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Welcome Parents!. Open House September 18, 2007. Mrs. Palatiere’s First Grade Class 2007 - 2008. Student Expectations. Attend school everyday Be on time Listen and follow directions Complete and turn in homework. Schedule. Lunch 10:48-11:18 P.E. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Welcome Parents! Open House September 18, 2007
Mrs. Palatiere’s First Grade Class 2007 - 2008
Student Expectations • Attend school everyday • Be on time • Listen and follow directions • Complete and turn in homework
Schedule • Lunch 10:48-11:18 • P.E. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays • Music Wednesdays and Fridays • Library Thursdays
Reading • First grade students are expected to read 60 words per minute by the end of the year. • Instruction will be done in small groups and whole group. • Instruction will include phonics, decoding, fluency, and comprehension. • 5 word wall words will be emphasized each week.
Language and Composition • Students will write complete sentences and short paragraphs on a variety of topics. • Instruction will include the proper use of capital letters, punctuation, nouns, adjectives and verbs.
Spelling • Words will be sent home on Mondays • 5 word wall words, 5 phonetic words, and 2 application words will be on each test • Test each Friday
Handwriting Handwriting Students are expected to use proper strokes, size, and spacing.
Math • Addition • Subtraction • Story problems • Place value • Geometry • Fractions • Time and Money • Measurement
Science • Life Science – plants and animals • Earth Science – rocks, soil, and land forms • Physical Science - forces
Social Studies Students will learn about: • communities • citizenship • map skills • history • government
Standardized Testing • Texas Primary Reading Inventory – administered three times a year
Friendly Reminders • Check Wednesday folders • Return folders and library books promptly • Send money to school in an envelope with your child’s name on it • Provide a back pack to help child’s organization • Label your child’s personal belongings
Ways To Help Your Child • Make sure children get enough sleep • Assist with homework when necessary • Offer praise for his or her good efforts • Read every day
Mrs. Palatiere may be reached at mpalatiere@kleinisd.net Or 832-375-7039 (voice mail)
Thank you for coming to Open House !