First GradeFirst Grade

Communication is Key!Communication is Key!

•STAR Folder STAR Folder

•E-mailE-mail

•Phone callsPhone calls

•ConferencesConferences

•WebsiteWebsite

•Conduct/ Progress Conduct/ Progress notes notes

WebsiteWebsite•My website can be found on TeacherWeb.comMy website can be found on TeacherWeb.com

•There will be schedules, upcoming events, and There will be schedules, upcoming events, and other important information posted here.other important information posted here.

• http://teacherweb.com/TX/http://teacherweb.com/TX/CreeksideForestElementary/CherylWittyFirstGrade/CreeksideForestElementary/CherylWittyFirstGrade/t.aspxt.aspx

S.T.A.R FolderS.T.A.R FolderWhat’s in it?What’s in it?

• Conduct CalendarConduct Calendar

• A pocket for:A pocket for:Notes from SchoolNotes from SchoolNotes from Parents Notes from Parents Class workClass work

Please Remember…Please Remember…

• Please check these nightly for anything you might Please check these nightly for anything you might need to be aware of.need to be aware of.

• Initial the Conduct Calendar each day.Initial the Conduct Calendar each day.

Class RulesClass Rules

1.1.Respect YourselfRespect Yourself

2.2.Respect PropertyRespect Property

3.3.Respect OthersRespect Others

Behavior PlanBehavior PlanFirst Graders shall observe the behavior rules established by the First Graders shall observe the behavior rules established by the Creekside Forest Elementary Staff. These rules are listed in the Creekside Forest Elementary Staff. These rules are listed in the student’s STAR folders and are posted in all classrooms. They are student’s STAR folders and are posted in all classrooms. They are expected to follow these rules wherever they go (hallways, expected to follow these rules wherever they go (hallways, restrooms, lunch, recess, specials, etc.).restrooms, lunch, recess, specials, etc.).

Students begin each day with their clip on “Star Student”. This Students begin each day with their clip on “Star Student”. This means that they are having a means that they are having a good daygood day. Students that exhibit excellent . Students that exhibit excellent behavior may move their clip to behavior may move their clip to GreenGreen, , ““You are a Shooting Star”.You are a Shooting Star”.

Behavior Plan Continued…Behavior Plan Continued…

Step 1- Two verbal or non-verbal reminders. Step 1- Two verbal or non-verbal reminders. Step 2- Move clip to Step 2- Move clip to YellowYellow- Think Time – Students may redeem - Think Time – Students may redeem

themselves by showing a conscious effort to improve their themselves by showing a conscious effort to improve their behavior and have their clip moved back to “Star Student”.behavior and have their clip moved back to “Star Student”.

Step 3- Move clip to Step 3- Move clip to BlueBlue- Sit out 5 minutes of recess.- Sit out 5 minutes of recess. Step 4- Move clip to Step 4- Move clip to RedRed- Sit out 10 minutes of recess - Sit out 10 minutes of recess andand note or note or

phone call home. phone call home. Step 5- Move clip to Step 5- Move clip to BlackBlack- Principal’s office and sit out all- Principal’s office and sit out all of recess. of recess.

In the case of In the case of extreme disciplineextreme discipline problems the teacher may problems the teacher may elect to send or escort students directly to the office elect to send or escort students directly to the office (examples: Disrespect to the teacher or another adult, (examples: Disrespect to the teacher or another adult, hitting, fighting, etc.) hitting, fighting, etc.)

If the rules are not followed the teacher will proceed If the rules are not followed the teacher will proceed through the following steps:through the following steps:

Key concepts are evaluated each grading period based on teacher observation. A report card is issued which documents the student’s progress on each concept. Authentic assessment tools are utilized to determine progress. This grading scale is used for all core and non-core subjects at K-1. Scale: E Consistently understands and applies key concepts, processes, and skills for grade level standards. S Usually understands and applies key concepts, processes, and skills for grade level standards. N Beginning to understand and apply key concepts processes, and skills for grade level standards. U Does not understand and apply key concepts processes, and skills for grade level standards.

