1. SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 1 st Grade Curriculum Night

3. About Me I am married to my husband Mike for 37 years. He is a retired Air Force flyer, so we have literally lived all over the world. This is my 22 year of teaching. I am a Master Reading teacher and Reading Recovery trained. I have 2 grown children who live in Rochester, NY. Beth has a Business Economics degree from UT and is working on a nursing degree now. She is married to Josh, who works in technical support for computers. Sam as sampled several colleges but not found his niche. He currently works in a restaurant. My husband and I have property in northern Denton county where he has our longhorns. We have recently purchased a travel trailer and are anxious to give it a try!

4. District Website

5. Academic Success Community School Home

6. Reading Writing Literacy Expectations

7. Reading Reader’s Workshop Small group instruction Nightly reading with leveled books Fluency practice using familiar books Comprehension Reading Strategies Expectations for students and parents

8. Reading Levels Beginning C Middle G End I

9. Writing What Good Writers Do Spelling Stages Thinking Maps Writer’s Workshop Expectations

10. First Grade Stages of Spelling Consonant Represent Words Initial, Middle, & Final Sounds Transitional Phrases Standard Spelling

11. Stage 3 Stage 4 Writing Samples

12. Stage 5 Stage 6 Writing Samples

13. Math Math Workshop Big Ideas Ideas to help at home Car School

14. Science Hands – On Science  Process & Inquiry  Physical Systems  Earth Systems  Space Systems  Life Systems

15. Social Studies Integrated into LA History Geography Culture Economics Government Citizenship

16. C lever U seful B ook (aka CUB) MoneyBehavior Calendar Parent Communication Homework

17. Reading 20 minutes Math Various skills

18. Classroom Mangagment Color Coding System Green  Blue  Yellow  Red Consequences & Rewards

19. Field Trips Volunteers Permission Slips TransportationClothing

20. Birthdays Treats Allowed Celebration Guidelines

21. Other Routines & Procedures Tuesday Folders  Signed and returned  Newsletter  Important school news Transportation Changes  Written note to the teacher  Phone call to the office Star Student Book Orders  Sent home in Tuesday Folders  Online

22. Grades Progress Reports Every 3 rd week of each six weeks Report Cards Every six weeks

23. Parent Conferences One Scheduled Conference Fall As Needed Throughout the Year

24. Questions