1. Welcome to Curriculum Night
First Grade
CTA Freedom

2. Daily Schedule Curriculum Night 8:20-8:40 Seatwork
8:40-9:45 Spalding
9:45-10:05 Recess, bathroom, and snack
10:15-11:10 Saxton Math
11: 40- Math/Reading
12:15-12:45-Lunch
12:45-1:45 Reading Groups
1:45-2:30 Science/Social Studies
2:45 Dismiss for pick up
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3. Specials Special Rotation Day 1 Music Day 2 Computers Day 3 PE
Day 1 Music
Day 2 Computers
Day 3 PE
Day 4 Music
Day 5 Library
Day 6 PE
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4. Birthday Fun All treats must be store bought.
All treats must be store bought.
District policy states that treats are individually wrapped for health reasons (such as Little Debbie Snacks).
Birthday treats are given out during morning recess.
No peanuts/peanut by-products.
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5. Spalding
First three weeks we practice phonograms and procedures for spelling
Spelling begins week 4
Phonogram, spelling, and spelling dictation tests are given on Friday.
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6. Spelling Procedures
Monday: Students enter ten words; test on ten words.
Tuesday: Students enter ten more words; test on first twenty.
Wednesday: Students enter ten more words; test on last twenty.
Thursday: Students are given a practice test on all words.
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7. Reading Reading Open Court: first six units focus on
Open Court: first six units focus on
-Phonemic Awareness
-Sounds and Spelling
-Blending
-Reading Big Books /Anthology
-Writing
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8. Math Math Meeting Class Fact Practice Sheet
Lessons (new math concepts)
Guided Class Practice
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9. Math Homework Math homework consists of facts and guided practice
Practice facts daily
Review homework with student
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10. Science/Social Studies
Aligned to state standards
Class science fair project will be in the winter
Social Studies curriculum includes: patriotic, state, early American, community, and civic history
Projects are completed in class
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11. Homework Homework is collected in the morning
Homework is collected in the morning
Please do not sign the slip if homework has not been reviewed
If student forgot or left homework, it is completed at recess
Homework includes minimum of 15 minutes of reading per night
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12. Homework Folder
Student papers are sent home in homework folders and in Weekly Folders
Please review student work and sign the parent log
Progress reports are sent home every four weeks
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13. Grades Papers with a score will be recorded in grade book
Papers with a score will be recorded in grade book
Report cards are given at the end of each quarter
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14. Please teach your child how to tie their shoes.
Please teach your child how to tie their shoes.
Imagine a class full of first graders with untied shoes
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15. Bathroom We take two bathroom breaks as a whole class.
We take two bathroom breaks as a whole class.
If your child is out of the room (other than the two scheduled breaks), they miss valuable instruction time.
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16. Tax Credits
First grade field trips are supported by tax credit donations. Please consider supporting our school with your donations.
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17. School Wire
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18. Thank you! To save time, please jot down
any questions on the index card provided and I will get back to you.