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Welcome to Mrs. Berkbigler’s First Grade Class!

Welcome to Mrs. Berkbigler’s First Grade Class!. Emily Berkbigler. Returning to 1 st grade Long term substituting in First Grade at Meramec Student teaching over seas in 3 rd grade classroom Student teaching in 4 th grade classroom Getting married. Tonight’s Goals.

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Welcome to Mrs. Berkbigler’s First Grade Class!

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  1. Welcome to Mrs. Berkbigler’sFirst Grade Class!

  2. Emily Berkbigler • Returning to 1st grade • Long term substituting in First Grade at Meramec • Student teaching over seas in 3rd grade classroom • Student teaching in 4th grade classroom • Getting married

  3. Tonight’s Goals • Build relationships between parents/teacher. • Overview of what your child will be learning in 1st grade. • Gain an understanding of classroom/school expectations, practices and schedule. • How to help support and encourage your children at home.

  4. Truths (Beliefs) • Every child has the capacity to learn. • Students will gain the greatest benefit in an environment in which they feel safe and accepted. • Making choices (and mistakes) is an integral part of learning.

  5. Daily Schedule

  6. Math in Focus • New program grades 1-5 • Games and hands on activities • Variety of Manipulative • Homework on student’s level • After Chapter 1 we will have flexible grouping • Profile sheets/Assessments

  7. Technology • Fast Math Program used to build Fact Fluency Starting at school the beginning of fall Will also be available at home (more information coming soon) • Ipads & Computers • Ear buds from home • First Grade Website • Games • Information • Practice Logging in at home  • Username: firstnamelastname • Password: cgmcgm11

  8. Reading • Independent Reading • Literacy Centers • Guided Reading Books • Nightly Reading- 10 Minutes • Star Reader Booklet • Reading Bag • Dolch Words

  9. Social Studies & Science • Rules & Where People Live • Past & Present • Marketplace • Solids & Liquids • Air & Weather • Insects (Science Lab)

  10. Writing • Lucy Calkins Units of Study • Writing “Portfolio” • Assessment • Topics for Writing • Weekend Writing

  11. Spelling • Create list on Monday • Only on 5 day weeks • Study nightly • Test on Friday • Challenge List

  12. Handwriting • Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Program • Please reinforce using roof, window, floor, and basement language

  13. Classroom Expectations • Working together in a respectful, kind manner so that every person is capable of reaching their goals. • Ensuring that our actions and choices do not cause a problem for ourselves or anyone in our class.

  14. Classroom Expectations continued… • Take A Minute • 1st time-No Action • 2nd time-Think Sheet • 3rd time-Buddy Room • 4th time- Call Home • 5th time- Office • Think Sheet • Buddy Room

  15. Homework • Homework Folders • Star Reader Booklet-10 minutes each night (Due Friday or last day of the week) • Nightly homework will vary (10 minutes) • Weekend Workout-optional • Weekend Writing

  16. Grading • Assessments will have a percentage • Homework • Starred work and no star (correct and return) • Weekend Workout – smiley face for completion

  17. Friday Folders • Graded papers & Important notes • Sign inside paper and write comments • Return on Monday

  18. Field Trips Science Reading Social Studies Social Studies • Information regarding field trip dues and volunteers will be coming home soon.

  19. Communication • *Email • Voicemail 854-6322 • Meramec Current • First Grade Newsletter • Curriculum Letter Packet • Friday Folders • Family Letters • First Grade Website • Parent/Teacher Conferences

  20. Volunteer Opportunities • Building Independence • Late fall/ Friday guest readers • Insect Research • Field Trips • Help from home • Library • Lunch: 11:10-11:30

  21. Meramec Activities Children • Boy Scouts • Girl Scouts • Stay and Play Parents • PTO • Parent-Principal Dialogue

  22. Out of School Activities I’d love to come, just get us a schedule and as much notice as possible!

  23. Smart Moves& Energy Blast • Improves focus, attention, and retention. • Activates students’ brains for optimal learning. • Immediately reduces stress and improves mood.

  24. Reminders! • Next session begins in 15 minutes. • Conference sign up coming soon… • Specialists are in their classrooms. • Birthday Treats-Please give advance notice & pre-cut items. Drop off at 9:00am • If you’d like to, write your child a quick note on the paper provided on his/her desk.

  25. Thank you for coming! Have a great night! 

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