1. Welcome to First Grade’s Back to School Night Mrs. Diefes

2. First Grade Goals To create a positive self image To promote good manners To develop good work habits/organization To develop a love for reading and literature To be problem solvers and enjoy math challenges

3. Morning Meeting Goals : to create a sense of belonging, skills of attention, listening, expression, cooperation and interaction… 4 components : Greeting, Share, Activity and Morning Message

4. Everyday Math Addition Subtraction Graphs Comparing Money Time Problem Solving Students learn through: whole group instruction, games, slates, rocket math, reinforcement of skill throughout units

5. Language Arts Literacy Guided reading Small and large group instruction Centers Word Study (spelling) Grouping after 5 weeks Poetry Writer’s Workshop Reader’s Workshop Read aloud/Shared reading

6. Social Studies Citizenship My Family/My Community Symbols and Monuments Our World

7. Science Air and Weather Organisms Solids and Liquids

8. Conferences October and March Please sign up for your conference time before you leave

9. Report Cards November February April June

11. Homework Practice Word Study/ High Frequency words daily for test on Friday Read each day with your child…develop good habits Study and memorize math addition and subtraction facts (website) Math Home Link (workbook)

12. Lunch and Snack Send in a healthy snack each day for our morning break If your child is buying lunch, please have money in a zip-lock bag or envelope with your child’s name on it Weekly tickets may be purchased

13. General Information Please send in a written excuse when returning from an absence Dress appropriately for the weather: children will be going outside, weather permitting Please leave at home all toys, jewelry, or things that are distracting to children Any changes in transportation require a signed note from the parent

14. General Information Cont. Please refer to the PTA directory to mail all party invitations Birthday Celebrations

15. Lets Work Together…Parents are Teachers, too! Praise frequently Compliment children Help children accept positive criticism Give children responsibility and goals Let them know we are on their side Unpack/pack up are their responsibility