1. Welcome to First Grade’s Back to School Night Mrs. Larsen’s Class

2. First Grade Goals To create a positive self image To promote good manners To develop good work habits To develop a love for reading and literature To create problem solvers

3. Morning Meeting GOAL- Helps to create a sense of belonging and the skills of attention, listening, expression, and cooperative interaction 4 Components: Greeting, Share, Activity and Message

4. Greeting: Children greet each other by name, often including a handshaking, clapping, or singing Share- Children share some news of interest to the class and respond to each other, articulating their thoughts, feelings, and ideas in a positive manner Activity- The whole class does a short activity together, building class community through active participation Message- Children practice academic skills and warm up for the day ahead by reading a discussing a daily message posted for them

5. Language Arts Literacy Reading strategies Guided reading Small and large group instruction Centers Poetry Writer’s Workshop Word Study (Spelling)

6. Word Study Our Core spelling words focus on a relationship (meaning, spelling pattern, or common sound) Homework-Please follow the schedule below: Monday-cut/sort/write Tuesday-Listening sort Wednesday-3x each Thursday-Pretest Later in the year students will be offered a contract with choices

7. Math Addition Subtraction Graphs Comparing Money Time Problem solving

8. Social Studies Map skills Transportation Famous people These are done throughout the year.

9. Science Air and Weather Organisms Solids and Liquids

10. Special Projects Family Turkey (November) Child of the Week (January) Day 100 Project (February)

11. Conferences October and March Please sign up for your conference time before you leave

12. Report Cards November February April June

13. Specialists Please refer to our class schedule Reminder: sneakers, library books

14. Discipline Please stress good discipline at home and in school Class rules/consequences

15. Homework Practice Word Study/ High Frequency words daily for test on Friday Read each day with your child Study and memorize math addition and subtraction facts Math Home Links

16. Lunch and Snack Send in a healthy snack each day for our morning break If your child is buying lunch, please have money in a zip-lock bag or envelope with your child’s name on it Weekly tickets may be purchased

17. General Information Please send in a note when returning from an absence Dress appropriately for the weather: children will be going outside, weather permitting Please leave at home all toys, jewelry, or things that are distracting to children Any changes in transportation require a signed note from the parent/guardian

18. General Information Cont. Please refer to the PTA directory to mail all party invitations Birthday Celebrations Class Parties

19. Lets Work Together Praise frequently Compliment children Help children accept positive criticism Give children responsibility and goals Let them know we are on their side