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My Contact Information Teacher Name: Margie Feinberg Room: 7 Address: Phone Number: (760) ext. 3107

Be Responsible Be Respectful Be Safe Students can earn Superhero coupons and be entitled to purchase items at our school store. Our school-Wide Rules

A Look at Our Day… MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 8:45- 9:30 Phonics 9:30- 10:30 Reading Groups Computer Lab 9:30-10:00 Reading Groups 10:30- 11:15 Writing 11:15- 12:00 Lunch 12:00 – 1:30 Math Library 12:30-1:00 Math Music 12:20- 1:00 1:30- 1:50 Recess PE 1:00 Alternate weeks Recess 1:50- 3:10 2:15-3:00 Physical Education Math Early Release 2:10 2:15-3:00 Physical Education Reading and Math 3:10Dismissal

Math Standards Semester 1 Represent and Interpret Graphs Geometry, Telling Time and Fractions Measurement Place Value Semester 2 Place Value Addition and subtraction to 100 Fact Families SMUSD Elementary Link Our Year Long Standards of Focus : 1. Students will learn addition and subtractions with 20 to solve word problems. 2. Students will learn to add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtractions within 10.

Writing Standards A.Write Opinion Stories B.Write Informative/Explanatory Texts C.Write Narrative Stories Mastery is expected at the end of the year. Writing: Statement of Purpose/Focus: Gives information Organization : Topic and details Elaboration of Evidence Vocabulary: Acquire and use grade-appropriate vocabulary and topic- specific words and phrases, including precise words which describe actions, emotions, and experiences. Grammar: Prints letters correctly Writes complete sentences Conventions:  Demonstrate effective use of the English grammar.  Demonstrate correct use of standard English, use appropriate capitalization, punctuation and spelling skills.

Reading Standards Learn Phonics Patterns and Sight Words Develop Comprehension Skills when Reading Fiction and Informational Texts 1.Ask and answer questions about key details in a text 2. Retell stories to include key details in a text 3. Read fiction and informational books and know the differences and similarities between the two kinds of texts. 4. Describe the characters, settings, and major events in a story. 5. Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories. Build a Stronger Vocabulary Develop Fluency Skills

Social Studies and Science Standards Semester 1 1. Citizenship and Friendship 2. Animals: How they survive, protect themselves and how they survive in their habitat. 3. Families Past and Present Semester 2 1. American Symbols and Traditions 2. Earth’s Place in the Universe 3. Author Study

Weekly Homework Homework consists of: – Individualized math practice tests – Individualized reading word club levels – Individualized reading book bags – Reading log – Optional computer games and activities – Spelling dictation sentences Homework is due on Thursdays.

Fluency Math Tests These are a series of math tests that builds fluency skills. These tests are untimed. Lion Cubs This club focuses on addition and subtraction math facts to 20. There are four tests. Tigers Club This is a more advanced club consisting of four tests covering addition, subtraction and multiplication facts ( 2’s, 5’s and 10’s).

200 Word Club Words This is a first grade individualized reading program focusing on common sight words. Our trained parent volunteers run this program. Your child’s reading levels will be recorded each week on their homework cover sheet. For those who enjoy a challenge, they will learn the 400 Word Club words!

Phonics: Short Vowels I can read short vowel words. (cat, met, nut) Phonics: Blends I can read words with blends. (blend, camp) Phonics: “H” brothers I can read words with the “h” brothers. (ch, wh, th, sh) Phonics: Suffixes I can read words with endings that have s, ed and ing. (looks, looked, looking) Sight Words (Word Club words) I can read up to the 50’s Word Club words. Sight Words (Word Club words) I can read up to the 150’s or higher Word Club words. Phonics: Long Vowels I can read words with long vowels. (Cake, mule, woke) Spelling in My Stories I can spell grade level words correctly in my stories. Writing I can write a topic and concluding sentence in my stories. Writing I can write details in my stories. Writing I use punctuation marks correctly in my stories. Writing I can write complete sentences. Writing I can write neatly. Reading Fluently I can read fluently. Free Space Reading Literature and Informational Text I can ask and answer questions about key details in a story. Informational Text I know the differences between fiction and nonfiction books. Reading Literature and Informational Text I know the main topic and important details in a story or text. Comprehension I can use illustrations and details to tell what is happening in the story. Reading Literature and Informational Text I can describe the characters, setting and major events in a story. First Semester Language Arts: Reading, Writing and Spelling

Counting I can count to 120 and count on from any number to NBT.1 Free Space Word Problems I can answer word problems using addition and subtraction within OA.1 Adding Fluently I can add and subtract within 20, and know addition and subtraction to 10 fluently. 1.OA.6 Measurement I can put three objects in order by length. M.1.MD1 Measurement I can count units by laying them end to end with no gaps. M.1.MD2 Data M.1.MD4 I can answer questions about the total number of data points on a tally chart or picture chart. Free Space Geometry I can explain the difference between defining attributes (e.g., sides, angles, faces) and non-defining attributes (e.g., color, orientations, overall size) M.1.G.1 Geometry I can build 2-D and 3-D shapes to make a composite shape. M.1.G.2 Geometry I can make new shapes from the composite shape. M.1.G.2 Fractions I can partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares. M.1.MD.3 Free Space Telling Time I can tell time to the hour and half hour. M.1.MD.3 First Semester Year Long Addition and Subtraction Mastery is expected at the end of the year.

Important Highlights:  Please send a healthy snack for our afternoon recess and let your child know what it is.  Wear comfortable shoes on our P.E. days Mondays, Thursdays and every other Wednesday.  Homework is important. Please make sure it’s returned on Thursdays.  I have duty immediately after school on Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings. I can meet with you afterwards by a prearranged appointment.  Thursday Envelopes: Please read and return the envelopes every Friday.  Closed campus. Unless I hear from you, all students will be released at the front of the school at the end of the day starting next week.

Classroom Wish List Thank-you in advance for contributing to our classroom! Any donation, big or small is greatly appreciated! White Xerox Paper * Ziploc bags (sandwich #2 Ticonderoga Pencils and gallon size) Pencil Top Erasers *Expo Dry Erase Markers Clorox/Lysol Wipes (very important) (skinny ones would be Washable Glue Sticks great!) Tissue Boxes (like Kleenex) *3x5 index cards (white Clorax/Lysol Wipes preferred) Scotch tape If possible, a small cash reimbursement to help compensate me for things I have bought for the classroom that was not supplied by the school. Thank-you! You may also contribute to our school by sending in your Box Tops!

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