1. * 2011-2012 School Year Back to School Night
07/16/96
Welcome!
School Year Back to School Night
College Gardens Elementary School
IB World School
Ms. Maizel, Mrs. Asadullah, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Taylor, Ms. Skroback, Mrs. Hernandez, and Mrs. Xia *

2. BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Essential Questions*
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
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Essential Questions
What instructional components will be present in our rigorous first grade curriculum?
How can we work together to benefit all students?
We believe that all children can be successful. Our goal is to ensure that all students are taught with materials and at a pace that is challenging to each pupil and that develops their unique talents and strengths. *

3. *
Schedule
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Reading, writing, math, social studies, and science will be integrated into our daily instruction through our PYP units of inquiry.
Specials
Media , Music, PE, Art
Media
Monday: Maizel 9:45-10:15
Monday: Asadullah10:20-10:50
Tuesday: Hernandez 1:30-2:00
Thursday: Harris 9:45-10:15
Thursday: Skroback: 10:20-10:50
Friday: Taylor 10:20-10:50
*** Each teacher has a different schedule***
Do we want to add information about Ms. Li? How should we word it? *

4. *
Grading
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Students in first grade receive the following report card grades
“O” for Outstanding
“S” for Satisfactory
“N” for Needs Improvement
Are report cards the same this year???? *

5. Classwork Rubric 4 Points Complete Understanding 3 Points*
Classwork Rubric
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4 Points
Complete Understanding
3 Points
General Understanding
2 Points
Developing Understanding
1 Point
Minimal Understanding *

6. *
Homework
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Homework and projects are extensions of school instruction and therefore an integral part of your child’s education.
Homework assignment sheets will be sent home on the first day of the school week and completed work should be returned to school by Friday of the same week.
It is beneficial for families to review their children’s work. *

7. Behavior Management Go for the Green*
Behavior Management
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Go for the Green
All students start out on green at the beginning of each day. If a student is not following the school or classroom standards, he or she will receive a warning. If the behavior continues, his or her name will be moved to the next color.
Students will color in their calendars every day. Calendars need to stay in their communication folders.
Students may also earn Got Attitude stickers for showing PYP Attitudes or an element of the Learner Profile. When a student earns a sticker, he or she will place a star in the correct day on their Go for the Green calendar.
(each sticker = 1 ticket)
Explain about turning in tickets for popsicles or other prizes offered each quarter. *

8. CGES Behavior Ladder of Discipline
1. Verbal warning
2. Move to yellow. Reflection form and conference with teacher.
3. Move to red. Minimum of 10 minute classroom timeout, reflection form, and conference with teacher.
4. Remain on red. 15 minute loss of recess, reflection form, conference with teacher, and note home.
*Three reds in a week = office referral

9. Reading Leveled Texts Junior Great Books Poetry Informational Text*
Reading
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Leveled Texts
Junior Great Books
Poetry
Informational Text
Foundational Skills
Literature
Vocabulary *

10. Reading Whole class- For concepts all students need to learn*
Reading
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Whole class- For concepts all students need to learn
Guided Reading- For reading material on the students’ instructional level
**Guided Reading books will come home in bags. These should be read at home and returned to school every day.
Individual Work- Reinforcement and Enrichment activities
Centers- Activities that review high frequency words, chunks, and any other skills/concepts taught *

11. Words Their Way
  Words Their Way is a developmentally driven instruction approach providing an integrated way to teach phonics, vocabulary, and spelling to improve literacy skills.
Words Their Way instruction will begin on Sept. 12th. Students will receive classroom instruction on individual sorts and this program will be a part of their homework every week.
Stages
Letter Name-Alphabetic Stage
Within Word
Syllable Juncture

12. WTW Put into Practice at School
1st day –cut and write their name on the back
2nd day –sort at least two times
3rd day- blind or speed sort
4th day- write sentences using
some of the words\pictures
5th day- sort and glue words in
their journal

13. WTW Put into Practice at Home*
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WTW Put into Practice at Home
1st night –Cut and sort
2nd night- Blind sort
3rd night- Speed sort
4th night- Writing sort
**Words sorts from home do not need to be sent back to school with homework. Please make sure you place your initials on the lines provided on the homework cover sheet.
Please give parents hand out with specific WTW info. *

