1. W ELCOME TO C URRICULUM N IGHT Mrs. Baucom’s First Grade Class

2. S OME H UMOR …

3. W ELCOME & I NTRODUCTIONS Mrs. Baucom Ms. Anderson Please make sure you signed in on one of the computers.

4. C LASS S CHEDULE 9:00 – 9:05 = Morning Work 9:05 – 9:15 = Calendar/ Number of the Day 9:15 – 10:15 = Math 10:15 – 10:45 = Writing 10:45 – 12:00 = Literacy: Guided Reading Groups/Centers/Word Work & Spelling 12:00 – 12:30 = Lunch/ Bathroom 12:30 – 1:00 = Recess 1:00 – 1:50 = Literacy: Whole Group 1:50 – 2:30 = Specials 2:30 – 2:45 = Snack 2:45 – 3:15 = Science 3:15 – 3:30 = End of Day Routine/Dismissal

5. S PECIALS Art – Mr. Woolard Music – Ms. Wright PE – Mrs. Isgett Media – Mr. George Computer – Mr. Daniels

6. D IFFERENTIATION Quick activity Giving each child what he/she needs Based on pre-tests Morning Work, some Class Work, and Homework is differentiated

7. E XPECTATIONS : B EHAVIOR 1. Raise your hand. 2. Follow all school rules. (A copy went home in Welcome Packet on 1 st day.) 3. Respect everyone and all property. 4. Do your best! 5. Keep hands & feet to yourself. 6. No tattling. 7. Be polite! 8. Listen! 9. Be safe at all times. Dress Code Daily Progress Report home on Fridays

8. E XPECTATIONS : W ORK Morning Work Literacy Math

9. H OMEWORK P OLICY Spelling/Vocabulary Packets One page each night; don’t forget to study on Thursdays Due on Friday Spelling/Vocabulary Tests on Fridays Math 2-sided page each night Due next day Goes with lesson from the day Read for 20 minutes “Extras” Introduce WOLF Binders

10. H OMEWORK T IPS Allow child to do it by themselves; then check & circle/star incorrect ones; guide as needed; look back at math classwork We check to see that homework is completed; used to see who may need reinforcement of concepts.

11. C ONFERENCES Parent Involvement is essential. Teachers & parents work together as a team to ensure success of students. Conferences Appropriate Times At least 2 per year (fall & spring) Sign up sheet going home in a couple of weeks

12. S TANDARD C OURSE OF S TUDY : L ITERACY Literacy Block Whole Group Guided Reading – groups based on ability Centers – groups of students at different levels Assessment of most/all students every 9 weeks DRAs End of Kindergarten – level 6 End of 1 st – level 20 Includes writing Emergent coming into 1 st Early Developing mid-year Developing at end of year 4 Writing Days (2 District; 2 local)

13. S TANDARD C OURSE OF S TUDY : M ATH Number Sense (even/odd; group & count by 2’s, 5’s, & 10’s; place value; ordering; comparing) Addition & Subtraction (single digits) Measurement Time to hour & half hour Geometry Graphs Probability Sorting & Classifying

14. S TANDARD C OURSE OF S TUDY : S OCIAL S TUDIES Families & Groups Citizenship Changing People & Places Special Days Where People Live The Marketplace Technology We Use Today

15. S TANDARD C OURSE OF S TUDY : S CIENCE 4 units: Organisms Sand, Silt, & Pebbles Balance & Motion Properties of Solids & Liquids Use kits for each unit Very hands on and interactive Full SCOS: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/ http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/ See Overview in handout

16. I NTEGRATION Integration is a large part of my classroom. This means that we’ll read math stories, talk about science and social studies in other subjects. None of the subjects are in their own “box”.

17. R EPORT C ARDS Not letter grades Proficiency Levels (1, 2, 3, 4) 1 = Performing well below grade level most of the time 2 = Performing below grade level most of the time 3 = Performing on grade level most of the time 4 = Performing above grade level most of the time Behavior N = Needs Improvement S = Satisfactory O = Outstanding Also used for Science, S. S., & Specials

18. P ARENT I NVOLVMENT Thank you for filling out volunteer forms! Will contact volunteers as needed. Chaperones are first come…money sent in or note with permission slip. Usually only allowed about 2 or 3 parents per trip. (Chaperones are not allowed to ride the buses.) Room parent(s): Usually used to contact other parents and be in charge of getting items, organizing events, etc. Don’t worry! It’s not that stressful! Please join PTA!

19. R EMINDERS & T IPS Packet has some tips and reminders. Remember to send a note when your child will be going home a different way than usual. I prefer notes for this. Remember to send a note for any absences. (Emails also work.) Emailing everything this year!! Website should be up by Monday (will email instructions/link) Any questions or concerns PLEASE talk to me. Email is great! (beth.baucom@dpsnc.net)

20. Q UESTIONS As time allows

21. T HANK Y OU FOR C OMING !! It’s going to be a great year!!