Welcome to Meet the Teacher! Mrs. Wren - 1st Grade 2014-2015

1. Welcome to Meet the Teacher!Mrs. Wren - 1st Grade 2014-2015

2. Welcome Meet the teacher will last about 45 minutes. • Share presentation and answer questions • Go over forms/sign • Meet with students and look around classroom. Unpack supplies Your folder includes: • Handbook • Snack Information • Volunteer Application • School district forms/calendar

3. About Me • Second year teaching first grade at East Elementary • Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from EKU • Master’s in Elementary Education from EKU • Dedicated and expect best from students • Communication and collaboration • Live with my husband, Bill, and two children: Luke and Mason

4. STAR Reading • Fall, Winter, and Spring Benchmark testing windows • Assessment is quick and provides immediate feedback to the teacher • Assessment scores will help guide your child’s Tiger Time interventions • STAR scaled score provides student goals for AR Reading Level • Progress Monitoring available weekly, biweekly, or monthly for students scoring below benchmark

5. STAR Math • Fall, Winter, and Spring Benchmark testing windows • Assessment is quick and provides immediate feedback to the teacher • Assessment scores will help guide your child’s Tiger Time interventions • Progress Monitoring available weekly, biweekly, or monthly for students scoring below benchmark

6. Accelerated Reader • Students read books within their range and take short quizzes on the computer at school • Program cannot be accessed at home • Quizzes cover vocabulary and comprehension from the book • Students will work toward earning points and rewards. • Most students will begin AR testing after Christmas break.

7. Grade Card • Proficiency Scales • Parent Supplement Guide

8. Math • Math Expressions • Focus of instruction is on mathematical thinking and reasoning • Children will solve problems through different strategies than traditionally taughtand several strategies can be used to reach the same solution. • Students participate in “Math Talk”, by explaining their answers and thought process to their peers.

9. Home Support • On Monday your child will bring home math homework • The homework will help support lessons that we are completing in class. • Homework is due the following Friday. • Sharing how you use mathematics everyday • Playing games that make learning fun and important • Solving problems together and exploring different ways to solve problems • Memorize addition and subtraction facts to 10

10. Reading • Reading • Whole Group: Focus on one main weekly story and comprehension skill • Small Groups: Groups are formed based on student reading levels • By the end of first grade students should be reading at level J • Spelling • List will be sent home weekly • Follow a spelling pattern • Test on Friday

11. Home Support • Read at home nightly - library books, leveled readers, or Treasures textbook • Practice weekly spelling words at home and think of other words to fit the weekly pattern

12. Writing • Step-Up to Writing • Supports organization piece to writing instruction. • Students organize writing “accordian” style • Color-coded like a stoplight for students to remember sentence purpose • 8 sentence paragraph with complete sentences (end of year)

13. Tiger Time Interventions • Meets 4 times a week for 30 minutes • Classes are divided into skills-based groups based on common assessment pre-test scores and STAR Reading/Math Scaled Scores. • Each teacher will teach lessons according to skills needed. • Groups range from enrichment to remedial support.

14. Classroom & School ProceduresHandbook

15. Transportation • Transportation changes need to be made in writing or in person. • If a note is not received, child will go home as usual. • Phone calls are not accepted • ID is required to check out child • Parent pick up will occur on the Tiger Playground • Two parent pick-up cards • Procedure is explained in detail on website • Only the front door by office will be open for parents • School day • Begins at 8:35 and 9:00 on Wednesday. Parents are asked to exit building before 8:35 so we can start our day. • Dismisses at 3:35

16. Snack/Parties • Snack • Afternoon • Prepackaged • Enough for whole class (may change) • You can send in anytime • Holiday Parties • Christmas • Valentine’s Day • Birthdays • Special treats will be enjoyed during snack time • If you send invitations, please make sure to include everyone in our class

17. Communication • Communication is key! • Weekly Newsletter • Other notes or comments sent in orange communication folder • Parent-Teacher Conferences • Plan time: 10:40-11:30 • E-mail or phone • During plan time and before and after school

18. Classroom Folders • Orange Take Home Folder • Sent home and returned daily • Great place for notes for me • Calendarsand notes • Behavior log • Portfolio • Shows child progress and skills that need attention • Please leave all documents in binder • If you have questions, please send a separate note

19. Schedule Mrs. Wren’s Daily Schedule First Grade 2014-2015 8:10-8:35 Breakfast/Morning Work 8:35-9:35 Tiger Time Interventions & Enrichment 9:35-10:40Math Block (Fridays @ 9:45-10:15 Computer Lab) 10:40-11:30 Specials 11:30-11:45 Writer’s Workshop 12:00-12:25 Lunch 12:25-1:45 Reading Block 1:45-2:00 Cont’ Writing Block 2:00-2:30 Recess 2:30-3:00Science/Social Studies 3:00-3:15Snack & Pack-up 3:20 Parent Pick Up Dismissal 3:30 1st Wave Dismissal 3:502ndWave Dismissal Wednesday – Late Start @ 9:05

20. Rules & Expectations • Consistent discipline system/Positive Atmosphere • Model and practice appropriate behaviors • Class meetings • Setting limits and having classroom rules • Rules Rule 1: Follow directions quickly.Rule 2: Raise your hand for permission to speak.Rule 3: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be a Learner.Rule 4: Make Smart Choices, KHFOOTY!Rule 5: Keep your dear teacher happy.

21. Rules & Expectations • Class Dojo • Login code to monitor your child’s behavior online • Behavior Ladder (Clip Up/Clip Down) • Correlates with Class Dojo Points • Consequences/Rewards • Begin on Green: Ready to Learn • Move up or down depending on behavior choices & Class Dojo • Goal: End the day on Green or better!! • Behavior Log • Will be kept in Orange Take Home Folder • Child is responsible for filling out each day • Notes or comments can be added if necessary • Initial each day

22. District Back-to-School Folder • Refer to handbook and matrix throughout the year • Volunteer Form • Please sign and leave these forms before you leave: • Tech Form • Transportation Form • Custodial Information • Student Medical Form

23. Please let me know if you have questions or comments. Thank you for coming to meet the teacher! Please contact me at jwren@waynesville.k12.mo.us if you have any questions. My plan time is from 10:40-11:30 daily.