1. Mrs. Townsend’s K/1 Combo Class Riverview STEM Academy
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2. A Little Bit About Me My background
Sacramento State: BA, Multiple Subject Credential, & Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
National Board Certified Teacher-Early Childhood Generalist
Area 3 Writing Teacher Consultant
FCUSD’s Teacher of the Year 2014
My experience
This is my 16th year teaching!!! 
Experience teaching K, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades
PLTW Launch Lead Teacher

3. Our Daily Schedule
Early Rocket Reading Instruction – letters, sounds, phonemic awareness, fluency, literature (fiction and nonfiction), poetry 
Morning Work– attendance, flag, calendar, weather, oral language, phonics 
Writer’s Workshop – genres include informative, narrative, and opinion
Snack and Recess 
Math – daily Common Core aligned lessons targeting the five math domains
Lunch and Recess 
Reader’s Workshop- whole class and small group reading instruction
STEM – Project Lead the Way, AIMS, Bee Bots, earth, life, and physical sciences
Social Studies – themes include citizenship, community, and our place in the world
Active Learning – Child-initiated discovery activities which promote exploration and social interaction at learning centers; art, math, reading, writing, science, technology, imaginative play, building, etc.
Pack up – retrieve papers from mailboxes, pack up belongings
Early Rocket Dismissal
Late Rocket Reading Instruction-see early rocket reading instruction
Late Rocket Dismissal

4. Classroom Management Class Agreements Consequences: Behavior Log
Listening Bodies
Raised Hands
Quiet Mouths
Walking Feet
Helping Hands
Caring Hearts
Class rewards for Right-on Rockets
Consequences: Behavior Log
Verbal warning first
Think it over time
Contact Home Student fills out “We Talked About a Rule” Sheet (with my help)
Please talk about the event and sign
Student returns the log to me the next day
School Wide Positive Behavior Expectations
Right–on Rockets (Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe)

5. Common Core State Standards
Language Arts
Reading Standards for Literature
Reading Standards for Informational Text
Reading Standards: Foundational Skills
Writing Standards
Speaking and Listening Standards
Language Standards
Math
Counting and Cardinality (K only)
Domains:
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Number and Operations in Base Ten
Measurement and Data
Geometry
See Grade Specific Stapled Handouts

6. K/1 Curriculum
Reading
Early/Late Reading SIPPS(Foundational Skills) (phonemic awareness, phonics, guided spelling, Systematic Phonics, Fluency, Comprehension)
Benchmark Advance ELA/ELD program (Phonics, Word Work, Literature and Informational text, Grammar, Writing)
Reader’s Workshop (reading strategies, small group)
Benchmark Advance High Frequency Words (K= 39 words 1st=124 words)
Language Arts (Listening, Speaking, and Language Standards)
Benchmark Advance ELA/ELD Program
Daily 5 (Read to Self, Read to Someone, Listen to Reading, Work on Writing, Word Work through these we are teaching independence)

7. K/1 Curriculum
Writing
Handwriting is Ball and Stick Print (see sample on website under Useful Resources)
3 Text Types
Narrative
Informative/Explanatory
Opinion
Shared & Independent Writing (prompts)
Writer’s Workshop (3 text types)
Narrative, Opinion, Informative/Explanatory

8. K/1 Curriculum Math enVision Math www.pearsonrealize.com 16 Topics
Common Core State Standards
Mathematical Practices Handbook
What does math homework look like?
Leaflet (done in class) reteach/practice pages at home
Enrichment
Resources on class website
Enrichment pages

9. K/1 Curriculum STEM Social Studies PLTW (Project Lead The Way)
STEM-integrates science, technology, engineering and math
4 modules
Engineering It’s Elementary
Bee Bots (coding)
AIMS
Social Studies
Rule-making process
Symbols
Community
Maps & Globes
Time
History
(Then & Now)
Kinder
First
Structure & Function: Exploring Design
Pushes & Pulls
Animals & Algorithms
Structure & Function: Human Body
Light & Sound
Light & Sound: Observing the Sun, Moon, & Stars
Animal Adaptations
Animated Storytelling

