1. Mrs. Kirsten Pearson First Grade

2. What will we talk about tonight? http://www.powtoon.com/show/cHu7L1AsEg3/?utm_medium=SocialShare%26utm_campaign%3Demail%2Bsha re%2Bby%2Bowner%26utm_source%3Dplayer-page-social-share?utm_content=cHu7L1AsEg3http://www.powtoon.com/show/cHu7L1AsEg3/?utm_medium=SocialShare%26utm_campaign%3Demail%2Bsha re%2Bby%2Bowner%26utm_source%3Dplayer-page-social-share?utm_content=cHu7L1AsEg3 Classroom expectations Schedule/ routine Curriculum and programs Assessments Homework Housekeeping items Homeroom parent/ class activities sign-up sheet

3. Daily Schedule 8:55-9:10 Morning Work/Class Meeting 9:15-9:45 Writing 9:45-10:55 ELA/ guided reading/ small groups 11:05-11:35 Lunch 11:40-12:10 Team Time (T-F) 12:10-1:00 Special Monday - Library and Thursday – P.E. 12:15-1:15 Math - T,W, F 1:00 - 1:55 Math - M, Th 1:15-1:55 Science/Social Studies T,W, F 1:55-2:25 Recess 2:30-3:20 Special T-P.E., W-Music, F - Art M, Th – Science/ SS 3:20 Pack Up 3:30 Dismissal

4. Special Schedule Monday – Library with Mrs. Montare Tuesday – P.E. with Mr. Horn Wednesday – Music with Ms. Coghlan Thursday – P.E. with Mr. Horn Friday – Art with Mrs. Aureden

5. Expectations Always try your best. When someone is speaking be an active listener. Always raise your hand to share. Be nice to everyone…”The Golden Rule” Keep your hands, feet, and objects to ourselves. Learn and listen…it’s your job!

6. Classroom Management – Lets Have a Great Day! Clip Chart Golden Tickets Star Student Notes

7. If disruptive behavior persists: Phone call home/ parent conference **Students will be sent to the office immediately for: Hurting another child (not accidentally)/ fighting Destruction of property

8. Curriculum and Programs District website: http://www.methacton.org//site/Default.aspx?Pa geID=149 http://www.methacton.org//site/Default.aspx?Pa geID=149 Everyday Math Storytown Being a Writer

9. Assessments ELA -Theme tests, HFW tests, spelling tests, running records, writing samples, etc. Math – Written tests, orals and slates, open responses, focus facts, etc. Various types of evaluations will be used.

10. Science and Social Studies Please remember that participation by your child is the emphasis in these areas. Science topics covered throughout the year: senses, magnets, plants, animals, dental health. Social Studies topics covered throughout the year: families, school, celebrations, and important people.

11. Homework Strictly practice or review Assigned Monday-Thursday A homework checklist will be placed into the back of your child’s folder on Monday of each week. This should stay in the folder until Friday. Home reading will be part of daily homework starting in October (Reading Log). Anywhere from 10-15 minutes everyday is a good start. The main goal is to have your child develop a love of reading and writing. Parental guidance and active participation in your child’s learning are important parts of your child’s success in first grade.

12. Misc. Birthday treats Parent Helpers Lunch money sent in envelopes labeled with student name and 1P

13. Most Importantly… Let me know if you have any questions…I am here to help support you and your child.

14. Thank you for visiting! –A–As you can see a day in the life of 1P is extremely busy and fun! I look forward to a great year working with you to further your child’s education! –N–Now a word from our homeroom parent…Mrs. Ly