1. First Grade

2. Reading Initiative Reading: Literature Reading: Informational Text Foundational Skills Language: Vocabulary

3. Reading Initiative Smaller class size Grouped heterogeneously Differentiation Literacy centers Student collaboration

4. Reading Initiative Homework Read nightly Written work may be assigned to be completed at home Sign reading calendar every night All reading materials must be returned each day!

5. Writer’s Workshop Narrative Informative/Explanatory Opinion Writing: Process, Production, & Research Use of Language

6. Lists based on spelling patterns and word wall words on a two week cycle Reinforced through centers Spelling tests every other Friday Words on First Grade Newsletter boatthroatfloat Spelling

7. Math Operations & Algebraic Thinking Number & Operations in Base Ten

8. Math (cont’d) Measurement & Data Geometry

9. Math (cont’d) Focus lesson Small group instruction o Differentiation Centers ~ math games Independent practice

10. Science Earth and Space Sciences Life Sciences Physical Sciences

11. Social Studies Civics Culture Geography Economics History

12. Homework Homework due the following day Technology Thursdays Reading homework ~ o Please refer to the calendar inside the reading folder Please read 15-20 minutes each night

13. Grading and Reporting Report card every nine weeks Grades ~ ES, P, I, N Daily work and homework checked for completion Grades for learning skills ~ DEM, PRG, N

14. Birthday Celebrations Store bought with ingredients label No items with nuts Non-food items are a great alternative (pencils, stickers, erasers) Students with allergies will not be given treats -- send in treats We will be celebrating half birthdays for student birthdays this year. *For example, if your child’s birthday is on July 15, we will celebrate it on Jan. 15.

15. A Few Last Notes… Please make sure we have your email address Transportation Home o Must have a handwritten note sent in the morning, please do not email o Contact office for changes during the day

16. Before you leave… Please sign in Sign up for conferences in November Write a letter to your child Please remember that this is not a time for personal conferences