Transcript Welcome to 1 st Grade Fall Open House 2016-2017

MEET THE 1st GRADE TEACHERS
• Ms. Chelsea Bivins
• Mrs. DeAnn Creech
• Ms. Marcy Jackson
• Mrs. Mandi Slatton
Morning Assembly
• Everyday at 7:45 we will have morning
assembly!
• Please make sure that your child has a book in
his or her book bag to read from 7:30-7:45.
• Mrs. French and Mrs. Gaines will make
announcements at this time as well as
recognize all birthdays for that day.
• We will also have a moment of silence and say
the pledge of allegiance.
Communication
• Agendas - Please make sure to sign your child's
agenda every night and look for notes from the
teacher.
• Teacher Webpage – Please take the time to view
your child’s teacher’s webpage. Here you will find
our calendar, schedule, important announcements,
and ways to contact your child’s teacher.
• Remind 101 – Please make sure that you have
signed up to receive quick reminders and
information.
Behavior
In first grade, we use the color system for
behavior, very similar to kindergarten. If
your child ends his or her day on something
other than a positive color, you will find an
explanation in your child’s agenda. There
are also added positive
reinforcement incentives for good
behavior.
Reading
• Reading Goal for First Grade – 60 wpm
• Sight Word Goal – 600 words
• Center /Station work will include computer time, ELA,
Social Studies and Science, Reading assignments, word
work, sight words, and writing
• Homework assignments include reading 20 minutes daily.
Please study sight words on the homework sheet each
night. These are individualized for each child. They will
be tested each Thursday!
• Homework will also include reading fluency passages.
• Guided Reading; daily teacher guided, small
group instruction.
• Saxon Phonics - daily phonics instruction
Reading Incentive Goals and
Accelerated Reader
• 8 books per nine week period, 30 books by the
end of the school year
• For students reading chapter books, every 100
pages count as 1 book
• Celebrations at the end of every 9 weeks
• Lexile Levels will help students find books that
are just right for them
• Students will be required to make at least an 80%
on the accelerated reader quiz for each of their
books.
• Students can only take quizzes on books within
their Lexile level.
Math
• Daily Calendar Math
• In first grade, students realize that math
involves solving problems through the use of
appropriate strategies. Furthermore,
students will be able to show what they
know using pictures, manipulatives, and
various strategies.
• Fact Fluency
• Math Computation goal = 37 by May
Writing
• First Grade Units of Study in writing will
focus on opinion, informative and
narrative writing.
• Writer’s Workshop will include working on
the writing process. Students will have
daily writing instruction.
• Students will write across the curriculum,
integrating many subjects.
• Students will use correct letter formation,
capitalization, and punctuation
Science
Units in Science include:
• Weather and Seasons
• Plants and Animals
• Water
• Magnets
• Sound
• Light and Sound
Social Studies
Units in Social Studies include:
• Our National Heritage
• A Changing Country
• Inventors in the United States
• Community Helpers
• We Are Alike, We are
Different
Daily Schedule
7:45-8:00 Morning Assembly
8:00-8:10 Unpack
8:10-9:00 Specials (Music, Art, P.E., STEM)
9:00-10:00 ELA Centers
10:00-10:35 Writing
10:35-11:15 Science/Social Studies
11:15-11:55 Lunch
11:55-12:15 Recess
12:15-12:40 Reading (Whole Group)
12:40-1:25 Saxon Phonics
1:25-2:35 Math
Specials
• Students will rotate daily between Music,
Art, P.E. and STEM class.
• We are so excited about our new STEM class!
• On P.E. days please make sure that your child
wears tennis shoes and dresses appropriately.
Parent Involvement
Mason Creek has many opportunities
throughout the year where volunteers
are needed. A few of the opportunities
include…
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Fall Festival
Secret Santa
Book Fairs
Field Day
*Volunteer training is on August 26th @ 2:00 or
August 30th @ 10:30.
Homework
• Homework is given on Friday and is due the
following Friday. It includes reading for 20
minutes, reviewing sight words, reading a
fluency passage, and a math review assignment.
• The first grade team collaborates to come
with the most beneficial assignments,
that support the curriculum taught at
school.
• The sight words on the homework
sheet for each week will be tested on
Thursdays for a grade.
Progress Reports/Report Cards
Beginning this year, when your child
receives a progress report and a report
card, you will see actual grades. The
grading scale is as follows:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 71-79
D = 70
F = 69 and below
Learning Clip and Education
Galaxy
• We love using Learning Clip during math in our
classrooms. It is a great way to allow children
to interact with their classmates in a way that
is engaging. http://www.learningclip.co.uk/
• Education Galaxy is another program that the
students enjoy using. This program includes
both reading and math. The students take a
pretest and are then able to practice the skills
that need improvement. This program
can be accessed at home.
http://educationgalaxy.com/
We are excited about
a great year in first
grade!