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2012-2013. Mrs. Pendleton’s First Grade Class-KME. Communication is Key. Weekly Emails with Newsletter B.E.E. Binder Class and Grade-Level Website Written notes, behavior calendar, phone calls My email address is: cpendleton@forsyth.k12.ga.us “Like” Kelly Mill on Facebook
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2012-2013 Mrs. Pendleton’s First Grade Class-KME
Communication is Key • Weekly Emails with Newsletter • B.E.E. Binder • Class and Grade-Level Website • Written notes, behavior calendar, phone calls • My email address is: cpendleton@forsyth.k12.ga.us • “Like” Kelly Mill on Facebook • Follow us on Twitter @KellyMillES
Website • Homework Helper Tips • Great Websites/Games • Pictures/Videos • Sight Word Practice • Quarterly Rubrics • Technology Links • Student Work
B.E.E. Binder • Check daily, remove “Keep at Home” papers • Sign the behavior log-”no news is good news” • Read the weekly newsletter for important announcements. • Send all $ in a labeled envelope or baggie and place in zipper pouch!! • School excuse notes need to have Teacher’s Name-1st written on them • Transportation changes must be in writing/email-include date, child’s name, the change needed, and Teacher’s Name-1st on each note.
Homework Notebook • Weekly Newsletter has a suggested timeline for completion. • Q1 Homework Activities-in binder & on webpage • Offers a weekly math challenge • Suggested Reading- 15-20 minutes each night • All homework is due on Friday in notebook. • Will be interactive with the student, parent, and teacher
The Daily 5 • The Daily Five is an independent, engaging, & meaningful program that fosters a love for reading & writing. • Read to Self • Work on Writing • Read to Someone • Listen to Reading • Word Work
Reading Levels • Lexile and A to Z will be used to level our readers • “The Lexile Framework provides a common developmental scale for matching reader ability and text difficulty.” • By the end of Quarter 1, 1st grade readers should be on a level E, approx. 150 Lexile level
What is my child’s Lexile level? How do I find appropriate books for my child? • @ Barnes and Noble • @ Lexile • Reading Level Conversion Chart • Remember to use Lexile as a range! • What’s most important? Quality time spent reading with your child!
Suggested Book List • Little Bear • Are You My Mother? • Green Eggs and Ham • Put me in the Zoo • Frog and Toad Together • Owl at Home • Pancakes for Breakfast • Hi! Fly Guy
Suggested Read Alouds • Mr. Popper’s Penguins • The Paper Crane • Kitten’s First Full Moon • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz • Little House in the Big Wood
Rubrics/Grading • Rubrics are available on our first grade webpage. • 4 – Complete Standard Mastery (end of year) • 3 - Consistent Achievement toward Standard Mastery • 2 - Moderate Achievement toward Standard Mastery • 1 – Limited Achievement toward Standard Mastery. • X- Not assessed at this time.
BYOT • -enhancing student learning through technology Bring Your Own Technology
Want to learn more about BYOT? • Students can bring their portable electronic hand-held equipment from home. • We will use apps and the internet to enhance student learning through technology. • B.Y.O.T. days will be communicated through the weekly newsletter. • Visit BYOT @ Forsyth County Schools
a free, secure social learning network for teachers and students. • provides a safe and easy way for your students to digitally connect and collaborate with their classmates at school and at home.
Common Core-State Standards Initiative • Preparing America’s Students for College & Career • Common Core merged with Georgia’s GPS • Rigorous content and application of knowledge through higher-order skills • Visit www.corestandards.org or www.georgiastandards.org for more information
Daily Class Schedule • 7:10-7:40 Unpack/Eat Breakfast/Morning Warm-Ups • 7:40-7:50 Colts Coverage • 7:50-8:30 RTI-Phonics/Spelling • 8:30-10:00 The Daily 5/Language Arts Block • 10:00-10:55 Math Lesson-Stations/Journals • 10:55-11:05 Restroom Break • 11:05-11:35 Lunch, Table 3 • 11:40-12:00 Recess • 12:00-12:15 Calendar Math • 12:00-12:55 Writing/Handwriting/Grammar • 12:55-1:35 Specials (Split Rotation) • 1:35-2:10 Content-Science and Social Studies • 2:10-2:20 Read Aloud/Pack Up/Dismissal
Classroom Community • Student expectations are taught & practiced • Clip Chart System-accountability • Bucket Fillers-Have you filled a bucket today? • Rewards/Positive Notes/Praise • Areas of improvement will be communicated to the parent
Volunteers • Watch D.O.G.S. Dads-great way for dads to get involved! Don’t miss this experience! • Mystery Readers-come read to the class • Math Station Helpers-most days • Paperwork Parents-help with copies, preparation of activities, laminating, etc. • Our Room Mom(s) will be in touch soon with more information on volunteering. • Join the P.T.A. and get involved!
Lunch • We love visitors! Enjoy lunch at a round table with your child. • Ice cream is sold on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for $0.50. • Lunch is served at 11:05-11:35pm. • To pay for meals online click here: www.mylunchmoney.com
Snacks & Birthdays • One small, healthy snack to eat and water only • NO sweets or junk food (cookies, cakes, chips, sodas) for snack • Monthly birthdays will be celebrated on the last Friday of each month. • All treats must be store-bought for parties • May purchase ice cream for the class on birthdays
Transportation • Send in a written note if afternoon transportation changes for any reason • If email is used, copy the front office staff in the email so it is not missed • Students may not ride a bus home with a friend • Students may walk to school with an accompanied adult
Reminders @ Home • Handwriting: Please reinforce using correct case & forming the letters from top to bottom • Shoe Tying: This can be a disruption in our day. Please work with your child on how to tie his/her shoes. • Read EVERY day!! Make it a habit!
Thank you for coming! • Feel free to email me any question you may have. cpendleton@forsyth.k12.ga.us