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Welcome to First Grade

Welcome to First Grade. Mrs. DeFrain’s Class.

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Welcome to First Grade

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  1. Welcome to First Grade Mrs. DeFrain’s Class

  2. Why I TEACHWhen I am introduced as a teacher, I am asked what I teach. When I say "FIRST GRADE", I generally hear a very flat, "Oh!“ I have never been certain whether this is an expression of pity, sympathy, disgust or perhaps disinterest. I always wish I had the time to tell people something like this; Yes, I teach first grade. Where else could I go to work every day with a whole new set of surprises and adventures? Where else could I walk the hallways and have warm, loving hands reach out to me? Where else would the future look as bright as it does amid an energetic group to whom nothing is impossible? Where else could I guide the first letter formations of a cute little hand that may someday write a book or an important document? Where else could I forget my own aches and pains because of so many cut fingers, scratched knees, and bumped heads that need my care? Where else could I forget taxes because one of "my kids" isn't grasping reading as they should and I must try to find a new method for their learning? Where else would my mind stay so young as with a group whose attention span is so short that I must always keep a bag of tricks up my sleeve? Yes, I do teach first grade, and I love it!(adapted from J.G. Meyer)

  3. Who is Mrs. DeFrain? • Duel bachelors degrees in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education • Masters in Education Leadership concentration in Instructional Technology • Worked at Varner for 9 years

  4. Brain Based Learning??? • Lighting – non fluorescent • Hydration – students are encouraged to drink water often • Colors – calming/natural • Environment - Homey (carpets) • Movement & Music – often 

  5. Snacks • We do a trail mix type of snack in here. Students will bring in one bag of snack a month & we will share. • Birthday snacks are to stay healthy. Kids love Go-gurt, crackers & cheese, fresh fruit, and string cheese. Please NO PEANUTS!

  6. Communication Information *Take Home Folders *Classroom Blog and Newsletters *Daily Agendas *Changes in transportation (must be in writing) *Attendance and Tardies – please make every effort to have your child at school on time each day. If your child must be absent, please be sure to send in a written excuse when he/she returns.

  7. School Procedures & Classroom Management1. I promise to be trustworthy – People can depend on me to do what I know is right – even if no one is around to see.2. I promise to be truthful – I can be depended on to be honest.3. I promise to be an active listener – I listen with my ears, eyes and heart. I do not interrupt others.4. I promise to do my personal best – I make the best choices that I can and always give my best effort even though it may be different from a classmate’s personal best. 5. I will give no put downs – I will not use words or actions to humiliate or hurt others.

  8. Homework • Homework is considered extra practice about concepts that have already been taught and experienced in the classroom. • Monthly calendars will have daily activities that will assist you in helping your child review skills. Activities are based on what we are currently working on in class. • Word Work Boxes – Will be assigned weekly until all 200 words are mastered.

  9. 200 Sight Words Need to Know! October - 50 December - 100 March – 150 May - 200

  10. Report CardsReport cards will be sent home every 9 weeks Progress reports at 4.5 weeksCobb County uses a grading scale3 (consistently meets standards) 2 (progressing toward meeting standards)1 (limited progress toward meeting standard). Parent/teacher conferences will be held the week of Oct. 22-26.

  11. Common Core Curriculum What does this mean? • National Standards for English LA & Math • Few changes in content of what is taught • Allows for more depth of teaching In short, we will be teaching students to not only know the skill, but rather they will learn to apply the skill. (higher level of understanding) Watch film

  12. VolunteersClass Monday the 20th at 8:00 am.Plan ahead with teacher or Mrs. Shyman Volunteer Sheet

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