to First Grade

1. to First Grade We’re glad you’re here! Ms. Broadwater Mrs. Dress Mrs. Jostmeyer Mrs. Leatherwood Mrs. Sullivan Mrs. Walsh

2. Tonight's Agenda • Curriculum Areas • Rules and Expectations • Homework • Teacher Info

3. A Balanced Literacy Program Working With Words Writing Guided Reading Independent Reading

4. Working with Words Phonics/Spelling Patterns-Making Words High Frequency Words Frequently Misspelled Words from student’s writing.

5. Spelling • Spelling Lists start the second nine-weeks. • Monday Pre-Test * Students that miss none will receive the challenge list. • Friday Test • Spelling City – www.spellingcity.com “… spelling in the home should extend beyond those frustrating Thursday night efforts to force children to memorize a list of words for the test on Friday. Spelling should be fun!” ~Richard Gentry

6. Independent Reading Readers Workshop • Students learn strategies to help develop their reading skills. • Students read Self-Selected Text. • Students respond to their reading.

7. Shared Reading Interactive Reading Teacher Models Reading Strategies Students and Teacher read together Readers’ Response

8. Guided Reading • Flexible grouping to meet individual needs of students • Reading strategies taught and reinforced • Writing incorporated • Teacher assessment

9. Writing Writer’s Workshop: Students write on self selected topics at an individual pace. Components: • Interactive Writing • Mini-Lessons: Teacher models various skills based on students’ needs. • Drafting • Individual writing conferences for editing and revising • Students’ writing is published and illustrated • Students share published pieces of writing as well as initial drafts with others.

10. 6 Trait Writing Ideas Word Choice Organization Sentence Fluency Voice Conventions

11. Handwriting Without Tears • Multisensory approach that addresses different learning styles • Developmental progression that builds on what children already know • Friendly voice that connects with children • Engaging lessons that invite active participation

12. A Balanced Math Program • DailyProblem Solving • New math concepts taught • Computation Games (dice, dominoes, flash card games, etc.)-Anything to build basic math skills in a hands on way. • Stations & Flexible Grouping as needed

13. Math First Semester • Patterns • Fact Families • Counting by 2, 5, 10 • Problem Solving • UPS Check • Thinking Patterns • Missing Addends • Counting On & Counting Back • Compare and Order numbers to 75 • Graphs • Place Value • Add & Subtract Facts to 18 • Geometry • Doubles • Odd/Even

14. Math Second Semester • Compare and Order numbers to 150 • Place Value • Temperature • Time • Money • Graphs • Missing Addends • Patterns • Probability • Measurement • Fractions • Add & Subtract Facts to 18 • Problem Solving • UPS Check • Estimation

15. Science • Scientific Process • Scientific Concepts, vocabulary • Sorting, predicting, patterns • Graphs, charts, numbers • Observe, Describe, Measure, • Journal • Plants and Animals • Matter and Energy • Rocks, Soil • Oceans • Weather and Seasons • Experiments

16. Social Studies Me, Family Community Citizenship Skills Government Maps & Landforms Cultures Historical Figures Texas U.S. Economics Wants / Needs Jobs & Contributions

17. Lunch and Recess Your child’s favorite part of the day!!! Lunch 11:20 – 11:50 Jostmeyer, Sullivan & Walsh 11:25 – 11:55 Broadwater, Leatherwood, & Dress Recess 10:00 – 10:30

18. Snack and Birthday Treats • You can send a healthy snack with your child daily. State law prohibits us from providing food. • Please NO Soda products for lunch or snack. • Store purchased birthday treats only. • Please have them in the office by 2:00. We will celebrate birthdays at the end of the day. • Napkins would be appreciated.

19. Technology • Regular use of computer lab • Develop fine motor skills • Integrate reading and writing with making books • Research (Texas, oceans) • Enhancement of Skills

20. Stay up to date with First Grade News at http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/1_Sparks/ The link can be found on the Sparks website.

