Transcript First Grade Parent Information Night

 The
Fun Run is tomorrow! Wear tennis shoes
and jackets/layered clothing.
 Valentine Parties, Friday, Feb. 12th(boxes
prepared, small treat and cards). More
information to come…
 The district art exhibit is February 16-19th at
the Center for Families.
 Field Trip to experience a concert on February
25th ($5).
 Read Across America Day, Feb. 26th (Volunteer
Readers Are Welcome!) Your child may wear
pajamas.
 We will be taking a field trip to the Children’s
Museum in Jackson at the end of March/
beginning of April. The cost is $25. More
details to come…
 Blends,
vowel teams, syllables
 Synonyms, antonyms
 Main idea and details, comparing and
contrasting fiction and non-fiction texts,
supporting answers with text features
 Adjectives, verbs, verb tenses, prepositions
 Informational and opinion writing
 Time
(hour, half-hour)
 Length (non-standard units, comparing)
 Place value, comparing, ordering numbers within
100
 Adding and subtracting within 100
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Using a 100 chart, open number line, base-10 blocks,
and mental math strategies
 Completed
daily for spiral review
 Reviews previously taught skills
 Introduces basic skills ahead of time to
prepare students for upcoming units
 This is one way that we consistently
practice previously taught skills and
concepts.
 See next slides for an example of each…
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Organization
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Independence
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keeping folders and cubbies organized and
cleaned out
have them pack their bag and folder each night
make a list of things they are to pack each
night and let them take responsibility for it
begin using an alarm clock
tie their own shoes
open their own containers
Following Directions
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Sign reading log nightly (back of your child’s red
folder).
Be on time! Remember, if your child comes after
7:35, he or she is missing instruction.
Be present! If your child is going to be absent,
please text me and just let me know. Send an
excuse the next day.
Send a snack daily if you choose.
Please have your child complete his or her
homework and turn it in on Fridays. This is an
important time to practice and prepare for tests.
If your phone number or address changes, please
let us (and the office) know as soon as possible.