1. Welcome Back to First Grade!

2. All About Mrs. Moore oGraduated from Rollins College. Received my Masters in Reading from Curry College. oGrew up in Massachusetts. oTeaching is in my genes! oLove to run, travel, do house projects. oLooking forward to a fun and exciting year!

3. Contact Mrs. Moore By phone- – 404-802-8810 By notes- –blue folder By email- –jmmoore@atlanta.k12.ga.us Online Blog -Misstousignat.wordpress.com

4. A day in the life of your first grader…. 7:30- Morning Work 8:05-Announcements 8:10-Math 9:00- Specials 9:45-Snack 10:00-Language Arts 12:00-Lunch 12:30-Recess 1:00-Science and SS 1:40-French 2:15-Dismissal *Whole Class Instruction, Small Groups, Independent Working, & Cooperative Learning*

5. Classroom Management The class has adjusted well ! Filling Buckets Classroom Helpers IB clip chart Elastic Band Ball- gather compliments

6. My Expectations Always try your BEST RESPECT Responsibility

7. Our Specialists GYM- Ms. Browning Remember your child needs to wear sneakers. MUSIC- Ms. Simmons ART- Mr. Susany MEDIA CENTER–Mrs. Webb DRAMA- Ms. Kirsten FRENCH- Madame Cira

8. Language Arts  Phonics- Orton Gillingham: reading and spelling  Treasures reading-weekly stories/themes  Accelerated Reader -points and quizzes  Fluency practice  Guided Groups

9. Writing  Weekly Grammar skill  C.O.P.S. –Capitalization, Overall neatness, Punctuation, Spelling  Journals, short stories, story responses, etc.

10. Mathematics Math Expressions –Aligns with Common Core Rocket Math –Fact Fluency First In Math –Online Resource

11. Science  Weather and changes in water  Light and Sound  Plant and Animal needs  Landforms

12. Social Studies The study of us! Map skills Long ago and Today Historical Figures Economics

13. International Baccalaureate Unit Theme Focus Board Inquiry Table *Integrate in all subjects

14. Grading A (90-100)B (80-89)C (70-79) F (<70)  Completed independently  Completed all parts of assignment accurately.  Work is neat and organized.  If possible, expands task.  Completed with minimal support  Completed all parts of assignment with few errors/mistakes.  Work is neat.  Needed support in completing assignment  Made some mistakes or did not complete all parts of assignment.  Work is legible, but disorganized.  Needed significant support in completing assignment.  Made several mistakes or did not/could not complete assignment.  Cannot read work. **Gradual Release to independence.

15. Homework ***All Homework due on Fridays*** –Spelling Tic Tac Toe- 3 Activities Test Friday –Math Page Rocket Math-Fact Fluency –Language Arts Page Review of weekly concepts –Read Daily AR books, partner read, etc.

16. Coming Home to You! (Via Backpack) oBlue folders oContains homework, notes, completed work, school and classroom notices. oNewsletters every Monday oIncludes homework, spelling words, sight words, and other important information oBook Orders oGreat way to build a library at home or buy presents! (Order online)

17. House Keeping Label everything~ Clothes, back packs, lunch boxes, etc. Sign Up Genius- volunteering opportunities/conferences Water Bottles- With sports top to prevent spills. Dismissal by 1:30- Move cars Notes for change in transportation