1. Welcome to Back to School Night!
Bishop Larkin Catholic School
Mrs. Hengesbach
First Grade

2. Daily Schedule Morning Work Morning Prayer Calendar/Math/ Math Centers
Snack/ Recess
Language Arts
Writing/ Handwriting
Reading Centers
Religion
Science/ Social Studies
Specials
Fun Friday

3. Curriculum Language Arts: Houghton Mifflin- Journeys Math:
McGraw-Hill- My Math
Religion:
Finding God
Science:
Houghton Mifflin- Science Fusion
Social Studies:
Pearson- My World S.S.

4. Journeys Blending Phonics Weekly letter focus Rhyming words
Sight words
Spelling words
Comprehension
Genres
Blending
Rhyming words
Word families
Writing
Technology
Authors
Journeys

5. include the following:
Reading Centers
During the language arts block, the children are given the opportunity to complete various centers. At these centers the students complete activities that review and build upon the skills taught. During centers, students are pulled into small groups for differentiation. These centers may
include the following:
Word work
Phonics
Writing
Listening books
Journal
Technology
Science/S.S. activities

6. Math Counting up to 100 by 1’s, 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s
Writing numbers up to 120
Addition computation
Subtraction computation
Graphing
Fractions
Word problems
Critical thinking
Measurement
Place value
Coins
Time
*Students go to 5 math centers a week, during center time students are pulled into small group for differentiation)
Math

7. Religion Prayers Class Mass God Our Creator and Father
Jesus, Our Lord and Savior
The Church and Community
Sacraments, Our Way of Life
Morality, Our Lived Life
Religion

8. Science Observation & collection of information How scientist work
Objects in the sky
Earth’s Resources
Living and non-living animals
Habitats
Plants
Animals
Matter
Experiments

9. Social Studies Citizens in the community and school US symbols
Needs and wants
Maps and globes
Looking at the world
Traditions- Families
Past and present
American Heroes

10. Specials
Monday: P.E. Tuesday: Art and Spanish Wednesday: Music and Media Thursday: Technology Friday: P.E. 

11. Grading Standard based grading
Formative Assessments: teacher observation, hands-on activities
Summative Assessments: demonstration of mastery of standard

12. Summative Assessments
Study guides will be sent home before a summative assessment in areas of:
Math
Religion
Science
Social Studies
Spelling Summative Assessments will be given on Friday
Reading Summative Assessments will be given on Friday based on the story and skills practiced throughout the week
The reading book will be sent home on Thursday and will need to be returned the next day!

13. Grades First grade students receive report cards each trimester.
Progress reports are sent midway through each trimester. ONLY to those students struggling
with a skill or concept.
Parents will not be able to view grades on Renweb.
Renweb is percentage based and does not translate well
to the primary grading system which is developmental.

14. Approaches to Learning will be determined using a rubric.
ATLS
Approaches to Learning will be determined using a rubric.
Organization
Respectfulness
Collaboration
Personal Initiative

15. JUNGLE binders are a way for us to communicate!
Please check JUNGLE binders every night and initial the behavior calendar NIGHTLY! 

16. Please use pencil unless
Homework
Every Monday a homework packet will be sent in the blue folder inside your child’s JUNGLE.
They are due on Friday.
Please use pencil unless
noted otherwise.

17. Weekly Packets
Weekly packets are completed work from the previous week. The packet will be coming home on Fridays.
Please look over the packet, sign the cover sheet, and return the entire packet with the binder clip to school by Monday. The weekly packets will be in the JUNGLE binder, inside the blue folder.

18. Behavior Clip Chart Each day students will begin their day on a 3.
Students will get a stamp on their monthly calendar located in the JUNGLE binders if they are on a 3,4,or 5.
They will get a note
explaining why they are
on a 2 or 1.

19. Behavior Expectations
Having a good attitude
Respectful to adults and other classmates
Respectful to classroom materials
Being a good listener
Exhibits self-control
Follows directions and does not need constant reminders
Socializes at appropriate times
Takes ownership of behavior

20. Rewards Treasure Box Prizes King or Queen of the Jungle Red Tickets
Table Points
High Five Club
Class Compliments earned for a party
Students of the Month

21. Informal conferences will be held as needed.
Two formal conferences are held during the year. We will have a conference day.
Informal conferences will be held as needed.

22. Birthday treats will be shared at lunch. Mini cupcakes or cookies
Snack and Birthdays
Please send in a healthy snack and water bottle with your child each day.
Birthday treats will be shared at lunch. Mini cupcakes or cookies
are preferred.

23. After Care ~If your child is going to aftercare please send me
Morning~ An adult will assist your child out of the car. Students are supervised from 7:30-7:45 outside.
Afternoon~ Your child is to walk outside and find your car. Our class is the green middle line unless you have a younger sibling, then you are the blue line closest to the school.
After Care ~If your child is going to aftercare please send me
an or a note.
Car Line

24. How to Help your Child Be on time for school
Read with your child every night
Make sure homework is completed
Talk about the day
Give your child responsibilities
Be positive, supportive and understanding
Communicate with your child’s teacher

25. Class Website