1. Welcome to Parent Orientation August 2015
Mrs. Pope
First Grade

2. Daily Schedule 7:20-8:10 Breakfast, Morning Work, Announcements
8:10-9:15
Math
9:15-9:25
Snack/Bathroom
9:25-10:10
Specials
10:15-11:40
Writer’s Workshop/Science/Social Studies
11:42-12:12
Lunch
12:20-1:30
Phonics/Guided Reading
1:30-1:50
Recess
1:50-2:10
Number Talks/Read-A-Loud
2:10-2:20
Pack-up/ Dismissal R

3. Student Morning Responsibilities
1. Unpack book bag
2. Check communication folder
3. Put snack in cubby
4. Put agenda in cubby
5. Complete morning work

4. Communication Communication Folder Agenda
Blog:

5. Student Agenda The Agenda is a Daily Planner that is used for:
Weekly Communication between parent and teacher
Recording Behavior Management
Writing Spelling Words
Reading log for books
Please check the Agenda daily.

6. Class Rules We follow directions We listen to each other respectfully
We show self-control
We are responsible for what we say and do
We are kind to each other

7. Class Rules Behavior Chart 1. We listen to each other.
2. We follow directions.
3. We show self-control.
We are responsible for what we say and do.
*Super Leader!
Behavior Chart
Good Choices!
Warning-try harder!
Parent contact

8. Reading Guided Reading EVRC Literacy Centers D.E.A.R Time
EVRC Books for Breakfast will be each 9 weeks. Don’t miss out!
Reading
Guided Reading
EVRC
Literacy Centers
D.E.A.R Time

9. Reading Our focus is on fluency, accuracy and comprehension.
Reader’s Workshop
STAR Testing
RAZ-Kids
EVRC Books for Breakfast will be each 9 weeks. Don’t miss out!

10. Reader’s Workshop Our focus is on fluency, accuracy and comprehension.
Shared Reading / Read Aloud
Daily 5 Workstations:
Read to Self
Listen to Reading
Reading to Someone
Word Work (Sight Words, Spelling, Vocabulary)
Work on Writing

11. Math Workstations Basic Facts Geometry Word Problems Math Puzzles
Number Talks
Write Math/Hot Problems
Math Journal
Math Vocabulary

12. Math
Focus on number sense, addition and subtraction, word problems and place value
Problem of the Day
Focus Skill / Strategy
Math Review and Practice Daily

13. What is Writer’s Workshop?
Writing
What is Writer’s Workshop?
Four Genres of Writing in First Grade
1st quarter
What makes a good writer?
Narrative Writing
2nd quarter
Narrative Writing continued
3rd quarter
Response to Literature
(Opinion)
4th quarter
Informational Writing

14. Spelling Phonics Dictation Words Their Way Sight Words
Spelling Tests on Friday

15. Handwriting
In first grade, we practice manuscript handwriting.

16. Homework
Homework packets will be sent home each Monday; Tuesday, if there is no school on Monday.
*Homework will begin the week of August 31st.
The packets will consist of math, Super Speller activities, and phonics if needed (subject to change)
Daily Reading – Encourage your child to read daily. Feel free to read newspapers, instructions, books, magazines, brochures, menus, maps, etc. These help your child develop a love of reading.
Practice with Numbers – count to 100 (by 2, 5, 10, etc.,) use flashcards for addition and subtraction.

17. Progress Reports and Report Cards
Progress Reports are generated in the middle of each quarter at the 4 ½ week mark. Progress Reports are normally sent home the following week. Mini-conferences are encouraged during this time.
Report Cards are generated at the end of each quarter or 9 week marking period. CCSD Parent – Teacher Conference will be held the week of October 19th. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend.

18. Grading Scale 3+ 3 2 1 Keys to Academic Achievement
Exceeds standards
Consistent and successful progress toward meeting the standard
Progressing toward achieving the standard
Limited or minimum progress toward achievement of the standard
Not assessed at this time
Key to Learning Skills & Behaviors
S: Successful
P: Progressing
N: Needs Improvement
Student displays appropriate learner skills and behaviors
Student is progressing, but inconsistently displays appropriate learner skills and behaviors
Student does not display skills and behaviors that lead to successful learning
*Conferences will be held in October

19. School Business
Dismissal changes should be sent in a note (please do not send via )
Money should be sent in an envelope labeled:
Student Name
Teacher / Grade
Purpose

20. Lunch Schedule 11:12a.m.-12:12p.m. Breakfast $1.25 Lunch $2.15
Milk $.60

21. Volunteers Volunteers are welcomed and strongly encouraged.
Needs include, but are not limited to:
Read aloud to class
Practice sight words
Practice math facts
Copying, cutting, laminating or creating booklets for the class
Art Print
Room Rep

22. Reminders One Healthy Snack Birthdays
Birthdays will not be celebrated during instructional time.
Please feel free to join your child for lunch and distribute cookies or cupcakes.
Invitations may be passed out at school only if ALL children from our class are invited.
Teachers are not permitted to give out addresses or phone #’s.
Donations – Flat toothpicks for our centers, jolly ranchers, starbursts, Bubble Gum! 

23. Mrs. Pope Questions Thank you for joining me.
I look forward to working with you this year!
Mrs. Pope