1. Welcome to Back to School Night!

2. About Me Graduated Penn State University (2009) Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education Emphasis on multi-cultural education PA Elementary K-6 Certification Graduated Penn State University (2011) Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Emphasis in language and literacy PA Reading Specialist K-12 Moved to New Jersey in 2012 Transferred certification, familiarized myself with NJ curriculum and became part of Califon school family last year!

3. encourages positive behavior shows how easy and rewarding to show kindness, appreciation, and love daily Rules: Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Always Try Your Best! Rewards Consequences 1. Warning 2. Warning 3. Bucket Dipper Form 4. Lose 10 minutes recess 5. Phone call home 6. Speak with Mr. Patton Classroom Management: Have You Filled A Bucket Today?

4. Schedule

5. Let’s look at a typical day…  8:25 Morning Work  8:45 Morning Message  9:00 Spelling  9:15 Brain Break!  9:20 Writing  10:00 Snack  10:10 Shared Reading  10:45 Centers  11:25 Lunch Question  11:32 Lunch  12:15 Bucket Filling  1:00 Gym  1:45 Math Wall  2:05 Math  2:25 Brain Break!  2:30 Science  2:55 Pack Up  3:10 Dismissal

6. Common Core  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= 5s0rRk9sER0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= 5s0rRk9sER0

7. Triumph Learning Common Core Coach Mathematics 1. Operations and Algebraic Thinking (+/- within 20, understand relationship between +/-) 2. Numbers and Operations in Base Ten (extend counting, understand place value) 3. Measurement and Data (measure lengths, tell and write time) 4. Geometry (shapes and attributes) Lessons: Technology, manipulatives, games, centers (Build It, 10 Frames, Pattern Blocks, etc.) Assessments: Workbooks, class activities, tests Homework: Home-School Connection, practice facts for fluency Mirrors Common Core State Standards and organized by domain. Greater emphasis on understanding basic concepts and on solving problems.

8. Language Arts: Reading Harcourt Trophies Reading Program Shared Reading Lessons: Large Group (Big Books) Guided Reading Lessons: Small Group (Leveled Readers) Language Lessons: Independent (Practice Books) Spelling: Lessons focus on spelling patterns & word families. A new spelling list is given each week and a spelling test on Friday. High Frequency Words: These words are part of the spelling list & will be added to the word wall. Will also be practiced using interactive sight word journals. Literacy Based Learning Centers: Write the room, Roll-A-Word, Sticker story, Stamp center, Listening Center, etc. Scholastic News: Informational Texts

9. Language Arts: Writing Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop: We Are Authors! Units of Study include Launching Writer’s Workshop, Personal Narrative Writing, Skills and Strategies, Revision, Authors as Mentors, Nonfiction writing, and Poetry Handwriting: Review pencil grip, writing numerals, letter formation Free Write Journals: Can try out what they’ve been learning, see growth over time Homework: Spelling Tic-Tac-Toe due Fridays Beginning next month: “Just right” books will go home on Fridays, to be brought back on Mondays

10. Social Studies & Science Standards-based classroom weekly periodicals Historical Figures, Values, Communication, Maps, etc. Character Education Do The Right Thing Be A Good Citizen Treat Everyone Fairly Respect All People Do Your Best First Grade Studies Weekly Science Hands on Activities Informational Literature, Internet resources Units Include: Animals (Mammals, Birds, & Reptiles) Plants Living & Nonliving Weather & Seasons

13. Don’t hesitate to e-mail, call, or send note (HW folder) Special readers, share an area of expertise Check out my website (weekly updates) Friday Folders: contain completed and corrected work. Please review skills and concepts with your child. Sign and return emptied. Behaviors That Support Learning Keep you informed weekly Communication

14. How Can You Help Your Child At Home? Read together BOOK IT! Program with Pizza Hut Help the students stay organized homework folders, Friday folders, & planners Look at the student’s work! We will accomplish and learn so much this year Purple sheets : Other ideas to help your child succeed

15. Before You Go……. Please…. Help me get to know your child a bit better by filling out the yellow paper Write back to your child on the stationary provided Check out our room

16. Thank You for Attending Back to School Night! I look forward to working with everyone this year! jparisella@califonschool.org 908-832-2828, Ext. 201