1. Mrs. Edwards’s Class Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Curriculum Night August 15, 2011 Created by: Ashley Magee, www.firstgradebrain.com Graphics © ThistleGirlDesignswww.firstgradebrain.com

2. Meet the Teacher Teacher: Candice Edwards Assistant: Genia Cole

3. Classroom Rules Hiker’s Pledge: “Happy campers make happy teachers So this is what we’ll do: We’ll treat each other with respect; We’ll let our love shine through. At Camp Wannalearnalot Each day is a New Day! We’ll be responsible and safe ‘cause that’s the campers’ way! Hey!” Be safe. Be respectful. Be responsible.

4. Behavior Management The goal is self discipline! Dragonfly! (clips) Green is for great behavior. Yellow means a 5 minute time out. Orange means a 10 minute time out. Red means a visit to the office. Parent will be called!

5. Reading Core Knowledge Language Arts Program 1.Listening and Learning Nursery Rhymes and Fables, Five Senses, Stories, Plants, Farms, Native Americans, Kings and Queens, Seasons and Weather, Columbus and Pilgrims, Colonial Towns and Townspeople, Taking Care of the Earth, Presidents and American Symbols 1.Skills (phonics and writing)

6. Math NC Math (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) Chapter 1 Sort and Classify Chapter 2 Numbers 0 to 5 Chapter 3 Positions and Patterns Chapter 4 Numbers 6 to 10 Chapter 5 Graphing and Geometry Chapter 6 Numbers 11 to 30 Chapter 7 Measurement, Calendar, Time, and Temperature Chapter 8 Addition Chapter 9 Subtraction

7. Writing This year in writing we will learn: proper letter formation writing from left to right and top to bottom writing the sounds we hear high frequency words sentences capitalization

8. Science This year in science we will learn: Plants and Plant Growth Animals and Their Needs The Human Body Introduction to Magnetism Seasons and Weather Taking Care of the Earth Science Biographies: George Washington Carver, Jane Goodall, and Orville and Wilbur Wright

9. Social Studies This year in social studies we will learn: Geography: Spatial Sense An Overview of the Seven Continents Native American Peoples, Past and Present Early Exploration and Settlement Presidents, Past and Present Symbols and Figures

10. Daily Schedule Typical Daily Schedule Kindergarten Candice Edwards 8:05 – 8:20 Morning Assembly 8:20 – 8:35 Calendar, Share Time, Weather, etc. 8:35– 9:05 Core Knowledge Reading Program/Listening and Learning 9:05 – 9:15 Bathrooms/Wash Hands 9:15 – 10:00 Specials 10:00 – 10:20 Wash Hands/Snack 10:20 – 10:50 Math 10:50-11:00 Music and Movement 11 :00-11:45 Core Knowledge Reading Program/Skills 11: 45– 12:00 Bathrooms/Wash Hands 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch 12:30 – 12:40 Clean up 12:40 – 1:00 Core Knowledge Reading Program/Listening and Learning 1:00 – 1:30 Recess 1:30 – 2:00 Story Time and Rest 2:00 – 2:20 Centers/Crafts 2:20 – 2:35 Pack up and Departure

11. Special Classes Students will visit five special classes each week. Our schedule is as follows: Monday – Library Tuesday – Computer Wednesday – Music Thursday – P.E. Friday – Art * On P.E. days please make sure your child wears tennis shoes!

12. Field Trips Sky Top Apple Orchard Schiele Museum? Walnut Grove Plantation? ICC Winnie the Pooh Play?

13. Grading I will assess according to the NCSCOS and Core Knowledge Curriculum. 10s scale Report Cards: S, I, N, U

14. Assessments MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Core Knowledge NC Math

15. Parent Involvement Family Forum (handout) No volunteers for the first 6 weeks Eat lunch with your child Read to and with students Bulletin boards, cutting, preparation Assist during skills or math

16. Homework Homework will come home in your child’s folder. Every night except Friday Put in the “Send back to school side”

17. Stay Connected! Newsletters will be posted on my website each weekend. Check the website often! Class website: www.tjca.orgwww.tjca.org My Email: cedwards@tjca.orgcedwards@tjca.org My Phone: (828)245-9526 Best time to call me at school during the day: 3:00-3:30

18. Lunch and Snack no hot lunch until after Labor Day and those must be pre ordered send snack and extra drink in a separate baggie We will not heat items in a microwave.

19. send exact amount (if 4.99 don’t send 5.00) You will receive a receipt unless it is $5.00 or under. send in an envelope with the child’s name, teacher’s name, amount, and what it is for Monies

20. Extras If your child is absent write a note or email Mrs. Edwards and copy Mrs. Cole. We NEED the HOME INCOME SURVEY to support the free and reduced lunch program. NEW: At 3:15 any children who have not been picked up will be taken to the YMCA’s after school care and you will be charged $10. School dismisses at 2:30!