1. Welcome to First Grade!
Miss Flaherty

2. Let’s Take a Look
at What
We’ve Been Up to So Far…

3. Meet Miss Flaherty! 16 years of teaching experience (grades 1-4)
Bachelor’s Degree: University of Michigan
Elementary Education
Early Childhood Certification
Master’s Degree: Michigan State University
Educational Administration

4. Arrival/Dismissal
Students will line up at the door outside our classroom (Door #7).
When it is rainy/cold (below 32 degrees), students will enter through front doors and line up in the gym.
Doors open when the first bells rings at 8:13 and stays open until the tardy bell at 8:15.
If you arrive after tardy bell (8:15), you must bring your child to the door by the main office.
Dismissal will be at the outside door.
ID’s are required!

5. Special’s Schedule Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:
Gym (Mrs. Osterbeck): 8:15-9:00
Health (Mrs. Duster): 12:15-1:00
Library (Ms. Beth): 12:30-1:15
Music (Mrs. Laporte): 2:30-3:15
Art (Mr. Hahn): 9:00-9:45

6. Readers Workshop/Daily 5
Reading
Readers Workshop/Daily 5
Read to Self
Read to Someone
Listen to Reading
Word Work
Purposes:
Increase Stamina
Promote Independence
Allows Teacher time to work with small groups

7. I understand what I read
Guided Reading
Books are read in class in small groups
Bag books should be read with an adult
There may be activity sheets
Sign the reading log
Send back to school
SIGHT WORDS!!!!
Daily Café
C omprehension
I understand what I read
A ccuracy
I can read the words
F luency
I read with expression
E xpand vocabulary
I learn new words

8. Oral Language Direct link between oral language and writing
Morning Meeting
Top Dog/Clifford Bag
Think/Pair/Share
Activities before
writer’s workshop

9. Writer’s Workshop MAISA Writing Units Focus on different genres.
We are ALL writers.
Students choose their own topics
Mini-Lessons target specific skills
Individual Conferences with teacher
Publishing and Share Time

10. Spelling/Word Study Beginning of the Year Word Families
Phonics Skills (At Individual Level)
Second Semester
Words Their Way
Individualized Word Sorts
Individualized Words Lists

11. Math Math series: Math Expressionsc
Math
Math series: Math Expressions
Components: Homework, family letters, online resources, hands-on manipulatives
Think Central: Login information provided in packet. Games link to math program.
www-k6.thinkcentral.com/
Report cards list concepts that need to be mastered by end of year

12. Math www.mobymax.com Freckle Math fact ring
We will practice math facts daily at school.
We encourage you to practice at home as well!

13. Science Next Generation Science New Units!
Star Light, Star Bright
(Space Systems)
Feature Factor
(Structure and Info. Processing)
Oh, Say Can You See
(Sound and Light Waves)
Focus on Hands-On and Process

14. Social Studies Civics and Government Geography History
Understanding why we have rules
Simple mapping (i.e. classroom)
American symbols
Understanding physical and human characteristics
History
Public Discourse
Personal History: Family Tree
Taking a stand on a public issue
Famous Americans/Special Days
Economics
Consumers & Producers
Goods & Services

15. Classroom Management Above and Beyond Role Model On Target
Teacher Choice
Parent Contact
+2 PAWS Tickets
+1 PAWS Ticket
Right on Track!
Possible Consequences: Time off recess, time out of class activities, etc.
Possible Consequences: Any consequence from Teacher Choice plus a phone call or note home.

16. Homework Expect Reading and Math homework every night except Fridays.
At Home Projects on a limited basis

17. Volunteer in our Classroom!
Volunteers
Parent volunteers are always welcome!
Please fill out volunteer survey
Volunteer opportunities at school or home
Volunteer consent forms must be completed!
Volunteer in our Classroom!

18. Remind
If you are interested you can register for text alerts about important events/due dates in our classroom!

19. Field Trip Our class will be visiting Real Life Farm in Canton.
Date: TBD
Parent volunteers are allowed (although you may need to follow the bus in your own car)

20. Communication Weekly Classroom Newsletter
Class Website:
Best Ways to Get in Touch with Miss Flaherty
Remind Texts
3. Notes in Take Home/Friday folder
4. Phone: ext. 2228
Dogs Rule!

21. For attending Curriculum Night!
Thank You...
For attending Curriculum Night!
QUESTIONS?????