Welcome to Parent Orientation August 2015 Mrs. Pope First Grade

Daily Schedule 7:20-8:10 Breakfast, Morning Work, Announcements 8:10-9:15 Math 9:15-9:25 Snack/Bathroom 9:25-10:10 Specials 10:15-11:40 Writer’s Workshop/Science/Social Studies 11:42-12:12 Lunch 12:20-1:30 Phonics/Guided Reading 1:30-1:50 Recess 1:50-2:10 Number Talks/Read-A-Loud 2:10-2:20 Pack-up/ Dismissal R

Student Morning Responsibilities 1. Unpack book bag 2. Check communication folder 3. Put snack in cubby 4. Put agenda in cubby 5. Complete morning work

Communication Communication Folder Agenda Email: sarah.mcfarthing@cobbk12.org Blog: http://eastvalley.typepad.com/mcfarthing/

Student Agenda The Agenda is a Daily Planner that is used for: Weekly Communication between parent and teacher Recording Behavior Management Writing Spelling Words Reading log for books Please check the Agenda daily.

Class Rules We follow directions We listen to each other respectfully We show self-control We are responsible for what we say and do We are kind to each other

Class Rules Behavior Chart 1. We listen to each other. 2. We follow directions. 3. We show self-control. We are responsible for what we say and do. *Super Leader! Behavior Chart Good Choices! Warning-try harder! Parent contact

Reading Guided Reading EVRC Literacy Centers D.E.A.R Time EVRC Books for Breakfast will be each 9 weeks. Don’t miss out! Reading Guided Reading EVRC Literacy Centers D.E.A.R Time

Reading Our focus is on fluency, accuracy and comprehension. Reader’s Workshop STAR Testing RAZ-Kids EVRC Books for Breakfast will be each 9 weeks. Don’t miss out!

Reader’s Workshop Our focus is on fluency, accuracy and comprehension. Shared Reading / Read Aloud Daily 5 Workstations: Read to Self Listen to Reading Reading to Someone Word Work (Sight Words, Spelling, Vocabulary) Work on Writing

Math Workstations Basic Facts Geometry Word Problems Math Puzzles Number Talks Write Math/Hot Problems Math Journal Math Vocabulary

Math Focus on number sense, addition and subtraction, word problems and place value Problem of the Day Focus Skill / Strategy Math Review and Practice Daily

What is Writer’s Workshop? Writing What is Writer’s Workshop? Four Genres of Writing in First Grade 1st quarter What makes a good writer? Narrative Writing 2nd quarter Narrative Writing continued 3rd quarter Response to Literature (Opinion) 4th quarter Informational Writing

Spelling Phonics Dictation Words Their Way Sight Words Spelling Tests on Friday

Handwriting In first grade, we practice manuscript handwriting.

Homework Homework packets will be sent home each Monday; Tuesday, if there is no school on Monday. *Homework will begin the week of August 31st. The packets will consist of math, Super Speller activities, and phonics if needed (subject to change) Daily Reading – Encourage your child to read daily. Feel free to read newspapers, instructions, books, magazines, brochures, menus, maps, etc. These help your child develop a love of reading. Practice with Numbers – count to 100 (by 2, 5, 10, etc.,) use flashcards for addition and subtraction.

Progress Reports and Report Cards Progress Reports are generated in the middle of each quarter at the 4 ½ week mark. Progress Reports are normally sent home the following week. Mini-conferences are encouraged during this time. Report Cards are generated at the end of each quarter or 9 week marking period. CCSD Parent – Teacher Conference will be held the week of October 19th. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend.

Grading Scale 3+ 3 2 1 Keys to Academic Achievement Exceeds standards Consistent and successful progress toward meeting the standard Progressing toward achieving the standard Limited or minimum progress toward achievement of the standard Not assessed at this time Key to Learning Skills & Behaviors S: Successful P: Progressing N: Needs Improvement Student displays appropriate learner skills and behaviors Student is progressing, but inconsistently displays appropriate learner skills and behaviors Student does not display skills and behaviors that lead to successful learning *Conferences will be held in October

School Business Dismissal changes should be sent in a note (please do not send via e-mail) Money should be sent in an envelope labeled: Student Name Teacher / Grade Purpose

Lunch Schedule 11:12a.m.-12:12p.m. Breakfast $1.25 Lunch $2.15 Milk $.60

Volunteers Volunteers are welcomed and strongly encouraged. Needs include, but are not limited to: Read aloud to class Practice sight words Practice math facts Copying, cutting, laminating or creating booklets for the class Art Print Room Rep

Reminders One Healthy Snack Birthdays Birthdays will not be celebrated during instructional time. Please feel free to join your child for lunch and distribute cookies or cupcakes. Invitations may be passed out at school only if ALL children from our class are invited. Teachers are not permitted to give out addresses or phone #’s. Donations – Flat toothpicks for our centers, jolly ranchers, starbursts, Bubble Gum! 

Mrs. Pope Questions Thank you for joining me. I look forward to working with you this year! Mrs. Pope