1. Curriculum Night
Mrs. Jensen’s 1st Grade

2. About Me Practically an AZ native Wife and mom
Graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2017
Degree in Early Childhood Education
Background in people development
Favorites
Coffee, movies, hiking, family, teaching

3. Estrella Mission Statement
Our Vision:
Our Mission:
Inspiring ALL 
Students
To reach their potential
And become
Responsible life-long learners.
Success for ALL Students

4. Important Times
7:15 – Students can be on campus 7:40 – First bell rings (students line up) 7:45 – Tardy bell rings (students must be signed in at front office) 2:35 – Dismissal bell rings (12:35 on Wednesdays)

5. Our Daily Schedule Morning Activities CKLA Part 1
Math IFG (Math Centers & Small Group Math Activities)
Recess
Math
CKLA Part 2
Lunch
Skills
Special
ELA IFG (Literacy Centers & Small Group Reading Activities)
Classroom Activities
Pack up and head home

6. Specials Schedule Monday – Music Tuesday – Library
Thursday – Art Friday – P.E.

7. Behavior Management Positive Rewards Consequences
Positive Verbal Praise
STAR Slips
Clip up
Table Points
Student Choice Rewards
Prize Box
No Shoe Day
Bring a Stuffed Animal to School
Teacher redirection
Verbal warning
Clip down
Slow Down
Conversation with Mrs. Jensen
Time to Adjust
Letter to parent from child
from Mrs. Jensen
Continued Behavior
Principal or Vice Principal

8. Class Parties and Volunteers
4 celebrations each year
Fall, Winter, Friendship, End of Year
Volunteers needed for:
Supplies
Food
Planning
Sign-up Genius
Class parties/ Party organizer
Art Masterpiece
Library Time
Fridays 12:55-1:40
Guest Reader
Wednesdays
Special Events
Class Science Fair (End of Year)
Wacky Wednesdays

9. Homework Starts in week 4
Packet sent home on Monday and due the following Monday
Includes
Reading Log (15 minutes per night)
Spelling Tic-Tac-Toe
Math Spiral Review
Language Arts Spiral Review
Complete throughout the week
Questions or concerns – Please call or me

10. English Language Arts (ELA)
Listening and Learning
Skills
Centered around
complex narratives
informational read-aloud texts
Development of background knowledge
Vocabulary acquisition
Analysis of complex text
Development of speaking and listening skills
Foundational reading skills
Phonological awareness, Phonics, Word recognition (HFW), Fluency
Language skills
Conventions of English, Spelling, Grammar
Reading comprehension
Writing instruction

11. Listening and Learning
Listening and Speaking Skills
Participate and collaborate in conversations
Ask and answer questions about texts read or stories listened to
Express ideas clearly
Produce complete sentences
Domains
Fables, The Human Body, Different Lands/Similar Stories, Early World Civilizations, Early American Civilizations, Astronomy, History of Earth, Animals and Habitats, Fairy Tales, A New Nation (American Independence), and Frontier Explorers

12. Skills Reading Literature and Informational Text (Comprehension)
Key Ideas and Details
Integrations of Knowledge and Ideas
Range of Reading and Text Complexity
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Determine meaning of unknown words in context
Understand word relationships
Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading, and responding to texts

13. Skills Writing Spelling Complete sentences Short paragraphs
Beginning, middle, and end
Writing Process
Various forms of text
Opinions, Informative, Explanatory, Functional text
Publish writing samples using digital tools
Starts in unit 2
8 words per week
Sound spellings/tricky words from unit
Spelling test most Fridays

14. Math Curriculum Learning Format Key Focus
Scott Foresman Investigations
Engage NY
Kathy Fosnot
Learning Format
Whole Group
Small Group
Independent Work
Key Focus
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Number and Operations In Base Ten
Measurement and Data
Geometry
Mathematical Practices

15. Science, Social Studies, Health
Integrated into CKLA
Full Option Science System (FOSS)
Topics
Living Things and Habitats
Movement (Balance and Motion)
Rocks and Earth Materials
Sky and Weather
Integrated into CKLA
Harcourt Curriculum
Topics
Family and Community
Citizenship
Geography
Early Civilizations
European Exploration
U.S. History
Integrated into CKLA
Harcourt Curriculum
Topics
Healthy Habits
Fire Safety
The Human Body

16. Technology Computer lab Classroom laptops (Center rotation)
Basic computer skills
Responsible digital citizens
Digital portfolios tentatively planned for 2nd quarter

18. Thank you for coming!
If you have questions or comments, please fill out the blue form attached to your packet and leave it on your child’s desk.
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