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Welcome to First Grade

Welcome to first grade! This packet includes a parent prayer, letter from your child, grading example, and Scholastic Order info. Our curriculum focuses on individual growth, academic achievement, social/emotional development, and religious foundations. We offer a balanced approach to learning with a strong emphasis on Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic through our 21st Century Learning Curriculum. Join us for Mass every Tuesday, integrated lessons, and more! Engage in various subjects such as Math, English/Grammar, Phonics, Spelling, Writing, Social Studies, Science, and more. Special projects like State Project and Flat Stanley enhance learning experiences. Grading includes progress reports and report cards with parent-teacher conferences. We emphasize discipline, character traits, and effective communication. Stay updated through newsletters, emails, and the website. Follow dress code, bring water bottles, and participate in class activities. Join us in fostering a supportive and enriching educational journey!

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Welcome to First Grade

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  1. Welcome to First Grade

  2. In Your Packet… • Parent prayer • Welcome letter from your child • 2 highlights – just say no!! • Grading Example • Scholastic Order • Plain Dealer article (2009) • Paper for note from you

  3. First Grade Philosophy • Responsibility • Individual Growth • Academic • Social/Emotional • Religious Foundation • Balance of Learning • “Use Your Clues” Reading Writing Arithmetic 21st Century Learning

  4. Curriculum Religion Reading Math English/Grammar Phonics Spelling Writing Social Studies Science Handwriting Library Gym Music Drama Art Computer Spanish

  5. Religion • Mass every Tuesday • Examen ends every day • Integrated throughout all lessons • Text = Christ Our Life

  6. Reading • MacMillan/McGraw Hill Treasures • Leveled Readers for differentiated instruction • Phonics, Grammar and additional spelling linked • Book Club - every Tuesday night for homework - peer reading later in week • “Strive for 25” – Spring Reading Project

  7. Math • MacMillan/McGraw Hill • Math Facts • Money/Time • Math Facts • Graphing • Math Facts • Measurement • Math Facts

  8. English/Grammar/Phonics MacMillanMcGraw Hill Simple Solution English Sentence Structure Capitalization Punctuation Beginning and Ending Sounds Blends Vowels Applied throughout curriculum

  9. S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G Weekly list (Monday) Weekly test (Friday) SpellingCity.com - ANYTIME

  10. Writing Writer’s Workshop Child Directed Lessons Creativity Applying all skills from all subjects

  11. Social Studies • The world around us is expanding • Families • Community Helpers • Inventors • United States • Locations • Landmarks • Democracy/Citizenship • Flat Stanley Project (send postcards) • Compare and Contrast • Wants and Needs

  12. Science • Lab each week • Compare and Contrast • Night vs. day; real vs. pretend; living vs. non-living • Basic Needs • Air, water, food, shelter • Observation • Classification

  13. Handwriting • Printing • Spelling Words • Practice • Practice

  14. Special Projects • State Project (Fall) • Strive for 25 (Spring) • Flat Stanley • Joanie The Pony • St. Joseph’s Day (March 19) • Military Christmas • Lake Farm Park • Hale Farm • Nature Hike & Lunch

  15. Grading • A, B, C, N • Progress Reports - 4 times/year • Report Cards - 4 times/year • Parent/Teacher Conferences (Oct. 12/13) • Additional Conference anytime Grading Examples…

  16. Grading Examples • 10/10 • Sticker • Star • Check mark at Top

  17. Discipline Signs of Good character Responsibility Citizenship Trustworthy Caring Respect Fairness and Move That Rock

  18. Communication • Red Homework Folder • Keep homework page in folder • Put notes in homework folder • Friday Folder • Work from the week • Newsletter, also on website • E-Mail – stjoan1@stjoanofarc.org • Conference Anytime*

  19. What Else? • Uniforms • Belts • Shirts tucked in • Never a dress down from gym uniforms • Label everything • Snacks • Water Bottles • Room Mom – Lisa R. • Birthdays • 17 children • Optional to send in treat and/or read to class

  20. We’re Always First!!

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