to first Grade Parent Orientation!

Rainy Day Dismissal

*****TRANSPORTATION CHANGE***** DATE:______________TIME:________TEACHER:_____________________ STUDENT NAME:_________________________________________________ My student’s transportation for today is: _____CAR RIDER _____WALKER/BIKER _____BUS (BUS #_____) _____DAY CARE_______________ ____________________________ __________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name (Print) Parent/Guardian Signature

Big Ideas: Math Problem solving Making 10 Mental math +/- 10 Addition: 2 or 3 addends Addition: missing addends Subtraction: numbers within 20 Place value (tens and ones) Fractions

Big Ideas: Math Comparing and ordering numbers Counting / skip counting by 1’s, 2’s, 5’s, 10’s up to 120 Non-standard measurement Telling time to the hour and ½ hour Recognize ;& count coins 2D & 3D Shapes

Math Fact Practice Starting the second semester, students will be given timed math fact tests for a daily grade. Math fact automaticity is critical for higher order math. In order to complete word problems, we don’t want the brain “bogged down” trying to find the answer to 3 + 4.

Big Ideas: Reading Identify verbs and nouns including proper nouns Describe and retell stories (5 events) Retell a story in sequence Character Traits Establish a purpose for reading Determine the main idea of a story Identify important facts or details in a story Learn about and identify specific signs and symbols in informational and procedural text. Make connections to a fable or personal experience Reread folk/fairy tales to understand recurring phrases

Big Ideas: Reading Read a biography and other true stories Be able to tell, when reading provided text, if it is true or fantasy and explain why Read and identify sensory details within a story/poem Poetry: rhythm, rhyme, alliteration Identify author’s purpose Follow written multi-step directions Ask literal questions of the text Identify clearly stated facts when read or heard

Big Ideas: Reading Students should enter first grade reading on a level “D” Students should be reading on a level “F” by Christmas break Students should be reading on a level “I” by the end of first grade. Fluency - it is measured by the speed of the reader (not too slow nor too fast). Also by the intonation of the sentences (if it is a dialogue, if it is a question, exclamation sentence, etc.)

Reading Groups Focused on What can parents do to help? Fluency Accuracy Comprehension Vocabulary development What can parents do to help? Read to your child Allow your child to read to you Allow your child to struggle ** This is where we make the most growth!! Ask questions Reread Be patient!

Big Ideas: Writing Compose texts using the writing process Use correct conventions Write brief stories that include a beginning, middle and end Write good sentences using nouns, adjectives, verbs, proper nouns, pronouns and proper punctuation. Use sensory language in poetry or stories Use time-order transition words Research (generate a list of questions)

Big Ideas: Writing Letter writing Procedural text Spell high frequency words Form upper and lower case letters legibly and using basic conventions of print Form upper and lower case letters legibly

Big Ideas: Word Work Alphabetize a series of words Identify and sort words into conceptual categories Combine sounds from letters and common spelling patterns to create recognizable words Use resources to find correct spellings Use phonological knowledge to match sounds to letters to construct unknown words

Big Ideas: Listening Listen attentively to others Follow, restate and give oral instructions Speaks clearly and to the point Participate productively in teams (group work)

Big Ideas: SS Rules Community Tomball Freedom Week Government (voting) Anthems, Mottos & Symbols Customs (Christmas around the world) Needs and wants Good and services Technology Map skills Time (timelines)

Big Ideas: Science The Nature of Science Matter Energy Movement Earth Night sky and weather Plants and animals Living things & their environments

Testing Spelling Tests: Friday morning (averaged together for 1 major grade) Reading level: taken as a major grade each 9 weeks. Dictation Sentences: Friday morning (averaged together for 1 writing grade) *Starts 2nd 9 weeks Sight Words: 25 words tested at the end of each nine week grading period (daily grade) Sight word assessment every Thursday Reading Rubric Writing Rubric

Grading Scale A 90-100 B 80-89 C 79-75 D 74-70 F 0-69

Homework Raz Kids Prodigy Math Reviews Home Book Bag Phonics Newsletter

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Ways you can help Classroom Volunteers Red folder resources Scholastic Book Orders Hold your child accountable for their reading Discuss grades/graded work with them

Stay Connected Edlio Teacher Website Email Grade book Daily folder Wednesday Folder

Thank you for coming!!!! Your 1st Grade Teachers

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Our Schedule 8:50-11:30- Language Arts 11:29-11:59 – Lunch 12:15 – Language Arts continued 12:15-12:35 - Recess 12:35-1:55 - Math 1:55-2:50- Specials 2:50- 3:45- Science / Soc. Studies 3:45- Pack up 3:50 – dismissal

Weekly Schedule Computer Lab : Thursday Library Day : Wednesday Specials : rainbow class See schedule given to your child at orientation.