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First Grade Curriculum Night

First Grade Curriculum Night. ACA- Primary August 18, 2014 Mrs. Anderson, Ms. Attaway, Mrs. Cardenas, Ms. Devorak , Mrs. Marsic , Mrs. Partain , Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Samuel, Mrs. Trammell. School Hours & Class Schedule.

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First Grade Curriculum Night

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  1. First Grade Curriculum Night ACA- Primary August 18, 2014 Mrs. Anderson, Ms. Attaway, Mrs. Cardenas, Ms. Devorak, Mrs. Marsic, Mrs. Partain, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Samuel, Mrs. Trammell

  2. School Hours & Class Schedule • School Hours: 7:50-3:15 (Students can be dropped off no earlier than 7:30) • Music, Art, Technology, Spanish, PE, Library • Math, Language Arts, and Reading, are taught every day. Social Studies and Science are rotated throughout the year.

  3. Reading Program • Texas Treasures (McGraw Hill) • Teaches phonics, grammar, spelling, writing • Great vocabulary building • Good for all reading levels • Students will bring books home and take a comprehension test weekly. Spelling Tests • Spelling list on Monday • Test on Friday

  4. Creative Writing • Journals are not edited • Published work is edited • D’Nealian handwriting

  5. Math • enVision Math 2.0 • Hands on and inquiry based • Critical Thinking Skills • Integrates Science and Social Studies into the curriculum • Technology resources

  6. Core Knowledge • The Core Knowledge philosophy provides a carefully sequenced set of skills and content with an emphasis on the knowledge that is most useful and productive for children living in American society today. • What your First Grader Needs to Know by E.D. Hirsch • Civilization, Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, History of world religions, early explorers, American Revolution, modern civilization: Mexico, hunters & nomads

  7. Home Folders & Planners • Binder will include the student planner, citizenship sheet, book bag, and the red folder. • Check and sign the planner daily as we will be communicating events, behavior, and assignments. • Red Folder will contain parent notes, graded papers, and school information.

  8. Evaluation • 9 weeks • Report cards with number grades • Progress reports • Istation for reading monthly • Pre-assessments • Post Assessments

  9. Lunch • 11:25-11:55 • Please send any utensils that are needed for lunch. • Practice opening items and containers. • Birthday celebrations are limited to only Goodie Bags. No food can be passed out at school. • Due to allergies we are a Nut Free Campus.

  10. Dress Code • Mills Uniforms or Parker Uniforms • Shirts- must be monogrammed with ACA logo • Shoes- mostly black, white, brown, navy • Socks/ tights/ leggings- solid white, black, navy • Belts- plain or braided, black or brown • Friday Dress Code- Students may wear spirit shirts and uniform bottoms at no cost. • Lucky Buck Friday- Students may wear blue jean bottoms and a spirit shirt/ uniform shirt for $1. Pay weekly or yearly.

  11. Absences • Very important to be in school in first grade. • If child is sick, make up work will be provided. • If make up work is requested, parent should call or email by 9:30am. Homework and Health • After school program from 4-6 • Certified teachers • Sign up through office • Contact Coach Heard for more information at jheard@acaedu.net.

  12. Dismissal • Begins at 3:15. • Stay in designated lane to ensure quick pick-up. • Walking up to get your child is NOT permitted. • Keep signs visible in your windshield until your child is loaded into your car. • Any student not picked up by 3:45 will go to the front office.

  13. Contact Us! • 817-274-2008 • Email: • janderson@acaedu.net • aattaway@acaedu.net • mcardenas@acaedu.net • jdevorak@acaedu.net • mmarsic@acaedu.net • lpartain@acaedu.net • aphillips@acaedu.net • ksamuel@acaedu.net • atrammell@acaedu.net

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