1. Mrs. Munsters Grade 1 Rm 105

2. Reporting 3 Reporting periods: -Progress Report -2 Report Cards -4 Levels (A, B, C, D) Reporting on Learning Skills and Subject Areas

3. H E L P!

9. Religion & Fully Alive  Theme: Who is God? http://www.pearsoncanada.ca/school/growinginfaith/student-home/

10. Language Reading  Students are assessed in class according to board benchmark assessments.  Helps determine an independent reading level.  Daily at home reading is essential in your child's success in becoming a proficient reader (Snuggle Up, Shared Reading and Raz-Kids).  Strategies learned at school can be extended when reading at home. Pointing to each word, sounding out, chunking, etc. How you as a parent can assist your child:  Daily Reading  When reading: make prediction, picture walks, decoding words, retell the story  Ask your child questions at the end of the story to check understanding  Don’t worry if it’s a struggle, reading takes time and is best when it’s a habit

11. Language Continued Snuggle Up & Read  It is a self-selected text (not leveled to your child's independent level)  You do not need to return the book on a daily basis.  Use strategies to help your child read and decode new words.  Discuss: Character, events, setting, problem and solution, ask “why do you think….? Raz-Kids Program  Interactive at home reading program.  Students are provided with leveled texts and on some levels there are quizzes to assess understanding.  It reports back to the teacher to help monitor your child`s progress.  Bonus stars are awarded to buy items for their personal Raz- Rocket  You as parents can send your child messages encouraging them and their online reading.

12. Language Continued Word Study  5 weekly words along with the homework.  New words will be written in your child's agenda every Monday.  Please review throughout the week.  Phonics, Vowel Sounds, Word Families and Making Words activities. Writing  Goal: generate, gather and organize ideas and information.  Write for intended audience and purpose.  Forms: List writing, retell, letter writing and journal writing.

13. Language Continued Oral Communication  Ability to effectively communicate.  The ability to listen effectively in order to understand and respond appropriately. Media Literacy  Understand a variety of media texts and how these forms attract a specific audience.

14. Mathematics Parent letters are sent home at the beginning of all units outlining what you can do with your child at home to help assist in his/her learning along with expectations. Term 1  Number Sense & Numeration  Geometry and Special Sense  Patterning and Algebra  Data Management Term 2  Number Sense & Numeration  Geometry  Patterning and Algebra  Data Management  Measurement The Importance of Math Talk http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/ CBS_AskingEffectiveQuestions.pdf

15. Home/ School Communication & House Keeping Items:  Grade 1 Class Portal. Links & Info  Please sign your child's agenda everyday  Solidarity & Community in the classroom  I am a Wonderful Gift from God  Toys from home  Please contact me with any concerns ANYTIME!!!