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The ABC’s of First Grade

The ABC’s of First Grade. Curriculum Night Presentation Mrs. Couturier. A = All About Me. B.A. in Liberal Studies from San Bdno,.CA. Endorsements in Early Childhood & English as A Second Language 14th year teaching (Kinder-7 yrs.,1 st -7 yrs.) 4th year at Andersen

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The ABC’s of First Grade

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  1. The ABC’s of First Grade Curriculum Night Presentation Mrs. Couturier

  2. A = All About Me • B.A. in Liberal Studies from San Bdno,.CA. • Endorsements in Early Childhood & English as A Second Language • 14th year teaching (Kinder-7 yrs.,1st -7 yrs.) • 4th year at Andersen • 2 children – Dominic is in 9th grade, and Faith is in 6th grade. • Enjoy reading, shopping, exercising, spending time with my family in my spare time

  3. B = Behavior Listen to the speaker & participate in activities. Follow directions and be responsible. Be respectful to others. Use self-control when talking Finish assignments on time. Be a good citizen and friend to others. C = Consequences Warning Warning/Pull Card Loss of Recess Call Home Office visit *If the infraction is severe, consequences may begin at #3 or above.*

  4. D = Daily Folder *Folder that “lives” in your child’s backpack. *Graded work, permission slips, forms, etc. will be sent home in this folder *Behavior Communication Sources – Monthly Behavior Chart *Please check folder everyday F = First Grade Day 8:10-8:20 – Morning Work 8:20-8:50 – Specials (Day 1 ,4,3& 6) 9:55-10:25 – Specials (Day 2) 8:50-10:30 – Literacy Block 10:30-11:23 – Writing/Spelling 11:23-11:55 – Lunch 12:00-1:00 – Math 1:15-1:30 – Recess 1:30-2:00 – Burst Group 2:00 -2:35 – Integrated Studies (Science& Social Studies) 2:40 - Dismissal E = “E” Handwriting Students will be graded on their spelling tests & journals for handwriting. “E” Handwriting means that your child used spaces between words, their words are readable, & their letters stayed between the lines.

  5. Due at the end of each week: • Practice sight words • Read 15-20 minutes 5 nights per week (initial reading calendar to show completion) • Study Math Facts Nightly • Study the High Frequency words for the week G = Grading • Assessments • Language Arts: Weekly – skills test • Math: Bi-weekly – unit assessment & timed math facts • Reading: Weekly – comprehension test • Spelling: Weekly –10 spelling words, handwriting,

  6. Incentives • Table Points • Reward Jar • Class Incentives (Andy Awards) • Pencil Passes J = Just Try Your Best!!! K = Keep Them Hydrated It’s hot, so please send a water bottle with your child. No colored fluid, please!!!

  7. M = Math *Developing an understanding of and strategies for addition and subtraction *Developing an understanding of whole number relationships and place value (grouping in tens and ones) *Understanding linear measurement and measuring lengths *Reasoning about and composing/decomposing (making/breaking apart) geometric shapes. L = Lunch • $2.50 for lunch • Pay before school or online • N = Newsletter • Sent home the last day of each week • Contains important class and academic information

  8. How Parents Can Help… • Word problems, especially problems of the day, may seem very complicated and advanced. • Students will need support thinking about these ideas before they begin to solve: • What they know about the problem • What they know about the answer • Whether this looks like a problem they have seen before

  9. O = Open Door Policy • Email – best and most efficient way to communicate with me during the school day • Phone – doesn’t ring in classroom during school hours • Written – use Daily Folder to send in notes/money/forms P = Papers to Sign & Return • There will be a packet of papers that will need to be signed & returned ASAP • Student Handbook Code of Conduct, Media Release, Transportation Form, Emergency Card, & Principal’s Letter Q = Questions/Concerns/Comments – Let me know  R = Reading Students are required to read 15-20 minutes, 5 nights per week. Please initial their reading calendar for the days read to complete their homework. S = Supply List Please consider donating some of the items on the list (especially snacks)!

  10. Testing & Curriculum • Assessments – Weekly & Quarterly • Reading/Phonics – Individualized groupings, whole group, Centers • Spelling – Phonics-based • Writing – Journals, friendly letters, poetry, themed writing • Math – Independent, whole group, math journals • Social Studies – Community, maps, special Americans, Arizona • Science – Rocks, plants, living things, balance & motion, weather

  11. V = Volunteer • *Volunteers must fill out an informational form regarding employment & criminal history. • *If you’re going to be working with the students, you must complete a background check. • PTO Rep • Art Masterpiece • Room Parent/Guardian • Decodable Readers • Copying U = Utilization of Technology We need everyone’s current emails! We’re going paperless.

  12. Z = ZZZZZZZZ! W = Weekly Star Student A student who shows exceptional behavior, improvement, and effort is eligible to be Star Student for the week. X = Xtra Supplies Keep a look out for any items on the “Wish List” in our Weekly Newsletter. Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep! Y = Yummy! Please donate whole group snacks!

  13. Welcome BackFrom Your Principal, Mrs. Hannon

  14. Meet Our New Counselor, Ms. Ryan

  15. Attendance • Students must attend every day and be on time. • Chronic Absenteeism is 18 or more days absent. This is monitored by the school and the district truancy officer. • Being late or tardy causes a loss in instruction time, please be on time. • Have a routine established for the morning to ensure you are on time.

  16. What the Research Says Students with regular attendance are more likely to read well by the critical third-grade milestone, score higher on standardized tests, graduate from high school, and go to college than students who are chronically absent. Please have your child(ren) at school everyday and on time.

  17. Drop Off and Pick Up Has Changed: Patience Required • Please be sure to read the information on our new drop off and pick up procedures. • The front parking lot will be closed during drop off and pick up times, but open during the rest of the day. • Parking during drop off and pick up will be in the back west lot. Handicap parking in available in the back. • Please follow all signs and procedures. Our teachers work hard to provide a safe drop off and pick up for all students. We appreciate your support.

  18. Move on When Reading In 2010 the Arizona Legislature passed a new law. This law, ARS 15.701.2, is also known as “Move on When Reading.” The law states that 3rd grade students who score in the “Falls Far Below” category on the state AIMS reading test will be retained in 3rd grade. There are certain circumstances which may allow a student to be exempt from this requirement. • Special Education students who have previously been retained • English Language Learners who have had fewer than two years of English language instruction.

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