21. Homework *Homework will go home the first school day of the month. It should be returned the last school day of the month. *Homework will consist of: Word Work Math Science or Social Studies Writing *It is an expectation that First graders read every night for 20 minutes to help reinforce strategies taught in the classroom. http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/1_Sparks/hmwk.cfm

22. Expectations / Rules • Keep hands, feet, and objects to self. • Guided Reading book returned to class. • Uses indoor voice. • Walks appropriately in the building. • Respects property and rights of others. • Completes tasks in allotted time. • Controls talking. • Follows lunchroom rules. • Appropriate playground behavior. • Focus in class. • Respects authority. • *These expectations are the same used in the MOOSE notebook.

23. Don’t Forget your “MOOSE folder” Sign Daily  This is a great way for us to communicate daily . Sparks will be doing an electronic Thursday Folder again this year. http://www.friscoisd.org/schools/elementary/sparks/ThursdayFolder.htm **

24. Library Librarian – Rebecca Seddighi http://sparksreads.blogspot.com/ A new way to pay for lost or damaged books online!

25. PTA The first Sparks PTA Newsletterhas been published and is now available on www.mysparkspta.org.  Sign up at www.ptomanager.com to receive the newsletter and other correspondence via email.   

26. 1st Grade Academic Checklist

27. 1st Grade Academic Checklist

28. Sparks Attendance and Tardy Policy *When sickness or other obligations necessitates an absence, a note signed by the parent/guardian explaining the reason for the absence is required the day the student returns to school. If a note is not submitted the absence will be considered unexcused and the student will be allowed three days to submit a written note. Absences such as vacations or trips (except those approved in advance by the principal according to Board policy) will be considered unexcused. *This year, unexcused leave earlys, will count as a tardy and will show up on report cards.   If they leave early for a dr. appt and bring a dr. note, it will not be counted against them.

29. Sparks Attendance and Tardy Policy 5 entries on truancy record–Letter from Assistant Principal8 entries on truacyrecord – 2nd letter from Assistant Principal to parent sent home outlining attendance record and legal requirements of student attendance. Conference may be required.10 entries on truancy record – Letter from FISD Truancy Prevention Facilitator will be sent home. Failure to attend school charges may be filed if necessary and warranted..

30. Rainy Day Dismissal On bad weather days, all students will be considered a car rider.

31. Ms. Broadwater 469-633-3065 (if you call regarding a change in your child’s dismissal arrangements, please contact the front office at 469-633-3000) broadwah@friscoisd.org Lunch Time: 11:25 - 11:55 Planning Time: 1:15 - 2:00 Sparks Teacher Website http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/1_Sparks/

32. Mrs. Dress 469-633-3067 (if you call regarding a change in your child’s dismissal arrangements, please contact the front office at 469-633-3000) dressd@friscoisd.org Lunch Time: 11:25 - 11:55 Planning Time: 1:15 - 2:00 Sparks Teacher Website http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/1_Sparks/

33. Mrs. Leatherwood 469-633-3064 (if you call regarding a change in your child’s dismissal arrangements, please contact the front office at 469-633-3000) leatherc@friscoisd.org Lunch Time: 11:25 - 11:55 Planning Time: 1:15 - 2:00 Sparks Teacher Website http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/1_Sparks/

34. Mrs. Sullivan 469-633-3018 (if you call regarding a change in your child’s dismissal arrangements, please contact the front office at 469-633-3000) sullivtr@friscoisd.org Lunch Time:11:20 - 11:50 Planning Time: 1:15-2:00 Sparks Teacher Website http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/1_Sparks/

35. Mrs. Jostmeyer 469-633-3019 (if you call regarding a change in your child’s dismissal arrangements, please contact the front office at 469-633-3000) jostmeyc@friscoisd.org Lunch Time: 11:20 - 11:50 Planning Time: 1:15 - 2:00 Sparks Teacher Website http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/1_Sparks/

36. Mrs. Walsh 469-633-3017 (if you call regarding a change in your child’s dismissal arrangements, please contact the front office at 469-633-3000) walshl@friscoisd.org Lunch Time: 11:20 - 11:50 Planning Time: 1:15 - 2:00 Sparks Teacher Website http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/1_Sparks/

37. Sign-Up Be sure to sign up for a conference and take the information handouts before you go!

38. Thank you so much for coming tonight! We appreciate you!!!!