Conduct Grades Scale: E = Exceeds Expectations S = Satisfactory N = Needs Improvement U = Unsatisfactory

A homework folder will be sent home every A homework folder will be sent home every Monday. It will include:Monday. It will include:

•Word work/spellingWord work/spelling•Math reinforcementMath reinforcement•Home journalHome journal

Please send these folders back in with your Please send these folders back in with your child on child on FridayFriday. If your student will not be in . If your student will not be in on Friday, you may send it in on Thursday.on Friday, you may send it in on Thursday.

AttendanceAttendance

• Please remember that your child’s attendance Please remember that your child’s attendance is key for them to succeed.is key for them to succeed.

• If your child is absent, please send in an If your child is absent, please send in an absentee note with them the day they absentee note with them the day they return. return.

•If there is a change in transportation for your child, please send a SIGNED and DATED note with your child’s FULL NAME written on it, or call the front office.

•Dress Code – Please read student handbook to review school dress code policies.

Snacks/LunchSnacks/Lunch• The children are allowed to bring The children are allowed to bring healthyhealthy

snacks. snacks.

• Students may bring a water bottle for class. Students may bring a water bottle for class. Please make sure it has a pop-top, not screw Please make sure it has a pop-top, not screw on lids.on lids.

• Please send lunch money in a snack size Please send lunch money in a snack size baggie or other small container labeled baggie or other small container labeled with your child’s name (film canisters with your child’s name (film canisters work well for this).work well for this).

•Scholastic book orders will be sent home Scholastic book orders will be sent home several times throughout the year.several times throughout the year.•You can order online.You can order online.•Participation in this is PURELY OPTIONAL.Participation in this is PURELY OPTIONAL.•These book orders give you the opportunity These book orders give you the opportunity to build up your home library (and every dollar to build up your home library (and every dollar you spend gives our class points that we can you spend gives our class points that we can redeem for classroom books!).redeem for classroom books!).

TIME ACTIVITY

8:25-8:40 Morning Routine

8:40-9:00 Announcements/Morning

Meeting

9:00-9:30  Writer's Workshop

9:30-10:00  Large Group Reading

 10:00-10:50 Literacy Work Stations

 11:00-11:30LUNCH

 11:35-12:10Story Time & Word Work

 12:10-12:45Large Group Math

 12:45-1:10Math Stations

 1:18-2:03Specials (art, music & PE)

 2:10-2:30Snack/ DEAR time

 2:30-3:10Science/Social Studies

  3:10-3:30 Recess

  3:30-3:40 Wrap up and dismissal

English/ Language ArtsEnglish/ Language Arts• Letter-sound correspondencesLetter-sound correspondences

• SequencingSequencing

• Recalling story eventsRecalling story events

• Learning to write selected letters of the Learning to write selected letters of the

alphabet.alphabet.

• Word readingWord reading

• RetellingRetelling

• PredictingPredicting

• InferencesInferences

• Write for a purposeWrite for a purpose

• Building sentencesBuilding sentences

• Cause/EffectCause/Effect

• Story ElementsStory Elements

• Fiction/NonfictionFiction/Nonfiction

• Compose/revise original textCompose/revise original text

• Parts of a bookParts of a book

• Self-select textsSelf-select texts

• Connect texts to self Connect texts to self and othersand others

• Recognize various Recognize various genresgenres

•Number, Operation, and Quantitative ReasoningNumber, Operation, and Quantitative Reasoning

•Number PatternsNumber Patterns

•MeasurementMeasurement

•Underlying Processes and Mathematical ToolsUnderlying Processes and Mathematical Tools

•Probability and StatisticsProbability and Statistics

•PatternsPatterns

•Geometry and Spatial ReasoningGeometry and Spatial Reasoning

ScienceScience• PropertiesProperties

• SeasonsSeasons

• SensesSenses

• AnimalsAnimals

• Water: PhasesWater: Phases

• PlantsPlants

• HabitatsHabitats

• Natural ResourcesNatural Resources

• Life CyclesLife Cycles

• Safety ProceduresSafety Procedures

• Problem/Solution: Problem/Solution:

How Things WorkHow Things Work

• PropertiesProperties

•Identity: Rules and Laws

•Traditions: Voting, Public Officials, Customs and Beliefs

•Interactions: Anthems, Mottos, Goods and Services, Needs and Wants

•Environment: Map Skills, Technology and Change