Kyrene de Estrella Welcome to Curriculum Night *Please find your student’s desk *If you would like to write your child a note for tomorrow you may use the notecards in the caddies. *Use the white sheet provided to leave me any questions /concerns specific to your child or about tonight’s presentation. I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Arizona native Graduated from BYU (Brigham Young University) with BA in Elementary Education with a minor in TESOL (teaching English Language Learners) This is my second year teaching. Last year I also taught first grade, but up in Utah. I love traveling, art, history, Disney, and just enjoying life! About Miss Hill

It is a new year and it is going to be great! Here is a pep talk for the year!

Why did I show this clip?  We are all on a team working for your child’s success.  This is your time. This is my time. It’s our time to make a great year for our first graders.  Children are inspiring, take the time to listen every day to your child and learn from them.  When you start believing they start achieving!

Morning Work – Writing in Journals Morning Work – Writing in Journals Calendar Calendar Class Meeting Class Meeting Writing Writing Whole group discussions focusing on Math strategies Whole group discussions focusing on Math strategies Math Centers & Small Math Groups Math Centers & Small Math Groups Snack/Recess Snack/Recess Specials Specials Recess/Lunch Recess/Lunch Phonics, Phonemic Awareness Activities, and ASHLOCK Phonics, Phonemic Awareness Activities, and ASHLOCK Literacy Centers & Small Reading Groups Literacy Centers & Small Reading Groups S. Studies, Science, and Health are throughout the week S. Studies, Science, and Health are throughout the week

Management  Positive Rewards Soarin’ Points Soarin’ Points Whole Class Points Whole Class Points Clip Up Clip Up Star Slips/ Notes Home/ Newsletter Star Slips/ Notes Home/ Newsletter  Behavioral Issues 3 warnings 3 warnings Clip Down Clip Down Strike out/Note Home Strike out/Note Home

Monday:Library Tuesday: Art Wednesday:P.E. Thursday: Computer Lab Friday:Music * Tennis shoes need to be worn on P.E. days

Language Arts Reading Process * Print concepts * Phonemic awareness and Phonics * Sight Words * Fluency * Comprehension Literature and Informational Text (Comprehension) * Key Ideas and Details (retelling the book with details) * Integrations of Knowledge and Ideas (using previous knowledge to understand and create new understanding. Making connections to what is being read) * Range of Reading and Text Complexity (being able to read different types and levels of texts) 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 Reading and Language Arts are taught via whole group, small group, and individual instruction using the Harcourt Reading Program.

Writing  Complete sentences  Short paragraphs with an opening, beginning, middle, ending, and a closing. Types of Writing  Opinions  Informational (how to and reports)  Expository * Teach the Writing Process using the 6 Traits * Publish writing samples using digital tools Adopted materials are Lucy Caulkins & Harcourt

Spelling Weekly Show Offs - Focus on common spelling patterns (word families and cvc words) - Phonetic spelling of unfamiliar words (praktis) - Use of resources (word wall, student word book, dictionary) Handwriting * D’Nealian style * Look at me!

Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Measurement and Data Geometry Mathematical Practices Whole Group and Small Groups Instruction will be taken from Scott Foresman Investigations, Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley materials, and Kathy Fosnot units. Instruction will be taken from Scott Foresman Investigations, Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley materials, and Kathy Fosnot units.

Science Movement (balance + motion) – Sept./Oct. Sky & Weather – Nov./Dec. Rocks and Earth Materials – Jan./Feb. Living Things and Their Habitats – April/May

Harcourt Program Respect/Responsibility/Cooperation Community Workers Healthy Habits Fire Safety Dental Health

Harcourt Program Family/Community/Neighborhood/CountryCitizenship Map Reading Providers of Goods/Services World Cultures

Computer lab & classroom laptops Basic computer operations Create a slide show Create a simple document & save to folder Research Digital Portfolio

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Homework  Weekly Reading – Please read at least 15 minutes a day  Weekly Math Assignments  Weekly Writing Assignments Please sign and remind your child to turn it in on Friday. If your child is really struggling with homework please let me know

Adventure Reporter They are the lucky student that gets to take the Adventure Backpack home for the weekend!

Monthly Progress Report  * A yellow monthly progress report will be sent home on the first Monday of the month and will need to be signed and returned to school on Friday of that week.  * It will include the following information: Behavior ReportsBehavior Reports Standards that we have completed working on or are currently working on and the proficiency of your child in that standard.Standards that we have completed working on or are currently working on and the proficiency of your child in that standard. These will be recorded and used for their grade on the report card.

There will be 4 parties - Fall, Winter, Friendship, End of Year - Fall, Winter, Friendship, End of Year Donations appreciated. Volunteers needed to help organize. Birthdays –Treats are okay but must be store bought and on approved list. Class List Approval

VOLUNTEERS Class parties (1:00-2:00 on 10/30, 12/17, 2/13, 5/13) Class parties (1:00-2:00 on 10/30, 12/17, 2/13, 5/13) Art Masterpiece 4 x (Friday 1:00- 1:50) Art Masterpiece 4 x (Friday 1:00- 1:50) Library Time (Mondays 10:25-11:10) Library Time (Mondays 10:25-11:10) Junior Achievement Instructor 4 X (You choose) Junior Achievement Instructor 4 X (You choose) Math Centers (Any day of the week 9:45-10:15) Math Centers (Any day of the week 9:45-10:15) Reading Centers (Any day of the week 12:10-12:45) Reading Centers (Any day of the week 12:10-12:45)

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