First Grade Marda Barton Room 105

Helping Students Achieve Thank you for your support of our new Reading Adoption!

Who is Mrs. Barton? Bachelor’s Degree: – Elementary Education – City University of Seattle Endorsement in literature, reading & ESL 15 years teaching experience Bellevue and Issaquah School District

Daily Schedule StartEndActivity 8:20First Bell 8:30School Starts! 8:459:30Writer’s Workshop 9:3011:00 Reader’s Workshop 11:0011:45 Recess / Lunch 11:4512:45 Math/Specialists PE/M Music/W 12:501:10 Handwriting/Calendar 1:101:30 Afternoon Recess 1:301:45 Snack & Read Aloud 1:452:25 Science/SS/ Specialists PE/F 2:252:45 Author’s chair/Specialists Music/F 2:55 Dismissal Week A – Computer lab – Tuesdays 1:30-2:15 Week B – Library – Thursdays 8:40-9:40

Classroom Expectations Be safe Be responsible Be respectful

Classroom Discipline Positive reinforcement Structured environment/Built in routines Smooth transitions Brain Breaks

Literacy Writing Health Science Endeavour First Grade Curriculum Web Math Art Social Studies Thinking Skills Themes: Changes & Continuity Commonalities & Diversity Themes: Changes & Continuity Commonalities & Diversity

Components of a Balanced Literacy Program Phonemic Awareness Instruction Phonics 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 Lucy Caulkins Narrative – Unit 1 Small Moments- – Students write stories with focus, detail and dialogue. Information – Unit 2 Nonfiction Chapter books – Students engage in informational writing combing pictures, charts and craft moves to create texts. Opinion – Unit 3 Writing Reviews – Students create persuasive reviews that clearly express the writers opinion and bolster their argument

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 Supplementary Math Problem Solving Journals

Everyday Math Materials and Online Tools Everyday Math Journals Hands-on Manipulatives IXL Online Online Games

Science Domains: Earth & Space: Sun, Moon, Stars Physical: Magnets/Motion Push-Pull Position Life: Habitats/Plants and animals Collecting and Examining Life Life, Physical Earth and Space

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

Nuts and Bolts Parent Volunteers Art Docent (4-5 lessons a year) Parties (Black & Orange, Valentine’s Day, End of Year) Field Trips (Toy Workshop, Mercer Slough)

Nuts and Bolts Curriculum Related Costs (Online Payment) (TFK, Pam Svore Art, Toymaker, Mercer Slough) Homework ( Reading Log, Word Work, Math) After School Transportation Star Student and Birthdays Report card scoring guide: - Online at District website

Communication Open Door Policy Policy Take Home Folder Monthly Newsletter Stay informed with classroom happenings: Mrs. Barton’s Connect websiteConnect website

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