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Welcome to Parent Information Night

Join us for an informative evening introducing Mrs. Patty Brown, in her nineteenth year at Saint James, sharing insights on behavior plans, academics, curriculum, and more for your first grader. Learn about the whole class and individual behavior plans, Star Jar rewards, Student of the Week, homework expectations, weekly schedule, and detailed curriculum overview covering reading, writing, spelling, math, science, social studies, religion, and social development programs like Second Step. Discover how you can support your child's learning journey, stay informed through weekly newsletters, and contact Mrs. Brown for any queries. Don't miss this essential event to kickstart a successful school year!

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Welcome to Parent Information Night

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  1. Welcome to Parent Information Night First Grade 2018-2019

  2. Introductions Patty Brown Nineteenth year at Saint James Thirteen years in first grade Previous experience teaching kindergarten, second and fourth grade Member of Saint James Parish

  3. Behavior Plan Individual Behavior Plan Color Cards Students flip cards according to their behavior. Green-. Following classroom rules Yellow-Warning Red- Notify parents Whole Class Behavior Plan Star Jar -Class receives stars for good behavior -Reward given to whole class when points are earned

  4. Student of the Week • Packet and Poster • Guest Reader Birthdays • Celebrate with a snack • Guest Reader Scholastic Reading Club • Place order online • Orders sent home monthly

  5. Homework Read for 15-20 minutes each night • Reading assignment from weekly calendar due every Friday. Tuesday and Wednesday-Math • Homework is a review of skills covered in class. Wednesday-Spelling • Write 6 words that follow weekly spelling skill. Thursday • Study Simple Solutions and Spelling.

  6. First Grade Schedule • Lunch and Recess: 12:30-1:10 • Snack- Each Morning • Monday-Music • Tuesday- • Wednesday-Gym • Thursday-Library • Friday-Mass and Gym

  7. Curriculum Reading • Develop fluency, comprehension and vocabulary. • Reflect, analyze and discuss different genres of literature. • Small group reading • Book Basket for independent reading • Reading Notebook

  8. WRITING • Sentence Structure • Parts of Speech • Journal Writing • Focus on different forms of writing Narrative Informational Persuasive Poetry

  9. Spelling • Long and Short Vowel Patterns • Blends and Diagraphs • Initial, medial, and final sounds • Compound Words • Syllables High Frequency Words • Word Wall Words • 4 new words a week Handwriting • Review proper letter formation

  10. Math Daily Practice and Review of Concepts • Addition and Subtraction • Fact Families • Place Value • Telling Time • Fractions • Geometry • Measurement • Double Digit Addition and Subtraction • Simple Solutions • IXL Online Program

  11. Science • Science: Pearson Elevate Science • (New Curriculum at SJS!!) • Next Generation Science Standards • Problem based learning • STEM connections • Coding and innovation to engage students & build 21st century skills • Hands on Labs Social Studies: • Social Studies: Interactive Notebook • Focus on the United States and what makes our country unique • Past, present, and future events and people • Geography • Holidays

  12. Religion • Explore life of Jesus through Gospel and classroom activities. • Daily Prayer • Participate at Mass • Liturgical Seasons of the Church • Activities during Advent and Lent • All Saints Mass

  13. Social Development Second Step Program *Hands on activities for social, emotional and academic success *Skills for learning, self-regulation, empathy, and emotion management *Activities with Mrs. McGowan in the classroom .

  14. Grading Policy

  15. What can you do to help? • Encourage your child to read daily • Check email frequently for communication • Read through the weekly newsletter • Do not hesitate to contact me with concerns or questions.

  16. Contact Information • Mrs. Patty Brown • pbrown@stjamesschoolah.org

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