1. First Grade
Parent Information
Mrs. Dawn Garcia

2. This is my 4th year teaching 1st grade at Magnolia Parkway!
I received my Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Sam Houston State University.
I have been married for
16 years and I have 3
children.

4. Mrs. Garcia Mrs. Castloo Mrs. Bash
Ms. Childs Ms. Orzabal

5. Reading Concepts
Selecting a “Just Right” Book
Retelling and Predicting
Beginning, Middle, End
Characters
Story Elements
Identifying Genres

6. Math Concepts
Number talks
Addition and subtraction
Place value
Geometry (2D and 3D shapes)
Fractions
Time
Money
Measurement

7. Homework Folder: Sent home on Monday containing weekly reader and homework for the week.
Weekly Reader: Record on Book Tracker in the back of
Homework Folder.
…Folder & book due back Friday

8. First Grade has a standards-based report card and will not receive an official report card during the first nine weeks. However, assignments that come home in the Tuesday folder will reflect the student’s progress. In lieu of a 1st Nine Week report card, we will schedule a parent/teacher conference in October to discuss your child’s progress thus far.

9. 4 – Understanding goes beyond grade level expectations
Standards-Based Grading Scale
4 – Understanding goes beyond grade level expectations
3 – Exhibits mastery of skill/concept
2 – Exhibits skill/concept with minimal guidance
1 – Exhibits skill/concept with direct guidance
NA – Not Assessed at this time

10. Magnolia Parkway follows PBIS: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
Our guidelines for success will follow the acronym, BARK:
Be prepared
Act responsibly
Respect Others
Keep safe.

11. 7:45-8:00 Arrival in the gym/Breakfast
8:00-8:15 Morning Assembly
8:20-10:00 Math
10:00-10:15 Recess
10:15–11:05 Science/Social Studies
11:05–11:55 FAME
M-Music T-PE W-Art Th-PE F-PE
11:55-12:25 Lunch
12:25-2:05 ELA
2:05-2: Recess
2:30-3: Science/Social Studies
3: Dismissal

12. Students may bring a water bottle
to keep in class.
We will have a snack each day Students may bring a healthy snack of their own or they will be
provided one. I will provide class snacks the 1st couple of weeks and will set up a Sign-Up Genius for thereafter.

13. FAME: Fine Arts Magnifies Everything
Monday…………..Music
Tuesday………….PE
Wednesday……Art
Thursday………..PE
Friday……………..PE
Library – Every Other Wednesday
(Alternating with Science Lab Days)
Science Lab – Alternate Wednesdays
Computer Lab – Friday

14. Tuesday Folder: Contains work to review and important information
…Sign and return by Wednesday
Planner: Daily parent/ teacher communication
…Sign & return daily
Homework Folder: see
previous slide

15. Planner : Used to communicate your child’s day when necessary and for news. This is where any notes from home can be attached. Please do not write transportation changes or absence note directly into the planner as the notes are sent to the front office. Please sign or initial nightly.
Tuesday Folder :Will go home on Tuesdays with work and important papers. Please sign form, review and keep papers unless otherwise stated, and return folder on Wednesdays.
Homework Folder : Will go home every Monday with a
“Neighborhood Newsletter” of weekly homework and
events. Check this sheet daily for our weekly words
and important information. Please help your child be
a successful and responsible student by reviewing
this calendar and his/her work each night. Please
return folder on Friday with completed homework
and the take-home reader they have read all week.

16. First grade will take one field trip
First grade will take one field trip. The date and location are to be determined. Once both have been confirmed, information will be sent home.

17. Various volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year for class parties and events. Information regarding these opportunities will be sent out as needed.

18.
Phone:
Remind: If you have not joined,
to 81010
Conference: 11:05-11:55