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First Grade

First Grade. Mrs. Witty's. Communication is Key!. STAR Folder E-mail Phone calls. Conferences Website Conduct/ Progress notes. E-mail: cherylwitty@tomballisd.net Phone Number-(281)357-4526 Ext. 3876. Website. My website can be found on TeacherWeb.com

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First Grade

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  1. First Grade Mrs. Witty's

  2. Communication is Key! • STAR Folder • E-mail • Phone calls • Conferences • Website • Conduct/ Progress notes

  3. E-mail: cherylwitty@tomballisd.net Phone Number-(281)357-4526 Ext. 3876

  4. Website • My website can be found on TeacherWeb.com • There will be schedules, upcoming events, and other important information posted here. • http://teacherweb.com/TX/CreeksideForestElementary/CherylWittyFirstGrade/t.aspx

  5. S.T.A.R Folder What’s in it? • Conduct Calendar • A pocket for: • Notes from School • Notes from Parents • Class work Please Remember… • Please check these nightly for anything you might need to be aware of. • Initial the Conduct Calendar each day.

  6. Class Rules • Respect Yourself • Respect Property • Respect Others

  7. Behavior Plan First Graders shall observe the behavior rules established by the Creekside Forest Elementary Staff. These rules are listed in the student’s STAR folders and are posted in all classrooms. They are expected to follow these rules wherever they go (hallways, restrooms, lunch, recess, specials, etc.). Students begin each day with their clip on “Star Student”. This means that they are having a good day. Students that exhibit excellent behavior may move their clip to Green, “You are a Shooting Star”.

  8. Behavior Plan Continued… If the rules are not followed the teacher will proceed through the following steps: Step 1- Two verbal or non-verbal reminders. Step 2- Move clip to Yellow- Think Time – Students may redeem themselves by showing a conscious effort to improve their behavior and have their clip moved back to “Star Student”. Step 3- Move clip to Blue- Sit out 5 minutes of recess. Step 4- Move clip to Red- Sit out 10 minutes of recess and note or phone call home. Step 5- Move clip to Black- Principal’s office and sit out all of recess. In the case of extreme discipline problems the teacher may elect to send or escort students directly to the office (examples: Disrespect to the teacher or another adult, hitting, fighting, etc.)

  9. Key concepts are evaluated each grading period based on teacher observation. A report card is issued which documents the student’s progress on each concept. Authentic assessment tools are utilized to determine progress. This grading scale is used for all core and non-core subjects at K-1. Scale: EConsistently understands and applies key concepts, processes, and skills for grade level standards. SUsually understands and applies key concepts, processes, and skills for grade level standards. NBeginning to understand and apply key concepts processes, and skills for grade level standards. UDoes not understand and apply key concepts processes, and skills for grade level standards. Conduct Grades Scale: E = Exceeds Expectations S = Satisfactory N = Needs Improvement U = Unsatisfactory

  10. Homework A homework folder will be sent home every Monday. It will include: • Word work/spelling • Math reinforcement • Home journal Please send these folders back in with your child on Friday. If your student will not be in on Friday, you may send it in on Thursday.

  11. Attendance • Please remember that your child’s attendance is key for them to succeed. • If your child is absent, please send in an absentee note with them the day they return.

  12. Policies/ Procedures • If there is a change in transportation for your child, please send a SIGNED and DATED note with your child’s FULL NAME written on it, or call the front office. • Dress Code – Please read student handbook to review school dress code policies.

  13. Birthdays We love celebrating Birthdays! Creekside Policy asked that if parents want to provide a treat to celebrate their child's birthday we ask that you buy ice cream for the students from our school cafeteria

  14. Snacks/Lunch • The children are allowed to bring healthy snacks. • Students may bring a water bottle for class. Please make sure it has a pop-top, not screw on lids. • Please send lunch money in a snack size baggie or other small container labeled with your child’s name (film canisters work well for this).

  15. Book Orders • Scholastic book orders will be sent home several times throughout the year. • You can order online. • Participation in this is PURELY OPTIONAL. • These book orders give you the opportunity to build up your home library (and every dollar you spend gives our class points that we can redeem for classroom books!).

  16. Daily Schedule

  17. Curriculum Overview

  18. English/ Language Arts • Letter-sound correspondences • Sequencing • Recalling story events • Learning to write selected letters of the alphabet. • Word reading • Retelling • Predicting • Inferences • Write for a purpose • Building sentences • Cause/Effect • Story Elements • Fiction/Nonfiction • Compose/revise original text • Parts of a book • Self-select texts • Connect texts to self and others • Recognize various genres

  19. Math • Number, Operation, and Quantitative Reasoning • Number Patterns • Measurement • Underlying Processes and Mathematical Tools • Probability and Statistics • Patterns • Geometry and Spatial Reasoning

  20. Science • Properties • Seasons • Senses • Animals • Water: Phases • Plants • Habitats • Natural Resources • Life Cycles • Safety Procedures • Problem/Solution: How Things Work • Properties

  21. Social Studies • Identity: Rules and Laws • Traditions: Voting, Public Officials, Customs and Beliefs • Interactions: Anthems, Mottos, Goods and Services, Needs and Wants • Environment: Map Skills, Technology and Change

  22. Questions?

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