1. Welcome to Parent Information Night
First Grade

2. Introductions Patty Brown Nineteenth year at Saint James
Thirteen years in first grade
Previous experience teaching kindergarten,
second and fourth grade
Member of Saint James Parish

3. Behavior Plan Individual Behavior Plan Whole Class Behavior Plan
Color Cards
Students flip cards according to their behavior.
Green-. Following classroom rules
Yellow-Warning
Red- Notify parents
Whole Class Behavior Plan
Star Jar
-Class receives stars for good behavior
-Reward given to whole class when points
are earned

4. Scholastic Reading Club
Student of the Week
Packet and Poster
Guest Reader
Birthdays
Celebrate with a snack
Scholastic Reading Club
Place order online
Orders sent home monthly

5. Homework Read for 15-20 minutes each night Tuesday and Wednesday-Math
Reading assignment from weekly calendar due every Friday.
Tuesday and Wednesday-Math
Homework is a review of skills covered in class.
Wednesday-Spelling
Write 6 words that follow weekly spelling skill.
Thursday
Study Simple Solutions and Spelling.

6. First Grade Schedule Lunch and Recess: 12:30-1:10 Snack- Each Morning
Monday-Music
Tuesday-
Wednesday-Gym
Thursday-Library
Friday-Mass and Gym

7. Curriculum Reading Develop fluency, comprehension and vocabulary.
Reflect, analyze and discuss different genres of literature.
Small group reading
Book Basket for independent reading
Reading Notebook

8. WRITING Sentence Structure Parts of Speech Journal Writing
Focus on different forms of writing
Narrative
Informational
Persuasive
Poetry

9. Spelling High Frequency Words Long and Short Vowel Patterns
Blends and Diagraphs
Initial, medial, and final sounds
Compound Words
Syllables
High Frequency Words
Word Wall Words
4 new words a week
Handwriting
Review proper letter formation

10. Math Daily Practice and Review of Concepts Addition and Subtraction
Fact Families
Place Value
Telling Time
Fractions
Geometry
Measurement
Double Digit Addition and Subtraction
Simple Solutions
IXL Online Program

11. Science Science: Pearson Elevate Science (New Curriculum at SJS!!)
Next Generation Science Standards
Problem based learning
STEM connections
Coding and innovation to engage students & build 21st century skills
Hands on Labs
Social Studies:
Social Studies: Interactive Notebook
Focus on the United States and what makes our country unique
Past, present, and future events and people
Geography
Holidays

12. Religion
Explore life of Jesus through Gospel and classroom activities.
Daily Prayer
Participate at Mass
Liturgical Seasons of the Church
Activities during Advent and Lent
All Saints Mass

13. Social Development Second Step Program
*Hands on activities for social, emotional and
academic success
*Skills for learning, self-regulation,
empathy, and emotion management
*Activities with Mrs. McGowan
in the classroom .

14. Grading Policy Grade Description M – Mastered
Consistently Demonstrates
S – Successful
Frequently Demonstrates
E – Emerging
Occasionally Demonstrates
N – Not Yet
Rarely/ Never Demonstrates

15. What can you do to help? Encourage your child to read daily
Check frequently for communication
Read through the weekly newsletter
Do not hesitate to contact me with concerns or questions.

16. Contact Information
Mrs. Patty Brown