Mrs. Fogler’sFirst GradeWelcome parents!

Welcome to First Grade! We are a class of

21, learning and growing every day.

Each day presents new challenges and new opportunities to succeed. It is going to be a GREAT year!

Our Goals To give students the academic and

social skills needed to progress to second grade and beyond.

To provide a supportive, safe and fun classroom environment.

To work together to help each child reach their full potential.

Daily ScheduleCurriculum:

8:40-8:50 arrival and attendance 8:50-9:15 Calendar Math 9:20-10:55 Reading 11:00-11:15 Handwriting (Mon, Tues, Wed) 11:15- 11:30 Recess 11:00-11:30 (Thurs-

Fri) 11:35- 12:05 Lunch 12:10-1:45 Math & Math Facts 1:45-2:15 Writing 2:20-2:55 Specials 2:55-3:30-Science/ Social Studies Friday 3:00 Olweus

Developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project

Based on research about how children learn and develop mathematical power

Provides the broad mathematical background needed in the 21st century

In Everyday Math, you can expect:

A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations

An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly

Frequent practice of basic skills, often through games

Lessons based on activities and discussion, not a textbook

Mathematical content that goes beyond basic arithmetic

Parental Involvement Use Everyday Math Online to play online

math games Classroom Volunteering during Games

Days or Explorations Days (parents will be given advance notice of these special days and will be asked to sign in at the office before entering a classroom).

Parent Letters Assist with Home Links and Study Links Play games at home Practice facts Read math literature books

Everyday Math at Gregory School

Check the Gregory School home page. Click on the curriculum page to find information about what’s new in math at Gregory

School!

Visit www.WrightGroup.com For more information about EM

Visit www.everydaymathonline.com To play online games and use student online resources

For more information about math at Gregory School you can visit the math facilitator,

Mrs. Harding, or call her office 732-222-7048 ext. 47014

Treasures Overview

Treasures is aligned to the Common Core Standards

1st through 5th Grade6-Units

• 6 Units – Unit Theme• 6 Weeks each (weekly skill

focus)

• 15 min whole group (Oral Language, Vocabulary)

• 15 min stations & small group • 15 min whole group

(Comprehension/Vocabulary) • 15 min stations & small group• 15 min whole group (Phonics/Phonemic

Awareness/High Frequency words )• 15 min stations & small group• 30 min Writing/Grammar/Conferencing

*Please note: times are approximate

Daily Schedule (120 min reading/writing block)

Whole Group Instruction• Whole-group instruction

introduces tested skills and lets teachers identify areas of students weakness. It is scaffolded, progressing from easier to more complex content.

Small Group Instruction All students receive quality instruction

during whole-class participation. But, because not all students are on the same level at the same time, Treasures also provides differentiation options for every tested skill and strategy—small-group instructional options for students at varying skill levels.

Independent Reading Homework

Students will select text on their just right reading level. Texts may be a variety of genres from fiction to non fiction, poetry, newspapers, magazines, etc. Students will be provided with a process to record responses to their reading. This may in the form of read and respond forms, reading journals, etc. The homework will highlight a targeted skill connected to an identified weekly reading standard.

Arrival & Dismissal All children may eat breakfast

beginning at 8:30. If you bring your child to school after 8:50 please be sure they sign in and get a late pass at the door by the office. If you need to pick up your child early or if someone else is picking them up, please write a note. Dismissal is at 3:30 at the doors by the All Purpose Room.

Specials Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Gym Health Art Library Music

Uniformity of DressPlease follow the dress code. No

cargo pants or shorts. All shirts must have patches on

the left side. No colored sweatshirts or denim jackets

can be worn in the classroom. Sweatshirts and sweaters must

be white, gray or green.

Meal Time Students eat breakfast and

lunch in the all purpose room. Breakfast begins at 8:30, ends

at 8:50 We have a short snack time in the

afternoon, usually right before specials. Please send only one snack and or one drink

Homework

Students have homework every night. Please check to see that students put their name on homework papers and that it is completed in pencil. Please be sure to review and sign homework.

Corrected work will be sent home in a purple folder. Please sign the folder and return it, but you may keep the corrected work.

Teacher Pages* You can access information

about school and class from home through the teacher’s web pages.

longbranch.k12.nj.us dfogler@longbranch.k12.nj.us

Birthday CelebrationsPlease do not send in

any cupcakes, cookies or sweets for

birthdays. If you would like to send in stickers or pencils,

pretzels fruit or popcorn, that is fine.

Bring items to the office.

Report Cards

Report cards are based on the NJ Core Content Standards. They will be available in English and Spanish. Report card grades range from 1-4 and show progress relating to the standards.

Questions?I will answer any questions you have

at this time or if you think of something at another time please feel free to contact me. I can be

reached at dfogler@longbranch.k12.nj.us

or 732 222-7048

Let’s Have a Great Year!