1. Curriculum Night
First Grade
August 23, 2016

2. Our First Grade Team! Mrs. Medford Ms. Hartford
Mrs. Lavelle Mrs. Desanctis
Ms. Johnson Mrs. Akers

3. Introduction
I have my degree from the Georgia State in English and Masters in Computer Information Systems as well as a Master in Early Childhood Education from the University of Phoenix
I have taught First Grade for 10 years. This is my 11th year at SBCE in First grade.
I LOVE what I do and am so happy to be able to share that joy with your child

4. Assessments 3 types (district, grade level, classroom)
District (Renaissance (STAR) Math, Reading, Early Literacy, Math Unit tests)
Grade Level (LA quizzes, writing prompts, Cold reads, Science, SS, Health)
Classroom (spelling tests, skill checks)

5. Math 6 different units of study approximately 5-6 weeks long
Pre and post tests for each unit
3 levels of instruction- on, advanced and accelerated (STAR, Math mastery, unit pre-tests, teacher recommendation)
Placement decisions will be made at the 6 week mark and will be reevaluated in December and at year end
Possibility of changing classes for math

6. Homework
A homework sheet will come home every Monday. (Spelling and reading)
It is due on Friday. Please sign.
Reading for minutes EVERY night.
If you need to assist your child past understanding the directions, please write a note on the top of the paper.
Spelling Choice Suggestions
Math homework will come from your child’s math teacher)
Mon/wed- reading Tues-math Thursday-math/spelling

7. Spelling Each child is assessed and placed at the appropriate level.
We will have 3 levels in our classroom
Each week focuses on a spelling pattern
20 words (the ten current spelling words with 5 review words taken from ANY past spelling test and 5 words from our word wall)
First grade website

8. Common Core Standards Common core (http://www.corestandards.org/)
Georgia Standards of Excellence (
(On February 19, 2015, the State Board of Education (SBOE) voted to rename the ELA and Mathematics standards to the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE). )
80-100, 70-79, 69 and below

9. Grading S -Satisfactory N -Needs Improvement U -Unsatisfactory
Report cards every 9 weeks.
Progress Skills Checklists 3 times a year.
Work Sample Packets approximately twice a month
Minimum of 9 grades per subject per semester
80-100, 70-79, 69 and below

10. Classroom Behavior Plan
Class Dojo
Purr Tickets
Treasure Box
If your child needs extra support, we will work together to create a customized behavior plan.

11. Daily Schedule
7:40 – 7:45 BNN
7:50 to 8:45 Reading/Language Arts/Writing
8:50 to 9:40 Specials
9:45 – 10:20 Reading/Language Arts/Writing
10:25 – 10:55 Lunch
11:00 – 11:10 Shared Literature
11:10 – 12:10 Math
12:15 – 12:35 Recess
12:35 – 12:45 Snack Time – 1 healthy snack please
12:45 – 1:15 R.E.A.L. Time (remediation, enrichment, assessment, learning)
1:15 – 2:10 Science/ Social Studies / Health
2:10 to 2:20- Prepare for dismissal

12. Writing
We will focus on narrative, informational, and persuasive genres.
Writing folder – your first homework assignment 
Writing Traits- we focus and assess the areas of ideas, organization, word choice, and conventions
Each unit has a rubric that grades writing on a scale from a 1 to 4.

13. Reading
Everyone is assessed at the beginning of the year and will work on their own individual BAS reading level.
Weekly work on decoding skills as well as comprehension skills
Goal is 1 full year’s growth
Reading Level Correlation Chart
All groups doing very different skills

14. Social Studies and Science
Our World
George Washington Carver
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
Harriet Tubman
Lewis and Clark
Theodore
Roosevelt
Science
Light and Shadows
Sound
Magnets
Changes in Water
Plants
Animals

15. Want to know more? www.fultonschools.org
site for Common Core Georgia performance standards
Medfordfirstgrade.weebly.com

16. Special Programs King of the Jungle Scholastic Reading Parent Readers
Science Force
Georgia Writing Contest
Monthly Enrichment Activities- may need
parent volunteers.

17. Communication/Misc VIP Papers: every Thursday as needed
GO Home Folder – will come home everyday to be checked for important papers. Should come back each morning EMPTY or with signed papers.
Website and s
Remember to send in a written note when your child is absent or there is a transportation change!

18. Sign Up Genius My new best friend 
Conferences, Parent Reader, Monthly supply requests
Which way do you prefer to receive it?
Oops person for supplies

19. Thank you for joining me tonight
Thank you for joining me tonight! I’m looking forward to a wonderful year
together!