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Welcome to Curriculum Night! Ms. Myers August 11, 2016 Template created by Debbie Candau of First Grade The s
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Attendance Unless your child is ill, please make every attempt to have your child present at school and on time. Our day begins promptly at 7:45 and the dismissal time is 2:35. If your child is going to be out, please call the attendance line before 9:00 A.M. on the day of absence. Please include date, duration and specific reason for absence.
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Behavior Every student is expected to follow the 3 BEEs BEE Respectful BEE Responsible BEE Safe Students that choose to follow the rules will earn coupons and get “ B ” bucks for rewards. Likewise, there will be consequences for students that CHOOSE to break the rules (time outs, parent contact, or in extreme cases a visit to the principal ’ s office, etc. )
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Curriculum Following the Common Core Standards Reading and Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies and Health Physical Education Art, Music, and Library
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In 1st grade, we will focus on developing phonemic awareness, decoding skills, word recognition, comprehension and oral reading fluency. The more sight words a student knows, the more fluently he/she will read. Please practice sight word lists nightly. I will test students periodically and update lists. 1. Read to self. 2. Read to others. 3. Listen to Reading. 4. Work with Words. 5. Work on Writing.
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Reading whole group to improve reading fluency: choral reading, echo reading, repetition Write, edit, rewrite, and publish to improve sentence fluency. Share and discuss in small groups and pairs to learn cooperatively.
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A variety of grouping strategies will be utilized to deliver our reading and language arts curriculum. Whole class and small group lessons will be delivered to ensure mastery of skills. **Reading IFG…grouping across grade level to reach all learners. We will focus on the following throughout the year: Reading Strategies Comprehension Skills Reading Fluency Vocabulary and Word Analysis Spelling, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Writing Listening and Speaking
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We do a lot of writing in first grade. Children are encouraged to use phonetic spelling when they first start. Our goal is to encourage risk taking and independence in writing. You may want to encourage your child to “ stretch out the word ” and write the sounds they hear. However, as high frequency words and spelling rules are introduced you will notice your child gradually moving toward more conventional spelling. Our writing program consists of: Journal Writing; Book of Squiggles; focus on writing different genres such as opinion writing, personal narratives, how-to, and non-fiction; and mini- lessons to teach grammar and other conventions.
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By the end of first grade, students will… Understand and use the concept of “ ones ” and “ tens ” Add and subtract numbers to 20 with ease Tell time to the hour and half hour Count, write and order numbers to 120 Measure with simple units Identify and locate shapes in their environment Describe data, analyze, and solve simple problem situations Each day begins with students solving real-world math problems and recording their “ mathematical-thinking ” and solutions in Math Journals. Math instruction continues with a lessons from the Investigations Math Curriculum, as well as Engage NY.
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1st grade students will learn about: Rocks and Earth Sky and Weather Living and Non-living things Movement and Balance People and Careers in Science Health Topics
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1st grade students will learn about: Families People from other cultures People today and long ago Holiday origins and traditions Responsibility of citizenship in a free society Symbols, icons, and traditions of the United States Maps and globes Life skills
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Differentiated Instruction In order to provide the best possible instruction to each child… Not all children will be on the same page, in the same book, at the same time. Please let me know if you feel your child is really struggling with a concept or if he/she would appreciate a challenge. **Enrichment math box is optional
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Email **You can send me emails at tmyers@kyrene.org at any time. This is the quickest way to communicate with me. Most information and updates will be sent home via email.tmyers@kyrene.org
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Field Trips We will have 1 field trip this year. Our goal is to provide students with “ real life ” connections to our curriculum.
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Grades Students will not receive letter grades in 1st grade. However, much of their work will be scored using a percentage scale in order to determine level of mastery. The children will be assessed in reading, spelling, writing, and mathematics. Please take the time to look over graded works and review any skills or areas of weakness with your child. ** If papers are returned without a “ grade ” just know that it is practice work and feel free to review and reflect with your child.
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Homework Each week, homework will be available on the First Grade website on Thursdays and due on the following Wednesday. http://www.kyrene.org/Page/35564 **The first homework will be uploaded Thursday, September 1 and due back to school on Wednesday, September 7. It is important that 1st graders read for a minimum of 15 minutes EACH night. We would also like for students to complete at least 30 minutes of Dreambox per week.
