1. Back to School Night 2013

2. About Me Education Council Rock K-12 Towson University * Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education Temple University * Master’s Degree in Education and Curriculum Design Taught kindergarten for one year This is my 8 th year teaching first grade

3. Important Procedures Attendance-Attendance is taken daily at 9:10. If your child arrives after that, a late pass must be obtained at the security office when he or she is signed in. Excuse notes are required for tardiness as well as absences. Snack-Pack one NUT FREE healthy snack each day and any utensils if needed. Dismissal-Remember to send in a note if your child is going to be a car rider or riding a friend’s bus. I cannot send ANY children out to a car or another bus without a note. Early Dismissal Days – Dismissal will begin around 12:15. Send in a note if there are any dismissal changes. Vacation- Work will be completed upon your return. Absence – Send me an e-mail or a note the day your child returns to school stating the reason he/she was absent. There is also a spot on Sol Feinstone’s website to fill out an absence form. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!

4. Important Procedures Continued Birthdays – I will send home a letter at the beginning of your child’s birthday month. You may send in a NUT FREE snack for 24 students. Please pre-cut snacks and send in utensils and napkins. Send a list of ingredients. smallStar Student – If your child’s “Star Stick” is pulled, I will send home a letter on Friday. Decorate the “Star Student Interview” for the following week. Your child may bring in something small to share with the class one of the days. He/she will also bring home “Starphibian” and write in a Star journal. Classroom celebrations – We will have celebrations for Halloween*, Thanksgiving, Winter, Valentine’s Day, and the end of the year. Only the 2 HR Parents, 2 extra volunteers, and photographer are permitted in the classroom. The HR Parents will be in charge of scheduling. This year our school is limiting the amount sweets served. *Halloween: All parents and other family members may come and stand outside to watch the parade.

5. Daily Schedule 9:10 – 9:45 Attendance, lunch count, morning practice, Pledge of Allegiance, greeting, morning meeting, activity, sharing, calendar 9:45 – 10:30 Writing 10:30 – 10:45 Snack 10:45 – 11:00 Recess 11:00 – 12:00 Math 12:00 – 1:00 Recess/Lunch 1:00 – 2:05 Language Arts (Reading, Literacy Centers) 2:05 – 2:45 Special (Library, Gym, Computers, Art, Music) 2:45 – 3:30 Language Arts, Science, or Social Studies 3:30 – 3:35 Pack up 3:35 Dismissal

6. Language Arts Morning Message Word Study (Words to Know) * Journals (Kid Writing-inventive spelling) Writers’ workshop (5 Writing Domains) * Whole group Reading Guided Reading (Leveled Books in small groups) Centers Author Studies* *Can be found on my website. We have a brand new Reading Program called Journey’s!

7. Guided Reading 4-5 students per group Grouped by level, strategies used, interests 15-20 minutes with the teacher 1. Re-reading 2. New Book 3. Word Study/Skill Practice 4. Comprehension

8. Literacy Centers 3-4 days a week 30 – 40 minutes Goals: Independence Self Motivation Practice Skills Social Skills Teacher time with small groups

9. Literacy Center Activities Listening Writing Art Word Study Research Book Clubs Dive into the Dictionary Math Problem Solving (involves reading) IPAD *Activities change weekly/monthly * 4-5 students at each center * Choices

10. Literacy Continuum Literacy Continuum for First Grade Developmental Reading Assessment: Independent Reading Level Beginning of first grade benchmark May/June benchmark A 123468101214161820222428 Oct./Nov. Feb. May./June All children develop at different times Age and birth date can play a role in level Word accuracy, comprehension, and fluency are used to determine the level DIBELS will be another form of literacy assessment.

11. Envision Math Topics: 1.Numbers to 12 2.Comparing and Ordering Numbers 3.Understanding Addition 4.Understanding Subtraction 5.Five and Ten Relationships 6.Addition Facts to 12 7.Subtraction Facts to 12 8.Geometry 9.Patters 10.Counting and Number Patterns to 100 11.Tens and Ones 12.Comparing and Ordering Numbers to 100 13. Counting Money 14. Measurement 15. Time 16. Addition Facts to 18 17. Subtraction Facts to 18 18. Data and Graphs 19. Fractional Parts 20.Adding and Subtracting with Tens and Ones Whole Group, Guided Practice, Independent Practice, and Stations

12. Science Weather Temperature Balance and Motion Sea Creature Research Project Going to school Good citizens Holidays Cultures Jobs people do Social Studies

13. Tests Math Topic Tests 1 – 20 Topic Review the night before Taken as a group and is viewed on the Smartboard May have a Bonus Question 4 Timed Addition/Subtraction AssessmentsSpelling 8-10 words and a bonus word Given words on Monday and test will be on Friday Patterns (short vowels, double consonants, digraphs, etc.) Taken as a group *Tests will come home in the yellow Test Folder. Sign and return the folder.

14. Mondays: Math Tuesdays: Word Study Wednesdays: Math Thursdays: Language Arts (Spelling and Reading) *10 – 15 minutes per night * If your child finishes early, read, practice flashcards, or play an educational game on my website. * Always use a pencil! You will need crayons or colored pencils for some assignments. The homework is subject to change.

15. Morning 5 Morning work after arrival and pack up Math, Phonics, Word Detecting, Word Study, Handwriting, Writing, Catch up, and Choice Checked every day

16. Our Classroom Rules (Created by the Students) Respect ourselves, our teachers, our friends, and school property. Use good hands and feet. Listen while others are talking. Use appropriate voice levels and words. Be Positive* *Have you Filled a Bucket today?

17. Incentives 1.Class Compliment Goal * Goal: 10 * Group Reward 2. Hip Hoppin’ Notes * Individual Reward * Behavior and Academics

18. Behavior Plan 1 Warning : Reminder… yellow 2 Warnings: Your frog is moved to the yellow lily pad. 3 warnings : Your frog is moved to the magenta lily pad and you sit in the “Think Pad” and reflect on your choices. You may join the class when you are thinking positively. A note or e-mail might be sent to your parents and an Apology in Action may need to be completed. **3 Times in the Think Pad : Mr. Harlan’s R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Report and a call home. http://www.crsd.org/solfeinstonees/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=435585 *The “Think Pad” is also used as a safe place a student may sit if he/she needs time alone (tears, bad day, frustrated, etc.)

19. Volunteering HR Parents (2) Writing Workshop Classroom Celebrations School Functions PTO activities * I will ask for volunteers at the time needed.

20. Communication 1.**E-mail: knatale@crsd.orgknatale@crsd.org 2.Front Office 3.Notes Going Green!!!!! Distribution List Classroom website **Sometimes our CR e-mail goes down. Please do not rely ONLY on e-mail for change of dismissal plans. I respond to e-mails before or after school.