Welcome to 1st Grade Room 4 Mrs. Fee

1. Welcome to 1st Grade Room 4 Mrs. Fee

2. Together We Promise To: SHARE CARE and BE FAIR We will learn with purpose and rigor.

3. Meet the Teacher Mrs. Laura Fee • Teacher for 22 years • Taught 1st grade for 14 years • Professional Clear California Credential • Masters of Education – Curriculum & Instruction • Diversified Liberal Arts – University of San Diego • Previously taught EAK, K, K/1st combo, 2nd, and 4th/5th combo

4. Daily Schedule 7:45-8:00 Opening, Attendance, Lunch Count, Flag Salute, Calendar 8:00-9:15 Language Arts Block: Guided Reading Groups WONDERS Reading 9:15-9:30 Recess 9:30-10:30 Writing 10:30-11:00 Physical Education 11:00-11:40 Lunch 11:40-12:40 Mathematics 12:40-1:00 Read Aloud 1:00-1:30 Social Studies/Science 1:30-1:35 Pack Up/Clean Up ***Library- Wednesdays 10:30-10:55

5. Reading to Learn WONDERS is our Language Arts Program that provides an integrated approach in reading. The California State Standards are embedded into the program. Ways to Help Have your child read 15 MINUTES EVERY NIGHT!! Your child’s reading skills, fluency and comprehension will improve from: practice, practice, practice!

6. Writing In first grade, students are required to learn three types of writing: -Narrative (Autobiographical) -Informative (Writing to teach) -Opinion (Writing to Persuade) The first trimester the students will be tested on Narrative writing….Content, Capitals,Proper punctuation, Description, and High Frequency Words spelled correctly are all essential components.

7. Approaching Standard Let me tell you about entomoligist buterflys They can float and glide They could fly 400, minits with out stoping I like butterflies Sum can be black orange And some are gorgeous butterfls are nic DiD you know they drink nectar butterflies can fly high.

8. Meets Standard Let me tell you about butterflies. First there isa tiny egg. Next, there is a caterpillar. Then, ther is a crislis. Finaally, there is a foil groen butterly. A butterfly has six legs. Som bay I would like to be a entomologist. I have waced a butterfly emerg from a crislis. I like to watch butterflies.

9. Exceeds Standard Let me tell you about my class butterflies. Last night two of our butterflies came out. We alrdy had one pretty butterfly. My class saye Happy Birthday to the three butterflies. A butterflies tongue is cald a probiscus. I love two watch the butterflies fluttered. Butterflies love garden’s. They drink the nectar from flowers. A grown up butterfly mates. The mom lays lots of eggs. A butterfly can migrate 4000 miles. Did you know butterflies taste leaves with their feet. Butterflies have tiny wings. I love gorgeous painted lady Butterflies.

10. Mathematics Math Expressions is used to create a balanced math program to meet the California Common Core State Standards. Ways to Help Complete DREAMBOX lessons on your iPad. Work on Homework Practice Pages that come home. Practice addition and subtraction factsto 20 ! *Daily practice is recommended 10-15 min. *Flashcards are essential.

11. Text: Houghton-Mifflin Units of Study: *Responsibilities of Citizens *Compare and Contrast People, Maps and Characteristics of places all over the world. *American Symbols, Holidays, Famous Americans, Famous Places *Compare and Contrast Time Long Ago *How American Indians helped CA. and American culture. *Economic Concepts / Free-Market Economy Text: NGSS Units of Study: Physical Science: Waves: Light and Sound Life Science: Structure, Function, and Information Processing Earth Sciences: Space Systems Investigation and Experimentation: Observe, Ask Questions and Record Data and Interpret Data

12. Homework Every night homework needs to be checked. Please encourage your child to do neat and thorough work. Homework will include: Language Arts: 1.)Read, Read, Read 15 minutes per night – Record on Guided Reading Book Bag Log 2.)Bring library book back on Tuesdays. Spelling Words: 1.)100 First Grade High Frequency Words Math: (optional) 1.)Practice Addition and Subtraction Math Facts to 20 2.)Math pages will include important concepts in math that we are covering or have covered that need reinforcement and practice.

13. Behavior: Class Dojo/Positive Stickers and Praise/Community Circle Time Classroom Volunteers: Are always welcome! You truly make a difference in the lives of all our students. Please sign up if you can help in the classroom on a weekly basis! Parent Conferences: Please sign up tonight for your conference in November. I will send home a reminder! Food Allergies:Peanuts – please try to avoid. Birthdays:On your child’s birthday you may donatea book to the classroom, bring pencils, erasers, etc…We are going to avoid all food! Vacations/Doctors Appts:Please try to schedule them after school and not during the school calendar year.

14. First Grade Challenges: • Memorizing addition and subtraction Math Facts to 20 • Learning to tell time to the hour and half hour • Learning to write is just like speaking. It is just in a written format that has rules such as : Capitalization, Spaces between words, Punctuation, Proper Grammar, Use of Adjectives and Adverbs to enhance the content of the story. • GOAL = A paragraph with a topic sentence, detail sentences and a closing sentence with correct punctuation and grammar. • Together we will be partners in your child’s education. The sky is the limit! • We Can Do it! First Grade is fantastic!

15. Final Thoughts How to Stay Informed *Make sure you sign up on ClassDojo to receive reminders/announcements. *Check class website frequently. *Notes back and forth in the Daily Bulldog Folder *Check your child’s homework. *Join PTSA (only $8.00) *Call the classroom 956-5024 * laura.fee@santeesd.net

16. Thank You For Coming Remember, Your Child is a “Fantastic First Grader” in my class. I really encourage responsibility and respect. I want them to do the very best that they can! A little effort can go a long way! I look forward to a great year with you and your child. Sincerely, Laura Fee