WELCOME TO FIRST GRADE! Mrs. Horosky

MEET THE TEACHER  Background  Education  Experience

TYPICAL DAY  Morning Routine / Journal / Word Study Practice  Lucy Calkins Writing (8:40 – 9:20)  Read Aloud (9:20 – 9:40)  Reader’s Workshop/ Daily 5 (9:40 – 10:50)  WIN Time (10:50 – 11:20)  Snack  Calendar/Everyday Math (11:20 – 12:30)  Lunch & Recess (12:35 – 1:00 / 1:00 – 1:25)  Special (1:25 – 2:10)  Science & Social Studies (2:10 – 2:50)  Dismissal

EVERYDAY MATH  Calendar/Daily Routines  Hands On Learning  Whole Group/Small Group/Partner Activities  Spiral Philosophy  Homework/Home Links Books  EDM Online

WRITING  Positive approach to teaching writing  Modeling/Mini Lesson  Teaching them to listen & write for sounds they know  Words We Know Board / Sight Word Wall  Think/Draw/Think/Write

ELA CENTERS/DAILY 5  Cross-curricular centers that align to district/state and Common Core Standards  Allows teacher to target instruction to small groups  Daily 5  Tech Time / Listening  Word Work / Word Study (discovery)  Read to Self / Someone ~ Choosing good fit books STAR readers 3 ways to read a book

WIN TIME  Flexible grouping based on formal and informal assessment  Small group instruction of students with similar needs  May work with a First Grade teacher or support teacher

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES  Integrated though out the curriculum  Hands on activities, big books, projects  Taught through various themes during the year

PREPARING FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS!  Fine motor skills (cutting, pencil grip)  Socialization  Following Directions and Rules  Routines  Responsibility  Homework (starting in October)  Reading Every Night!  Love of Learning!

DISCIPLINE POLICY  Class Rules  Green/Yellow/Orange/Red Cards  “Bubble Gum” System

IMPORTANT WEBSITES  Mrs. Horosky’s School School Wires Page Newsletters, educational links, classroom calendar, homework  French Creek Web page  PTA Web page  OJRSD Curriculum Page

ODDS AND END  Volunteer responsibilities  Check and clean out backpacks/folders everyday  Dress comfortably for weather, work, and play  Let me know if you have not been receiving s from me ASAP!  Communication is key…we are on the same team!  Birthday invitations