1. Lone Star Elementary 2013-2014

2. 2013-2014

3. 8:30-8:45 Announcements/Calendar 8:45-9:15 Writing 9:15-9:45 Phonics 9:45-11:00 Reading/Group Rotations 11:00-11:55 Specials 11:55-12:55 Math 12:55-1:25 Lunch 1:25-1:55 Recess 1:55-2:30 Math Tubs 2:30-3:30 Science/Social Studies 3:30 Dismissal

4. Please send a snack with your child everyday. We will eat snacks around 10:15. Due to allergies, no nuts, please. Please be sure that the snacks you send are nutritious and do not require a spoon. Please send a snack with your child everyday. We will eat snacks around 10:15. Due to allergies, no nuts, please. Please be sure that the snacks you send are nutritious and do not require a spoon.

5. Each child is encouraged to have outstanding behavior and excellence in academics.  Great Green- Students will start here daily  1 nd Time (Orange) – Verbal Warning/explanation of behavior  2 rd Time (Yellow) – Miss 5 minutes of recess  3 th Time (Red)– Miss 10 minutes/Phone Call Home or Note Home  4 th Time (Blue) – No recess/Phone Call Home/Office Visit *Check your child’s communication log daily for behavior notifications*

6.  “Bear Bucks” or class tickets are earned for good behavior. Students can save these to earn various prizes. The children can trade them in for rewards each Friday.  Each class rewards in various ways! Compliments from other teachers Marble Jar/Brownie Points – class reward

7.  Each week, graded work will be sent home in the Daily Folder.  Important notes from the office and teacher will often be included with their work.  Behavior will be noted daily. No news is good news!  Please check your child’s folder daily and return.

8.  Our home reading program gives the children an opportunity to develop a true love of reading. We encourage students to read 10-15 minuets each night.  Each week your child will bring home 1-2 books from our literacy library.  These books should be read nightly as they take just a few minutes to read.  Books must be returned weekly. They are considered part of our curriculum and there will be a small fee if they are lost or not returned.

9.  Our units range from 5 to 17 days depending on the skill being taught.  Assessments will be given at the end of each unit. Homework is important because it is a valuable aide in helping students make the most of their experience in school.  Homework will always cover what is taught in class.  Homework may not be daily, but when it is given will be due the following day.  Homework is recorded as a completion check.

10.  Teacher Observations  Sight Words  Sound Checks/Spelling Words  On level reading comprehension  Fluency  Math: end of unit assessments

11. Standards Based Report Cards  Students will receive marks that show if they have mastered a set of age–appropriate skills and where they need to improve.  This will be denoted with the score of a 4, 3, 2, or 1. 4: Consistently Above Standard 3: Meets the Standard 2: Progressing Towards Standard 1: Making Minimum Progress Towards Standard

12. I hope this presentation has helped you understand the first grade program at Lone Star Elementary. We are looking forward to working with each of you throughout the school year.