1. Welcome to Back to School Night Mrs. Spieler’s Class 1S

2. Behind The Scenes  Graduated from Seton Hall University with a double major in Elementary Education and Communications.  Taught in Paterson, NJ for 3 years  Proud to be in 1 st grade for the past 12 years at John Hydock Elementary School

3. Parent/Teacher Conferences  Sign-up sheet is circulating  Be sure to pass it on quickly so everyone in attendance has a chance to sign up.

4. Parent Reader Sign-Up  Frequently Asked Questions:  What do I have to do?  When do I get to come?  Will you remind me when to come?  Does it have to be a surprise?

5. Classroom Management  The Rules  Consequences  Rewards  Individual  Group

6. Important Information about 1S  1MAT to 1S  Folders- Check it every night  Homework Sheet  No homework coupons  Website  Lunch tickets  Birthdays  Allergies  Transportation changes  Extra Work  Weekly Packets  Parent Involvement

7. First Grade Curriculum  Journeys  My Math  STC-Science  Explore Where & Why- Social Studies  Health and Wellness  RTI – Excel groups

8. Journeys- Literacy  Whole Group and Small Group Instruction  Writing  Spelling  Phonemic Awareness  Comprehension  Think Central  Username: lowercase first & last name (no spaces)  Password: student

9. My Math  Built around the Common Core Standards  Multiple experiences to build conceptual understanding  Modeling, reasoning, problem solving, hands on  Whole group and small group activities  Digital component  Areas of focus:  Operations and Algebraic Thinking  Number and Operations in Base Ten  Geometry  Measurement and Data

10. Science  STC- a comprehensive, research-based K-6 science curriculum  Areas of Study – Weather and Organisms  Concrete experiences  Work independently & in groups

11. Social Studies  Hands-on program  Reinforces reading, writing & oral language development, as well as math skills, such as numbers, counting, graphing and charting  Some themes include:  Rules  Seasons/Holidays  All About Me  Map Skills

12. Health Topics  Nutrition  Fire Safety  Dental Health  Self-Esteem

13. RTI-Response to Intervention  Different Tiers  Excel groups are for all students  Flexible groups that change throughout the year  30 minutes two days a week for literacy  Daily morning math  Reinforces weaker skills

14. Genesis  On-line Report Cards – December, March, June  On-line Grade Book – Parent Portal

15. Specials  Day 1 – Music  Day 2 – Gym  Day 3 – World Language  Day 4 – Library  Day 5 – Gym  Day 6 – Art & A.C.T. Enrichment

16. Scholastic Book Club  Online Ordering  Website: scholastic.com/bookclubs  Class activation code: DXM7G  May still be under Ms. Mattina  Can access other catalogs  In class ordering  Check or money orders made out to Scholastic book clubs (no cash please)  Send in an envelope with your child’s name and “scholastic order” on the front

17. Need to Reach Me?  Email: kspieler@mansfieldschool.comkspieler@mansfieldschool.com  Phone: 609-298-0308 x111  Written note in your child’s folder  www.mansfieldschool.com

18. Questions?  Don’t forget to sign up for conferences and parent reader  Feel free to write a note in your child’s purple journal  I look forward to an exciting year working with you and your child  Please sign-in on the SMARTboard