1. Miss. Miller’s 1 st Grade Class 8/19/2015 1 Welcome to Schmalz Elementary School Academic Night

2. About Me! My name is Katacha Miller. I am a graduate of Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Early Childhood Education). I have been teaching for 10 years. My hobbies include Cajun/Zydeco dancing, shopping, and spending time with friends/family. I am so blessed to be part of the Katy ISD family. 8/19/2015 2

3. English Language Arts 8/19/2015 3 Word Study Focused Poetry Reader’s Workshop Writer’s Workshop

4. 8/19/2015 4 Math is taught daily for 60 minutes. This lesson includes Problem Solving, Basic Facts, Skills and Concepts. This year your child will learn things such as Numeracy, Addition, Subtraction, Money, Graphing, Geometry, and Measurement. Mathematics

5. Science: 8/19/2015 5 Health & Body Structures (Main Body Organs, The 5 senses, and Healthy Habits) Matter & Energy Force, Motion, & Energy Rocks, Soil & Water Dental Health Weather, Patterns, & Objects in the Sky Organisms & Environments Life Cycles, Plants & Animals

6. Social Studies 8/19/2015 6 This year your child will learn about: Class Citizenship & School Rules/Constitution Day People in our Community & Junior Achievement Neighborhoods & Maps Patriotism Elections National & State Symbols Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Customs Economics Historical Figures, Black History, Texas Symbols & History Geography, Technology & Inventors

7. Specials P.E. – we attend P.E. every Monday and Wednesday each week. (students are required to wear tennis shoes) Art – we go to Art every Tuesday each week. Music- we go to Music every Thursday each week. Friday – the Special’s class will vary so it is best for students to wear tennis shoes to school. 8/19/2015 7

8. Lunch Time 12:58 – 1:28 (note lunch time will be different on Early Dismissal Days) If you send lunch money to school for your child make sure that it is in an envelope or plastic bag with your child’s name, teacher’s name and grade level on it. You can pay online if you desire to. www.katyisd.org Snack Time is 11:00-11:10 (Dry foods such as chips, crackers, cereal, or fruit is fine.) 8/19/2015 8

9. Behavior Behavior is reported so that teachers, parents, and students can all work together to provide a pleasant and safe learning environment. Good behavior is expected and praised. Behavior is recorded daily on the chart in the homework folder. Please remember to initial your child’s folder each day and return it to school daily. CHAMP(Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation www.classroomdojo.com 8/19/2015 9

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11. ID Badges All students at Schmalz Elementary School are required to wear an ID Badge at school. Students will be asked to wear their badges home but are expected to return with them on the following day. First graders will be given a verbal warning the first time the ID Badge is not worn to school. If their ID badge is not returned the next day your child will receive a conduct mark. 8/19/2015 11

12. Tuesday Folders This blue folder will come home every Tuesday unless there is a holiday on Monday or Wednesday of that week. 8/19/2015 12

13. Spirit Day/PTA Students encouraged to wear their Schmalz Spirit Shirts every Friday. You may purchase a shirt for your child from the PTA. Please join the Schmalz PTA! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Schmalz-Elementary- PTA/233042436740307 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Schmalz-Elementary- PTA/233042436740307 8/19/2015 13

14. Ways to help our class! http://www.adoptaclassroom.org Scholastic Book Club Be a Parent Volunteer 8/19/2015 14

15. Thank you! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend tonight! I am looking forward to a great and positive school year! Go Sharks! 8/19/2015 15