Curriculum Night First Grade August 23, 2016

Our First Grade Team! Mrs. Medford Ms. Hartford Mrs. Lavelle Mrs. Desanctis Ms. Johnson Mrs. Akers

Introduction I have my degree from the Georgia State in English and Masters in Computer Information Systems as well as a Master in Early Childhood Education from the University of Phoenix I have taught First Grade for 10 years. This is my 11th year at SBCE in First grade. I LOVE what I do and am so happy to be able to share that joy with your child

Assessments 3 types (district, grade level, classroom) District (Renaissance (STAR) Math, Reading, Early Literacy, Math Unit tests) Grade Level (LA quizzes, writing prompts, Cold reads, Science, SS, Health) Classroom (spelling tests, skill checks)

Math 6 different units of study approximately 5-6 weeks long Pre and post tests for each unit 3 levels of instruction- on, advanced and accelerated (STAR, Math mastery, unit pre-tests, teacher recommendation) Placement decisions will be made at the 6 week mark and will be reevaluated in December and at year end Possibility of changing classes for math

Homework A homework sheet will come home every Monday. (Spelling and reading) It is due on Friday. Please sign. Reading for 10-15 minutes EVERY night. If you need to assist your child past understanding the directions, please write a note on the top of the paper. Spelling Choice Suggestions Math homework will come from your child’s math teacher) Mon/wed- reading Tues-math Thursday-math/spelling

Spelling Each child is assessed and placed at the appropriate level. We will have 3 levels in our classroom Each week focuses on a spelling pattern 20 words (the ten current spelling words with 5 review words taken from ANY past spelling test and 5 words from our word wall) First grade website

Common Core Standards Common core (http://www.corestandards.org/) Georgia Standards of Excellence (https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Pages/default.aspx) (On February 19, 2015, the State Board of Education (SBOE) voted to rename the ELA and Mathematics standards to the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE). ) 80-100, 70-79, 69 and below

Grading S -Satisfactory N -Needs Improvement U -Unsatisfactory Report cards every 9 weeks. Progress Skills Checklists 3 times a year. Work Sample Packets approximately twice a month Minimum of 9 grades per subject per semester 80-100, 70-79, 69 and below

Classroom Behavior Plan Class Dojo Purr Tickets Treasure Box If your child needs extra support, we will work together to create a customized behavior plan.

Daily Schedule 7:40 – 7:45 BNN 7:50 to 8:45 Reading/Language Arts/Writing 8:50 to 9:40 Specials 9:45 – 10:20 Reading/Language Arts/Writing 10:25 – 10:55 Lunch 11:00 – 11:10 Shared Literature 11:10 – 12:10 Math 12:15 – 12:35 Recess 12:35 – 12:45 Snack Time – 1 healthy snack please 12:45 – 1:15 R.E.A.L. Time (remediation, enrichment, assessment, learning) 1:15 – 2:10 Science/ Social Studies / Health 2:10 to 2:20- Prepare for dismissal

Writing We will focus on narrative, informational, and persuasive genres. Writing folder – your first homework assignment  Writing Traits- we focus and assess the areas of ideas, organization, word choice, and conventions Each unit has a rubric that grades writing on a scale from a 1 to 4.

Reading Everyone is assessed at the beginning of the year and will work on their own individual BAS reading level. Weekly work on decoding skills as well as comprehension skills Goal is 1 full year’s growth Reading Level Correlation Chart All groups doing very different skills

Social Studies and Science Our World George Washington Carver Thomas Jefferson Ben Franklin Harriet Tubman Lewis and Clark Theodore Roosevelt Science Light and Shadows Sound Magnets Changes in Water Plants Animals

Want to know more? www.fultonschools.org www.doe.k12.ga.us site for Common Core Georgia performance standards www.statebridgecrossing.com www.firstgradesbce.weebly.com Medfordfirstgrade.weebly.com

Special Programs King of the Jungle Scholastic Reading Parent Readers Science Force Georgia Writing Contest Monthly Enrichment Activities- may need parent volunteers.

Communication/Misc VIP Papers: every Thursday as needed GO Home Folder – will come home everyday to be checked for important papers. Should come back each morning EMPTY or with signed papers. Website and e-mails Email: medford@fultonschools.org Remember to send in a written note when your child is absent or there is a transportation change!

Sign Up Genius My new best friend  Conferences, Parent Reader, Monthly supply requests Which way do you prefer to receive it? Oops person for supplies

Thank you for joining me tonight Thank you for joining me tonight! I’m looking forward to a wonderful year together!