Welcome to Curriculum Night 2014 First Grade Krista Reed Room 104

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Who is Miss Reed? Bachelor’s in Education, Washington State University 2013 2nd year at Endeavour

Daily Schedule 8:20 First Bell 8:30 School Starts! 8:45 – 9:30 Writer’s Workshop 9:30 – 11:00 Reader’s Workshop & Specialist (P.E. Th / Music W,F) 11:00 – 11:45 Recess/Lunch 11:45 – 1:00 Math & Specialist (P.E. Mondays 12:00 – 12:30) 12:45 Wednesday Dismissal 1:00 – 1:15 Recess 1:15 – 2:55 Snack & Science/Social Studies/Health 2:55 Dismissal Week A – Library is on Tuesdays 8:40 – 9:40 Week B – Computer Lab is on Tuesdays from 12:15 – 1:00

Endeavour First Grade Curriculum Web Thinking Skills: Metacognition What’s Your Evidence? Reflection Analysis Making Connections Social Studies: Families Around the World Map and Globe Skills Wants and Needs Math: Number Sense Computation Place Value Geometry Fractions Time Money Writing: Personal Narrative All About /Informational Opinion Fiction Narrative Themes: Changes & Continuity Commonalities & Diversity Art: (Discover Art) Pam Svore Literacy: Phonics Decoding Strategies Comprehension Strategies Guided Reading Grammar/Spelling Listening/Speaking Science: Habitats (Life) Push-Pull & Position (Physical) Observing Sun & Moon (Earth &Space) Health: Germs Feelings Nutrition Heart Teeth Safety

G.L.A.D. G.L.A.D. •Guided Language Acquisition Design •Cooperation, active learning, accountability, literacy, academic language •Visible - Desks in groups - Charts on walls - 3 Expectations •Used throughout the year and across all subjects

Components of a Balanced Literacy Program Phonemic Awareness Instruction Fluency Instruction Vocabulary Instruction Text Comprehension Instruction

Reader’s Workshop Mini-lesson Reading Centers Guided Reading Groups Listening Center (Fluency) Independent Reading Word Study

Writing Small Moments – Personal Narrative Chapter Books – Informational Reviews – Opinion Scenes to Series – Fiction Narrative

Why Everyday Mathematics Program? Aligned with Washington state’s grade level expectations / Common Core Proven results-data shows many top performing districts in state using program Well-balanced program. Offers concept building, higher level math skills, and computational practice Critical thinking skills and in-depth understanding for problem solving

Everyday Math Materials and Online Tools Everyday Math Journals Hands-on Manipulatives Problem Solving Strategies IXL Online Online Games www.everydaymathonline.com

Science Inquiry Systems Life, Physical, Earth and Space Application Domains: Life: Habitats Physical: Push-Pull Position Earth & Space: Sun, Moon, Stars Application

Social and Behavior Skills Listening Following directions Working with others Problem solving Fostering independence and responsibility Jane Spencer Lessons

Rules and Routines Showing Respect Making Good Choices Solving Problems Citizenship and Citizen Awards Classroom Promise

Homework Only 10-15 minutes a night! -Reading Log -Word Study -Math Skill Practice -Occasional Fun Project

Nuts and Bolts Room Coordinators (Kerri Jambor and Emily Davis) Parent Volunteers Art Docent (3-5 lessons a year)(Kerri Jambor) Parties (Black & Orange Party, Friendship Party) Field Trips (Toy Workshop, Mercer Slough)

Parent/Volunteer Reading Training Location: Endeavour Book Room, Room 512 Dates: Friday, Oct. 10, 2:10-2:50 OR Wednesday, Oct. 15, 8:35-9:20 RSVP by emailing nelsone@issaquah.wednet.edu

Nuts and Bolts Curriculum Related Costs (Online Payment) (TFK, Pam Svore Art, Field Trips) After School Transportation Star Student and Birthdays

Communication Open Door Policy Email Policy Take Home Folder Monthly Newsletters Stay informed with classroom happenings: Miss Reed’s Connect Site

Let’s Have a Great Year! Sign up for Volunteering Online Sign up for December Conference on Skyward (coming soon!) Place Questions in Bin