10. P.E., Tech, & Library P.E. Specialist Days:
Monday & Tuesday – wear athletic shoes!
Tech Time– TBA
Library – TBA

11. Active Learning Important part of our core curriculum.
In our classroom you will find centers focused on various areas, including math, writing, reading, art and creativity, technology, science, dramatic play, puzzles, ABCs, and play dough.
You may also see students working with other students or working/playing alone.
Active Learning time offers children valuable time to practice the skills they have learned at a teacher-directed station or center.
Students have opportunities for problem-solving, cooperating with others, practicing social skills, or working on fine motor skills.
Active Learning time also provides valuable opportunities for me to make observations, perform assessments, or work with individuals or small groups.

12. Report Cards
Students in Folsom Cordova Unified are formally evaluated three times per year.
Mandatory conferences will be held in November (end of first trimester) and optional, teacher-initiated conferences are held in the spring.
The following criteria are used on the report card:
Teacher observation
Written tests (all subject areas)
Student writing and other assignments
Reading and Math unit exams
Oral reading passage progress (fluency, accuracy, comprehension)
Sight word recognition
Reading strategies
Individual and group participation
Performance, attitude, citizenship, and effort
Neatness, accuracy, and completion of in-class work and homework.

13. School Business Student Code of Conduct Safety Plans
Link to copy on school and district website
Pages in file
Please review reasons for Suspensions and Expulsions
suspensions and expulsions
Safety Plans
Fire
Earthquake
Lockdown
Evacuation: Our Evacuation site is Peter J. Shields
Elementary (If we evacuate, you will be notified)

14. PERSONAL PROPERTY – Do not bring it to school.
THE SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR STUDENTS' DAMAGED OR LOST PERSONAL PROPERTY.  Toys, balls, music players, electronic devices, stuffed animals, party invitations, or any personal property are not to be brought to school, unless requested by the student's teacher. 
1st offense = Confiscation and returned at end of day.  
2nd Confiscation = Parent pick-up. 
3rd Confiscation = Return last day of school.

15. Phones, pagers, and technology devices shall:
1. Be turned off and placed out of sight during the instructional time of the school day (class time, passing periods, and recess) and at any other time when directed by a District employee.
2. Not disrupt the educational program or school activity. If the device is used at an inappropriate time, it may be confiscated. If a school employee finds it necessary to confiscate a device, he/she will give the device to school administration so that the parent can be notified. A parent/guardian will be required to pick up the device from the school. A student who violates this policy may be restricted from possessing a personal electronic signaling device at school or school-related events.
3.The school takes no responsibility for the loss or damage of such devices.

16. Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
Early – Late Session
8:25 – 1:52 AM Session
12 Students
24 Students
12 Students
9:10 – 2:37 PM Session

17. 1st and 2nd grade Early/Late
And BASE Program
BASE Program
Extended Day 1:52-2:37
8:25 – 1:52 AM Session
12 Students
24 Students
12 Students
BASE Program
Extended Day 8:25–9:10
9:10 – 2:37 PM Session

18. Riverview School-wide Positive Behavior Support Program
Anti-Bullying Program
Second Step
B.E.S.T. Building Effective Schools Together
Positive Behavior Support – B.E.S.T.
Right-On Rockets Tickets to reward positive behavior
Riverview Rockets Are: Respectful, Responsible, Safe
Recognition Assemblies
Behaviorist Support
Systematic Supervision Training for all staff
Social and Emotional support with district MFT’s and
Social workers.

19. Traffic, Safety, and “Getting the Day off to a good start.”
Pull up to within 18” of the curb to load and unload from the curbside
Don’t leave car unattended in the yellow or red zones.
If you are going to leave your car unattended, park it on the street or in the parking lot.
Pull forward to the yellow zone to drop off
or pick up
Do not double park to pick up or drop off

20. Don’t leave cars unattended in the yellow or red zones.

21. Pull up to within 18” of the curb

22. Pull forward to the yellow zone to drop off or pick up

23. For the safety of the children
Do not double park
to pick up or drop off

24. Contact Information
School Web Site:
Parent/Student Handbook available-online
Parent Rights and Responsibility-online
Student Conduct Code-online
Principal
Office Phone:

