1. Welcome to Curriculum Night 2014
First Grade
Krista Reed
Room 104

2. ISF - Media Kit Power Point Presentation
Helping Students Achieve
Thank you for your support of our new Reading Adoption!

3. Who is Miss Reed?
Bachelor’s in Education, Washington State University 2013
2nd year at Endeavour

4. Daily Schedule 8:20 First Bell 8:30 School Starts!
8:45 – 9:30 Writer’s Workshop
9:30 – 11:00 Reader’s Workshop & Specialist
(P.E. Th / Music W,F)
11:00 – 11:45 Recess/Lunch
11:45 – 1:00 Math & Specialist (P.E. Mondays 12:00 – 12:30)
12:45 Wednesday Dismissal
1:00 – 1:15 Recess
1:15 – 2: Snack & Science/Social Studies/Health
2:55 Dismissal
Week A – Library is on Tuesdays 8:40 – 9:40
Week B – Computer Lab is on Tuesdays from 12:15 – :00

5. Endeavour First Grade Curriculum Web
Thinking Skills:
Metacognition
What’s Your Evidence?
Reflection
Analysis
Making Connections
Social Studies:
Families Around the World
Map and Globe Skills
Wants and Needs
Math:
Number Sense
Computation
Place Value
Geometry
Fractions
Time
Money
Writing:
Personal Narrative
All About /Informational
Opinion
Fiction Narrative
Themes:
Changes & Continuity
Commonalities & Diversity
Art:
(Discover Art)
Pam Svore
Literacy:
Phonics
Decoding Strategies
Comprehension Strategies
Guided Reading
Grammar/Spelling
Listening/Speaking
Science:
Habitats (Life)
Push-Pull & Position (Physical)
Observing Sun & Moon (Earth &Space)
Health:
Germs
Feelings
Nutrition
Heart
Teeth
Safety

6. G.L.A.D. G.L.A.D. •Guided Language Acquisition Design
•Cooperation, active learning, accountability, literacy, academic language
•Visible
- Desks in groups
- Charts on walls
- 3 Expectations
•Used throughout the year and across all subjects

7. Components of a Balanced Literacy Program
Phonemic Awareness Instruction
Fluency Instruction
Vocabulary Instruction
Text Comprehension Instruction

8. Reader’s Workshop Mini-lesson Reading Centers Guided Reading Groups
Listening Center (Fluency)
Independent Reading
Word Study

9. Writing Small Moments – Personal Narrative
Chapter Books – Informational
Reviews – Opinion
Scenes to Series – Fiction Narrative

10. Why Everyday Mathematics Program?
Aligned with Washington state’s grade level expectations / Common Core
Proven results-data shows many top performing districts in state using program
Well-balanced program. Offers concept building, higher level math skills, and computational practice
Critical thinking skills and in-depth understanding for problem solving

11. Everyday Math Materials and Online Tools
Everyday Math Journals
Hands-on Manipulatives
Problem Solving Strategies
IXL Online
Online Games

13. Science Inquiry Systems Life, Physical, Earth and Space Application
Domains:
Life: Habitats
Physical: Push-Pull Position
Earth & Space:
Sun, Moon, Stars
Application

14. Social and Behavior Skills
Listening
Following directions
Working with others
Problem solving
Fostering independence and responsibility
Jane Spencer Lessons

15. Rules and Routines Showing Respect Making Good Choices
Solving Problems
Citizenship and Citizen Awards
Classroom Promise

16. Homework Only 10-15 minutes a night! -Reading Log -Word Study
-Math Skill Practice
-Occasional Fun Project

17. Nuts and Bolts Room Coordinators (Kerri Jambor and Emily Davis)
Parent Volunteers
Art Docent (3-5 lessons a year)(Kerri Jambor)
Parties (Black & Orange Party, Friendship Party)
Field Trips (Toy Workshop, Mercer Slough)

18. Parent/Volunteer Reading Training
Location: Endeavour Book Room, Room 512
Dates: Friday, Oct. 10, 2:10-2: OR
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 8:35-9:20
RSVP by ing

19. Nuts and Bolts Curriculum Related Costs (Online Payment)
(TFK, Pam Svore Art, Field Trips)
After School Transportation
Star Student and Birthdays

20. Communication Open Door Policy Email Policy Take Home Folder
Monthly Newsletters
Stay informed with classroom happenings:
Miss Reed’s Connect Site

21. Let’s Have a Great Year! Sign up for Volunteering
Online Sign up for December
Conference on Skyward (coming soon!)
Place Questions in Bin