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Welcome to First Grade!

Welcome to First Grade!. Curriculum Night September 1, 2011. Daily Schedule/Routine. Morning Morning Jobs Calendar Whole Group Reading Snack/Recess Special (Art, Library, Tech, Music) Spelling/Handwriting/Writer’s Workshop Quiet Reading Recess THEN Lunch. Afternoon Read-Aloud

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Welcome to First Grade!

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  1. Welcome to First Grade! Curriculum Night September 1, 2011

  2. Daily Schedule/Routine Morning • Morning Jobs • Calendar • Whole Group Reading • Snack/Recess • Special (Art, Library, Tech, Music) • Spelling/Handwriting/Writer’s Workshop • Quiet Reading • Recess THEN Lunch • Afternoon • Read-Aloud • Reading Groups/Centers • Gym • Math • Science (every 3rd day) • Social Studies on Mondays (Scholastic News) • Free Choice Fridays

  3. Spelling • Reflects 37 common spelling patterns Based on word families and sight words • New spelling list sent home on Mondays, test on Fridays • NEW for this year; Challenge Tests

  4. Curriculum • Find each grade level curriculum at http://www.fairview.k12.il.us

  5. Reading Program • Shared Reading • Guided Reading Groups/Centers • Independent Reading • Home Component: Reading Logs-(Leveled Readers)

  6. Writing • Handwriting • Writer’s Workshop • Rigby component

  7. Math Program • Manipulatives • Problem Solving • Student Pages • Check at home for understanding • SmartBoard

  8. Science • Mr. Johnson • Topics Covered: • Weather/Seasons • The Sky • Force (push, pull, gravity) • Energy (heat, sound, light) • Animals (Characteristics, Habitats) • Plants (life cycle, parts, habitats)

  9. Social Studies • Community • School (Rules, Friendship, School Helpers) • Family (Traditions, Needs v. Wants) • Neighborhood (Citizenship) • NEW this year: Falcon Five • Scholastic News

  10. Homework • Reading Logs -20 min/night independent reading -Mon-Thurs complete log. They will be collected on Fridays. Keep in folder! • “Extra Practice” 2-3 times/week (Mondays and Wednesdays)

  11. Birthdays/Class Parties Birthdays • Please NO FOOD  Allergy and Health Concerns • 21 Students CURRENTLY • Bring into office by 9:00am • Suggestions: pencils, stickers, erasers, donate a book to our class library, donate a book to school library Class Parties • Halloween, Winter Holiday, Valentine’s Day, End of the Year • Room parents will collect $10 from each student

  12. Dismissal/Changes to Child’s Schedule • If there is any change in your child’s dismissal, please SEND A NOTE. If you are unable to send a note, notify the office by 12:00. • If your child has a play date, BOTH sets of parents need to write a note. • Children may not ride a non-assigned bus route. • Please schedule all family vacations for school breaks only—your child truly misses out when they are gone from school.

  13. Final Notes… • Sign up for a conference time. Same time slot in both the fall (Wed, 11/10) and winter (Thurs, 2/16). • Scholastic News and Field Trip Money/Permission Slip • Picture Day! Wednesday (3 school days from now!) • Books orders • Gym Shoes, extra clothes & supplies please! • Donations

  14. Contact Information • E-mail: lkopinski@fairview.k12.il.us • School Office: (847) 929-1048 • New Website! http://www.fairview.k12.il.us • Classroom Page! • E-Newsletter: Please let me know which email address(es) to send the newsletter to!

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