1. Copperfield Elementary 1 st Grade 2015-2016 Welcome to Open House!

2. Meet the First Grade Teachers! Ms. Garza Mrs. Hurns Mrs. Johnson Mrs. McDonald Mrs. Warren

3. 1 st Grade Schedule 7:10-7:30 Bobcat Preview 7:30-7:35 Announcements 7:35-8:35 Math 8:35-9:20 Specials 9:25-9:55 RTI 9:55-10:25 Math continued 10:25-10:45ELA 10:45-11:00 Recess 11:05-11:35Lunch 11:35-1:30ELA continued 1:30-2:15SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES 2:15-2:25 Dismissal

4. What is my child learning in 1 st Grade? All 1 st Grade students are expected to meet the expectations set by the State of Texas. TEKS: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Can be found on the TEA (Texas Education Agency) website. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ http://www.tea.state.tx.us/

5. What is my child learning in 1 st Grade? English Language Arts and Reading In first grade, students will engage in activities that build on their prior knowledge and skills in order to strengthen their reading, writing, and oral language skills. Students use a flexible range of reading skills in both assigned and independent reading to understand an author’s message. Students will continue to apply earlier standards with greater depth in increasingly more complex texts as they become self-directed, critical readers. How will we meet these goals? Guided Reading: small group instruction Daily 5: reading centers Shared Reading Mini-lessons

6. What is my child learning in 1 st Grade? Beginning of the Year Reading Level C End of the Year Reading Level J

7. What is my child learning in 1 st Grade? Mathematics Within a well-balanced mathematics curriculum, the primary focal points at Grade 1 are: Graphing data Measurement Number Sense-Addition, Subtraction, Place Value Time Money Problem Solving How will we meet these goals? Guided Math:small group instruction Math centers Mini-lessons

8. What is my child learning in 1 st Grade? Science In Grade 1, students observe and describe the natural world using their five senses. Students do science as inquiry in order to develop and enrich their abilities to understand the world around them in the context of scientific concepts and processes. Weather Properties Matter Life Cycles Physical Science Earth Science Life Science

9. What is my child learning in 1 st Grade? Social Studies In Grade 1, students study their relationship to the classroom, school, and community to establish the foundation for responsible citizenship in society. Our Country Citizenship Communities/Mapping Skills Holidays Cultures Traditions Geography

10. Testing Universal Screens: Math: Stride Academy(BOY, MOY and EOY) Reading: Istation Screenings at the BOY, MOY and EOY Assessed at beginning of each month CBA(Curriculum Based Assessments): Science and Math assessed in December and May

11. Restorative Discipline

12. From School to Home I-station Reading program and assessment Student guided and matched to individual reading level Stride Academy Math program and assessment Student guided AND teacher assigned First in Math Math program MORE INFORMATION WILL BE SENT SOON!!

13. Bobcat Preview Tutoring is available for students before school, beginning at 7:05. Students may “preview” a lesson to better understand new concepts as they are taught. Teachers will work with students who are struggling to meet first grade objectives and practice skills.

14. Attendance Attendance is compulsory as per Texas State law. A written note should be sent following any absence. Students who are absent 3 or more days must bring a doctor’s note when returning to school. Upon request, teachers will prepare work to be completed during an absence. Requests for work should be made before 1:00 for pick-up the following day. Excellent attendance sets the stage for excellent achievement!

15. Tardies Students arriving to the classroom after 7:30 are considered tardy. If a child is tardy, the parent must park and sign the student in at the front office. This is for the student’s safety.

16. Dismissal Thank you for your patience the first weeks of school! All changes for transportation MUST be made in WRITING. No transportation changes will be made by phone. Dismissal begins at 2:30

17. Dress Code Judson ISD dress code can be found in the Student Handbook and is available online. ALL students must wear a collared shirt (polo or button down) OR a t-shirt with college or Judson ISD logo. Jeans/pants/skirts/dresses/walking shorts are acceptable. Shorts, skirts and dresses must be knee length. No flip-flops, house slippers, or shoes with wheels. Students should wear tennis shoes on the days their class visits P.E.!

18. Parent Volunteers We LOVE and APPRECIATE Parent Volunteers. Parent Center Class parties Field Trips Activities throughout the year Classroom help ALL volunteers must complete the online Parent Volunteer Training and receive clearance BEFORE volunteering. Please arrange in advance with your child’s teacher for a time to volunteer in the classroom.

19. Parent Center Students enjoy having lunch visitors! If you are visiting for lunch, you may eat with your child in the Parent Center. Sign in at the office with your driver’s license You may eat with only your child. Lunch Time---11:05 When visiting our campus, please use the adult restroom only. There is one located in the Kindergarten pod (yellow) and the office.

20. Birthdays Cupcakes or other treats must be STORE BOUGHT and in original packaging. Items should be dropped off in the office no later than 12:30, and will be delivered to the classroom. Parties are not allowed at school, but cupcakes will be distributed at the end of the day by the teacher. If your child is planning a birthday party, invitations cannot be passed out at school unless EVERY student in the class is invited.

21. Parent Conferences Copperfield Teachers will conference with every student’s parents at the end of the first 6 week grading period. October 9 th is Early Release for students. The afternoon will be used for conferences. A sign-up sheet will be sent home for parents to select a few times they are available. The teacher will notify parents of scheduled conferences. I look forward to talking with each of you about your awesome child!

22. Homework 1 st Grade Homework Policy Homework will be due every Friday. Please return homework for the week in the behavior folder. Please have your child write their name and date on the top of homework paper. Start each day reading for 15 minutes and record it on reading log. Once Guided Reading starts, it is required to read the book given.

23. Read to Succeed

24. Thank you for coming! Please reference our classroom website often! It is updated regularly. Please notify the office of any change in your phone number or email address. Communication keeps your child safe and keeps us connected! Questions?