Welcome to Back to School Night

1. Welcome to Back to School Night Mrs. Spieler’s Class 1S

2. Behind The Scenes • Graduated from Seton Hall University with a double major in Elementary Education and Communications. • Taught in Paterson, NJ for 3 years • Proud to be in 1st grade for the past 13 years at John Hydock Elementary School

3. Parent/Teacher Conferences • Sign-up sheet is circulating • Be sure to pass it on quickly so everyone in attendance has a chance to sign up. • Different time because of Maternity Leave.

4. Parent Reader Sign-Up • Frequently Asked Questions: • What do I have to do? • When do I get to come? • Will you remind me when to come? • Does it have to be a surprise?

5. Classroom Management • The Rules • Consequences • Rewards • Individual • Group

6. Important Information about 1S • 1MAT to 1S • Folders- Check it every night • Homework Sheet • No homework coupons • Website • Lunch tickets • Birthdays • Allergies • Transportation changes • Extra Work • Weekly Packets • Parent Involvement

7. First Grade Curriculum • Journeys • Write Steps Writing • Close Reading • My Math • STC-Science • Explore Where & Why- Social Studies • Health and Wellness

8. Journeys- Literacy • Whole Group and Small Group Instruction • Spelling • Phonemic Awareness • Grammar • Comprehension • Think Central • Username: lowercase first & last name (no spaces) • Password: student

9. Write Steps Writing • Built around Common Core Standards • Writer’s workshop format • Mini-lesson followed by independent practice • Conferencing • Includes modeled writing, shared writing and independent writing • Includes opinion, informative/explanatory and narrative writing with various themes.

10. My Math • Built around the Common Core Standards • Multiple experiences to build conceptual understanding • Modeling, reasoning, problem solving, hands on • Whole group and small group activities • Digital component • Areas of focus: • Operations and Algebraic Thinking • Number and Operations in Base Ten • Geometry • Measurement and Data

11. Science • STC- a comprehensive, research-based K-6 science curriculum • Areas of Study – Weather and Organisms • Concrete experiences • Work independently & in groups

12. Social Studies • Hands-on program • Reinforces reading, writing & oral language development, as well as math skills, such as numbers, counting, graphing and charting • Some themes include: • Rules • Seasons/Holidays • All About Me • Map Skills

13. Health Topics • Nutrition • Fire Safety • Dental Health • Self-Esteem

14. Genesis • On-line Report Cards – December, March, June • On-line Grade Book – Parent Portal

15. Specials • Day 1 – Music • Day 2 – Gym • Day 3 – World Language • Day 4 – Library • Day 5 – Gym • Day 6 – Art & A.C.T. Enrichment

16. Scholastic Book Club • Online Ordering • Website: scholastic.com/bookclubs • Class activation code: DXM7G • May still be under Ms. Mattina • Can access other catalogs • In class ordering • Check or money orders made out to Scholastic book clubs (no cash please) • Send in an envelope with your child’s name and “scholastic order” on the front

17. Need to Reach Me? • Email: kspieler@mansfieldschool.com • Phone: 609-298-0308 x111 • Written note in your child’s folder • www.mansfieldschool.com

18. Questions? • Don’t forget to sign up for conferences and parent reader • Feel free to write a note in your child’s purple journal • I look forward to an exciting year working with you and your child • Please sign-in on the SMARTboard