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Oh, the places we will go and the things we will learn this year as we sail through 1st grade! Please assist your child in becoming an independent learner. Examples: teach shoe tying and encourage children to be responsible for homework, library books, snacks, and water bottles. Independence
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Just Right Books Studies have shown that those children whose parents are actively involved in the reading process will become the best readers. Reading to your children and listening to them read to you, taking them to the library and providing quality just right books at home is of the highest importance.
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Keeping Informed Visit our classroom website frequently. Watch for emails for monthly newsletters and other important information.
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Learning Environment I feel that the best way to help children learn is to make learning fun. Our classroom will be an active environment where all students are expected to engage in the learning process.
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Move on When Reading
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Move on When Reading What is Move on When Reading? Arizona State statute requires screening of the reading ability of all students in kindergarten through third grade. The law, (A.R.S. 15-701) passed in 2010, states that when a third grade student scores far below the third grade level on AzMerit, they will not be promoted to fourth grade. Requires additional instruction or retention for students who are not meeting minimum requirements by the end of third grade. Exempt students include: – ELL or LEP students who have received less than two years of English Instruction. – Students with an IEP in Reading or Language and the student ’ s parent or guardian agrees that promotion is appropriate.
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What is the identification process and timeline? – All students are screened using DIBELS by the end of August. Parents of students identified for intervention are contacted by their child ’ s teacher prior to Fall Parent-Teacher conferences. – A parent-teacher conference is requested by the school to create an intervention plan. Mid-year progress – Students reading progress is closely monitored and check-in points are identified. Interventions are updated as needed. End of Year – Notification of 3 rd grade promotion or retention occurs upon receiving results of AzMerit.
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Notes or Email Please send a note with your child or send an email if: You know your child will be missing school for an extended period of time. An independent study can be arranged if a student will be out for 5 or more consecutive days. A change in pick-up or after school care will be occurring. You would like to schedule a conference or have concerns. Watch for notes and emails from the office and me, and don ’ t forget to check the Sierra Folder nightly. This will be our primary way to send information home to you. Friday folders will have more papers than usual. Be sure to check on the weekends too!
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Other Items Sierra Folders Birthdays Class Parties Scholastic Book Orders Daily Snacks **Wednesdays are ok too!
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Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent/Teacher conferences will be held in October and February. During these conferences, we will be discussing your child's strengths and weaknesses, homework, behavior and any additional concerns you or I may have.
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Questions Please feel free to contact me anytime you have questions. You can do this in a variety of ways: Write a note Send an email Call me at school
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Report Cards Report cards will be distributed once each quarter. October 17 January 9 March 20 May 23
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Star Student Each child will have a special time during the school year to be the Star Student. Students will be asked to bring in pictures and items from home for a special bulletin board and to lead us in special class activities during that week. Every child will have a turn! A list of assigned dates will be sent home shortly.
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Tests Spelling Test Reading Test Math Assessments Reading Fluency Core Phonics Sight Word Reading Rubric-Scored Writing
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Unique Every child is unique and learns in his/her own way and at his/her own speed.
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Visitors and Volunteers If you have time or talents to share with us, please complete and return the volunteer “ Helping Hands ” form. Our school policy requires all visitors/volunteers to check in at the school office. Visitor Badges are required if you will be in the school hallways or entering a classroom. Volunteer schedule will begin in September.
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Workroom Training If volunteering this year in the workroom, please sign up for training tonight before you leave.
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EXtra Supplies Often the supplies collected at the beginning of the year are sufficient to last until the end of first grade. I truly appreciate all the donations so far! If other items are needed throughout the year, I will post them in my monthly newsletters and on the first grade website. Thank you so much for all you do and give to our students!
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You You are your child ’ s first and most important teacher. I am looking forward to working together this year to make your child ’ s 1st grade school year a huge success!
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Zzzzz… Please make sure your child gets plenty of sleep each night, so that he/she is well rested and ready for the challenges of first grade. It is recommended that 5 and 6 year olds get 10 to 11 hours of sleep a night. This year will ZOOM by, so let ’ s make the most of it!
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Thank You for Coming! Thank you for coming this evening and for showing an interest in your child ’ s education. If you should have any questions or would like to speak with me further about your child, please contact me by email at tmyers@kyrene.org WELCOME ABOARD!
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