1. Sol Feinstone Elementary

2. Language Arts Morning message Word Study (Word Wall Words) Writers’ workshop (Kid Writing-inventive spelling) Lucy Calkins Units of Study for Primary Writing Whole group Guided Reading (Leveled Books in small groups) Centers Author Studies

3. Math Numbers to 12 and graphing Addition and subtraction strategies Addition and subtraction concepts Facts and strategies to 12 Geometry and fractions More fact strategies Numbers to 60 and counting patterns Place value Money Telling time Measurement Facts and strategies to 18 Two-digit addition and subtraction Scott Foresman Addison Wesley with TERC investigations

4. Science Air and Weather Organisms Balance and Motion Sea Creature Research Project

5. Social Studies About My World Going to school Good citizens The land around us All about people Looking Back Jobs people do

6. Homework Monday-Thursday 10 minutes-If your child finishes earlier, have him/her read for pleasure, write a story, or practice math facts with flashcards or the computer Please have all written homework completed in pencil and done as neatly as possible. PLEASE CHECK FOR ACCURACY AND NEATNESS. If there is a problem completing homework, please write or e-mail a note. Homework is never worth tears!

7. Procedures Attendance-Attendance is taken daily at 9:10. If your child arrives after that, a late pass must be obtained at the office when he or she is signed in. Excuse notes are required for tardiness as well as absences. Birthdays-To celebrate your child’s birthday, you may send in a treat for your child to share with the class. Book orders-Please send checks made payable to the book club. Vacation- Work will be completed upon your return. A journal will be sent with the student. Notes-place in folder. Star of the week-One week before your child is “star”, you will receive a special poster. Please help your child complete it and return it when it is due. Lunch account-We highly recommend putting money in a lunch account. It frees your child from handling money, which is sometimes lost. Please have your child practice and memorize their pin number. Snack-Pack “ONE” healthy snack each day. Dismissal-Remember to send in a note if your child is going to be a car rider.

8. Inclusion is … we are a healthier, stronger culture when we celebrate and recognize the abilities of all individuals. acceptance

9. Students being enriched through differentiation of instruction in the general curriculum. As a school community we achieve this through… Teams of teachers collaborating and supporting students to become successful learners.

10. A Typical First Grader Physical Easily tires; frequent illnesses Enjoys out of doors, gym Good visual pursuit for reading Social Want to be first Competitive; enthusiastic Anxious to do well, bud does a lot of teasing Any failure is hard; thrives on encouragement Easily upset when hurt Friends are important Language Likes to “work” Likes to explain things; show and tell us useful Loves jokes and guessing games Boisterous and enthusiastic language Complainer Cognitive Loves to ask questions Likes new games; ideas Enjoys process more than product Learns best through discovery

11. Communication 1.**E-mail 2.Front Office 3.Voicemail 4.Notes Going Green!!!!! Distribution List Grade level website

12. Conclusion Thank you for becoming a partner with us in your child’s education!!!! “The message we must send to parents is that we can’t replace you, we can’t do it for you, but together, we can make a huge difference for your child.” -Reg Weaver (NEA president)