ABCs of First Grade

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The ABCs of

1st Grade

Orientation

August 29, 2013


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Attendance

Unless your child is ill, please make every attempt to have your child present at school andon time.

Our day begins at 7:45am and the dismissal time is 2:45pm. Students that arrive late are adisruption and waste valuable instruction time for the rest of the class.

If your child is going to be out, please provide a written note on the first day that yourchild returns to school. Please include date, duration and specific reason for absence.


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Behavior

Every student is expected to follow school and classroom rules. Students that choose to follow the rules will move up the clip chart and earn rewards. Likewise, there will be consequences for students that CHOOSE to break the rules (moving

down the clip chart, time outs, parent contact, or in extreme cases a visit to the principalsoffice, etc. )


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Curriculum

Reading and Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Physical Education


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Reading and Language Arts

In 1st grade, we will focus on developing phonemic awareness, decoding skills, word recognition, comprehension and oral readingfluency.

The more sight words a student knows, the more fluently he/she will read. Practice reading the high frequency words nightly. Whole class and small group lessons will be delivered to ensure mastery of skills. We will focus on the following throughout the year: Reading Strategies Comprehension Skills Reading Fluency Vocabulary and Word

Analysis Spelling, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Writing Listening and Speaking We do lots of writing in first grade. Children are encouraged to use phonetic spelling when they first start. Our goal is to encourage risktaking and independence in writing. Part of this process is to stress to children that phonetic spelling is acceptable, and t o build their

confidence in their ability to communicate in writing even if they cant spell the word with dictionary spelling.. However, as high frequency words and spelling rules are introduced children will gradually move toward more conventional spel ling..


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Mathematics

By the end of first grade, students Understand and use the concept of ones and tens Add and subtract numbers to 20 with ease Tell time to the half hour Count, write and order number to 120 Measure with simple units Identify and locate shapes in their environment Describe data and analyze and solve simple problem situations

Each day begins with students recording todays number in Math Folders. Math instruction includes a lesson in our Go Math books.


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Science

1st grade students will learn that: Weather can be observed, measured and described Matter exists in three forms Plants and animals meet their needs in different ways


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Social Studies

1st grade students will learn about: Families People from other cultures People today and long ago Holiday origins and traditions Responsibility of citizenship in a free society Symbols, icons, and traditions of the United States Maps and globes Life skills


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Physical Education

Coach Murray and Coach Owens will meet with each class daily for 50 minutes. Please make sure your child comes to school each day with proper shoes and

clothes for running, jumping, climbing, and participating in physical educationactivities.


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Differentiated Instruction

In order to provide the best possible instruction to each child Not all children will be on the same page, in the same book, at the same

time. Please let me know if your child is really struggling or if he/she is not

being challenged.


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Enrichment

Art Ms. McClendon will meet with each class once a week for 40 minutes.

Library Mrs. Peoples will meet with each class once a month for 30 minutes.

Counseling Ms. Williams will meet with each class once a month for 30 minutes.


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Field Trips

We will have 2 field trips this year. Our goal is to provide students with real life connections to our

curriculum. We have currently planned to go to Moundville on October 9 th.


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Grades

Every week the children will be assessed in reading, and spelling. Studentswill be assessed in mathematics once a chapter is completed. These testswill usually be administered on Friday, sent home on Tuesday and must bereturned by Thursday.

Please take the time to look them over each week and review any skills orareas of weakness with your child.

If your child makes a C, D, or F on any assignment, it must be signed andreturned.


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Homework

Every week students are expected to complete Reading, Math and Spelling homework.Students must also complete the reading log daily.

It is important that 1st graders read for a minimum of 15 minutes EACH night. This mayinclude practicing their decodable, shared reading with an adult or older sibling, andreading and decoding good fit books on their own.


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Itinerary

Oh, the places we will go and the things we will learn this year as we gothrough 1st grade!

To find out exactly where we are headed each week you will want to visit ourwebsites. Our daily schedule and calendar are all posted there.


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Just Right Books

Studies have shown that those children whose parents are actively involved inthe reading process will become the best readers.

Reading to your child and listening to them read to you, taking them to thelibrary and providing quality just right books at home is of the highestimportance.


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Keeping Informed

Visit our classroom website frequently. The itinerary will let you know whatwe are learning about each week, and our calendar will keep you up-to-date,reminding you about upcoming projects, due dates, and events.

Make sure to read the Newsletter. Watch for emails


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Learning Environment

We feel that the best way to help children learn is to make learningfun.

Our classrooms will be an active environment where all students areexpected to engage in the learning process.


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Money

Any money sent to school must be in an envelope with your childsname, the purpose and amount.

Classroom donation $40 Agenda books $5


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Notes

Please send a note with your child if: You know your child will be missing school for an extended period of time. An independent study can be

arranged if a student will be out for 5 or more consecutive days. A change in pick-up or after school care will be occurring. You would like to schedule a conference or have concerns. Your child has been absent and you have not yet notified the office about the absence. Watch for notes from

the office and me, and dont forget to check the Take Home folder nightly. This will be our primary way tocommunicate with you.


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Other Items

The 7 Habits of Happy Kids Parties

No food, beverages, or balloons (cupcakes/cakes, etc.) for individual student birthday parties will not be permittedduring the instructional day as it interferes with the school learning environment and causes hurt feelings when allstudents do not have the opportunity to celebrate at school. Distributing party invitations at school for a home partywill not be permitted.

Take home folders and agendas(review every night) Newsletters (sent every Friday)

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Parent-Teacher

Conferences Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on September 26th and

April 8th & 10th. During these conference, we will be discussing yourchild's strengths and weaknesses, homework, behavior and anyadditional concerns you may have.

A sign up schedule will be sent home.


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Questions

Please feel free to contact us anytime you have questions. You cando this in a variety of ways:

Write a note Send an email Call us at school Make an appointment for a conference


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Report Cards

Report cards will be distributed at the end of each nine weeks. October 24th , January 16th , March 20th and May 28th

Progress reports will be distributed half way through each nineweeks. September 24th , November 26th , February 18th , and

April 29th


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Snack

Only water drinks will be allowed and the schools preference would be thateach student provide their own reusable water bottle to refill at the waterfountain.

MES is using guidelines from US Healthy Schools Challenge; only snack itemsfrom these guidelines will be sold in school vending machines or the schoolcafeteria.


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Test

Every Friday students will be tested on Reading and Spelling skills. Math test will be given once a chapter is complete. Review your childs agenda and newsletter for weekly test.


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Using the Library

Students will be able to check books out from the library every week. Students may check 2 books out at a time. Birthday Book Club- $10 donation will buy a library book to be placed inhonor of your child. Members will get a special snack at the end of their

birthday month.


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Volunteers & Visitors

If you have time or talents to share with us, please make sure your teacherknows.

Our school policy requires all visitors/volunteers to check in at the schooloffice. Visitor Badges are required if you will be in the school hallways orentering a classroom.


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Website

You may find our classroom websites by going tohttp://margaretelementaryschool.com/ .
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EXtra Supplies

There will be times throughout the year where extra supplies are needed. Wewill send a note home with the requested items.

We always appreciate your support!


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You

You are your childs first and most important teacher. We hope that we can work together this year to make your childs

1st grade school year a huge success!


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Zzzz

Please make sure your child gets plenty of sleep each night, so thathe/she is well rested and ready for the challenges of first grade.

This year will ZOOM by, so lets make the most of it.


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Thank You for Coming

Once again, thank you for coming this evening andfor showing an interest in your childs education.

Welcome to 1st Grade!

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