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First Grade Curriculum NightACA- Primary
August 18, 2014Mrs. Anderson, Ms. Attaway, Mrs. Cardenas,
Ms. Devorak, Mrs. Marsic, Mrs. Partain, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Samuel, Mrs. Trammell
School Hours & Class Schedule
• School Hours: 7:50-3:15 (Students can be dropped off no earlier than 7:30)
• Music, Art, Technology, Spanish, PE, Library
• Math, Language Arts, and Reading, are taught every day. Social Studies and Science are rotated throughout the year.
Reading Program• Texas Treasures (McGraw Hill)• Teaches phonics, grammar, spelling, writing• Great vocabulary building• Good for all reading levels• Students will bring books home and take a
comprehension test weekly.
Spelling Tests• Spelling list on
Monday• Test on Friday
Creative Writing• Journals are not edited• Published work is edited• D’Nealian handwriting
Math• enVision Math 2.0• Hands on and inquiry based• Critical Thinking Skills• Integrates Science and Social Studies
into the curriculum• Technology resources
Core Knowledge• The Core Knowledge philosophy
provides a carefully sequenced set of skills and content with an emphasis on the knowledge that is most useful and productive for children living in American society today.
• What your First Grader Needs to Know by E.D. Hirsch
• Civilization, Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, History of world religions, early explorers, American Revolution, modern civilization: Mexico, hunters & nomads
Home Folders & Planners• Binder will include the student
planner, citizenship sheet, book bag, and the red folder.
• Check and sign the planner daily as we will be communicating events, behavior, and assignments.
• Red Folder will contain parent notes, graded papers, and school information.
Evaluation• 9 weeks• Report cards with number grades• Progress reports• Istation for reading monthly• Pre-assessments• Post Assessments
Lunch• 11:25-11:55
• Please send any utensils that are needed for lunch. • Practice opening items and containers.
• Birthday celebrations are limited to only Goodie Bags. No food can be passed out at school.
• Due to allergies we are a Nut Free Campus.
Dress Code• Mills Uniforms or Parker Uniforms• Shirts- must be monogrammed with ACA
logo• Shoes- mostly black, white, brown, navy• Socks/ tights/ leggings- solid white, black,
navy• Belts- plain or braided, black or brown• Friday Dress Code- Students may wear
spirit shirts and uniform bottoms at no cost.
• Lucky Buck Friday- Students may wear blue jean bottoms and a spirit shirt/ uniform shirt for $1. Pay weekly or yearly.
Absences• Very important to be in school in first grade.• If child is sick, make up work will be
provided.• If make up work is requested, parent should
call or email by 9:30am.
Homework and Health• After school program from 4-6• Certified teachers• Sign up through office• Contact Coach Heard for more information at
Dismissal• Begins at 3:15.• Stay in designated lane to ensure quick pick-up. • Walking up to get your child is NOT
permitted.• Keep signs visible in your windshield
until your child is loaded into your car.
• Any student not picked up by 3:45 will go to the front office.
Contact Us!• 817-274-2008• Email:• [email protected]• [email protected]• [email protected]• [email protected]• [email protected]• [email protected]• [email protected]• [email protected]• [email protected]