1. Welcome to Back to School Night First Grade Ms. Michaels

2. A Bit About Me Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from University of California at Santa Barbara Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University at San Marcos 6 th year teaching – Kindergarten and First Grade Resident of San Elijo Hills

3. Daily & Weekly Schedule MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 8:45-8:55 Calendar Math Calendar Math/Flag Salute 8:55-9:15 Foundations Foundations Review 9:15-9:35 Whole Group Language Arts Foundations Assessment 9:35-11:00 Differentiated Reading Groups Differentiated Reading Groups Differentiated Reading Groups Differentiated Reading Groups Shared Reading 11:00-11:45 Lunch & Recess 11:45-12:35 Writing IntroductionWriting Buddies/Art 12:35-1:15 Writing PEMath Library (12:30-1) PE 1:15-1:35 Snack & Recess 1:35-3:00 Math Math Groups PE (alternating weeks) Science/Social Studies Math Art/Drama (alternating weeks 2:40-3:10) Science/Music (alternating weeks) 2:00- 2:30 3:00-3:10 Clean Up Alternate week schedules: ** Science Lab and Music are from 12:45-1:15 and are on alternate weeks. **PE alternates most Wednesdays. Please refer to the Weekly Newsletter for specific dates.

4. Daily Folder Goes home daily Return to school daily Check daily for homework, completed classwork, work to be completed at home, school communications Newsletter Behavior

5. Homework Reading Log Math Menu Packets will go home Monday and are due Friday

6. Positive Reinforcement Teacher Recognition Leader in Me 7 Habits Clip Chart– Michaels Money and Eagle Passes Scoreboard –whole class rewards

7. Consequences Verbal Warning Second Warning = Move clip to yellow “Uh-oh” Third Warning = Move clip to orange “Thinking Time” Repeated offenses result in a note home to parents Extreme circumstances may result in a referral and a meeting with the principal

8. Grading Standards based report cards  4-Exceeding  3-Proficient  2-Approaching  1-Beginning Parent Conferences – November 16-20  No School 11/16  Modified Schedule for rest of week

9. Daily Behavior Conversation Please check your child’s behavior daily on our Weekly Newsletter Reinforce positive choices Discuss ways to change negative behaviors Recycle after school on Fridays

10. Parent Communication Weekly Newsletter - this will include an overview of skills Class Website http://www.smusd.org//Domain/1795 http://www.smusd.org//Domain/1795 E-Wednesday Envelope: PTO and SMUSD communication Email/Phone Parent Conferences - November 16 th & afternoons of 17 th, 18 th, & 19 th

11. Parent Volunteers THANK YOU in advance for your support and involvement! Without you, our academic program would not be as strong as it is. Please use the sign-up sheets if you are interested. All volunteers are required to attend one training session.

12. Additional Information School Supplies Birthdays Friday Flag Salutes Awards Student of the Month Mathematician of the Month Accelerated Reader

13. Questions? My door is always open. I am available via e-mail or phone. E-mail: rhonda.michaels@smusd.org Phone: (760) 290-2600 ext. 3602 View our class website at: http://www.smusd.org//Domain/1795 Thank you for being here this evening!