Transcript First Grade Curriculum Night

First Grade Curriculum Night
ACA- Primary
August 18, 2014
Mrs. Anderson, Ms. Attaway, Mrs. Cardenas,
Ms. Devorak, Mrs. Marsic, Mrs. Partain,
Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Samuel, Mrs. Trammell
School Hours & Class Schedule
• School Hours: 7:50-3:15
(Students can be dropped off
no earlier than 7:30)
• Music, Art, Technology,
Spanish, PE, Library
• Math, Language Arts, and
Reading, are taught every
day. Social Studies and
Science are rotated
throughout the year.
Reading Program
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Texas Treasures (McGraw Hill)
Teaches phonics, grammar, spelling, writing
Great vocabulary building
Good for all reading levels
Students will bring books home and take a
comprehension test weekly.
Spelling Tests
• Spelling list on Monday
• Test on Friday
Creative Writing
• Journals are not edited
• Published work is edited
• D’Nealian handwriting
Math
enVision Math 2.0
Hands on and inquiry based
Critical Thinking Skills
Integrates Science and Social Studies into
the curriculum
• Technology resources
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Core Knowledge
• The Core Knowledge philosophy
provides a carefully sequenced set of
skills and content with an emphasis
on the knowledge that is most useful
and productive for children living in
American society today.
• What your First Grader Needs to
Know by E.D. Hirsch
• Civilization, Mesopotamia, Ancient
Egypt, History of world religions,
early explorers, American
Revolution, modern civilization:
Mexico, hunters & nomads
Home Folders & Planners
• Binder will include the student planner,
citizenship sheet, book bag, and the red
folder.
• Check and sign the planner daily as we
will be communicating events, behavior,
and assignments.
• Red Folder will contain parent notes,
graded papers, and school information.
Evaluation
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9 weeks
Report cards with number grades
Progress reports
Istation for reading monthly
Pre-assessments
Post Assessments
Lunch
• 11:25-11:55
• Please send any utensils that
are needed for lunch.
• Practice opening items and
containers.
• Birthday celebrations are limited
to only Goodie Bags. No food can
be passed out at school.
• Due to allergies we are
a Nut Free Campus.
Dress Code
Mills Uniforms or Parker Uniforms
Shirts- must be monogrammed with ACA logo
Shoes- mostly black, white, brown, navy
Socks/ tights/ leggings- solid white, black,
navy
• Belts- plain or braided, black or brown
• Friday Dress Code- Students may wear spirit
shirts and uniform bottoms at no cost.
• Lucky Buck Friday- Students may wear blue
jean bottoms and a spirit shirt/ uniform shirt
for $1. Pay weekly or yearly.
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Absences
• Very important to be in school in first grade.
• If child is sick, make up work will be provided.
• If make up work is requested, parent should call
or email by 9:30am.
Homework and Health
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After school program from 4-6
Certified teachers
Sign up through office
Contact Coach Heard for more information at
[email protected].
Dismissal
• Begins at 3:15.
• Stay in designated lane to ensure
quick pick-up.
• Walking up to get your child is NOT
permitted.
• Keep signs visible in your windshield
until your child is loaded into your car.
• Any student not picked up by 3:45 will
go to the front office.
Contact Us!
• 817-274-2008
• Email:
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