1. Mrs. McMahon’s First Grade Class
Welcome!

2. Contact Information
Theresa McMahon
Conference Period
2:15-3:00 p.m. – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Website

3. Welcome to First Grade! Schedule PE ~ Mon., Weds., & Fri.
Music ~ Tues. & Thurs.
Lunch
10:56-11:26
Library
Tuesday 9:35-10:05
Art
Thursday 12:00-12:45

4. Conduct/Behavior Whole Brain Teaching rules will be used school wide
Class Dojo will be used in the classroom & color cards as needed
Excellent – Purple or Blue
Satisfactory – Green
Needs Improvement – Yellow or Orange
Unsatisfactory - Red
Note, , or call home as needed
Office for continued or severe infractions
Small rewards will be given for excellent behavior
Class rewards will be given when our marble jar is filled

5. Homework 15-20 minutes reading each night Reflex Math twice a week
Record minutes on Book-It reading log
Reading log counts as part of homework grade
Reflex Math twice a week
Math review pages will be sent home weekly
Parent choice whether to have child complete, return only if you need me to review with your child (i.e. you can tell your child doesn’t understand and you don’t understand)
Math lessons can be viewed online at Pearson
Practice Word Wall Words

6. Reading Begin the year ~ on-level is Guided Reading level C
End the year ~ on-level is Guided Reading level I-J
Rubrics (major grade)
Weekly reading tests (minor grade)
Graded on fluency, comprehension, story elements, author’s purpose, etc.
Leveled reading groups
Daily 5 Stations
Read to Self, Read to Someone, Word Work, Work on Writing, Listen to Reading

7. Language Arts Complete sentences Handwriting, punctuation, grammar
Following through with one topic
Spelling
Buddy Spelling process will be taught the first quarter
Spelling patterns will be introduced each week
No traditional spelling tests will be given; words will be assessed within weekly graded sentences starting the second quarter
The spelling pattern and sample words will be listed in the weekly newsletter

8. Math Addition/Subtraction facts to 20
Representing numbers & counting to 120 (<, >, =)
Time (hour and half hour)
Identify coins and values; count value to $1.20
Geometric shapes
Patterns
Place value
Fractions
Measurement
Graphs
Story Problems

9. Science Physical Science – Energy & Forces
Earth Science – Rocks, soil, landforms, & Natural Resources
Life Science – Plants & Animals

10. Social Studies Communities & Community Helpers Citizenship Map Skills
History
Government
Long Ago & Today
Inventors

11. Computer Monday and during Daily 5 TATEKS lesson each quarter
We will be a pilot class for Keyboarding Without Tears
TATEKS lesson each quarter
Integrated into Language Arts and other subjects
Award Reading
Starfall.com
Curriculum based activities
StudentNet is available from home

12. Measure of Academic Progress
Math & Reading
Administered 3 times a year
Computer-based assessment
Non-graded
Math and reading CCA’s will also be given each quarter; major grade

13. Grading Grades may be viewed online at Skyward
Flyer Folders ~ Checkmark indicates folder contains a failing grade
Major grades are circled
Failing major grades may be retaken after reteaching
Extra help will be given to students as needed during Power Hour from 8:15-9:15 a.m.

14. How can you help at home? Teach your child to tie their shoes
Practice with addition and subtraction flashcards
Reading daily for fluency and comprehension
Practice Word Wall Words
Encourage good handwriting and proper letter formation
Teach your child to tie their shoes

15. Friendly Reminders Follow KISD Dress Code
Check Wednesday Flyer Folders & S.T.A.R. binder
Wear tennis shoes on PE Days
Return Flyer folders and library books promptly
Send any money in an envelope labeled with your child’s name (put in clear zipper bag)
Label your child’s belongings

16. Contact Information
Parent/teacher communication in STAR Binder (Daily)
Flyer Folder (Wednesday)
Weekly Newsletters (Please see me if you are not receiving s.)
Parent/Teacher Conference Day
November 8 (Election Day)
Sign up will be available through Google Forms or SignUp Genius
Skyward 2.2 (Previously Parent Connection)
With Skyward 2.2, you can: Create an account for yourself as a parent/guardian
View current grades
View your child's attendance
Sign up to receive grade and attendance notification via
Texas curriculum can be found at

17. Class
Any questions?

18. Let’s Have a Great Year!