Parent Information Night September 4, 2014 Jane Jordan 1st Grade Bee Cave Elementary

Introductions Originally from Galveston, Texas Texas State University ( was Southwest Texas when I was there) - B.S. Elementary Education -GT Certified 18th year in the district- all in First Grade Two wonderful daughters: Katelyn (24) graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2012 with a Marine Biology degree/Environmental Science. Jessica (20) is in her third at Texas State studying Marketing.

School Wide Community Agreements These agreements provide the groundwork for beginning to build a safe learning environment where students feel included, valued, and accepted.

Daily Five *Read to Self *Read with a partner (EEKK position) *Word Work *Writing *Listen to Reading

CAFÉ Comprehension Accuracy Fluency Extend Vocabulary

Daily Schedule 7:20-7:50 Arrive/Morning Work (LA/Math) 7:50-8:00 Announcements 8:00-8:25 Calendar (Math) 8:25-9:00 English Language Arts 9:00-9:15 Snack 9:15-9:55 English Language Arts 9:55-10:45 Specials (PE Odd Days, Art Even Days) 10:45-11:15 English Language Arts 11:19-11:49 Lunch 11:50-12:15 Recess/Read Aloud 12:15-1:00 Math 1:00-1:45 Science 1:45-2:30 Social Studies 2:30-2:40 Pack Up/Community Circle 2:45 Dismiss

A Few Things to Remember… Library –Wednesday 8:30-9:00 Snack – Please send a healthy snack for your child each morning *Can send large amounts to keep in cubby Birthdays – -Cupcakes permitted on last Friday of the month at 2:15pm during Fun Friday (Please coordinate with Room Mothers) Specials – PE –Odd Days. Even Days Art-1st & 3rd nine weeks Music-2nd & 4th nine weeks

Tuesday Folder All Graded Papers for Week Important Information from Teacher Information from Office & PTO Book Orders -Checks Only (Payable to Scholastic) -Usually One Week to Order Sign Every Week – Returned Next Day Do Not Return Papers… -Unless You Have Question About Something -Or Signature Required

Red Daily Folder Behavior Chart- PLEASE INTIAL DAILY Homework Assignment Pencil Reading Log Homework Spiral Last Minute Notes Communication Between Teacher & Parent Nightly Reader

Sticker means your child had a great day. Otherwise you’ll see a message from me about their behavior. Please Initial Every Night

Parents – I’ve created a group called “BCEJungle” on Remind, a simple and free text messaging service that allows me to send text messages to parents about upcoming events, reminders, etc. Please sign up today. Join by QR Code Scan this QR Code to send a text message. Instructions will be sent to complete the free registration. Join by Text Message Send a text message to (512) with this Instructions will be sent to complete the free registration.

Assignment Pencil List at tap man can nap Challenge Words Monday Write Rainbow Spelling Words Read aloud for 15 minutes and complete your reading log P.E./Art/Music Tuesday Math Practice Sheet Read aloud for 15 minutes and complete your reading log P.E/Art/Music Wednesday Reading Practice Sheet Read aloud for 15 minutes and complete your reading log P.E/Art/Music Thursday Triangle Spelling Words/Study for Spelling Test Read aloud for 15 minutes and complete reading log P.E/Art/Music Friday Have a great weekend! P.E/Art/Music Please join us for Parent Information Night Tuesday, September 3rd We’re practicing our community agreements! High- Frequency Word Wall Words one this likes give

Homework Routine Monday- Spelling- SPELLING CHOICE Tuesday-Math Wednesday – Phonics/Reading Thursday-Spelling Read aloud with your child 15 minutes each night and complete reading log Homework Should Be Done in Pencil Make up work is due the same amount of days your child is absent.

Please complete the reading log each night to verify that your child has read aloud with you or listened to you read aloud with them. How I Read the Book: Title Page Numbers Minutes Read I read aloud to someone. Someone read aloud to me. I partner read with someone. M T W Th Parent Reading Concerns or Celebrations Please let me know how your child is doing in the areas of fluency, stamina, focus, word solving, etc. Reading Log

How Do I Get Home? If there is a change in how your child is getting home, please send a note in your child’s red folder or me prior to the start of school. Do not . During the school day, be sure to call in any changes to the office by 1:00pm. This will help greatly with making sure your child gets to the right place safely! If ing me with last minute changes please do before noon.

T-Shirts You Can Pre-Order Tonight! $8.00 Class will wear on Field Trips, Library Days, Field Day Students & Parents are able to order

Field Trips Fall –Sweet Berry Farms/Marble Falls- Oct. Spring-? All parents welcome to attend but please no siblings!

Special Days in First Grade Johnny Appleseed Day – Late September (September 26 th !) Wild Rumpus – Late October Polar Express Day – Early December Penguin Unit- Late January/Early February

Homeroom Parents Our Room Mothers: As special events arise, the moms would appreciate your help with volunteer efforts! Everyone’s help is greatly encouraged and appreciated!

Conferences Testing will be completed in the next few weeks Note will be sent home to sign up for conference time to meet and discuss progress and goals OR you may sign up tonight for a conference time Please remember Early Release Days are Friday, October 3 rd and Wednesday, October 8 th Afternoons set aside for conferences NOTE: Early release is at 11:45am

Contact Information School: Call anytime if you have questions or concerns!

Before You Leave…. Please Make Sure You’ve Signed In You May Pre-Order and pay for your Jungle T-Shirt Sign up for Conference Day

With Your Help We’re Going to Have a Great Year! With Your Help We’re Going to Have a Great Year!