Osterbeck): 8:15-9:00 Health (Mrs. Duster): 12:15-1:00 Library (Ms. Beth): 12:30-1:15 Music (Mrs. Laporte): 2:30-3:15 Art (Mr. Hahn): 9:00-9:45

Readers Workshop/Daily 5 Reading Readers Workshop/Daily 5 Read to Self Read to Someone Listen to Reading Word Work Purposes: Increase Stamina Promote Independence Allows Teacher time to work with small groups

I understand what I read Guided Reading Books are read in class in small groups Bag books should be read with an adult There may be activity sheets Sign the reading log Send back to school SIGHT WORDS!!!! Daily Café C omprehension I understand what I read A ccuracy I can read the words F luency I read with expression E xpand vocabulary I learn new words

Oral Language Direct link between oral language and writing Morning Meeting Top Dog/Clifford Bag Think/Pair/Share Activities before writer’s workshop

Writer’s Workshop MAISA Writing Units Focus on different genres. We are ALL writers. Students choose their own topics Mini-Lessons target specific skills Individual Conferences with teacher Publishing and Share Time

Spelling/Word Study Beginning of the Year Word Families Phonics Skills (At Individual Level) Second Semester Words Their Way Individualized Word Sorts Individualized Words Lists

Math Math series: Math Expressions c Math Math series: Math Expressions Components: Homework, family letters, online resources, hands-on manipulatives Think Central: Login information provided in packet. Games link to math program. www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ Report cards list concepts that need to be mastered by end of year

Math www.mobymax.com Freckle Math fact ring We will practice math facts daily at school. We encourage you to practice at home as well!

Science Next Generation Science New Units! Star Light, Star Bright (Space Systems) Feature Factor (Structure and Info. Processing) Oh, Say Can You See (Sound and Light Waves) Focus on Hands-On and Process

Social Studies Civics and Government Geography History Understanding why we have rules Simple mapping (i.e. classroom) American symbols Understanding physical and human characteristics History Public Discourse Personal History: Family Tree Taking a stand on a public issue Famous Americans/Special Days Economics Consumers & Producers Goods & Services

Classroom Management Above and Beyond Role Model On Target Teacher Choice Parent Contact +2 PAWS Tickets +1 PAWS Ticket Right on Track! Possible Consequences: Time off recess, time out of class activities, etc. Possible Consequences: Any consequence from Teacher Choice plus a phone call or note home.

Homework Expect Reading and Math homework every night except Fridays. At Home Projects on a limited basis

Volunteer in our Classroom! Volunteers Parent volunteers are always welcome! Please fill out volunteer survey Volunteer opportunities at school or home Volunteer consent forms must be completed! Volunteer in our Classroom!

Remind If you are interested you can register for text alerts about important events/due dates in our classroom!

Field Trip Our class will be visiting Real Life Farm in Canton. Date: TBD Parent volunteers are allowed (although you may need to follow the bus in your own car)

Communication Weekly Classroom Newsletter Class Website: www.missflaherty.weebly.com Best Ways to Get in Touch with Miss Flaherty Email: kflaherty@scslakeview-k12.com Remind Texts 3. Notes in Take Home/Friday folder 4. Phone: 445-4178 ext. 2228 Dogs Rule!

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