1. Welcome to Mrs. Burns’ 1st Grade Class!

2. Whoooo is Mrs. Burns?
B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Berry College
M.Ed in Early Childhood Education from KSU
ELL Endorsed and Gifted Endorsed
14th year teaching in Cobb County/ 4th year at Eastvalley
Volunteer/foster with Angels Among Us Pet Rescue
Married with a 14 year old son and 3 year old daughter

3. In 1st Grade We… Listen carefully Follow directions Work independently
Complete assigned work on time
Work and cooperate in large and small groups
Develop responsibility for ourselves, our belongings, and our actions

4. Reading Word Study (phonics and spelling)
Readers’ Workshop & Guided Reading
Grade Level Reading Targets (DRA Levels used for Guided Reading) A B C D E F G H I J K L M
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

5. Writing Mathematics Writers’ Workshop
Writing Genres- narrative, opinion, informative/explanatory
Mathematics
Math Workshop & Guided Math
Number Talks
Curriculum- addition and subtraction facts and strategies, word problems, comparing numbers, place value, data, measurement, time, shapes
**Addition & Subtraction Facts should be mastered by the end of 1st grade.

6. Social Studies and Science
Integrated throughout the curriculum
Social Studies- geography (landforms, continents & oceans), economics (goods/services, spending/saving, producers/consumers, scarcity), historical figures
Science- weather and seasons, water, magnets, sound, light and shadows, plants, animals
STEM

7. Report Cards Common Core GPS Standards-based report card
Outlines what each student should know, understand, and be able to do
Clear communication of student’s progress to meeting standards
Indicates mastery
3+: exceeds standards
3: consistently meeting the standard
2: progressing toward meeting the standard
1: limited or minimum progress
Criteria changes every 9 weeks

8. Positive Management in our Classroom…
7 Habits and Leader in Me
One Stop Shop
Marble Jar
Logical Consequences
Behavior Key

9. Daily Agendas & Folders
The agenda will come to and from school each day and should be signed every night.
Agenda includes a behavior key, specials schedule, and school events.
Look for communication from the teacher or school on the “Return to School” side of the communication folder AND on the agenda calendar.
Use this folder for any notes, money, or transportation changes.

10. Homework Reading Spelling OPTIONAL Homework Menu
20+ minutes/day
weekly reading log
Spelling
2 choices from spelling menu
OPTIONAL Homework Menu
Special activities/projects sent home periodically

11. Odds and Ends… Attendance Transportation Changes Money
Blog & SeeSaw App
Standardized Tests
EVRC/Accelerated Reader
Birthdays
Snacks and Water Bottles
PTSA

12. 3 Cheers for Volunteers! Room Rep(s) Art Class Volunteer
Art Appreciation Rep
Media Center Volunteer
Copy Parent
Backpack Parent(s)

13. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns!!!
Please me if you have any questions or concerns!!!