Transcript Welcome to First Grade Curriculum Night

Welcome to First Grade
Curriculum Night
Language Arts
• We are implementing the Common Core Standards in
English Language Arts.
• Implemented through a balanced approach to
literacy including guided reading, shared reading,
read alouds with accountable talk, word study,
writing workshop, and shared and interactive
writing
• Common Core Standards include:
– Reading: Literature
– Reading: Informational Text
– Reading: Foundational Skills
– Writing
– Speaking and Listening
– Language
Resources
We have a variety of resources to teach each
of these areas.
– Good Habits, Great Readers
– Words Their Way
– Units of Study in Opinion, Information
and Narrative Writing
– Comprehension Toolkit
Reading Workshop
• Structure of the Reading Workshop
-Mini lesson, Independent Reading, Partner
Reading, Share
• Guided Reading/Strategy Groups
-Instructional levels, skills needed
• Individual conferences
• Students build independence
• Accountable talk with reading partner
• Choose 2 books to bring home nightly
• End of September/Beginning of October
Writing Workshop
• Method of writing instruction
– Mini-lesson, Write Time and Confer, Share Time
• Students write about their own lives
• Students cycle through the writing process
– Collecting, drafting, revising, editing and
publishing
• Students build independence
Word Study
• We are using Words Their Way to
teach spelling, phonics and
vocabulary.
• Throughout the week, the
children sort word or picture
cards that are similar.
• Look for and apply pattern to
daily reading and writing.
Why Word Study?
• The program is developmental
• Children are working on sorts
appropriate for them
• Systematic scope and sequence
• Multiple opportunities for hands on
practice and application in reading
and writing
• Understanding of how spelling
represents sound and meaning
Math
• We are using the Common Core Standards for
math.
• Common Core Standards include:
– Measurement and Data
– Numbers and Operations Base 10
– Geometry
– Operations and Algebraic Thinking
• Resources for math include:
– enVisions
– Investigations
– ISBE math units
Math Workshop
• Hands on
• Differentiated to meet student
needs
• Small group math
• Independent work
• Partner work
Fact Fluency at
School
• Fast Math is the computer program that the
students use daily to practice math facts.
• Differentiated for each student
• In addition, fluency building games are
conducted in class.
– Fact triangles (fact families)
– Quiz, Quiz, Trade
– New strategies are introduced as well
Homework
• Grand Prairie’s homework focus will be on
building reading fluency and fact fluency.
– Nightly reading from fluency bags
• The children will be bringing home their green
fluency bags with books they have read during
guided reading.
• Please listen to your child read a few books
each night.
• The children will reread the same books for
several days. This will help the children
build fluency.
• Return the book baggies to school each day.
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Math Fact Practice
Monthly Math/Reading Log
Weekly Writing Journal
Beginning in October
Schedule
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T Day
G Day
E Day
R Day
Daily
Music
Technology
Library
Art
PE from 1:50-2:20
• Lunch/Recess 12:10-12:50
Star of the Week
• Begins on September 8th.
• Information will go home the
Friday before you child is Star
of the Week.
• Fill out the interview form.
• Send the interview form, any
additional pictures and a few
toys or books to share.
• The schedule is posted on the
Classroom
Expectations
When you
Enter this room
Learning is fun and
Cooperation is expected
Our positive attitude and
Mutual respect are part of
Everything we say and do!
Discipline Policy
• Students will be held accountable for
appropriate classroom behavior.
• We have a classroom behavior chart.
• Concerns will be addressed quietly with
the child.
• Parents will be notified if their child
needs multiple reminders about the same
behavior during the day.
Classroom
Volunteers
• Afternoon Centers – Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday
afternoons from 1:15-1:45
working with small groups of
students during math.
• There is a sign up sheet on the
back counter for center help
and classroom parties
• I will create a monthly
calendar
Communication
• Important information can be
found on the district website
www.fsd157c.org
• Information will be posted on the
website under teacher/staff
pages.
• Scroll down until you see Grand
Prairie and then click on my
name.
• Weekly newsletters and other
information
will be
Parent Teacher
Conferences
• Parent – teacher conferences
are on November 24th and 25th.
• This year we will be using
“Sign up Genius” to schedule
conferences.
• You will sign up online.
• Please verify your e-mail to
ensure you will receive
information about conferences.
Where can I see what
my kids will be
www.fsd157c.org learning?
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• District office tab
• Curriculum tab
• ALL curricular expectations are listed for parents
give.
grant. grow.
 MISSION:
Raising funds throughout the year to
fulfill teacher written grants. Over $2 million granted
to date.
 GRANTED TO:
Grand Prairie, Chelsea and Hickory
Creek
 FUNDRAISERS:
Annual Dinner Auction, Golf
Outing, Coin Drive, Frankfort Fall Fest BETA Tent
 RECENT GRANTS:
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SMART BOARDS in 20 classrooms at Chelsea
Rebecca Caudill, Blue Stem and Monarch Book Programs
Electronic Signage at Chelsea
Razkids and Math Fact Programs at Grand Prairie
Hickory Creek guitars, music, green screen and PE
Equipment
 Netbooks and Tablet PCs at Hickory Creek
 For more information and volunteering opportunities
visit
our
The FSP is the Parent Teacher Organization for District 157-C.
Our mission is designed to strengthen the partnership between home
and school through parent volunteer opportunities, student
enrichment activities and fun family events.
Some of the ways that we have enriched and supported the
curriculum include:
•Funding for field trips
•Sponsoring special assembly programs
•Providing scholarships
•Providing curriculum enrichment funding to each school
•Coordinating volunteers for all our events and programs
Each year we also hold FREE fun family events such as:
•Fall Family Fun Night and Creative Arts Showcase at Grand Prairie
•Exploration Night and Family Fitness Night at Chelsea
Come visit our table at Curriculum Night and visit us at
www.fsp157c.org
Like us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/FamilySchoolPartnership157c
Contact us via email at [email protected]
Notes & Reminders
• Frankfort Public Library Card
(Bookmobile begins September
4th!)
• Scholastic Book Orders will be
sent home monthly
• Picture Day is August 28th
• Raz-Kids
• Don’t forget to sign up for
school
reminders via text message!
Check the BACK
Counter
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Sign In Sheet
Volunteer Information
Party Information
Verify Email Address