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Welcome to Back to School Night First Grade

First Grade Goal: Happy, Healthy, and Engaged Learners

Philosophy of the 1st grade Curriculum The goal of teaching and learning in 1st grade is to: • ignite learning excitement • build foundational literacy skills through authentic text and experiences • prepare children to be thinkers, reflecting about their world • develop responsible/cooperative learners who gain, assimilate, and extend knowledge • spark curiosity with confidence

Elements of the Curriculum • Explicit Literacy Learning Blocks • Mathematical focus on: • Number and operations in base ten • Measurement and data • Geometry • Operations and algebraic thinking • Transdisciplinary Learning in Science and Social Studies • Promotion of health and wellness, social skill development, oral communication, socialization opportunities through Structured Play

Maryland Common Core Readiness Standards • Aligned with college and work expectations • Focused and coherent • Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills • Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards • Internationally benchmarked so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society • Based on evidence and research

First Grade Scope and Sequence

Grades for 1st Grade

PBIS Program(Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)focuses on encouraging positive behavior Quarterfield Rules: Respect for: Myself Others Property Gold Coins: Students earn “gold coins” for demonstrating outstanding behavior. • These tickets that can be “spent” on prizes at the class store. Gold Coin Class Bucket: The whole class may be recognized when everyone is demonstrating outstanding behavior. When the class has earned 30 coins there will be a whole class celebration. A note home to you will inform you of the incentive earned and the day it will be held. Class Dojos Children earn points for good behavior. Points convert to gold coins to “buy” non-tangible prizes. Parents can log on or use app to see child’s progress.

Considerations in 1st Grade Homework Once a week a Bingo sheet that has various reading and writing activities will go home on Monday and is due back on Friday of that week,. There will also be a Monthly reading log that requires your child to read 15 minutes each night. If you miss a night, you can easily add the time to another night. An incentive reward will go home to any child who returns their completed reading log with a parents signature in a timely manner. Dismissal If there is going to be a change in your child's normal daily dismissal routine please send in a written note to detail the change.

Birthdays In an effort to keep children with food allergies safe, and to promote healthy food choices, Quarterfield does not allow students to bring in birthday snacks. If you would like to recognize your child’s birthday you may have your child bring in small items such as pencils and erasers for the class. (We currently have 25 students in our classroom.) Water Students may bring a water bottle to keep on their desk. Please make sure bottle is only filled with water. Wednesday Folder Every Wednesday students will have a specific folder for important papers and graded work. This folder should be reviewed and returned every Thursday morning. Extra clothing Please send in a ziploc bag with your child’s name on it containing an extra set of clothes in case your child has an accident at school. Otherwise we have to call you and have you come to school with clothes.

Thank You!Contact InformationSchool Number:(410) 222-6430Place a note in your child’s take home folder.Mrs. Lutz clutz@aacps.orgMs. Hairstonchairston@aacps.orgMrs. Kearneykkearney@aacps.org

Welcome to Back to School Night