1. Back To School Night
September 13, 2017
Welcome!

2. Curriculum
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies

3. Common Core Standards
Our curriculum is aligned to a new set of learning standards.
These standards tell what students need to learn each year in order to graduate from high school ready to succeed in college and a job.
Students are asked to …
read more complex texts (with an emphasis on non-fiction),
do more writing
master math concepts

4. Reading
Each week we will focus on letter sounds, reading strategies and reading skills.
Each week children will receive a folder with letter sounds and some sight words.

5. Fiction with Book Reviews
Writing
How writer’s work
Personal Narratives
All About Books
Fiction with Book Reviews
Mem Fox Author Study
Realistic Fiction

6. Mathematics Numbers to 10 Number Bonds Addition Facts to 10
Subtraction Facts to 10
Shapes and Patterns
Ordinal Numbers and Position
Numbers to 20
Addition and Subtraction Facts to 20
Length
Weight
Picture Graphs and Bar Graphs
Number to 40
Time and Money

7. Science FOSS Program: Full Option Science System Life Science: Insects
Physical Science: Solids and Liquids
Earth Science: Air and Weather

8. Social Studies Unit 1: Families are important
Unit 2: Families, Now and Long Ago
Unit 3: The Community
Unit 4: Community Economics

9. Assessments End of Unit Assessments in reading and math
DRA Assessments – fall and spring
Level 16 by the end of first grade

10. 1st Grade Expectations:
Breakfast begins at 7:30am in the cafeteria
Children must be on the line by 8:00am every morning in the multi-purpose room (if not they are considered late and will be marked late).
Children should come to school with sharpened pencils daily.
Children will come home with a homework notebook and folder daily.
All homework should be done nightly and in your child’s handwriting.
If your child has difficulty with the homework, please send a note or see us during parent engagement time on Tuesday after school until 3:05 pm.
Children should read everyday including weekends.
If your child is absent, please write a note for the reason of the absence.
Talk to your child and ask them questions about the school day.

11. Academic and Personal Behavior
Your child should also master other skills and behaviors that lead to success in school.
Attendance
Persistence
Participation
Good work habits
Good communication and collaboration skills
Good behavior
Independence
Encourage uniforms

12. Class Rules 1.Listen when others are talking. 2.Follow directions.
3.Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself.
4.Work quietly and do not disturb others.
5.Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
6.Be a good friend.
7.Try your best!

13. Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS)
Be a P.S 35 STAR
Safety
Teamwork
Accountability
Respect

14. Homework Expectations
Homework is given every night.
Homework will reinforce work that has been done in class.
Students should work towards independence.
Homework sheet will be placed in homework notebook every Monday.
If your child is having difficulty, please write me a note.

15. School Calendar
The school calendar is on the school’s website (PS35q.org).
The calendar will have important dates.
Additional reminders are posted on the front door.