Transcript What are my overall goals for your children?

Welcome
• Welcome to Open House
• Please come in and sign your name and
e-mail address on table if I do not have it
• Read the note your child wrote and write
them back on the green one.
• Enjoy the challenge from your child on the
wall outside the room
Who is your child’s teacher?
• Mrs. Lane- Master’s degree in E.C.E from
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KSU, certified K-12 Health and Physical Ed.
12 years teaching, Mountain View and Murdock
Grew up in East Cobb- Mt. Bethel, Dickerson
and Walton
My parents still live in E. Cobb, actually in
Murdock district
I have 2 daughters, Braley who a Goldfish and
Brooklyn who is 6 months old
Husband, Jim who works for City of Roswell
What are my overall goals for your
children?
• To provide your child with a supportive
learning environment which fosters
independence
• Differentiate the curriculum to individual
needs
• To have fun while we learn
• To give your child the academic tools they
need to succeed in the future
• To make new friends and discover new
interests
Daily Schedule
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7:25- 8:50 Morning procedures, Small group time
7:50 BELL rings
8:00- 8:45 Reader’s workshop, Partner Reading, Strategy Groups,
Conferencing
8:45-9:50 Words Their Way, Phonics, Grammar, Handwriting, Reading
Groups, Snack, Shared Reading
9:50- 10:40 Writing Workshop
10:40-10:55 Math- critical thinking, math talks and/ or journals
11:00- 11:30 Lunch- table #9
11:30- 11:50 Recess
11:50- 12:35 Math- whole group and small group learning, partner and
group games
12:35- 1:18 Specials
1:20- 2:10 Content- Science, S.S.
2:10- 2:20 Pack up, restrooms, Island Chat- student reflection time
2:20 Dismissal Procedures when music comes on and first bell rings send
kids to their designated room
CAE schedule is to come…
Language Arts Curriculum
see importance of reading paper and reading workshop packet
• Cobb’s adoption is a product of Pearson
Publishing- www.goodhabitsgreatreaders.com, Research on the
benefits can be found here
• Reading Workshop consists of Mini-lessons, individual
conferencing, and strategy groups- TEACHERS COLLEGE
• Shared reading and guided reading will also occur Read alouds are
by the teacher (single reader) and should include think alouds,
comprehension questions, etc.
Shared reading is when the whole group reads the text together. It is
used to improve fluency and expression. Also discuss text features,
comprehension questions, and other reading strategies.
• Sight words are continued to be addressed in Grade 1. Please see
the handout for all 150 words which need to be mastered by 4th
quarter
• Grammar includes verbs, nouns, adjectives, contractions, compound
sentences, etc.
First Grade Curriculum
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Language Arts: short/long vowels, syllables, word blending/chunking, word
families, decoding, spelling patterns, fluency, expression, voice, vocabulary,
reading and comprehending a variety of texts and genres, verbs, nouns,
pronouns, possessive pronouns, homonyms, adjectives, etc.
Handwriting- Zaner- Bloser, see sample letter formation in packet
Writing: Lucy Calkin’s writers’ workshop, writing process, narrative writing,
informational writing, author study
Math: + and - facts to 20, making ten, place value, data and graphing,
representing and comparing numbers to 120, geometric figures, fractions,
time, measurement, double digit addition and subtraction without
regrouping- YOU WILL BE GETTING A 9 WEEK OVERVIEW FROM ME
Science: types of weather, seasonal changes, weather data and
instruments, changes in water, forms of precipitation, water cycle, magnets,
sound/pitch/volume, sources of light and shadows, basic needs of plants
and animals, parts of a plant, animal classifications
Social Studies: continents, oceans, landforms, maps and globes, cardinal
and intermediate directions, location of city/state/country, American
historical figures, goods and services, producers and consumers, personal
spending and saving
What is Common Core?
• This should not be anything new since
your child had Common Core in
Kindergarten, but here is a link where you
may watch a few videos regarding C.C.
