1. Cooper, Hughes, Propst, Murdock, Teasley Welcome to First Grade Open House

2. Common Core Language ArtsMath Expose students to non-fiction and fiction texts. Focus learning on foundational mathematical knowledge. Expose students to more complex books through read-alouds (science topics, social studies topics). Connect learning from grade to grade. Encourage students to support their answers with proof from the text. Demonstrate fluency (speed and accuracy). Students demonstrate what they learn and think through writing (opinion writing, non- fiction writing). Build a deep understanding (demonstrate understanding of math concepts from a number of perspectives). Expose students to more content-based vocabulary. Apply appropriate strategies to solve mathematical problems in real world situations. Build a balance between memorization and application.

3. What does Common Core look like in action? Students will… Language ArtsMath Choose a non-fiction topic of interest to learn about. Read and gather information about the topic. Work in a group to create an informational poster about the topic. Orally present their work to the class. Identify a real world problem in order to pose a question. Gather information about the question. Use data and information collected in order to solve the problem and answer the question (create a survey in order to determine what type of pizza to serve at your birthday party…).

4. What can you do at home? Refer to tonight’s hand outs (KEEP them handy for future reference). Establish a homework routine (consistent time and place). Work with your child to practice their Letterland homework or snap word lists nightly. Actively participate in your child’s nightly reading. Read weekly newsletters for updates about what we are learning in the classroom. Ask your child specific questions about what he/she is learning. Send a healthy snack with your child each day.

5. Reading Readers Workshop: start with a mini-lesson then practice skill with books and partners Independent reading (read non-fiction, fiction, poetry, song books…) Partner reading Small group reading Read Aloud complex texts with accountable talk Guided reading Strategy groups

6. Writing Writer’s Workshop: begin with mini-lesson where teacher models writing Stretch out words/write sounds you hear Sentences, spaces, punctuation Writing craft (onomatopoeias, adjectives, strong story starters, transitional words) Writing different genres (narrative, informational, opinion…) Editing/Revision

7. Math Number and Operations in Base Ten (numbers up to 120, breaking large numbers into partners, math facts, grouping by tens) Operations and Algebraic Thinking (equations, unknown total, and unknown partners) Geometry (attributes of plane and 3D shapes, fractions including halves and fourths) Measurement and Data (calendar, time to hour and half-hour, measuring in non-standard units of measurement, graphs) There will be nightly math homework.

8. Science and Social Studies Integrate with literacy Hands- on experiments Learn about the scientific process (predicting, observing, recording, labeling) Science topics include: Organisms, Pebbles, Sand and Silt, Measurement, Balance and Motion. Integrate with literacy Many hands-on activities Social Studies topics include: Families and Citizenship, Community, Traditions, Geography

9. Conferences All students will receive interim reports each quarter. At the end of quarter 1 and 3 there will be a conference. 1 st,2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th quarters- report cards come home If you need to schedule a conference with me at any other time of the year, please send in a note or an email and we can schedule a time to get together. I cannot meet with you during lunch, arrival or dismissal.

11. PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) School wide behavior expectations SOAR Safety first Ownership of our school Achieve success Respect Earn class Eggs and Blue Jay Bucks for following directions and for SOARING! Blue Jay Bucks can be redeemed for prizes/rewards

12. Wrap it up! Folders go home everyday! Please check your child’s folder and book bag daily! All notes should be sent in the folder. Volunteers-Please sign up on the computer in the Media Center. After October, sign up is only on Mondays. In your packet there are several things to look over, read and use at home to help your child succeed this year! Questions?? Thank you for coming tonight! We will have a great school year!