1. Back to School Night! Welcome!

2. First Grade Team  Mrs. Lisa Bealer  Miss Adrienne Henry  Mrs. Leah Saltzer  Miss Lori Scheib

3. Schedule  Morning Routine: unpack, 100 book challenge, lunch choice, journal  Language Arts: word study, literacy centers, being a writer  Tier Time (starting October)  Recess/Lunch  Language Arts: guided reading, handwriting  Math – Every Day Math  Specials- schedule came home  Social Studies/Science

4. Miscellaneous  Birthdays – no food treats, recognized in class and over the announcements; invitation policy  Snacks – healthy choices, no peanut/nut products  Lunch- envelope with your child’s name on it  Dress for the Weather – we will go out when it is cold!

5. Home/School Communication  Weekly Newsletter- through email  Homework folder  Library Books – daily  Behavior Cards  Email  Parent Conferences  Website

6. Classroom Community  Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.  Our class rules are:  Respect yourself and others  Use kind words  Follow directions  Hands and feet to yourself  Do your BEST! Rules apply to special area classes, too!

7. Homework  Daily Reading (100 Book Challenge) 15-30 minutes-record on calendar  Everyday math HW recorded on calendar  Word Sort  Word cards with sentences  Empty and Check Folder

8. Behavior Green Yellow Orange Red Green= Great Behavior Yellow= Warning Orange= Continued to make a bad choice. Documentation. Red = Severe bad choice. Documentation. Behavior will be recorded on Skyward this year. All Card Changes will be documented with a letter sent to parents for follow up discussions at home.

9. RTI –(Tier Time)  Assessment Driven  Group students to work on skills needed  Progress monitoring  Reading teachers support the process  Flexible Groups

10. In Everyday Mathematics you can expect to see:  A problem solving approach based on everyday situations  An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly (“spiral”)  Frequent practice of basic skills, often through games  Lessons based on activities and discussion, not a textbook  Mathematical content that goes beyond basic arithmetic (Information gathered from ‘Home Connection Handbook’, Everyday Mathematics, Grades 1-3) Everyday Math

11. Please keep in mind that students should be able to complete the Home Link based on that day’s lesson. Assist where needed and make sure to return the next day. We will be keeping track of homework on Skyward, so not returning HW will be documented and be reflected on the report card. DAILY Return HOME LINKS BOOK DAILY!

12. Language Arts  Journal writing  Being a Writer program  Word study  Guided reading groups  Literacy Centers  Daily 3 – independent reading

13. Strategies for Helping Your Child Read 1. Stop & Think What word would make sense? 2. Check for Picture Clues Check if letters match the picture you found. 3. Skip it – Read on What would make sense? Check letters for match. 4. Sound it Out Check letters. Blend the sounds. Does it make sense? 5. Ask for

14. Science Units  Animals (Field Trip)  Plants  Butterflies  Weather

15. Social Studies Units  Community  Government  Map Skills  Beginning US and PA history

16. Volunteers & Chaperones  Classroom Volunteer  Zoo Trip  District Policy - Child Abuse & Criminal Record clearances required  Questions ?? Contact Kathy Snyder in the office at (610)469-5105 if you are unsure of your clearance status or for a volunteer packet.

17. Let’s Have a Great Year!