2. “Back in the Saddle” with 1 st Grade Curriculum Night September 10, 2013

3. Grit To keep going towards the goal, even when it’s hard!

5. Academic Success Community School Home

6. What does it mean to be a Title I School? Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for… – Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these student’s meet the State’s challenging content standards – Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies – Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activities – Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers Being a Title I school also means parental involvement and parents’ rights.

7. About Me

8. Our goal is for students to be able to problem solve and articulate high levels of thinking in purposeful conversations and critical writing.

10. Morning Meetings The first 10 minutes of the day! Building a classroom culture of honesty, tolerance, and trust.

11. Readers Workshop

12. Writers Workshop

13. Math Workshop

14. Science Workshop

15. Reading Independent and Partner Reading Responding to literature Reading strategies Small group instruction Expectations for students and parents – Nightly reading with leveled books – Record on reading log

16. Reading Levels Beginning C Middle G End I

17. Writing Generate stories Different genres – Personal narratives – Informational – Letters Spelling Stages Expectations

18. Stages of Spelling Consonant Represent Words Initial, Middle, & Final Sounds Transitional Phrases Standard Spelling

19. Writing Samples Stage 3Stage 4

20. Writing Samples Stage 5Stage 6

21. Each grade-level has a significant unit of study that marks a milestone on students’ journey through elementary school. Kindergarten Reading Cafe First Grade Animal Kingdom Research Projects Second Grade Reader’s Theatre Showcase Third Grade Living Statue Museum Fourth Grade Poetry Slam Fifth Grade Wind Turbine project These Milestone Experiences are also opportunities for students to practice performance skills, presenting their learning in front of a live audience. Parents and the community will be invited.

22. Math Number Sense Addition & Subtraction Graphing Shapes

23. Science Hands – On Science – Process & Inquiry – Physical Systems – Earth Systems – Space Systems – Life Systems

24. Social Studies Integrated into LA History Geography Culture Economics Government Citizenship

25. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 817-215-0802 FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES: 1. Students will wear tennis shoes during P.E. (no flip-flop, backless, high platform or slip-one style shoes, boots or crocs will be allowed). 2. Shoes must be tied; tucking in loose laces may cause injury to your child or others. 3. Shorts must be worn under dresses and skirts. Students who do not comply with the dress code will be doing an alternate P.E. activity for that day. **Gym shoes may be stored in back packs or lockers for a quick change. If your child is injured or ill, he/she must have a note (from home) to be excused from P.E. activities. After five days, a doctor's note will be required specifying the length of time he/she will be excused. CITIZENSHIP GRADE EACH SIX WEEKS 0 -1 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOKGRADE E 2 – 3 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOKGRADE S - PARENT NOTIFIED 4 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOKGRADEN – PARENT NOTIFIED 5 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOKGRADEU - PARENT NOTIFIED TEACHER – MS. DANAAIDE – Coach Kalyn

26. Clever Useful Book (aka CUB) MoneyBehavior CalendarParent CommunicationHomework

27. Schedule TimeActivity 7:45School Begins 7:50Morning Meeting 8:00 8:20 Word Work Writers Workshop 9:15Readers Workshop 10:35Recess 11:05Lunch 11:35Read Aloud/Restroom Break 11:55Math 12:50Science 2:00Specials (M-Art, T/TH/F-PE, W-Music) 2:45Dismissal

28. Classroom Management Color Coding SystemConsequences & Rewards

29. Homework The new suggestions will be….. Reading 15-30 minutes of reading per night, depending upon age Math Fact fluency games, computer practice, etc. * Differentiated homework will be given as needed to fill gaps and reinforce skills. Your child spends 7 hours a day at school. Recent research shows a flat or negative effect size on traditional homework for elementary- age students.

30. Reading Round-Up Kindergarten through 2 nd grade: Read 100 minutes per week for a total of 600 minutes per 6-weeks. Third Grade through 5 th grade: Read 25 “Just Right” Books by the End of Year Check-points will be announced and a school-wide celebration at the mid-way point and at the end of the year for students who have reached their goals. Watch your child’s Tuesday folder for more information coming soon.

31. Reading promotes comprehension, vocabulary, conventional spelling, a sense of grammar, writing competency, and a positive attitude toward the written word. ~Routman 2000, 44 Reading at home is the most important thing you can do to help your child be successful in school. Children who read at least 20 minutes per day encounter more than 1,000,000 words per year! Reading at Home

32. Field Trips Volunteers Permission Slips TransportationClothing

33. Field Trip Traditions Kindergartenapple orchard, walking tour of Justin, Ft. Worth Zoo First Grade Casa Manana Children’s Theatre & Elm Fork Nature Center Second GradeFt. Worth Museum of Science and History & Will Rogers Theatre Third Grade Elm Fork Nature Center & The Nutcracker at Bass Hall Fourth GradeTexas play in Ft. Worth National Cowgirl Museum & OLC Fifth Grade OLC (3 times) Best Christmas Pageant Ever (play) Ross Perot Museum (extended day) Most venues only allow 1 or 2 parents. We will draw names if there are multiple parents wanting to attend. The cost for admission & bus range from $7-10.

34. Volunteers ALWAYS welcome at Justin Elementary Volunteer services, time or supplies At school or from home Watch D.O.G.S.-Dads, Uncles, Grandpas Mentoring Moms Background check-Can be completed online through the NISD website

35. Birthdays Treats Allowed Celebration Guidelines

36. Other Routines & Procedures Tuesday Folders Signed and returned Important school news Go Green Email Conserve Paper Transportation Changes Written note to the teacher Phone call to the office – Book Orders Sent home in Tuesday Folders Online

37. Grades Progress Reports Every 3 rd week of each six weeks Report Cards Every six weeks

38. Parent Conferences One Scheduled Conference September/October As Needed Throughout the Year

39. Fundraising at Justin Elementary Fall 2013 PTA Traditional catalog sale with cookie dough, magazines, and gift wrap. The goal is to raise funds for…. -Red Ribbon assembly -Watch D.O.G. -“Fall Fest” to have free or reduced admission -Supper with Santa -Mr. Blue Shoes assembly -Inflatables for Field Day Spring 2014 School Boosterthon for character development and pledges to support the activity fund. -Classroom magazines -Reading incentives -Field trips support -Special programs -Dog tags -Book Club books

40. Questions