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Welcome to First Grade! I will introduce you to
first grade and to our classroom routines, curriculum, etc.
If you have any questions during my presentation, please feel free to ask at the end
All About Me
Nigeria, Texas, California, Virginia
5th year in Arlington Public Schools (9th Teaching)
California State University, Long Beach
3 year old Shih Tzu, Gemini
Middle of 5 and Aunt to 6
Our Schedule 9:00 - Morning Meeting/Calendar Math 9:20 - Math 10:15 - Snack/Working snack 10:20 - Science/ Social Studies 11:05 - Specials 12:00 - Lunch and Recess 1:00 - Language Arts 2:45 - Writer’s Workshop 3:30 - Circle Time (Summative Meeting) 3:40 - Dismissal
Specials Schedule Monday: P.E. Tuesday: Music Wednesday: Art Thursday: P.E. Friday: Guidance/Mosaic, Library
Please return all library books on Fridays.
Wear comfortable shoes to PE on M and Th!
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Language Arts Shared Reading Guided Reading Word Study The Daily 5
1. Read to Self 2. Read to Someone 3. Listening 4. Word Work 5. Writing
Writer’s Workshop
We have Writer’s Workshop MTThF. Workshop Model:
Mini-lesson Independent work time Author Share Time
Math Math Expressions Subjects to Be Taught:
Counting Strategies Shapes (2D and 3D) Word Problems Addition and Subtraction Measurement Time Money Twos, Fives and Tens Patterns
Social Studies Units to Be Taught:
Civics Citizenship and Rules, Famous People, Holidays
Past, Present, Future Geography
Maps, Climate, Cardinal Directions, Location Economics
Money and Savings, Making Choices, Buyers and Sellers
Science
Units to Be Taught: Motion Matter Plants Animals Sun and Earth Seasons and Weather Conservation
Technology
Available Technology: Lap top and iPad Carts for student use in our
classroom Computer Lab visits Document camera SMART Board
Homework
Homework is given Monday-Thursday. Reflects what we learned in class Must be returned in homework folder 20 minutes of reading every night! Please help guide your child, but it is not necessary
to correct homework. -A posted note on homework- alerts me to an area of weakness -Homework is “graded” based on completion.
Classroom Community Our classroom is a community. In our community, we
have rules to ‘keep us safe’, ‘protect our rights’ and ‘make sure we are treated fairly’.
The 3Ts
We take care of ourselves.
We take care of each other.
We take care of this place.
Classroom Management
Golden Ticket (Individual) Compliment Chain (Classroom) Weekly or Daily Behavior Notes
(Individual)
Lunch
12:00-12:25
Please feel free to join your child for lunch.
Please use the APS website to put money in your child’s lunch account.
Myschoolbucks.com
Communication Quarterly Newsletter Email and homework folder Grade Level website (can be found on
Oakridge site)
Wish List
Magazines, magazines, magazines! Books, books, books! Plants Air fresheners (Glade Decore Scents refills) Scrabble (Game) Monetary donations for any of the above More to come…
Questions?
If you think of something later, please contact me via email and I will be happy to help you.