Mrs. Beg First- Grade Class

1. Mrs. Beg First- Grade Class Welcome Parents!

2. Welcome to First Grade! • I will introduce you to our grade and to our classroom. • If you have any questions during my presentation, please feel free to ask.

3. All About Me • My background • I grew up in Queens, New York. • I graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a Master in Early Childhood Education from St. John’s University, New York. • My experience • I’ve been teaching for 15 years. • This is my 9th year at Lost Lake.

4. My Family • My husband • Azeem • My children • Beautiful daughters, Aleeza and Layla

5. My Goals • To give your child the academic and social skills they will need to progress to Second grade. • To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment. • To help your child make new friends and discover new interests.

6. Class Schedule

7. Class Enrichments

8. When students exhibit great behavior they can move their clip up. All student start the day on Ready to learn When student exhibit unacceptable behavior they can move their clip down.

9. Homework is a very worthwhile part of your child's day and it is very important to his or her success in school.  We use it as a way to review and practice important skills learned in the classroom. • Homework encourages responsibility and should be viewed as a way to help your child succeed in school.  One way to teach responsibility is by expecting your child to complete their homework daily and return it. Some ways families can help their child with homework are: • Have a specific time each day to complete homework. • Make sure it is in a quiet, comfortable, well-lit place. • Make sure there are no distractions (loud music, TV blaring, video games.) • Help your child, but do not do their homework for them.

10. Homework will be in the red folder on Friday. All homework will be collected on Friday. Monday: Use the Spelling Menu to complete an activity with your spelling words. Tuesday: Pick a writing prompt from the monthly calendar and write 3 or more sentences. Wednesday: Read weekly story and answer questions in complete sentences. Thursday: Math Worksheet Friday: Read a book and write the title on your read recognition log.

11. Reading Block = (90 minutes) • Phonics- We will focus on a weekly phonic skill. • High Frequency Words- We will learn high frequency words weekly. • Robust Vocabulary Words- We will learn the meaning of 6 robust vocabulary words weekly. Students must understand the meaning of the words. • Weekly Reading Comprehension Story – Lesson 1-30 • Reading Centers – Daily 5- Read to Self, Read to Someone, Word Work, Writing, Computer, and small group with me • Grammar- We will learn a weekly grammar skill and practice the skill. • Writing-We will learn a writing craft and practice the craft throughout the week.

12. 90 minutes Reading Block- Harcourt Story Town Reading Series with supplement from our Pearson Science curriculum • Tested weekly – Thursdays • Teacher will read test only until the first progress report Sept. 21 • Upon leaving first grade, students need to be reading at least 60+ words per minute. • STAR READING test at 2.0 level or above. • Students should be able to read 100% of the Dolch Word (Sight Words) List for first grade.

13. Reading Grading System Reading Grades: Reading Lessons Weekly Test - Lessons 1-30, including Robust Vocabulary sections. We will read the Reading Test until the first Progress Report. High Frequency List Test- High-frequency words are the 100 or so most commonly used words in printed language. Though the English language contains millions of words, over 50 percent of all text is composed of these 100 words. Cold Read Test- A passage that the students have never seen before with a number of questions following the passage. These questions are based not only on the reading itself, but also on reading skills, (ex: cause and effect, authors purpose, sequence and other skills like that). Fluency–Fluency is defined as the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression. In order to understand what they read, children must be able to read fluently whether they are reading aloud or silently.

14. Our writing curriculum is Be a Writer. The Being a Writer program is a yearlong writing curriculum that combines research in the areas of writing, motivation, and learning theory with social and ethical development. The program has two goals: to develop the creativity and skills of a writer, and to develop the social and ethical values of a responsible person. • Daily Writing Activities that go along with our reading series. • Student will b able to spell frequently used words correctly. • When writing, student will be able to spell words with the beginning, middle, and ending sounds. • Student will be able to write 3 complete sentences related to one topic. • Student will be able to use brainstorming techniques and use a graphic organizers. • Student will be able to use proper punctuation and capitalization when writing sentences.

15. Rubric

16. Spelling-( Spelling words will be written in sentence form.) Writing – writing story with colorful vocabulary Grammar- Focus skill of the week

17. Our first grade math curriculum is a fantastic series called Harcourt Go Math. • Math Fact Ice Cream Sundae – My goal is to have every student successful pass each math fact before testing begins at the 4th 9weeks and complete the ice cream sundae.

18. Harcourt Go Math is our math curriculum. • Tested weekly- Fridays. • Weekly Chapter Test- • End of Chapter Test- • Math Facts- Practiced the first three quarters. Graded the fourth quarter.

19. Weekly test will be sent home on Fridays. PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN ALL TEST THE NEXT. • Grading Scale - A 100-90 B 89-80 C 79-70 D 69-60 F 59-0 • eSembler- You can access your child’s weekly grade on eSembler. You will need to create a user name and password to gain access.

