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Welcome to Back 2 School Night!

Welcome to Back 2 School Night!. Edison GATE Academy 1st Grade Welcome and Introduction. What does GATE mean and how will it effect my 1st Grader?. Gifted and Talented Education Our curriculum will incorporate Depth and Complexity Differentiation Benefits every student.

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Welcome to Back 2 School Night!

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  1. Welcome to Back 2 School Night! Edison GATE Academy 1st Grade Welcome and Introduction

  2. What does GATE mean and how will it effect my 1st Grader? • Gifted and Talented Education • Our curriculum will incorporate Depth and Complexity • Differentiation • Benefits every student

  3. Depth and Complexity

  4. Edison Updates • Crosswalks – Please use crosswalk at 6th and Sultana. • Office hours – 7:00 – 4:15 • Free Breakfast – Served between 7-7:30 • Dress Code • Enrichment Classes (after school and during school ) • Snacks/Treats (healthy treats please) • Communication Folders sent home every Weds. • Study Hall – Students will serve 15 minutes in study hall during their recess for the following: • Tardy (served the same day) • Incomplete or missing homework (served the same day)

  5. New Standards Based Report Card • Linked closely to standards • If standard not completely taught, the student will receive a “3” to show that they are progressing towards understanding. • Students must show completion of ENTIRE standard to receive a “4”. • Students must show understanding of 2nd grade (above grade level) standard in order to receive a “5”.

  6. Discipline • In the classroom it is important that students follow directions to develop discipline and ensure the safety of those present. In Room 1 we will be using Pride Tickets and Behavior Chart to encourage positive behavior.

  7. Consequences and Incentives • Blue: Super day! Went above and beyond! • Green: Caution! One warning given. • Yellow: 5 minute time out and note • Orange: 10 minute time out and note • Red: 20 minute time out and conference • Pride tickets for staying on Blue/Green

  8. Homework Policy • Homework will be sent home daily. Please refer to agenda in their notebook.

  9. Homework Agenda • Mon – speller’s Choice Menu, Math • Tues – Speller’s Choice Menu, Math, Writing • Wed –Speller’s Choice Menu, Math • Thur – Math Brain Bender • Daily – Fluency Practice, High Frequency/Vocabulary Word Practice • Reading Logs – extra, turn in at end of the week • Homework Projects – Calendar of dates will be sent home.

  10. Homework Binder (DOT)Daily Organization Tool • 1 or 1 ½ inch 3-ring binder • Dividers • Hold homework helpers given by the teacher – must stay in binder • Goes back and forth daily • Important assessment/progress info • Brain Benders • Speller’s Choice Menu

  11. Projects • Map of home with a legend, a compass rose, and symbols. Write and illustrate rules for your home. Due on Sept. 7 • 3D Map • Jigsaw Puzzle • Flat Map

  12. Room 1 Updates • I have a website where important announcements and assignments can be found – OMSD website • Scholastic book orders will be sent home periodically. • Conferences- Attendance is essential to discuss your child’s progress. • Classroom Phonics Library Books: Books will be sent home to allow students to have additional books at home for reading logs. Must come back daily.

  13. Supplies/Donations • Room 1 will need: • Kleenex • Dry erase markers • Copy Paper • Glue sticks • Treasure box items (small toys, eraser, etc.) • Copy donations • Post Its

  14. Class Parents • We welcome class volunteers! • Please sign up if you are able to help in class.

  15. Parent Assignment • Using the D & C icons, please tell… • DETAILS about your child • UNANSWERED QUESTIONS you may have. • Things that are important to your child. • CHANGES OVER TIME that you have noticed in your child.

  16. The End! • Thanks for coming! I hope you had a great night! • Unanswered Questions ???

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