Transcript First Grade Math - Irvine Unified School District

WELCOME
BACK TO SCHOOL
NIGHT
August 7, 2014
Standards
• We follow the Common Core State
Standards set forth by the State of
California.
Our Goal for Students
• To create a learning environment
where the children feel safe to take
risks, are motivated and enthusiastic
about learning, and develop
compassion and respect for one
another.
LANGUAGE ARTS
• Houghton Mifflin
• RtI – response to instruction
• Early Intervention Reading Model – discuss at
conferences
• Writer’s Workshop- Units of Study (narrative,
descriptive, research report, letter, story, instructions)
• Spelling vs. High-Frequency
• Handwriting Without Tears
MATH
• Mathematical Reasoning & Problem Solving
– CGI Cognitively Guided Instruction
• Number Fluency and Number Sense
• Algebraic Thinking begins in Kindergarten & 1st Grade
• Measurement and Geometry threaded throughout the year
• Strong emphasis on math vocabulary
• We are adopting a new math series called My Math
SOCIAL STUDIES
• Reflections curriculum
• Citizenship: Developing respect for
self, others, and the community.
• Awareness of cultures of the world
• Patriotism and Map Skills
• Values
SCIENCE
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Foss Science Kits
Physical Science (States of Matter)
Earth Science (Air and Weather)
Life Science (Plants)
Scientific Process Skills (through
experiments)
HEALTH
• The Great Body Shop K-12 program
• 10 units of study include:
• Safety, body systems, nutrition, social and
community health, emotional health,
growth and development, substance abuse
prevention, illness prevention, environment
and consumer health, and fitness
TECHNOLOGY/LIBRARY
• Computer lab 30 minutes per week –Basic
computer skills
• Power Point and LCD projector in every
classroom
• Library once a week – check out books
that are kept in the classroom
• Laptop cart and iPads for the school
• iPads for 1st grade (grant)
• Any obsolete technology is greatly
appreciated!
MUSIC / P.E./Art
• Music every other week with a music
teacher
• P.E twice a week
*make sure your child wears tennis shoes and
comfortable clothing.
*children should be wearing tennis shoes everyday
for playground safety at recess and lunch
• Arts Advantage lessons
HOMEWORK
• Homework posted each Friday
• Homework is due every Friday
• Plan on spending 20-30 minutes per
night – building responsibility, not
frustration
• Check your child’s work!!!!
***Most important: Read each night with
your child!
Math Homework
•Math Homework will be sent home
weekly for the first unit
•Please do not go ahead as those
concepts have not been taught in class
yet
•Please turn in math homework or
signed pacing guide on the due date
Online Resources
•All homework and monthly
announcements are posted on our
website:
•www.iusd.org/wp
•Click grade level -> 1st Grade
•First in Math
•ST Math
CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT
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Sticker Cards / Treasure Chest
Table Points
Classroom incentives – NO TREATS
Contract – if needed!
PBIS
• Positive Behavior Intervention Support
- school wide behavior system to reinforce
appropriate behavior in all areas of the
school : classroom, playground, inside
(hallways, computer, library)
A.I.R. – Accountability, Integrity, Respect
- assemblies and awards
Special Programs
• Special Me– sample of poster, schedule
sent home
• Charlie’s Story Club in January
• Big Buddies – once a month
• Classroom Volunteers – we love and need
you!!!
• Birthdays –NO FOOD PLEASE
• Snack and lunch - healthy foods only!!!
• Scholastic Book Orders
Volunteers
• Please join the PTA – they support
many extras
• RtI volunteers may help in another
room than their child
• Volunteers only help in the classroom,
not outside at recess and lunch
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WE LOVE AND NEED YOU !!!!!!!
Conduits and
Communication
• Conduits go home every Thursday – Please return
Friday
• Information is important – go through carefully
• Parent Portal – account information and ID #’s same
as last year, information for parents who have not
logged on
• E-mail :
Erin Faulkner 936-6414 [email protected]
Tani Robinson 936-6422 [email protected]
Christina Austin 936-6420 [email protected]
Cynthia Martinez 936-6420 [email protected]
Laura Orlandi 936-6447 [email protected]
REMINDER!!!!
• Free and Reduced lunch applications
• Parent volunteer applications
• Please check lunch account to make sure
there are funds
• Students need to memorize their lunch
number
• Classroom Donations-place in tan box
• Sign up for a conference time at your
teacher’s table
Thank you
for coming...
Don’t forget to sign up for your conference time! Remember to
visit our first grade web site:
http://www.iusd.org/WP/GradeLevelPages/1st.html