14. Writing Coach Apply Model*
Writing
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Writing will be modeled through a mini-lesson. Small groups will be pulled for direct instruction in writing skills, strategies, and process. Finally, students will practice their writing strategies independently.
Writing will include:
6+1 Traits
Writing process
Writing opinions
Informative\Explanatory
Writing
Narrative Writing
Research
Use of Language
Coach
Apply
Model *

15. Math MCPS Math Grade 1 Elementary Integrated Curriculum*
Math
07/16/96
MCPS Math Grade 1 Elementary Integrated Curriculum
Flexible grouping based upon skills
Some topics covered:
Measurement and Data
Geometry
Operations and Algebraic
Thinking
Number and Operations in
Base Ten
Add resources *

16. What is MCPS Curriculum 2.0?
New Internationally-driven standards in mathematics, reading, and writing.
Renewed focus on teaching the whole child.
Integrates thinking, reasoning, and creativity for a lifetime of learning.

17. Where can I learn more? corestandards.org
corestandards.org
Definitions and examples of Thinking and Academic Success Skills
Parent Guides for the content in each grade level – K-2 (what will my student learn?)
Video examples of integration
Video on Mathematics changes
Share your feedback with MCPS
Detailed curriculum framework (philosophy, research, content area learning objectives)

18. Primary Years Programme
Community
Students
Transdisciplinary Skills
Units of Inquiry
PYP Concepts IB
Learner Profile
PYP Attitudes
Action

19. PYP Theme: How we Express Ourselves Title: Express Yourself*
PYP
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Theme: How we Express Ourselves
Title: Express Yourself
Central Idea: History is passed from one generation to another.
Lines of Inquiry:
Expressions of personal ideas and feelings
The use of ideas and voice in writing
Ways to remember the past *

20. PYP Theme: Who We Are Title: Observation, Investigation andYOU!*
PYP
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Theme: Who We Are
Title: Observation, Investigation andYOU!
Central Idea
We gather and share information to learn more about the world around us.
Lines of Inquiry
Characteristics of a good researcher
The ways researchers present information found
The ways being informed helps change the world *

21. PYP Theme: How the World Works Title: Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes Central Idea*
PYP
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Theme: How the World Works
Title: Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes
Central Idea
Change occurs over time.
Lines of Inquiry
The scientific process
Change in matter
Change in weather
How data is used to make predictions *

22. PYP Theme: Where We Are in Place and Time Title: Roam Around*
PYP
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Theme: Where We Are in Place and Time
Title: Roam Around
Central Idea
Humans use geographical tools to learn about the world around us.
Lines of Inquiry
The different types of maps
Purpose of geographical tools
Explorations *

23. PYP Theme: How We Share the Planet Title: Nature Rocks! Central Idea*
PYP
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Theme: How We Share the Planet
Title: Nature Rocks!
Central Idea
Nature supports life.
Lines of Inquiry
Earth’s coverings that support life
Relationships between living and non-living things
Caring for our environment *

24. PYP Theme: How We Organize Ourselves*
PYP
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Theme: How We Organize Ourselves
Title: Global Communities: Producers and Consumers
Central Idea
Resources, services and goods influence the way communities interact.
Lines of Inquiry
Goods and services
Resources found around the world
Producers and Consumers *

25. College Gardens Standards of Communication*
College Gardens Standards of Communication
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Communication Folders
Students will use communication folders daily for notes to and from school.
Homework will be sent home weekly.
Work with a score of 4, 3, 2, or 1 will indicate graded material.
Newsletters
PYP newsletters will include grade level information.
Keeping in contact
Understanding that time is limited and valued, staff should respond within one to two school days.
Graded materials on Thursdays? *

26. Sign Up Sign up for a conference Classroom volunteers*
Sign Up
07/16/96
Sign up for a conference
Thursday, November 10th and Friday, November 11th (early dismissal both days)
Classroom volunteers *

27. 3-2-1 Summarizer 3 Important things that you will take back with you*
3-2-1 Summarizer
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3 Important things that you will take back with you
2 Things you want to know more about
1 Thing you will work on with your child to make him/her successful
If you need to contact me, please me. *

28. We look forward to a great year!*
We look forward to a great year!
07/16/96 *