• http://www.cobbk12.org/commoncore/vide
o.aspx
Common Core Math Standards
• Video- 2 minute videohttp://www.cobbk12.org/commoncore/first.aspx
• I have the 1st nine weeks curriculum on your
desk. PLEASE look this over
• There is a pamphlet as well which shows
strategies that will be addressed. This “logical
learning” is replacing the “linear learning” we are
used to. Logical meaning, explanations and
visuals are given by student to explain their
thinking.
Grading
• See handout for explanation of grading
• 4 ½ week progress reports only go out if
there is a need
• 9 week report cards
• 3,2,1 standards based report card
• O, S, N (Outstanding, Satisfactory, Needs
Improvement) Science, S.S. and Health
Folders and Homework
• 2 folders each Friday will be coming home
• Red Media Folder with Murdock information needs to be returned
Monday- PTA and MESF info.
• Your child’s weekly folder- manila folder, decorated
• In this folder you will see all your child’s class work for the week and
their homework for the following week
• Review ALL work with your child and send the folder back in
Thursday with homework completed.
• Homework will be optional, and it will not be worksheets. There are
plenty of printable sheets online for you to access and if you wish to
have your child complete these I will gladly look them over.
However, the monthly extension calendars are a lot of fun. Projects
will be given each nine week period as well
• READING IS A NIGHTLY ASSIGNMENT!!!
Safety
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Sign in at front office even if you are coming in for 5 minutes
Sit at guest table when eating lunch with your child, other children are not
allowed. You must send a note with your child if someone other than the
custodial parent(s) are coming to eat with your child
Contact me if there is a specific safety issue with your child I should know
about
Send notes regarding afternoon schedule changes before 1:45 pm
Students cannot return to the room after 2:45 p.m.
Please let me know if any information changes on your permanent record
such as address or phone number
Snacks- PLEASE make sure and pack a healthy snack.
Parents will be invited in at least 6 times a year to facilitate a craft, art
project or holiday station.
I need to have a written note if your child is not allowed to be photographed
at Murdock. These pictures could be used for our website as well as BLOG
usage.
Behavior Plan
• Students will have the opportunity for positive
reinforcement on a daily basis.
• Students will be earning tickets to access rewards
• We will implement a daily behavior chart if necessary
• Each Friday, you need to look at the back of your child’s
manila folder and address any concerns with your child
at that time.
• A treasure box is used in class. Please send in items to
fill the box whenever you pick up something you think
might work
Emergency Information
• Allergies, Please verbally and in written form let
me know of any allergies your child may have
• Medication must be bought to school by the
parents and kept in the clinic along with a
signed consent form from Jeannie
• Fevers free for a minimum of 24 hours prior
to returning to school
Tardiness and Absences
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Maximum instructional time
Interrupts instruction
Student misses valuable instruction
Excused absence- doctor, dentist, religious and
MUST have a written note
• Try to schedule doctor’s appointments after
school hours.
• Refer to Cobb calendar for dates to schedule
appt.- this was in your Cobb Co. folder at Meet
and Greet
How do I access the Blog?
• Murdock homepage
• What is there?
• This power point, pictures, newsletters,
class info., Murdock happenings, Box
tops, pictures,
• How often should I check it? 2x week
MESF exists to provide resources that will enhance the learning environment and educational
opportunities of the students at Murdock.
• Your donation to the 2014- 2015 Patron Program will support a full
year of science and technology programming as well as
supporting the teachers in collaboration days.
• Complete and return the Patron Program form today (or no later
than the September 4th Deadline.)
• All donations qualify for the classroom competition, whereby classes
with the highest levels of participation qualify for an in school
fieldtrip featuring the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Our goal is
for 100% participation.
• I have forms on the back table if interested in taking one home or
filling it out and leaving it today.
Thank you
• I appreciate your dedication to your child’s
learning, and thank you for allowing me
the opportunity to be their teacher.
• Our room parents will begin to contact you
if you signed up to assist this year.
• I am always available by e-mail throughout
the day