1. Ms. Figura Welcome To First Grade Class 1-241

2. Administration Principal: Mrs. Martha G. Vazquez Assistant Principals: Mrs. JoAnn Lyons I.A. (Grades K-2) Mrs. Voula Lekas- Wells (Grades 3-5)

3. P. S. 69 Q Vision The vision of P.S. 69 Q, a global school community is, with parental support, to prepare students for college, career, and lifelong learning while embracing cultural awareness, tolerance, respect, and civic responsibility in a safe, healthy, and collaborative environment.

4. P. S. 69 Q Mission The mission of the PS 69 community is to provide rigorous and comprehensive instruction that promotes critical thinking and initiative. Our goal is to enable all students to reach their full potential by learning today for the challenges of tomorrow.

5. Mission Statement Learning today for the challenges of tomorrow.

6. Agenda Teacher Introduction School-Wide Expectations First Grade Common Core Curriculum Literacy/Writing Math Social Studies Science Class Website Important Dates Cluster Schedule Birthday Celebrations Closing

7. Introduction Welcome! I have been teaching at P. S. 69 Q for several years. I have taught second grade, third grade and kindergarten throughout my teaching career thus far. I take pride in teaching and will work hard to have your child reach their highest potential of learning. If you should have any problems or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at anytime.

8. School Wide Expectations All students should…….. Treat their peers/teachers with respect Come to school on time and prepared to learn Complete all assignments (homework/projects) on time Follow all the classroom and school rules Always listen to your peers/teacher

9. Common Core Curriculum The Common Core is a set of high-quality academic standards in mathematics and English language arts/literacy (ELA). These learning goals outline what a student should know and be able to do at the end of each grade. The curriculum being taught across all content areas is aligned with the Common Core Standards Helpful Website: https://www.engageny.org/parent-guides-to-the- common-core-standards

10. Literacy September: Readers Build Good Habits October: Tackling Trouble/Non-Fiction November: Non-Fiction cont’d./Studying Characters December: Dramatizing Characters: Readers Theatre January: Reading Across Genres to Learn About a Topic: Focus on Questioning February: Analyzing story Elements March: Story Elements cont’d. April: Reading Across Genres to Learn About a Topic: Focus on Information May: Reading Clubs June: Reading Clubs

11. First Grade Ready Gen November: Connecting to Our World (Stellaluna) December/January: Becoming a Classroom Citizen (A Fine, Fine Day and The Recess Queen) January/February: Connecting to Our World (Elephants and Calves and What Do You DO With a Tail Like This? February/March: Making Choices (My Rows and Piles of Coins and Lemonade for Winter) April/May: Observing Messages of the Natural World (The Sun and Planets) May/June: Connecting to Our World (Frog and Toad)

12. Writing September: Small Moments- Writing a story across 3 pages. October: How-To Books October/November: Expert Informational Writing November/December: Persuasive Writing January/February: Question and Answer Book February/March: Realistic Fiction April/May: Informational Writing May/June: Reviews

13. Math Addition/Subtraction Concepts Addition/Subtraction Strategies Relationships between Addition and Subtraction Counting Numbers to 120 Using Base Ten Blocks) Comparing Numbers (Greater Than, Less Than) Two Digit Addition and Subtraction Telling Time to the Hour and Half Hour Learning to Read Graphs and make our own Geometry (Two and Three Dimensional Shapes) Getting Ready for 2 nd Grade

14. Social Studies Map Skills Families Families Are Important Families, Now and Long Ago Families in Communities A Working Community

15. Social Studies/Magnet Theme This year’s school magnet theme is the Americas. The Americas will be incorporated through out our curriculum in many subject areas to enrich our students knowledge about this amazing continent.

16. Science Units Taught By Classroom Teacher: Air and Weather Exploring Air Observing Weather Wind Explorations Looking For Change Units Taught By Science Teacher: Ms. Weiland (Room 150) Insects and Solids and Liquids

17. Class Website Website name: Ms. Figura’s Website The class website will be used throughout the year to help keep you updated with homework, projects, upcoming events, links that students will be able to use to further their learning potential etc... The website link is: www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/cfigura

18. Important Dates Meet the Staff Night: September 17, 2015 Parent Teacher Conferences Afternoon and Evening: November 5, 2015 and March 3, 2016 End Of School Year Conference: May 12, 2016 Report Card Distribution: November 4, 2015, March 2, 2016 and June 28, 2016 Half Days: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 and Monday, June 20, 2016

19. Cluster Schedule Monday TuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Period 1 8:20 to 9:05 Period 7 1:10 to 1:55 Period 7 1:10 to 1:55 Period 7 1:10 to 1:55 Period 4 10:40 to 11:25 Period 6 12:20 to 1:05 Music Mr. Smith Art Mrs. Gilbride Science Ms. Weiland Gym Mr. Massetti Science Ms. Weiland Gym Mr. Massetti

20. Birthday Celebrations Birthday celebrations are welcomed, however, they must be limited to ten to fifteen minutes. Please follow these guidelines if you are planning a celebration for your child’s birthday. Notify the classroom teacher and check for food allergies within the classroom Food must be easy to distribute (cupcakes, munchkins or doughnuts) Juice boxes or bottled water may be sent in Please provide plates and/or napkins for each student

21. Closing Thank you very much for your attendance tonight during Open School. It has been my pleasure meeting you. I am looking forward to working together with you and your child to have a successful year in the First Grade. I am excited to begin another school year! Questions/Comments