1. First Grade Curriculum Night
Cox Mill Elementary School
September 25, 2018

2. Daily Schedule
7:45 – 8:00 D.E.A.R time in Hall 8:00 – 8:15 CMTV, Unpack, Morning Work 8:15 – 9:00 Writing 9:00 – 10:30 ELA (Interactive Read Aloud, Independent Work Time, and Shared Reading) 10:35 – 11:25 Specials – (8 Day Rotation) 11:30-12:06 Lunch 12:10 – 1:30 Math 1:30 – 2:00 Recess 2:00-2:55- Science and Social Studies

3. Field Trips Arts Council (When reported) Asheboro Zoo- (April 9th)
Schiele Museum – (November)
Background Checks required for all chaperones and school volunteers

4. Communication Folders
Folders are sent home on Friday and should be returned to school every Monday. Please make sure you take out the information inside and go through it on Friday after school.

5. Agendas
May be used to record daily behavior, homework, and word study words each week.
Transportation changes should be put on separate note and sent to teacher as well as Kids Plus and Day Care providers.
Notify the front office of all Emergency/last minute transportation changes

6. Major Math Concepts *8 Major Clusters
Using Numbers to explore our mathematical community
Building a conceptual understanding of addition and subtraction
Using Place value to compare numbers
Understanding measurement and data as a context to compare numbers
Operating with place value
Distinguishing and composing shapes
Partitioning and telling time to the half hour
Developing flexibility with numbers

7. What are clusters?
Allows teachers to plan learning opportunities to develop coherent understanding of mathematics
Designed to foster students’ meaning-making of the connections among mathematical ideas and procedures
This meaning-making occurs over time, therefore these concepts are included in multiple clusters and increase in depth as we introduce them yearlong, moving towards procedural fluency

8. Reading Expectations Reading Literature and Informational Texts
Key ideas and details.
Craft and structure.
Integration of knowledge and ideas.
Range of reading and level of text complexity.
Reading Foundational Skills
Print concepts
Phonological awareness
Phonics and word recognition
Fluency.

9. Writing Expectations Language Text types and purposes
Opinion (Persuasive)
Informative (Non-fiction)
Narratives
Responding to questions
Language
Conventions of grammar
Conventions of capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling

10. Word Study Research based approach on spelling instruction
Instruction based on developmental spelling levels which allows for differentiation
Based on learning spelling patterns through word sorts and not just memorization of words.
Helps to create lifelong spellers where students can apply strategies and patterns learned in their everyday life.
Students get spelling list each Monday
Spelling Tests each Friday (scored but not a “grade”)

11. Science Earth and Moon Earth’s Properties
Living Organisms: Basic Needs
Ecosystems
Forces and Motion

12. Social Studies Civics and Government in our Community Geography
Understanding Diverse Cultures/ Holidays
Humans and the Environment
Economic Choices
Change over time-People and Events
Sign-up Genius for Guest Speakers Coming soon

13. Assessments Reading 3-D/ TRC Accuracy Fluency
Recalling/Retelling (main idea and central message)
Written Comprehension (Levels F & up)
Phoneme Segmentation
Nonsense Words
iReady diagnostic

14. Math Assessments Writing Assessments Baseline and Unit Assessments
Dreambox Assessments
Daily formative assessments
Writing Assessments
Samples throughout the year

15. Homework Expectations
First Grade Homework suggested time is approximately 20 minutes
We are starting with reading 10 minutes
Spelling starts October 1st
Homework may vary throughout the year
Please check agendas for assignments

16. Dreambox
Formative assessments are used in the units. These assessments open up a series of lessons for the unit until students demonstrate mastery.
Collects data to keep children in a proximal learning zone.
It is very important that your child does the lessons on their own with no guiding from parents.

17. Standards-Based Report Cards
Standards-Based Grading assesses a student’s overall work and most recent work so it tells us what a student has learned.
Student progress will be reported on a quarterly basis toward the “end of the year standard.”
Students should receive a “2” on the report card as they are making progress toward proficiency.

18. Extras Check your teacher’s website PBIS – Class DOJO
Lunch – please understand that students will be able to purchase extras in the cafeteria that range from $.75-$2.75. We are unable to monitor due to helping students at the tables. Please discuss with your child and the cafeteria if you do not wish for them to buy these. Pay online for lunch accounts or send in a labeled envelope.
Progress Reports

19. Questions?
If you have a specific question about your child, please write it on the sticky note along with your name and your teacher’s name and we will get back to you with answer as soon as possible.