1. Welcome to Room D-1 1st Grade Back to School Night Wednesday, August 19, 2015

2. “Unity” I dreamed I stood in a studio and watched two sculptors there.
The clay they used was a young child’s mind,
and they fashioned it with care.
One was a teacher; the tools he used
were books, and music, and art;
One, was a parent with a guiding hand,
and a gentle loving heart.
Day after day the teacher toiled,
with touch that was deft and sure.
While the parents labored by his side
and polished and smoothed it o’er.
And when at last their task was done,
they were proud of what they had wrought.
For this thing they had molded in the child
could neither be sold nor bought.
And each agreed he would have failed
if he had worked alone,
For behind the parent stood the school
and behind the teacher, the home.
-Author Unknown

3. Your 1st Grade Teacher
Mrs. Martin

4. Classroom Character Focus
Focus on these 6 positive
PILLARS OF CHARACTER:
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Good Citizenship
Daily Choices Slip given to students DAILY starting Monday, August 24th
Positive Rewards: Classroom Clip Chart, Daily Choices Points Graph, Pillar Punch Cards, Ticket Trade, H.U.G.S. awards
Practice Opportunities: Classroom Clip Chart, Recess Think and Practice Time, Pillar Planning Page

5. Positive Behavior & Expectations
Rewards
doing the right thing
setting a good example
Class clip chart
getting the job done
treasure chest rewards
 notes home
letting others learn
Classroom tickets
letting myself learn
hearing kind words
 phone calls home
special notes from your teacher
classroom privilege activities
Pillar Punch Cards
Daily Points Graph
Ticket Trade
GO CHARGER marble jar rewards  
Consequences
reminders
Clip chart
Warnings
Recess think and practice time
Pillar Planning Page Homework Assignment
 note home
 phone call home
office visit
thinking time in
another classroom
loss of classroom
privilege

6. Home – School Communication
Weekly Parent Letter - Each Wednesday
Daily Choices Slip
Pillar Planning Page – If practice and discussion is needed
Written Notes
Family/Teacher Conversations
Martin Classroom Web Page
School address:

7. Together We Can Learn In a Positive and Collaborative Environment!
Common Core Focus:
“Traditional” homework vs Common Core
What you may see
Still see familiar fact fluency
Transitions into deeper thinking with fewer problems, more student explanations/conversations about problem solving…please see Eureka Math inserts for each Module in HW folders
Quality and Extension with Higher Level Thinking vs. Quantity
Please make sure to take Common Core informational hand-outs
Other D-1 Terminology:
-the golden rule 
-efficient 
-self-control AKA Stop & Think 

8. Homework Homework given on Wednesdays WEEKLY.
Please refer to Homework Folders and inserts.
Homework will consist of:
Nightly reading practice for at least 10 minutes
Reading/Writing Worksheet, Spelling Balance Sheet, and Math all due on WEDNESDAY of each week.
Also include graded work and any important CHES notices
Backpacks each day…especially needed on Wednesdays and Fridays.

9. Volunteers are welcomed and much appreciated!
Classroom help…weekly or whatever fits your schedule (please sign in on volunteer clipboard)
Field Trips and Special Events
At home help and donations
Megan’s Law
Need to show ID
See CHES office staff to complete forms
CHES Volunteer Meeting TBA

10. Together We Celebrate! Weekly SHARE Opportunities
- optional but strongly encouraged
- CCSS Listening and Speaking
- Items must abide by school rules and be kept in backpacks all day except for Friday SHARE time
- stories, written stories, illustrations and
photos make wonderful SHARE topics
Birthdays
Our gifts
Birthday Book Donations ONLY PLEASE!
Field Trips
October and March…provided by PTSA and grade level fundraising efforts
Grade Level Celebrations
Fall Fun Day (October)
Welcome Winter Celebration (December)
CHES Winter Musical (December) and Spring Sing (May)
Class Musical Performance…2nd trimester

11. School Supplies and Classroom Donations
Students do not need any individual supplies. Check weekly parent letter for any donations or collections needed for seasonal activities.
If students do have supplies, please make sure they can fit inside of a pencil box to fit nicely into backpacks or desks.
Our school collects Education Box Tops, Campbell Soup Labels and Soda Tabs.
Classroom donations are always accepted and very much appreciated:

12. Thank You! TOGETHER WE CAN make this an amazing year!
Questions?
Thank You!
TOGETHER WE CAN
make this an amazing year!