20. Our science curriculum is Florida Interactive Science Pearson • We have wonderful leveled readers to teach scientific facts along with interactive experiments. • In late Fall, we have our Annual Science Fair Night. Parents are invited to visit our school to see the experiment your child’s class has completed.

21. Our social studies curriculum is Pearson My World • We have interesting leveled readers to teach history along with great topics like good citizens, American leaders, geography, maps and globe. • Every child will learn the importance of social studies along with current events. • In the Spring, we will have our annual Multicultural Festival. We will go on an adventure around the world visiting each continent.

22. Accelerated Reader – (AR) Testing will begin soon. Books from media and classroom library. • Star Reading – Tested for reading level • F.A.I.R. Testing- a comprehensive set of reading assessments to support instructional decision making and student learning that focuses on assessment for learning, focus on elements of reading, and is tied to the Florida state standards. It will help teachers diagnose student needs.

23. Office Paperwork • Any money being collected MUST be place in a sealed envelope labeled with your child’s name, teacher’s name, amount and what it is intended for…. • Please make sure you sign ALL forms and return them as soon as possible • Transportation changes should be written on a paper with child’s name and date. • Trip forms must be signed. Medical Waiver must be sign for every field trip. • Chaperone forms must be filled out and must be cleared before going on trips. • School Insurance is available

24. For the first nine weeks, I would like to establish rules and routines, so there will be no volunteering in class. I really prefer class volunteers to work from home. I can be a much more effective teacher when I have volunteers to share the load. • Volunteer forms are located in the office. If you are a new volunteer, fill out the blue form. Previously existing volunteer, please contact the front office.

25. Parties and Snacks Snacks, Parties, and Holiday Sharing • Store bought goodies are acceptable. • Snacks should be LOW SUGAR. • If you send a snack, your child will eat it at the end of the day before Enrichment. • If your child cannot participate in celebrations, please let me know. • Birthday celebrations at school: • Parents may bring store bought item of their choice only for birthday parties to be passed out by the teacher at lunch time. Please do not send items with PEANUTS. • We are a peanut free school. • No invitations to birthday parties are allowed to be passed out at school. No balloons or deliveries to school for birthdays. • Please let me know if you have any allergy concerns.

26. Student Illness • Student must be fever free for 24 hours before return to school (without the aid of Tylenol or other medication). • Hand washing daily is practiced in the classroom (before lunch and after restrooms use). • Hand sanitizer will be provided by the school district.

27. Lost Lake Elementary • PBS(Positive Behavior Support) • Mission Statement: • To provide a safe learning environment where students enjoy learning and can grow. School-wide Behavior System:Hallways, Cafeteria and ClassroomsRewarding students for POSITIVE Behavior

29. Reward System • Pink Lion Loot-Cafeteria • Given only by lunchroom assistant • Earn loot as a class • Must follow posted lunchroom behavior • Reward once a month for top class from each grade level and top class overall • BlueLion Loot-Specials • Given only by a special area teacher • Earn loot as a class • Follow the rules for special areas • Reward once a semester • Establish own guidelines for Lion Loot day

30. Yellow Lion Loot-Hallways and Classroom • Given in Hallways for: • Being quiet • Keeping hands to your side • Single file line • Keeping to the right • Classroom teachers may reward students with Yellow Lion Loot for following classroom rules set by the teacher. • Students may redeem for rewards. They may redeem on designated days or save for a larger reward and redeem later. Rewards are: 5=Homework pass 20=Game Day 10=Fun book from Media 25=Dance Day 15=VIP lunch 30=Singing Day

31. Uniform Dress Code Policy 2012-2013 Uniform Dress Code Policy The Lost Lake Elementary School Advisory Council has established our mandatory uniform policy as follows: Monday through Thursday- Tops:  Knit polo style collared shirts in white, navy blue, hunter green, light blue or pink.  No T-shirts allowed Monday through Thursday.   Tucked in shirttails are preferred. Bottoms:  Shorts (fingertip length) or long pants (not baggy or form fitting), skirts, skorts, jumpers, or culottes in black, navy or khaki (solid color only).  No athletic shorts please.  Belts are preferred but optional.  Leggings or stockings in solid black, blue or white only must be worn under a jumper or skirt.  Fridays only- Jeans on Friday must be fully intact appropriately worn jeans (not baggy or form fitting), without fashionable rips or tears. Jeans can be worn with any Lost Lake shirt or solid color polo. Footwear:  Tennis shoes or shoes with an enclosed heel are preferred.  Sandals must have a heel strap.

32. THANK YOU !!! • Times to call if need 243-2433 (3:00 – 3:30 is best.) Email is fastest! • Email Address – begs@lake.k12.fl.us • Website: www.lake.k12.fl.us

33. Let’s Have a Great Year!