1. First Grade Curriculum Night 2013-2014 Mrs. Heather Miller

2. Contact Info. Mrs. Millers Email heather.miller@cherokee.k12.ga.us Boston Elementary School (770) 924-6260 Office (770) 924-0392 Fax Introduction A little info about Mrs. Miller Native of Cherokee County Hickory Flat Elementary School, Dean Rusk Middle School, Sequoyah High School Attended Kennesaw State University and Reinhardt University BA in Early Childhood Education Reading Endorsement Husband, Mark Three Children – currently attending Cherokee County Schools One in High School Two in Middle School

3. School Information Box Tops * Earn money for our school PTA * Support our school Specials Schedule Music PE* Art PE* *PE – Tennis shoes must be worn to school on the day of PE – No changing at school

4. 7:30 – 8:00 Arrival 8:00 – 9:10 Phonics, Spelling, LA 9:10 – 9:50 Specials 9:50 – 10:10 Snack and Common Core Read Aloud 10:10 – 10:40 Reading – Whole Group 10:40 – 11:30 Centers (Reading, LA, Math, Computers) 11:30 – 12:20 Math – Whole Group 12:26 – 12:56 Lunch 12:56 – 1:20 Recess 1:20 – 1:55 Science/Social Studies 1:55 Pack-up 2:00 Dismissal Procedures Class Schedule

5. English/Language Arts Accelerated Reader (AR) –Read a book, take a test –Earn prizes for points earned –Encourage SuccessMaker Reading Eggs Dolch 220 Club –220 Sight Words –Practice and send back to be tested –Learn at own pace Common Core Reading Literature Reading Informational Text Reading Foundational Skills Writing Speaking & Listening Language

6. Math SuccessMaker Times Attack 220 Sight Words –Practice and send back to be tested –Learn at own pace Common Core Operations & Algebraic Thinking Number & Operations in Base Ten Measurement and Data Geometry

7. Grading Weekly story tests & Hop n Pop (Dolch Sight Words) = Reading Grade Spelling, Dictation Sentences, Grammar tests = Language Arts First Grade Report Card Scale Outstanding = O Satisfactory = S Needs Improvement = N Unsatisfactory = U

8. * Packets come home on Monday * Follow schedule on cover page * Work on throughout the week * Due to school on Friday * Assist your child and gradually, throughout school year, wean him/her off your help Homework

9. Behavior Clip Chart -Encourages positive choices -Great visual for students -Pink – top of the chart; treasure box -Red – bottom of the chart; parent contact (note or phone call)

10. Communication Boston Blast o Information about what is happening at BES Class Email Distribution o From Mrs. Miller o Information about what is happening in our classroom o Newsletters Binder o Transportation o Behavior o Homework o Communication

11. Resources Mrs. Millers Class Website –Favorite Links Class Calendar Newsletter Class Announcements Favorite Links Meal Pay Breakfast and Lunch Menus School Website –School/County Calendar