Curriculum Night

Kyrene de los Ninos First Grade

We at Niños believe… that every student deserves the opportunity to be educated in a way that prepares them for college.

Behavior

Students will take responsibility for their behavior and recognize that their actions have either consequences or rewards.

• Students must respect and obey all teachers.

• Students must focus on learning and allow others to focus.

• Students must listen and follow directions.

• Students must use inside voices.

• Students must be in control of behavior.

School-Wide “Clip Chart”

Our classroom employs a clip chart behavior management system. This system promotes positive behavior choices and encourages students to self-monitor their behavior.

level. How it Works • Each student has a clothespin labeled with his/her name, and begins the day clipped to the center of the chart labeled “Ready to Learn.” • During the course of the day, students have the opportunity to move their clothespin up or down the chart according to their behavioral choices.

• Positive behavior choices allows the student to move his/her clothespin up one level, conversely, inappropriate behavior choices cause the clothespin to move down one We Aim to be TRRFCC Outstanding Great Job Ready to Learn Slow Down Think About It Parent Contact

TRRFCC

Outstanding Students who move to TRRFCC will add a gem to their clip, select a prize and take a happy note home!

Students who continue to make positive choices move up to Outstanding. They are one step closer to having a TRRFCC day!

Great Job Students who make positive choices will receive recognition as they move up the chart.

Ready to Learn Everyone starts the day “Ready to Learn”! Students can “clip up” or “clip down” throughout the day depending on their behavior choices.

Slow Down Think About It Parent Contact Students who receive a warning will move to slow down. This serves as reminder to think about the choices they make.

Students who continue to make poor choices will move to “Think About It” and go to our Refocus Desk and sign the book.

If a student continues to make poor choices, they will move to “Parent Contact.” Parents will be contacted via telephone, email or note depending on the severity of the behavior choice. Students have Refocus in another classroom or have an Office Referral.

We Aim to be TRRFCC Outstanding Great Job Ready to Learn Slow Down Think About It Parent Contact

Homework Folder

Purpose of folder – to develop organizational skills and promote responsibility.

• Keep in backpack when not in use.

• Parents please monitor to see that quality work is being done.

• Return weekly.

Communication Folder/Envelope

• Main communication piece between school and home.

• Sent home every Friday, make sure to look at all papers and addressing any paperwork that needs to be returned.

• Return Communication Folder every Monday.

Backpacks

• Please check daily after school.

• Be sure Homework Folder stays in backpack.

Library Books

•Keep books safe in backpacks or bookshelves.

•Be sure to return books weekly.

Curriculum

Arizona has adopted the national Common Core Standards.

Five Components of 1

st

Grade Reading

• PHONEMIC AWARENESS • PHONICS • VOCABULARY • FLUENCY • COMPREHENSION

Spanish

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• Cultural Awareness • Reading • Writing • Conversational Skills

Math

Domains: 1. Operations and Algebraic Thinking 2. Number and Operations in Base Ten 3. Measurement and Data 4. Geometry 5. Mathematical Practices

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

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Addition and subtraction within 20

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Understand the relationship between addition and subtraction Number and Operations in Base Ten

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Extend the counting sequence

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Understand place value Measurement and Data Measure length Tell and write time to half-hour Graphs

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Geometry Reason with shapes and their attributes Mathematical Practices

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Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them Model with mathematics Use appropriate tools strategically

Problem Solving Cognitively Guided Instruction Look at how students are solving problems and help them move forward

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Solve problem Share strategies Solve similar problem Encourage them to try a different strategy It’s best not to teach first graders the algorithms. We want them to have multiple strategies. We want them to show examples.

Writing Writer’s Workshop

• Six-Trait Writing – Ideas and Content – Conventions – Organization – Word Choice – Fluency – Voice • Personal Narratives • Procedural Writing • Persuasive Writing • Poetry • Simple Reports • Writing within thematic units

• Circle

Thinking Maps

• Brace • Bubble • Flow • Double Bubble • Multi-Flow • Tree • Bridge

Spelling

• High frequency words • Silent “e” words • One-syllable words with short vowels • Words with digraphs, ch, sh, th, wh • Spelling strategies

Social Studies

• American History • World History • Civics/Government • Economics • Geography • Multi-cultural awareness

Science

• Movement and Balance • Rocks and Earth • Living Things and Their Habitats • Sky and Weather

• Growth

Health

• Taking Care of Your Body • Staying Well • Being Safe • Nutrition

KTTP

Kyrene Teaches With Technology Program

• • • • KTTP provides classrooms with powerful, flexible technology tools to further enhance teaching and learning.

Two desktop computers and seven wireless laptops per classroom Ten iPads Document camera and projector Smartboard in every classroom Two computer labs Students will demonstrate understanding of technology vocabulary.

Students will perform basic computer operations and develop keyboarding skills.

Students will develop proficiency in software applications. (PIXIE, Kidspiration) Students will use technology to learn and apply concepts and skills in various curricular areas.

By 2017-2018 school year, all Kyrene schools will go 1:1. All students will have access to a computer device.

Dual Language

The term dual language refers to any program that provides literacy and content instruction to all students through two languages and that promotes bilingualism, grade-level academic achievement, and multicultural competence for all students.

Our Dual Language Program

High expectations for all students in both languages Utilize Kyrene’s First Grade curriculum, curriculum maps and state of the art technology One teacher that instructs in English and a partner teacher that instructs in Spanish

Two First Grade Teachers

50/50 model 50/50 model Teacher A (English Instruction) Students start day with Teacher A After lunch class moves to Teacher B Teacher B (Spanish Instruction) Students start day with Teacher B After lunch class moves to Teacher A

English

Content areas

Spanish

    Reading Writing Math Health/Social Studies     Reading/Writing Math Cultural Awareness Science

Communication

• Note with child • Phone call/voice message • Front Office 541-4600 • E-mail • Behavior Progress Notes (as needed basis) • Newsletters • Web Page

Questions

Kyrene de los Ninos First Grade

2014-2015 Bell Schedule

First Bell 7:40 a.m.

Late Bell 7:45 a.m.

Dismissal 2:35 p.m.

* Every Wednesday is Early Release Day and dismissal is at 12:35 p.m.

What do I do when the bell rings?

When the bell rings, line up in designated area. Look for your teacher.

When will I eat lunch?

First graders will have recess first at 11:30, followed by lunch at 11:50 to 12:15.

Will I get a snack time?

We will have a daily snack. I am inviting parents to send in nutritional snacks that could be shared with the entire class. Please send healthy snacks.

How do I get home?

Teachers will walk all students to their assigned bus or daycare van. Kid Zone students will walk to the cafeteria. Students who are driven home will wait for parents in the designated Parent Pick-Up Zone on the east side of our School

Lot.

. Please do not exit your vehicle. Your child will be

escorted to your vehicle. Tempe police request that there will be no drop offs or pick ups from the West Parking

What do I do if my child will be absent from school?

Parents must call the office at 541-4601 for all absences.

Please try to schedule all appointments after school hours.

What do I do if my child will be going home a different way?

Changes in “Going Home” procedures must be

in writing noon

or

call the office by

before the end of the school day to insure the safety of your child.

Thank you for you participation!

We look forward to an exciting year with you!