1. Welcome to Back to School Night! SEES 1 st Grade Team 2015-16

2. Welcome to First Grade! First Week of School First Week of School

3. Welcome to First Grade! After Tonight’s Presentation

4. First Grade Goals To foster a love for reading and life-long learning To create a positive environment where students engage in productive struggle To strengthen character traits To help your child develop social skills and independent work habits To help your child succeed in school through differentiating curriculum at the appropriate level To collaborate with parents and teachers to support student growth

5. Literacy Learning to read, write, and speak effectively is the focus in primary grades. Reading Read Aloud Shared Reading Leveled Reading Independent Reading High Frequency Words / “Word Wall Words” Word Work / Phonics

6. Types of Writing Narrative Informational/Expository Opinion

7. Writer’s Workshop Modeled Writing Shared Writing Guided Writing Independent Writing Revision and Editing Conferencing Publishing Spelling

8. Mathematics Units of Study: -Represent and Interpret Data -Geometry and Time -Measurement -Understanding Place Value -Addition and Subtraction Math Talks Story Problems

9. Science Science Lab Integrated with literacy Themes: -Animal Adaptations and Environments -Earth’s Place in the Universe

10. Social Studies Integrated with literacy Themes: -Citizenship and Community -Past and Present -U.S. Symbols and Icons

11. Enrichment Activities Science Lab Music Art Drama All of these activities are funded by our SEES PTO

12. Progress Reports and Grading Standards-based report cards o 4: Exceeding o 3: Proficient o 2: Approaching o 1: Beginning Parent conferences to discuss your child’s progress are the week of November 16- 20.. There is no school on the 16 th and the remaining days that week are modified for conferences. Grading in first grade is based on common assessments, district assessments performance based assessments, and in-class observations

13. Homework Sent home Monday with a reading log and math menu Homework is due on Friday District homework policy – 10-15 minutes per day, 4 days per week Homework will begin the 4 th week of school (September 21)

14. Communication SEES Website for school and classroom information Visit your child’s classroom website E-Wednesday Envelope

15. Thank you for your support! Where to find our amazing first grade team! Mrs. Bruce- Room 201 Mrs. Stremel and Mrs. Himelstein- Room 202 Mrs. Goodman- Room 203 Mrs. Rodriguez- Room 204 Ms. Michaels- Room 602 Mrs. Fritz and Mrs. Cowell- Room 206 Mrs. Douglas- Room 208 Ms. Revell – Room 205