1. Welcome to First Grade! Mrs. Jennifer Myers myersje@sgasd.org (717) 225-4731 ext 1523

2. Our first day of school was a success! 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 2

3. A Bit About Mrs. Myers… 14 th Year Teaching Millersville University –Bachelors of Science, Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education 1998 –Masters of Elementary Education Married with four children: Liam (10), Owen (9), Addison (5), and Rylan ( 2) 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 3

4. Additional Teachers Mrs. Schriver 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 4

5. Paradise P.R.I.D.E P.R.I.D.E. Rules –P.R.I.D.E. Tickets & P.R.I.D.E. Store Behavior Notifications Behavior Management –Retraining –Rewards 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 5

6. My First Grade Binder Please clean out each night to ensure constant school to home communication. The papers on the “leave at home side” should be taken out. The papers on the “bring back to school side” should be completed and/or signed and put back. The behavior calendar should be kept in the binder and signed or initialed nightly. First graders are responsible for unpacking their book bags and folder each morning. Teacher reminders are given. 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 6

7. Monthly Newsletter First Grade Newsletter –Upcoming Events –Reminders –Teacher Notes –Ways you can help your child –Birthdays –Curriculum Information (What will we be learning?) 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 7

8. Blue Reading Folder It will be sent home with your child every Day 1 and should be returned to school on Day6. -Practice high frequency and spelling words -Read leveled texts several times -Practice decodable books -Complete comprehension page -Complete fluency page (begins lesson 4) -Record parent comments 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 8

9. Communication Arts 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 9 Phonemic Awareness Phonics Fluency Comprehension Vocabulary

10. Communication Arts 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 10 Read Alouds Shared Reading Guided Reading Whole Class Lessons Literacy Stations Writing Workshop

11. Mathematics Math is taught using a lot of manipulatives and hands-on activities. Daily Activities –Problem of the Day –Math Minute –Lesson Activity Sheet –Lesson Transparency –Spiral Review 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 11

12. Mathematics Numbers 0-100 –Patterns –Order and Compare Addition and Subtraction –1 and 2 digit numbers Data and Graphing Plane and Solid Shapes Spatial Sense and Patterns Fractions and Probability Place Value to 100 Measurement –Length and Weight –Capacity and Temperature –Time and Calendar Using Money 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 12

13. Science & Social Studies Students will be taught using a variety of books, hands-on activities, and Scholastic Readers. 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 13 Science Balance and Motion Plants Insects Social Studies Going to School Good Citizens The Land Around Us Looking Back

14. Differentiated Instruction How is your child’s individual needs going to be met? 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 14 ~Guided Reading~Skill Based Groups ~Reading Folders~Leveled Groups ~Work Stations~Writing Conferences ~Mini-Lessons~Math Activity Sheets ~ W.I.N.

15. Assessments & Grading District assessments will be administered in the fall, winter, and spring 4 – Advanced 3 – Proficient 2 – Basic 1 – Below Basic 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 15

16. Lunch Money Please write your child’s full name and lunch pin number on a sealed envelope. You will receive reminders when your child’s lunch account is getting low. You may send lunch money to school each day or pay for multiple lunches at one time (cash or check). Please know that it is easier for the children to manage if they are paying for multiple lunches at one time. We have a program for free and reduced lunches. 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 16

17. Snack Please send a snack in a small ziploc bag for your child each day. All foods must be prepackaged. Homemade food items for a class celebration or activity will not be permitted. The nurse must approve all items. A list of recommendations was sent home. 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 17

18. Book Orders Book orders will be sent home periodically throughout the year to offer you the opportunity to purchase books at reasonable prices. Book orders make great gifts! 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 18

19. Highlights Magazine Half-sheets of yellow paper will be sent home periodically to order Highlights Magazine. Please RETURN the yellow sheets even if you do not wish to order the magazine (our class gets free stuff for each yellow sheet returned)! 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 19

20. Donations Please see our “helping hands” for donations that are needed. Check monthly newsletters for “items in need” as well. Your help is very much appreciated!! 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 20

21. Parent Volunteers District Guidelines –Volunteer Packet 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 21

22. Helpful Hints All belongings should be labeled with your child’s name. All toys should be kept at home! As First Grade Teachers we have decided that no electronic devices will be permitted. Medical forms must be filled out by a doctor if medicine is to be administered at school. Excuse cards must be sent to school after each absence. Please work on tying shoes. Flip flops and open toed shoes are not recommended. If your child chooses to wear them, they will only be able to walk at recess. Ask your child about his/her day! 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 22

23. Thank You! Thank you for coming and supporting your child’s education. I look forward to working with you and your child this year. Always remember, I am here to help! Feel free to contact me at myersje@sgasd.orgmyersje@sgasd.org 10/18/2015copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com 23