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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT August 7, 2014

Standards We follow the Common Core State Standards set forth by the State of California.

Our Goal for Students To create a learning environment where the children feel safe to take risks, are motivated and enthusiastic about learning, and develop compassion and respect for one another.

LANGUAGE ARTS Houghton Mifflin RtI – response to instruction Early Intervention Reading Model – discuss at conferences Writer’s Workshop- Units of Study (narrative, descriptive, research report, letter, story, instructions) Spelling vs. High-Frequency Handwriting Without Tears

MATH Mathematical Reasoning & Problem Solving –CGI Cognitively Guided Instruction Number Fluency and Number Sense Algebraic Thinking begins in Kindergarten & 1 st Grade Measurement and Geometry threaded throughout the year Strong emphasis on math vocabulary We are adopting a new math series called My Math

SOCIAL STUDIES Reflections curriculum Citizenship: Developing respect for self, others, and the community. Awareness of cultures of the world Patriotism and Map Skills Values

SCIENCE Foss Science Kits Physical Science (States of Matter) Earth Science (Air and Weather) Life Science (Plants) Scientific Process Skills (through experiments)

HEALTH The Great Body Shop K-12 program 10 units of study include: Safety, body systems, nutrition, social and community health, emotional health, growth and development, substance abuse prevention, illness prevention, environment and consumer health, and fitness

TECHNOLOGY/LIBRARY Computer lab 30 minutes per week –Basic computer skills Power Point and LCD projector in every classroom Library once a week – check out books that are kept in the classroom Laptop cart and iPads for the school iPads for 1 st grade (grant) Any obsolete technology is greatly appreciated!

MUSIC / P.E./Art Music every other week with a music teacher P.E twice a week *make sure your child wears tennis shoes and comfortable clothing. *children should be wearing tennis shoes everyday for playground safety at recess and lunch Arts Advantage lessons

HOMEWORK Homework posted each Friday Homework is due every Friday Plan on spending minutes per night – building responsibility, not frustration Check your child’s work!!!! ***Most important: Read each night with your child!

Math Homework Math Homework will be sent home weekly for the first unit Please do not go ahead as those concepts have not been taught in class yet Please turn in math homework or signed pacing guide on the due date

Online Resources All homework and monthly announcements are posted on our website: Click grade level -> 1 st Grade First in Math ST Math

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT Sticker Cards / Treasure Chest Table Points Classroom incentives – NO TREATS Contract – if needed!

PBIS Positive Behavior Intervention Support - school wide behavior system to reinforce appropriate behavior in all areas of the school : classroom, playground, inside (hallways, computer, library) A.I.R. – Accountability, Integrity, Respect - assemblies and awards

Special Programs Special Me– sample of poster, schedule sent home Charlie’s Story Club in January Big Buddies – once a month Classroom Volunteers – we love and need you!!! Birthdays –NO FOOD PLEASE Snack and lunch - healthy foods only!!! Scholastic Book Orders

Volunteers Please join the PTA – they support many extras RtI volunteers may help in another room than their child Volunteers only help in the classroom, not outside at recess and lunch WE LOVE AND NEED YOU !!!!!!!

Conduits and Communication Conduits go home every Thursday – Please return Friday Information is important – go through carefully Parent Portal – account information and ID #’s same as last year, information for parents who have not logged on Erin Faulkner Tani Robinson Christina Austin Cynthia Martinez Laura Orlandi

REMINDER!!!! Free and Reduced lunch applications Parent volunteer applications Please check lunch account to make sure there are funds Students need to memorize their lunch number Classroom Donations-place in tan box Sign up for a conference time at your teacher’s table

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