1. Ms. DeFazio’s First Grade Class 2016-2017

2. WHO IS MS. DEFAZIO? * I grew up in Tempe/ Scottsdale
*I am a middle child
I have 2 fur-kids
Went to U of A- B.S. Elementary Education
Masters in Early Childhood Education with reading specialist from NAU
5 years of teaching kindergarten
Second year in 1st Grade!
Expecting my own tiny human in
October

3. What we have been doing! Functioning in a classroom setting
Expectations- how to move about the room
Adjustment to school routines
Flow of the day
Understanding of “school language”
Voice level, BLAST…
Emphasis on listening and following directions

4. A Typical Day in First Grade
Opening/Announcements
Reading – Small Groups- Daily 5/ Stations
Reading Intervention Focus Groups
Writing Workshop
Specials
Skills- Phonics
Reading
Math
Math Intervention Focus Groups
Closing

5. Specials- Lab #12 Art 9:45-10:30 PE Library Music
Ms. DeFazio's First Grade Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7:45-7:50
Morning Routine-Attendance, upack, collect lunch money- Annoucments
Morning Routine-Attendance, unpack, collect lunch money- Announcements
8:00-8:30
ELA Small Groups/ Daily 5
8-9 Developmental Reading
8:30-9:00
ELA IFG
9:00-9:15 Recess
9:00-9:45
Writing/ Extended Learning
9:15-9:45 Developmental Reading
9:45-10:30
Specials- Lab #12
Art
9:45-10:30 PE
Library
Music
10:30-10:55
Skills
10:30-10:55 Skills
10:55-11:35
Lunch
10:55-11:35 Lunch
11:35-12:20
Reading L&L Part 1
11:25-12:35 Math Core
12:20-1:20
Math Core
12:35- Dimissal
1:20-1:50
Math IFG
1:50-2:05
Recess
2:05-2:35
Core Knowledge Part 2
2:35
Dismissal

6. Reading Core Knowledge (Engage New York) Listening and Speaking
Skills program
Comprehension, predicting, summarizing, etc.
Genres-Fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction, etc.

7. Why Core Knowledge??? . . .supports the Common Core Curriculum.
. . . helps prepare students for success in college and workforce.
. . . ensures equity, regardless of race, ethnicity or zip code.
. . . focus on non-fiction and careful reading.
. . . discuss reading and write using evidence
. . . increases academic vocabulary.
. . . use of real world examples.
. . . creates and environment of respect and rapport
. . . discussion techniques will vary and questions will engage students in questions.

8. Dibles Reading Assessment
3 Times per year formally tested
Fluency: Read 47 wpm, 90% accuracy
Benchmark, Strategic, Intenstive
CLS (Correct Letter Sounds)
NWF (Nonsense word fluency) (vep,tig)
Letters sent home with results and ideas to help

9. Math Instruction 90 minutes of math instruction per day:
Investigations program – real-life problem solving, number sense, etc…
CGI- Cognitive Guided Instruction
Focus on problem-solving strategies (see take-home folder)
Calendar (whole group)-odd and even, counting, place value, calendar skills, data analysis, skip counting
Smartboard-Calendar is done on the smartboard and is very interactive.
MATH BOXES

10. Writing
Journal writing and various writing prompts will be incorporated daily as a part of their “Work on Writing” during our reading block.
Writer’s Workshop will take place every day. This is where students learn to draft ideas for stories, edit, and publish.
6 Trait Writing Scale-Students will be rated throughout the school year on their writing.

11. 6 Trait Writing Scale Ideas Organization Sentence Fluency Voice
Conventions
Word Choice

12. Homework Procedures Homework: Weekly Homework-Sent home on Friday.
All homework is due the following Friday.
Reading Homework:
15 minutes of reading at least 4 nights a week.
Reading Bags:
Your child will receive a reading bag with the book that they read that day along with a reading log. Have your child answer the question assigned and initial at the top that your child read. I will let you know via /newsletter when we will be starting reading groups.
Blue Take-Home folders: Please check your child’s take-home folder every night!

13. Sand dollars are earned for positive behavior
Discipline
Sand dollars are earned for positive behavior
~Positive behaviors are rewarded with BLAST coupons and treasure box goodies
Clipping down: Students will get a “second chance warning”, then will clip down if behavior continues

14. Mariposa is using a school-wide PBIS program
What is PBIS?
Positive Behavior Intervention System
Focuses on positive rewards for good behavior
Creates a plan for “teaching” appropriate student behaviors
Creates a plan to address undesirable student behaviors through teacher and administrative interventions
Lesson plans build on Mariposa LifeSkills
Consistency throughout the school
All staff expectations are the same, using the same language and the same series of rewards and consequences

15. BLAST Be Respectful Lead with Integrity Act Responsible Safety Matters
Together We Achieve
BLAST takes all the great programs and incentives Mariposa already has in place and ties them together!
School Store coupons (Blast Coupons)
Miss Manner certificates (Blast Coupons)
Principals Lunch
Lifeskills (all Lifeskills are imbedded within BLAST)

16. Snacks – Send in every day! Small and healthy
Snacks will be individual due to allergies
Small and healthy
Consumed within 5 minutes
Water ONLY- please no Capri Suns or JUICE
Lunches
Can pay ahead and online
Lunch money sent in blue folders
Checks- write student’s & teachers name

17. Birthdays Invitations NO birthday invitations at school
This is a district policy
Goodies
Please do not send anything in. (Kyrene policy- handbook)

18. SEA STAR of the Week!
Starting soon each child will get a chance to be star of the week.
They will get a poster to fill out the week before and will be due the following Monday.
These will be shared with the class and displayed in the class for all students to see.

19. Things to remember Please label belongings
Jackets, Lunch Boxes, Water bottles
No TOYS PLEASE!- including key chains, makeup, cars, Legos…
Change in pick up- please send a note
Make sure your emergency and contact information is current.
To ensure your child’s safety please keep us informed of any changes regarding dismissal.
Changes need to be in writing.
We can only release your child to people listed on their emergency card.

20. Things Volunteers can do:
-Assist in centers
-Prep materials- tracing and cutting
-Attend field trips
-Work one on one with children
- Volunteer Meeting -TBD
~Volunteering will start soon!

21. Challenger Fund What is it? What does my donation go towards?
Based on parent feedback, we’ve replaced the APEX run with a direct donation campaign. This allows 100% of your money to stay at Mariposa. Our goal this year is to raise $15,000.
What does my donation go towards?
The Mariposa PTO uses 100% of fundraiser donations to make our school a better place to learn.
How do I donate?
Using the donation form you receive tonight, you can donate by cash, check or Paypal on our website.
Prizes!
Mariposa Lanyards, Harvest Festival prize packs, classroom popsicle parties and Target gift cards for our teachers!
Donate August 12th - September 13th

22. Things you can do at home:
Remind students of school behaviors
Ask questions about the day
Practice handwriting/ coloring
READ every day!
Look at online resources
Classroom website

23. Communication: Newsletters via email and the website
Phone:
Newsletters via and the website
Blue-Take Home Folder
Class Webpage: x?PageID=25762

24. Please proceed to Library at 6:10 for a presentation from Mr
Please proceed to Library at 6:10 for a presentation from Mr. Fallgatter