1. Welcome to First Grade Mrs. Beams 2015-2016

2. About me…. I grew up in Vestal, NY I went to SUNY Oneonta and Binghamton I have been in East Greenbush since 1993! I have taught special education, 3 rd grade, 1 st grade and 2 nd grade I have two boys... Alex is 17 & Aaron is 15

3. Housekeeping Birthdays (half birthdays) Snacks (neat and quick), water bottles Outdoor gear and sneakers Sign–ups : conference times/ guest readers /room parents Wish List

4. Important Contact Information http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpag es/EBeams/index.cfm http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpag es/EBeams/index.cfm Beamsel@egcsd.org Genet office: 207-2680

5. Book Orders Online Ordering Information Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs Class Activation Code: GZ8Y3

6. Homework! Weekly newsletter– assigned homework nights….. Take math practice book and keep in a safe place at home. Please do not go ahead! Daily reading (weekly log) – goal is to build stamina –Make sure you return books and remind your child to get a new one. It will start with books that you read to them and eventually will be books I choose for them to read independently. Spelling and writing practice Keep reading to your child at home! Math - fact practice “Poetry Pages” Tears? Let me know! Don’t forget your name!!!

7. Behavior System

8. English Language Arts (ELA) Love of reading! Reading Workshop– Building stamina and comprehension. Beginning of year~ a lot of phonetic work. Responding to literature…. Reader Response Journal. We will do a lot of writing during reading AIS Extension--Word Work – phonics, spelling patterns Sight words

9. Reading Workshop Children will love to read! Trade books, poetry, non-fiction Applying word attack strategies Applying comprehension strategies… a lot of responding to literature… prove your answers.

10. Writing Conventional spelling – high frequency words, resource use, tests start in November Phonetic spelling (invented spelling) Handwriting – review manuscript~ correct letter formations. We will work on pencil grips. Writer’s Workshop – build stamina and independence. Best way to help at home? Have your child tell you stories orally. Types of writing- Opinion, Informative, Narratives

11. Math Math curriculum based on Common Core Standards Envision Math Program and New York State Modules Calendar Activities Math facts – Mad Minutes Math Journals… show your thinking! Number bonds (composing and decomposing numbers)

12. More to learn… Science *Field Trips Social Studies Health Character Education… Morning Program Junior Achievement Scholastic News is online

13. Any questions?!?!?!?