1st Grade Open House August 14, 2014

Introductions Mrs. Lisa Froy Mrs. Paula Garner Mrs. Katherine Hubbard / Mrs. Tina Gumbel Mrs. Tonya Smith Mrs. Vicki Scheffel / Mrs. Jodie Raybould Ms. Rhonda Stanley

2014-2015 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT GOALS Students will demonstrate proficiency in math using problem solving and math reasoning Students will demonstrate proficiency in the area of language arts with an emphasis in writing skills

2014-2015 PERFORMANCE GOAL Teachers will collaborate on ways to teach the common core curriculum at the depth of knowledge level. This will be done through team meetings (common assessments, etc. )

Important Reminders If your child is absent, please send in an absent note within 3 days. If you want to make changes to your child’s dismissal, please call the school. Do not email the teachers because we can’t promise we’ll get your email in time.

Healthy snacks are encouraged and should be brought from home. At the present time, our school policy is no treats brought in for birthdays. If you do not want your child to purchase additional snacks in the cafeteria, please send in a note.

Report Card Performance based Students will receive a 3, 2 or 1 in each academic area 3 = Consistently meets standard 2 = Progressing toward the standard 1 = Limited progress toward the standard Behaviors assessed with S, P or N

Homework Homework Journal Reading response Spelling activities Math sheet Due by Friday Homework is checked for completeness

Daily 5 During the Literacy Block, students will have an opportunity to choose from 5 literacy based activities. The students will practice these activities independently while the teacher meets with groups or individual students for guided reading, conferencing or assessments.

What is Daily 5? 1. Read to Self During Read to Self students are practicing reading skills with books of their choice on their independent reading level. 2. Work on Writing During Work on Writing students are practicing their writing skills. They are focused on their writing goal as they move through the stages of the writing process.

What is Daily 5? 3. Listen to Reading During Listen to Reading, students are listening to books on CDs or tapes or on the computer. This is important because as your child hears fluent reading, he/she will try this in their own reading. 4. Read to Someone During Read to Someone, students are practicing their reading skills with a partner. Partner reading is important because it helps students work together while building reading fluency, expression, and comprehension skills.

What is Daily 5? 5. Word Work During Word Work, students are practicing their spelling words and sight words using various materials such as magnetic tiles, alphabet stamps, play dough and white boards.

Target CogAT October 7 - October 9 Additional Screenings if necessary Further questions contact Target Teachers Mrs. Robertson or Mrs. Mawn

Thank you for taking the time to come tonight Thank you for taking the time to come tonight. We hope you found this information helpful. Please remember to read with your child for 15 minutes each night and practice math fact fluency. Have a great night!