Welcome to Ms. Pleasanton’s First Grade Class

Reading Series (Wonders) Unit 1Getting to Know Us Unit 2Our Community Unit 3Changes Over Time Unit 4Animals Everywhere Unit 5Figure It Out Unit 6Together We Can

Learning-Focused A school reform model designed to assist systems, schools and teachers in using exemplary practices to increase learning and achievement. Student Learning Maps-Its an advanced organizer that outlines the unit. Based on state standards. Provides students with the “Big Idea”

Accelerated Reading 0.3 – 0.9Orange Dot 1.0 – 1.6Red Dot 1.7 – 2.3Black Dot Purple Dot 3.1 – 3.7Yellow Dot Dark Blue ****Quizzes 100% Gold Star 80%Silver Star

RTI(Response to Intervention) An education initiative that builds a foundation for good instruction for all children. Dibels- Individual test three times a year Student Groups- Thirty minutes everyday Students will switch to a teacher to have intensive instruction on reading skills.

Science Units Weather Catching the Wind Solids and Liquids Organisms

Envision Math Common Core enVisionMath Common Core organizes content using exactly the same structure as the Standards for Mathematical Content. Topics are organized by Domain, and all Topics for each Domain are grouped together. The focus and coherence provided by this structure allow enVisionMath Common Core to cultivate both procedures and the understanding called for in the Common Core State Standards. 16 Topics (Example: Topics 1-6) Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking Visual Learning Interventions Enrichment Math Centers Student’s and Parents have access to website.

Social Studies Unit 1: Going to school Unit 2: Good Citizens Unit 3: The Land Around Us Unit 4: All About People Unit 5: Looking Back Unit 6: Jobs People Do

Related Arts Monday:Library Tuesday:Gym Wednesday:Art Thursday:Music Friday:Library (Changes each MP)

Positive Behavior Support Students Earn North Star Tickets for good behavior Tickets are used to buy rewards Example: Thirty tickets for the Monthly Reward- Fun time at the Park

Discipline Policy 1 stick: Warning 2 sticks:5 minutes off 3 sticks:10 minutes off 4 sticks:No Recess and Call Home

Important Homework Monday –Thursday Homework Folder Spelling Book Friday Folder Please empty out all papers. Some pages will not have grades. If a page is not complete work on it at home.