1. St. James Elementary School http://sje.horrycountyschools.net
Mrs. Gaskins
Welcome to First Grade
St. James Elementary School

2. School Objectives
To have each child successfully complete an individualized learning program.
To have each child prepared to successfully enter the next  level of his/her educational journey.

3. School Procedures First Graders ROCK! We are… R- Respectful
O-Organized
C-Cooperative
K-Knowledgeable
S-Safe

4. Daily Schedule 7:35-8:35 Literacy Workstations 8:45 Special Areas
9:30-10:20 Math
10:20-10:50 Math Skills Practice
10:50-11:40 Phonics
11:40 – 12:10 Lunch
12:10-1:00 Reading
1:00-1:30 Writing
1:30-2:00 Recess
2:00-2:20 Science/Social Studies
2:20-2:30 Dismissal

5. Our Classroom Promise
We will get along with each other and with our teachers.
We will be friendly to everyone.
We will be kind to each other: No putdowns, making fun of, or singling out anyone.
We will take turns and share.
We will respect others’ property.

6. First Grade Subjects Reading – Math Writing Science Plants
Independent – Teacher demonstrated and students read on their own.
Reading and Responding – Teacher and students share the reading and respond to text.
Guided – students read in leveled groups
Math
Everyday Math
Numbers and operations
Algebra
Geometry
Measurement
Data Analysis and Probability
Writing
Students write daily. Stories, Letters, Poems concentrating on punctuation and correct sentence patterns.
Science
Plants
Sun and Moon
Earth Materials
Exploring motion
Social Studies
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7. I look forward to an exciting year with you
I look forward to an exciting year with you! See you on, Wednesday, August 22!
Good Night