1. Welcome to Room 120 Miss Catherine Farny Email:farny_catherine@dublinschools.net Voicemail: 760-8713

2. A little about me…. Born and Raised in Fort Wayne, IN Graduated from Wittenberg University in 2012 Played volleyball for Wittenberg University- won the National Championship my senior year! Taught First Grade and coached volleyball at a HS in Fort Wayne for 3 years. This is my second year teaching 1 st grade at Bailey. I love travelling. I also enjoy spending lots of time with friends and family.

3. Communication Weekly Emails or as needed Follow on Twitter: FirstwithFarny Take Home Folder (back and forth each day from school!) farny_catherine@dublinschools.net 614-760-8713

4. Writing Workshop Personal Narratives Informational Opinion Conferences Morning: http://www.corestandards.org Reading Workshop Shared Reading Read to Self and to Someone Listening to reading Guided Reading & Reading Conferences Word Work High Frequency Words Word Families Beginning and Ending sounds. Short Vowels, Linking letter to sound, sound to letter Handwriting D’Nealean- letter formation Bathroom Break: 10:35 Lunch: 11:15-12:15 (Recess first, then lunch) Daily Schedule

5. Afternoon: Math Workshop –Rich Problems and Tasks –Problem-Solving –Math Challenges –Math Games and Investigations –Math Projects –Explain thinking in multiple ways Bathroom Break: 1:50 Specials: 1:55-2:45 Brain Break: 2:45-3:00 Instructional Time Will Focus On: Operations and Algebraic Thinking developing understanding of addition, subtraction, and strategies for addition and subtraction within 20 Numbers in Base Ten developing understanding of whole number relationships and place value, including grouping in tens and ones Measurement and Data developing understanding of linear measurement and measuring lengths as iterating length units Geometery reasoning about attributes of, and composing and decomposing geometric shapes

6. Math Workshop 8 Mathematical Process: 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them; 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively; 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others; 4. Model with mathematics; 5. Use appropriate tools strategically; 6. Attend to precision; 7. Look for and make use of structure; 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2013/03/guide- 8-mathematical-practice-standards

7. A day – Library (Library books can be returned any day of the week) B day – Art C day – Music D day – Gym (please remember to wear gym shoes) Related Arts and Share Rotation 1:55-2:45

8. Social Studies Families Now and Long Ago, Near and Far The first-grade year builds on the concepts developed in kindergarten by focusing on the individual as a member of a family. Students begin to understand how families lived long ago and how they live in other cultures. They develop concepts about how the world is organized spatially through beginning map skills. They build the foundation for understanding principles of government and their roles as citizens. http://education.ohio.gov/getattachmen t/Topics/Ohio-s-New-Learning- Standards/Social-Studies/SS- Standards.pdf.aspx Science Earth and Space Science: Sun, Energy, Weather This topic focuses on the sun as a source of energy and energy changes that occur to land, air and water. Physical Science: Motion and Materials This topic focuses on the changes in properties that occur in objects and materials. Changes of position of an object are a result of pushing or pulling. Life Science: Basic needs of Living Things This topic focuses on the physical needs of living things in Ohio. Energy from the sun or food, nutrients, water, shelter and air are some of the physical needs of living things. http://education.ohio.gov/getattachm ent/Topics/Ohio-s-New-Learning- Standards/Science/Science_Standard s.pdf.aspx

9. Enrichment Practices 1 st grade focus - A year of Imagining We Grow Thinkers in Dublin City Schools! We grow thinkers by immersing all students in a school-wide culture committed to the development of thinking skills through thoughtful engagement with big ideas and complex problems. Through explicit support from a collaborative instructional team, students blossom into thinkers who are able to independently apply thinking habits in complex and creative ways. The 6 Habits of Thinkers: 1. Ask questions 2. Collaborate with others 3. Create and Innovate 4. Persevere 5. Think flexibly 6. Communicates ideas with confidence

10. Special Shares Part of our Ohio academic learning standards in Language Arts (Speaking and Listening) Program will be graded for the report card. 4 times a year, a new theme will be assigned. Please work with your child in developing a 2-3 minute presentation. They may present their share anytime during the scheduled week.

11. Sailor of the Week Each week, we will have a different student highlighted so that we can learn a little more about everyone in the classroom. Monday – Share All About Me Pennant –A poster will come home that your child can work on to share with the class. Tuesday – Free choice seating Wednesday – Bring in a favorite book to share with the class Thursday – Bring a special object in a bag and students can ask yes/no questions to figure out what is in the bag. Friday – Take home Ty, our classroom Tiger, to write and draw pictures about what you did over the weekend with him. I will send an email home letting you know when your child will be the sailor!

12. Homework Optional Reading Goal Log You and your student decide on reading goals for the week. You do not need to turn it back in to the teacher. Word Study Practice H.F. words and word concepts Other I will email you individually if I think your students needs extra work in certain areas. Special Shares (4 times a year) Tying Shoes Writing full name, address, and telephone number

13. Importance of Reading at Home

14. Reading at Home Goal: 15-20 min each night! Just Right Books-Raz Kids- Book Bags Reading Strategies (tricky words: use the picture, lips ready, read through the word, switch sounds, etc.) Comprehension Strategies: Retell the story and ask questions about the story Look and talk about the pictures Make predictions Ask questions that focus on the meaning of the story. What part did you like the best?

15. 85% of everything a child reads should be easy for them!! 15% should be a bit of a challenge!! 0% should be at the difficult level because it provides no purpose for learning.

16. Bailey 3 Be kind Be Respectful Follow the directions the first time We review and discuss these during our morning meeting and throughout the day. It’s common language used throughout the school. Be a Problem Solver! Have Fun!

17. Guidance Don’t Panic Ask for Help Adjustment to first grade Role-playing on how to handle conflict, bullies and making friends

18. Progress Book

19. Celebrating Birthdays! Class Birthday Book Non-Edible Treats -Birthday Bubbles -Glow Day -Parent Read Aloud -Present for class *End of the Day before Dismissal

20. Scholastic Book Orders Each month, I will send home a Scholastic book order form. Great way to build your library at home If you make purchases online, our class will receive bonus points which means free books for our classroom!!

21. Housekeeping Class Rules/Bailey 3-Expect their Best/Clip Chart Take Home Folders Report Cards: Parent Dashboard and Progressbook Arriving to school @8:55. Sign-in after 9:10 Eating lunch at school- October Lunch Money- pay online or send in Snacks- on the list:

22. Final Thoughts Please remember to sign up for: –Volunteer (volunteers need to be fingerprinted…Wed at Central Office from 8:00-4:30…FREE) –Room Parent& PTO Apple on the dashboard for emails regarding classroom parties/ volunteering/ sign up genius Thank you for coming tonight and I am so excited to have a great first grade year with your child!!!