1. WELCOME
Please find your child’s seat and look at your child’s journal and any work you find there.
Feel free to tour the room until we begin.
I will be greeting families as they arrive this evening, but if you have any questions feel free to write them down on a sticky note. I will try to address them before you leave.

2. Common Core State Standards Balanced Reading Program
Open House Agenda
Introduction
Daily Schedule
Common Core State Standards
Balanced Reading Program
Writing
Math
Themes
Homework/Reading Log
Grading/Conferences
Volunteers

3. Daily Schedule
7:40-8:10 Morning Work 8:15-8:30 Word Work 8:30-9:45 Daily 5 9:45-9:55 Snack/Restroom 10:00-10:45 Specials 10:50-11:35 Writing 11:40-12:10 Lunch 12:15-12:30 Read Aloud 12:30-1:30 Math 1:30-2:00 Recess 2:10-2:40 Science/Social Studies 2:45 Dismissal

4. Common Core State Standards
ELA CCSS focus on:
*Foundational Skills
*Listening and Speaking Skills
*Writing Skills
*Reading Literature
*Reading Informational Texts
*Math CCSS focus on
* Number and Operations in Base Ten
* Operations and Algebraic Thinking
* Measurement and Data
* Geometry

5. using evidence from the text. Reading and talking about books is an
Formal literacy assessments are done three times a year and include these components:
New TRC comprehension assessments have more rigorous demands. Students must be able to read the questions independently and answer them correctly
using evidence from the text.
Reading and talking about books is an
expected part of nightly homework.
Letter Naming
Phoneme Segmentation
Nonsense Word Fluency
Oral Reading Fluency
TRC

6. Balanced Reading Program
Modeled Reading
Shared reading
Guided Reading
Independent Reading
Collaborative Reading
Phonics
Sight Words
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Fluency

7. Daily 5 Activities Work on Writing Work on Words Listen to Reading
Teacher conducts mini lessons that focus on building comprehension, accuracy, fluency,
and vocabulary skills.
Work on Writing
Work on Words
Listen to Reading
Read to Self
Read to Someone

8. What the students are doing What the teacher is doing
DAILY 5
A literacy structure that teaches independence and gives children the skills needed to create a lifetime love of reading and writing.
It consists of five tasks that are introduced individually.
When introduced to each task, the children discuss what it looks like, sounds like, and feels like to engage in the task independently.
Children work on building their stamina until they are successful at being independent while doing that task.
What the students are doing What the teacher is doing
* getting started right away * facilitating reading groups
* working quietly and independently * facilitating strategy groups
* working the whole time * conferencing with students
* building stamina * assessing students

9. WE WRITE ABOUT EVERYTHING!
Writing
In first grade we work on:
handwriting, spacing, capitals, and end marks
transition from temporary to more conventional spelling
logical story sequence using order words
descriptive words, varied vocabulary, and varied sentence structure
proper grammar
Narrative
Opinion
Informative
We write notes, letters,
lists, poems, journal entries,
and stories.
WE WRITE ABOUT EVERYTHING!

10. Math Four STRANDS Numbers & Operations in Base Ten
We use WCPSS lessons aligned with the Common Core as a math resource. In first grade, children will use objects, drawings, and real-world situations to help them build mathematical ideas that make sense to them. Students invent, question, and explore, but also learn and practice important math strategies. Emphasis is placed on practice standards that teach children how to think critically about math.
Four STRANDS
Numbers & Operations in Base Ten
Measurement and Data
Geometry
Operations & Algebraic Thinking

11. Themes All About Me Family and Community Treasures Fishy Friends
Fall Harvest
Sky Watch
Thanksgiving
Winter Wonderland
Healthy Hearts
Famous Americans
In the Garden
Cruisin’ the Continents

12. Homework/Reading Log
Homework is intended to give students practice in current skills or to review previously studied skills. It should not be a source of frustration for your child (or you). If it becomes so, let me know so that we can make some adjustments. Please monitor your child as homework is completed to be sure previously studied skills are being practiced at home. A quiet place, free from distractions, might be a good place to complete homework.
Reading is a lifelong skill that we focus greatly on in first grade. I cannot express to you enough, the importance of your child practicing reading skills daily, even over track-out.
Studies show that children who have these experiences are better readers and better students in general.
** Reading Logs are checked daily. Written homework is due by Friday.**

13. Grading & Conferences
Each child will be graded according to the state’s Common Core State Standards.The Student performance levels of 1 to 4 indicate whether students have met the expectations set by the state for the CCSS of Study and indicate whether the student has the necessary skills and concepts to be successful in the next quarter or the next grade.
Your child will receive an Interim Report halfway through each quarter and a Report Card at the end of each quarter.
Conferences will be offered at the end of the first and third quarters. If at any other time you would like to conference with me, please send me a note and I will make arrangements to meet with you.

14. Standards Based Grading Student Performance Levels
DESCRIPTOR
KID FRIENDLY LANGUAGE
4- Exemplary
Student consistently demonstrates an in depth understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period.
I know it and I can explain my thinking. I can use it in other ways.
3- Proficient
Student consistently demonstrates an understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period.
I know it and I can explain it.
2- Approaching
Proficient
Student is approaching an understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period
Sometimes I know it, but I still may need help
1- Non- Proficient
Student does not yet demonstrate an understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period
I don’t understand it and I always need help.

15. Standards Based Grading Conduct and Work Habits
Cooperating with others
Respecting others
Observing rules
3 - meets expectations
2 – inconsistently meets expectations
1 – does not meet expectations
Work Habits
Uses Time Wisely
Listens carefully
Completes assignments
Writes legibly
Works independently or seeks help when needed

16. Volunteers
We need you!
Thanks to all of you who have offered to help us in so many ways.
Our room mom may be calling you from time to time to ask for your help.
For those of you who would like to volunteer, please get a sign up sheet tonight and look at some of the ways you can volunteer. Don’t forget to reregister by October!

17. We are so glad you came tonight!