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First Grade Curriculum Night. 2013-2014 Mrs. Heather Miller. Contact Info. Introduction A little info about Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Miller’s Email heather.miller@cherokee.k12.ga.us Boston Elementary School (770) 924-6260 Office (770) 924-0392 Fax. Native of Cherokee County
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First Grade Curriculum Night 2013-2014 Mrs. Heather Miller
Contact Info. Introduction A little info about Mrs. Miller Mrs. Miller’s Email heather.miller@cherokee.k12.ga.us Boston Elementary School (770) 924-6260 Office (770) 924-0392 Fax • Native of Cherokee County • Hickory Flat Elementary School, Dean Rusk Middle School, Sequoyah High School • Attended Kennesaw State University and Reinhardt University • BA in Early Childhood Education • Reading Endorsement • Husband, Mark • Three Children – currently attending Cherokee County Schools • One in High School • Two in Middle School
School Information Box Tops * Earn money for our school PTA * Support our school Specials Schedule Music PE* Art PE* *PE – Tennis shoes must be worn to school on the day of PE – No changing at school
Class Schedule 7:30 – 8:00 Arrival 8:00 – 9:10 Phonics, Spelling, LA 9:10 – 9:50 Specials 9:50 – 10:10 Snack and Common Core Read Aloud 10:10 – 10:40 Reading – Whole Group 10:40 – 11:30 Centers (Reading, LA, Math, Computers) 11:30 – 12:20 Math – Whole Group 12:26 – 12:56 Lunch 12:56 – 1:20 Recess 1:20 – 1:55 Science/Social Studies 1:55 Pack-up 2:00 Dismissal Procedures
English/Language Arts • Accelerated Reader (AR) • Read a book, take a test • Earn prizes for points earned • Encourage • SuccessMaker • Reading Eggs • Dolch 220 Club • 220 Sight Words • Practice and send back to be tested • Learn at own pace • Common Core • Reading Literature • Reading Informational Text • Reading Foundational Skills • Writing • Speaking & Listening • Language
Math • Common Core • Operations & Algebraic Thinking • Number & Operations in Base Ten • Measurement and Data • Geometry • SuccessMaker • Times Attack • 220 Sight Words • Practice and send back to be tested • Learn at own pace
Grading Scale Outstanding = O Satisfactory = S Needs Improvement = N Unsatisfactory = U Weekly story tests & Hop n’ Pop (Dolch Sight Words) = Reading Grade • Spelling, Dictation Sentences, Grammar tests = Language Arts First Grade Report Card
Homework * Packets come home on Monday * Follow schedule on cover page * Work on throughout the week * Due to school on Friday * Assist your child and gradually, throughout school year, wean • him/her off your help
Behavior • Clip Chart • Encourages positive choices • Great visual for students • Pink – top of the chart; treasure box • Red – bottom of the chart; parent contact (note or phone call)
Communication • Boston Blast • Information about what is happening at BES • Class Email Distribution • From Mrs. Miller • Information about what is happening in our classroom • Newsletters • Binder • Transportation • Behavior • Homework • Communication
Resources • Mrs. Miller’s Class Website • Favorite Links • Class Calendar • Newsletter • Class Announcements • Favorite Links • Meal Pay • Breakfast and Lunch Menus • School Website • School/County Calendar