25. Absences, Tardies, & Early Dismissals
Call the office
Missed work will be in student mailboxes (students have one day for each day missed to complete make-up work)
Independent Study: Absent more than 5 school days
Get the form before the absence from the office
I will compile work and send it home the day before the absence start date
Please have work completed upon return to school
Tardies
After 8:25 (early workers) and after 9:10 (late workers) get Late Slip from office before coming to classroom
Early Dismissals
Sign child out in office (office will call classroom to let teacher know to send child up to office for early dismissal)

26. Friday Folders These come home each Friday and are VERY important.
We try to send all school flyers and communication from the office in the blue Friday Folder.
Please make sure you review all the material in the folder each Friday, keep what needs to stay home, and then have your child bring the blue Friday Folder back to school on Monday or Tuesday.

27. Class Business Backpacks Birthdays
large enough to hold 9”x12” folders, other papers, and work that will come home. For safety and storage reasons, backpacks with wheels are not preferred. Please look through and empty your child’s backpack each day.
Birthdays
Nut-free treats welcome (store bought & packaged only ~no food that’s cooked or prepared at home. State law: food has to be prepared in a state approved kitchen), please no drinks, bring napkins & enough for 24 students
Invitations (parent/guardian delivers outside of class unless the whole class is invited)

28. Class Business Communication
PowerSchool Parent Portal: log-in information
Parent Conferences week of November 13-16
Grades: Meets, Developing, Limited Proficiency
Schoolwires Webpage
Class newsletters will be blind copy ed to you if you’d like
Best way to communicate with me is through
Shutterfly: school information, class pictures, sign-up sheets, etc. will be posted to our class Shutterfly page.

29. Class Business Daily Snack vs. Lunch Donations
Snacks: please label and place in grade level basket outside room before start of school day
Kinder students we recommend bringing a lunch from home for the first two weeks of school
School Lunch pay online at
Donations
$75 one time donation by September 1st should greatly help fund the costs to attend fieldtrips
Cash or checks made out to Riverview STEM Academy (“Room 18 Trips” in the subject line)
Classroom supplies as needed (I’ll post needed supplies on
Shutterfly)

30. Class Business Dress & Dress Code
Please label all coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, lunch boxes, water bottles, etc. with your child’s name.
Good idea to keep a spare change of clothes in a labeled bag in your child’s backpack.
Shoes and/or sandals with straps (good for running, jumping, climbing, etc.)
Dress code see parent/student handbook

31. Class Business Field Trips K/1 Fog Willow Pumpkin Farm Explor-it
And a couple of other ones in the spring TBD
Kinder
Play at Harris Center or Crest Theater
1st grade
Powerhouse
*Chaperones must have Volunteer Category II status.
(See Office for details)
NO Siblings allowed on field trips
Kindly requesting NO posting of pictures on social
media other than our class Shutterfly page.

32. Class Business Homework Folder (silver O.W.L folder) Homework weekly
Sent home Monday due on Friday
Reinforces and supports work in class (may seem easy at first but builds in complexity and skill)
Reading Log (reading comprehension skills)
Math page (1 double-sided page per night M-TH)
Should take about min per night to finish (not including reading)
Read with you or to you for a minimum of minutes
Homework for the first 2 weeks
Getting to know you bags

33. Class Business P.E. Star Student of the Week
PE specialist days are Mondays & Tuesdays. Please send your child to school dressed in appropriate clothes and shoes on those days so that s/he can actively participate in PE. Water bottles with a leak proof lid are helpful to have as well.
Star Student of the Week
(aka “Camper of the Week”)
In the bag: poster, estimation jar, photos, favorite book, one item to share, class mascot’s journal
see folder in Star Student bag for more specific info

34. I’m looking forward to a wonderful year!
Volunteers
Must have Category II status (TB & Fingerprints)
Must sign in at office before coming to the classroom
NO siblings in class or on field trips
Fill out sign-up sheet if interested
I’m looking forward to a wonderful year!
Thank You!!!!