1. Seven Hills Elementary First Grade

2. Chrissie Vann **** cvann@nisdtx.org ****817-215-0733cvann@nisdtx.org Shelley Thomas ***sthomas01@nisdtx.org ****817-215-0737***sthomas01@nisdtx.org Pauline Goosey **** pgoosey@nisdtx.org ****817-215-0725pgoosey@nisdtx.org Jessica Stewart ***jstewaart@nisdtx.org ***817-215-9124***jstewaart@nisdtx.org

3. Tonight parents will… Understand their role in the parent community Know ways they can be involved in their child’s classroom and school Understand the role of a student at Seven Hills Understand the rituals and routines that make Seven Hills a successful learning community.

4. Communication We need parents email addresses! Make sure we have updated phone numbers Texting parents – sign them up Paperless communication Teacher newsletters Teacher Websites

5. Remind 101 How to sign up https://www.remind101.com/classes/187816/invite

6. Website http://www.nisdtx.org//Domain/1646

7. Teacher Newsletter..\Newsletters\September Newsletter 2012.doc

8. Internet Grade Viewing

9. Login Screen

10. Home Screen

11. Alerts

12. Workshop Model Reading, Writing, Math and Science follow the workshop model Opening, work period, and closing Students all work at their level. The teacher introduces concepts at the opening. The teacher pulls groups or individuals during the work period Students become teachers at the closing

13. Reading & Writing Reader’s & Writer’s Notebook Goal Notebooks Anchor charts Reading logs Reading levels charted Million Word Challenge Book of the Month

14. Reading & Writing EOY Reading Level 16 (Seven Hills 18) EOY Writing Level 6 Nonfiction, Narrative Writing, Poetry Conventions to Secure (Punctuation, Capitals, Spacing, Spelling of HFW) Small group instruction based on needs Students practice comprehension using books at their reading level Spelling Tests given on Friday after list has been sent home on Monday (Twice monthly or as needed) Nightly Reading (reading log, reread for comprehension, retell and fluency)

15. Math Math Investigations Conceptual learning Importance of knowing their math facts Anchor Charts Notebooking Examples on Mrs. Espinosa’s website

16. Math Concepts covered (geometry, measurement, addition/subtraction facts, problem solving, time (hour/half hour/duration of time), money (introducing and identifying), greater than/less than, and place value Students explore a variety of ways to solve problems through games and practice within small groups, partners, or as individuals Students share out their thinking showing a variety of complexity Should know facts up to 18

17. Science Workshop Model Notebooking Anchor charts Inquiry Process Matter, Force and Motion, Magnetism, Seasons, Weather, Objects in the Sky, Life Cycle, Plants

18. Social Studies Community, Citizenship, Needs and Wants, Goods and Services, Land Forms, Traditions, Reading Maps and Timeline, Historical Figures (Martin Luther King, Jr., George Washington, Abraham Lincoln) Integrated through LA (Read nonfiction books, book discussions, cross curriculum writing)

19. Classroom Management STAR Binder STAR Parties STAR Awards Behavior stick, behavior calendar, various positive reinforcements within each class

20. Technology in Action Netbook Carts iPads Classroom Response Systems Digital Cameras Eduphoria Millions of Apps and Websites Video Announcements

21. STAAR Testing Days First graders do not have STARR administered We will need snack donations during testing time

22. Conferences We will schedule a parent/teacher conference with all of our parents in September through October. Teachers will contact you to set up a conference. If you would ever like to meet with us; just let us know and we are happy to meet with you.

23. Homework The purpose of homework is to reinforce concepts that have already been taught in class. Homework should not be difficult for students because it is just practice. Homework will be passed out on Monday and will be due on Friday.

24. Questions???

25. Thank you We appreciate your help and support! It is going to be a great year!