SEPTEMBER 14, st Grade Curriculum Night

About Me I am married to my husband Mike for 37 years. He is a retired Air Force flyer, so we have literally lived all over the world. This is my 22 year of teaching. I am a Master Reading teacher and Reading Recovery trained. I have 2 grown children who live in Rochester, NY. Beth has a Business Economics degree from UT and is working on a nursing degree now. She is married to Josh, who works in technical support for computers. Sam as sampled several colleges but not found his niche. He currently works in a restaurant. My husband and I have property in northern Denton county where he has our longhorns. We have recently purchased a travel trailer and are anxious to give it a try!

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Reading Writing Literacy Expectations

Reading Reader’s Workshop Small group instruction Nightly reading with leveled books Fluency practice using familiar books Comprehension Reading Strategies Expectations for students and parents

Reading Levels Beginning C Middle G End I

Writing What Good Writers Do Spelling Stages Thinking Maps Writer’s Workshop Expectations

First Grade Stages of Spelling Consonant Represent Words Initial, Middle, & Final Sounds Transitional Phrases Standard Spelling

Stage 3 Stage 4 Writing Samples

Stage 5 Stage 6 Writing Samples

Math Math Workshop Big Ideas Ideas to help at home Car School

Science Hands – On Science  Process & Inquiry  Physical Systems  Earth Systems  Space Systems  Life Systems

Social Studies Integrated into LA History Geography Culture Economics Government Citizenship

C lever U seful B ook (aka CUB) MoneyBehavior Calendar Parent Communication Homework

Reading 20 minutes Math Various skills

Classroom Mangagment Color Coding System Green  Blue  Yellow  Red Consequences & Rewards

Field Trips Volunteers Permission Slips TransportationClothing

Birthdays Treats Allowed Celebration Guidelines

Other Routines & Procedures Tuesday Folders  Signed and returned  Newsletter  Important school news Transportation Changes  Written note to the teacher  Phone call to the office Star Student Book Orders  Sent home in Tuesday Folders  Online

Grades Progress Reports Every 3 rd week of each six weeks Report Cards Every six weeks

Parent Conferences One Scheduled Conference Fall As Needed Throughout the Year

Questions