1. Welcome to 1st Grade Back to School Night
August 23, 2017

2. Contact Information
Phone #

3. All About Me!
-I live in Latrobe with my two daughters, and two dogs. -I am a GLSD graduate.
- I studied at Seton Hill College, where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a certificate in Elementary and Early Childhood Education.
-I began my teaching career at BES in 1994.
-I have been a first grade teacher here at BES for all of the years except for three. I taught second grade at BES for three years.
-I am eager to have the opportunity to work closely with you and your child throughout their first grade year!

4. Journeys -Anthologies -Leveled readers -Decodable books
-Oral Vocabulary
-High frequency words

5. Writing will be a strong focus for our first graders
Writing will be a strong focus for our first graders. We will be writing everyday. The students will follow a four point rubric to assess their writing! We will be writing narrative, persuasive, and informative writing pieces.

6. First graders will have a spelling test every Friday.
Please see your “binder” for fun spelling practices.

7. Go Math
Interactive, Hands On, Real World Problem Solving, Math Series!
-Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Addition and Subtraction
-Numbers and operations in Base Ten
Comparing Numbers
-Measurement, Data, and Geometry -

8. Mrs. Chambers
We are very excited to announce that Mrs. Chambers will be the First Grade Reading Specialist. She will be working with all first graders at various times throughout the day; this may take place in the classroom or in a small group area. Mrs. Chambers will help work with your child on specific skills that need to be developed.

9. Binders
Our homework is all together in their first grade binder. The binder will come home Mon-Thurs. There will be no homework on Fridays!
The First Grade Homework Schedule:
Day
Homework
Monday
Spelling / HFW Words
Tuesday
Reading Assignment – Anthology
Wednesday
Reading Assignment - Decodable Sheet
Thursday
Reading Assignment - Fluency Sheet
Friday
Spelling Test / No Homework!

10. Reading/Language Arts
This Week at a Glance
Reading/Language Arts
Lesson 1
Main Selection
Essential Question
Comprehension
What is important about being a friend?
TARGET SKILL:
Main Idea
Informational Text
TARGET STRATEGY:
Summarize
Phonics
Grammar
Fluency
Short a
Consonants n, d, p, f
Nouns
Accuracy: Word Recognition
SPELLING LIST
High Frequency Words
Writing
Narrative Writing: Labels
Focus Trait: Elaboration am at
sat
man
dad
mat
and be
help
play
with
you
Oral Vocabulary
beautiful
excellent
invitation
miss
ruin
suddenly

11. Tutoring
First graders will have the opportunity to arrive early to school for tutoring in math and reading skills. We will send home more information regarding tutoring at a later date.

12. Expectations -Behavior - Blue Take-Home Folder -Please check daily!
Green-Yellow-Red (red slips)
- Blue Take-Home Folder
-Please check daily!
-Homework/Binder

13. Fun Websites for Parents and Kids- - - -

14. GLSD Website -www.glsd.us -BES main page -Ms. Templeton’s page
-Journeys
-Go Math!
-Think Central Resources

15. Technology Updates -Back to School Forms
-SchoolMint – Parents/Guardians will be receiving information and instructions on the first day of school along with an access code. (paper form)
- registered with GLSD, parent will receive this information through an .
-If a parent does not wish to complete the information online, we will provide them the opportunity to request printed forms.
-District Mobile App / District Website
-Makeover (appearance and function)
-FCC Ruling – will no longer be permitted to send broadcast e-Alerts
-Anticipated within the next month

16. Thank You!
Thank you for coming! Please feel free to contact me at any time! I am confident that we will have a great year!

17. Welcome to 1st Grade Back to School Night
August 23, 2017