2. Daily folder should be checked and signed nightly. Tuesday folders will come out each Tuesday. Please review the graded work with your child. Then, sign the sheet in the folder and send the folder back the next day. Ice cream money must be kept up with by the student. Lunch money should be placed in a baggie and sent in the folder.

3. RESPECTFUL ACCOUNTABLE DEPENDABLE

4. Gotcha! You were caught being: Respectful Accountable Dependable Name:____________ Grade:___________ Staff Initials_______

5. Working with Words (sight words & word families) Guided Reading Read to Self Listening

6. Narrative Writing Opinion Writing Informational Writing Stages of Writing Grammar

7. First Grade Writing Rubric Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement  Unsatisfactory  CapitalizationAll sentences have correct capitalization of initial words and common proper nouns. Most sentences have correct capitalization of initial words and common proper nouns. A few sentences have correct capitalization of initial words and common proper nouns.  Capital letters are not evident in sentences.  PunctuationAll sentences end with correct punctuation. Most sentences end with correct punctuation. A few sentences end with correct punctuation.  Correct punctuation is not evident in sentences.  Expresses Ideas in Sentence FormAll sentences make sense and thoughts are complete. Most sentences make sense and thoughts are complete. Two or fewer sentences make sense and thoughts are not complete.  Sentences do not make sense and thoughts are not complete.  Develops IdeasStory has at least 5 complete sentences on one topic. Story has at least 3 complete sentences on one topic. Story has one or more simple sentences.  Complete sentences are not evident.  Uses Descriptive LanguageThree to five adjectives or exciting words are incorporated. Two adjectives or exciting words are incorporated. One adjective or exciting word is incorporated.  No adjectives or exciting words are incorporated.  PenmanshipAll letters are written clearly. All words are spaced adequately. Most letters are written clearly. Most words are spaced adequately. Letters are not written clearly. Words are not spaced adequately.  Letters are not written clearly. Word spacing is not evident. 

8. Phonics Spelling Phonemic Awareness

9. Purpose: To increase reading fluency and comprehension. Enhance Writing. To increase reading level Look for great ideas on the web or Pinterest to practice sight words. Will be assessed each week and on each report card.

10. We follow the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Math. Students can do First in Math for extra practice. (logins coming soon)

11. We follow the Georgia Performance Standards for Science and Social Studies. Topics for both content areas will be taught in a thematic style and integrated into other subject areas when possible.

12. Read to and with your child often. Practice First in Math Written homework & Online homework TBA. Look for words on weekly newsletter. Study those nightly.

13. Purpose To inform and provide more detailed and accurate feedback to parents regarding their child’s progress towards mastery of specific learning standards in first grade.

14. How will children be graded? Teachers will collect evidence that documents a student’s progression towards mastery of a standard. The evidence may include but is not limited to the following: tests, projects, anecdotal notes, observations, and writing samples.

15. Key to Academic Progress Level 1- Limited or minimum progress toward achievement of the standard (Emerging) Level 2- Progressing toward achievement of the standard (Progressing) Level 3 – Consistently and independently achieves the standard (Meets) Level 4- Consistently and independently achieves the standard with evidence of exceeding the standard (Exceeds)

16. What is Personalized Learning? Personalized learning means that learning starts with the learner. Learning is tailored to the individual needs of each learner instead of by age or grade level. It is more than teaching to “one size fits all” or just moving to learner-centered learning and changing instruction. Personalized Learning takes a holistic view of the individual, skill levels, interests, strengths and challenges, and prior knowledge. The learner owns their learning.

17. Lunch 11:10-11:40 AM No Snack in Room 312 Specials 8:55-9:40 AM School Starts 7:45 Dismissal 2:30

18. Parent/Teacher/Student conferences will be held throughout the year. Two student led conference nights –dates TBA. It’s vital to include the student in the conference.

19. Box Tops Scholastic Book Club Orders Class t-Shirt Fundraisers Make Copies Scholastic Magazine (see form) Volunteer in the classroom

20. Email jennifershepherd@henry.k12.ga.us or call me on my cell (404)642-1365jennifershepherd@henry.k12.ga.us Do not leave any messages on my voice mail at school.