1. Welcome to Curriculum Night!
Please follow our class on Instagram and/or Twitter! I post pictures of all the fun things we are doing throughout the day!
Instagram Name = MrsMcDanielK1
Twitter Name

2. Video From Mr. Hilton and Ms. Martin https://youtu.be/r-URhm-2lz4

5. PTO Connect Weekly Newsletters Up to date information about the school
Lets you know how you can get involved
Another way to get connected:
Austin Elementary PTO
Austin Elementary School

6. School Procedures Arrival/Dismissal Doors are unlocked at 7:30.
If you arrive at 7:50 or later, go to the office to get a tardy slip.
If your child is going home a different way, call the office by 2:45pm or send a note in your child’s folder in the morning.
If your child is absent, please send a written and signed note stating why your child was absent.
This note must be turned in within 2 days. This will make the difference between an “excused” and “unexcused” absence.

7. School Motto We are respectful We are responsible We are safe
We are prepared
Because we are Austin Mustangs
On a mission to EXCELLENCE!
In addition to this, students are expected to follow our classroom’s
“8 expectations for living”

8. Great Expectations! - No behavior chart -”rules” will be referred to as “expectations” -intrinsic motivation -logical consequences -parent contact Check out: Great Expectations.org for more information

9. A Day In The Life Of 1A 7:40-7:50 Unpack
7:50-8:00        Morning Work and Watch Announcements
8:00-8:15        Morning Meeting/Call to Excellence
8:15-9:30        Math/Math Workshops
9:30-10:00      Writing
10:00-10:30     Recess
10:45-11:15      Lunch
11:15-11:45       Independent Reading
11:45-12:35      Specials
12:35-2:15        English Language Arts/Social Studies
      
2:15-2:45         Science
2:45-2:55         Pack Up/LIne up
3:05                 Dismissal

10. Specials Monday: P.E. Tuesday: Music Wednesday: P.E.
Thursday: Art & Library
Friday: P. E./ Runner’s Club
*Please wear tennis shoes on P.E. days

11. Homework Reading Folders- Sent home on Monday and returned on Friday.
Spelling- Spelling Journal for home to use on weekly spelling lists.
Math- Occasional math pages sent home

12. Language Arts Mini Lessons Workstations Read Alouds
Read to Self
Word Work
Work on Writing
Listen to Reading
Guided Reading
Read Alouds
Monthly Presentations

13. Writing
Journals
Writer’s Workshop
Handwriting Without Tears

14. Math Math Stations Hands on math Number Recognition
One to one correspondence
Graphing
Money
Time
Problem Solving
Number Sense
Addition/Subtraction
Hands on math

15. Technology Proper Use of Technology– students will sign a pledge
Website Wednesday
Fun for Kid’s Websites- can be found through my website
Coppellisd.com
Staff webpages

16. Blended
We are a blended classroom. This means that your child will have the opportunity to learn through various technology sources.
More information to come.

17. Report Cards Every nine weeks Standards Based – IPS, AS, MS
Beginning of the year conferences
Conferences when needed or requested

18. Lunch Family Friday starts September 2nd
If you send in money for student’s lunch account- please put it in an envelope labeled with your child’s name, my name and 1A.

19. Birthdays
Parents are no longer allowed to send in birthday treats on their child’s birthday. We will celebrate their birthday in class, they will get a shout out on the announcements, and a prize from the office.
If you want to send in invitations to a party outside of class you can but please send enough for the whole class.

20. Transportation
Call the office no later than 2:45 if transportation changes OR send a note in your child’s folder.
Use the Orange cards when picking up your child. If you don’t have it, you will be asked to go to the office and you must have your drivers license. Sorry 

21. Teach responsibility by having your child remember everyday to bring…
Backpack
Folder- clean out daily, and send any notes that need to be signed and returned.
Snack- healthy please  No nuts!!
Water bottle labeled with name and 1A.

22. Austin MVP!! Austin MVP “Most Valuable Player”
Every child will have a chance to become an Austin MVP by the end of the year.

23. Background Checks Austin Elementary website:
Under “Parents” click on “Volunteer today”, this will take your directly to the website.
Print out the form and submit to the office.
This could take up to two weeks.
Needs to be completed every year.

24. Mystery Readers!
Wish lists will be updated on the class website if you are curious about what 1A is needing 

25. Thank you SO much for your time!
1st Grade Team