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WELCOME TO FIRST GRADE! Mrs. Horosky
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MEET THE TEACHER Background Education Experience
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TYPICAL DAY Morning Routine / Journal / Word Study Practice Lucy Calkins Writing (8:40 – 9:20) Read Aloud (9:20 – 9:40) Reader’s Workshop/ Daily 5 (9:40 – 10:50) WIN Time (10:50 – 11:20) Snack Calendar/Everyday Math (11:20 – 12:30) Lunch & Recess (12:35 – 1:00 / 1:00 – 1:25) Special (1:25 – 2:10) Science & Social Studies (2:10 – 2:50) Dismissal
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EVERYDAY MATH Calendar/Daily Routines Hands On Learning Whole Group/Small Group/Partner Activities Spiral Philosophy Homework/Home Links Books EDM Online
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WRITING Positive approach to teaching writing Modeling/Mini Lesson Teaching them to listen & write for sounds they know Words We Know Board / Sight Word Wall Think/Draw/Think/Write
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ELA CENTERS/DAILY 5 Cross-curricular centers that align to district/state and Common Core Standards Allows teacher to target instruction to small groups Daily 5 Tech Time / Listening Word Work / Word Study (discovery) Read to Self / Someone ~ Choosing good fit books STAR readers 3 ways to read a book
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WIN TIME Flexible grouping based on formal and informal assessment Small group instruction of students with similar needs May work with a First Grade teacher or support teacher
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SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES Integrated though out the curriculum Hands on activities, big books, projects Taught through various themes during the year
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PREPARING FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS! Fine motor skills (cutting, pencil grip) Socialization Following Directions and Rules Routines Responsibility Homework (starting in October) Reading Every Night! Love of Learning!
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DISCIPLINE POLICY Class Rules Green/Yellow/Orange/Red Cards “Bubble Gum” System
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IMPORTANT WEBSITES Mrs. Horosky’s School School Wires Page Newsletters, educational links, classroom calendar, homework French Creek Web page PTA Web page OJRSD Curriculum Page
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ODDS AND END Volunteer responsibilities Check and clean out backpacks/folders everyday Dress comfortably for weather, work, and play Let me know if you have not been receiving emails from me ASAP! Communication is key…we are on the same team! Birthday invitations
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