first grade 101

First Grade 101First Grade 101First Grade 101First Grade 101

IntroductionsIntroductionsIntroductionsIntroductions•Mrs. BusbyMrs. Busby•Mrs. BelserMrs. Belser•Ms. FridayMs. Friday

•Ms. AlexanderMs. Alexander

BEE BindersIntroduction

Behavior

Behavior System• Blue/Green/Yellow/Red• Yellow or red lights count against Eagles

in Flight• Four or more yellow or red lights will

disqualify the student from Eagles in Flight • SOAR• Daily behavior is recorded on the behavior

calendar in your child’s daily folder

Homework

Reading HomeworkMonday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday

nights• Please read for at least 20 minutes• Please have your child reread the book

until they are fluently reading the book• Sign the reading log every night• Please continue to read aloud to your

child

Additional Homework• 100 High Frequency Words• Handwriting• Weekly Math Homework

Testing• Developmental Reading

Assessment (DRA)• Administered

beginning/middle/end of year• Results discussed at

Parent/Teacher conferences– We will begin scheduling conferences

after the DRA window closes.

Reading Goals• Reading Goals

– Middle of year - DRA Level F or higher– End of year – DRA Level I or higher

Fluency Goals– End of year – 40 words/minute or

higher

Reading GroupsFlexible Groups

• We will see students in small groups during the week

• Focus lessons covering phonics, fluency, and comprehension

• Lessons are specific to group needs• Different book each lesson• Reading Homework / Reading Log

Workshop Model

What is it??

The Workshop Model• Opening• The teacher begins with a mini lesson on a

specific teaching point.• Work Time• Students are actively engaged.

• Closing• Students share their learning and thinking.

Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop

The Reading and Writing Workshop model creates an environment where students

are actively engaged in reading and writing activities. They self select texts, read independently or with a buddy, meet in small groups, talk about their reading and most importantly practice “real” reading behaviors. During writer’s workshop students are creating authentic pieces of writing and conferencing with their teacher on specific areas needing instruction.

Math Workshop

Math WorkshopNumber Corner and

Investigations/Envisions

The Math Workshop Model creates an environment where students are actively engaged in math activities. Students learn from one another by sharing ideas and strategies.

Science

Science Inquiry

• PETS Matter: measurement, capacity, temperature and mass

• Identify living/nonliving• Magnets• Rocks and soil• Weather • Life Cycle• Space

Social Studies

Social Studies integrated during

Language Arts• Citizenship• United States and Texas anthem/flag/pledge• United States and Texas landmarks & symbols• Maps• Timelines• Famous Americans• Texas flag/pledge/song• Texas landmarks & symbols

Report Cards

Parent Conferences • Grades will not be given the first

six weeks. • Individual parent conferences will

be scheduled at the end of September and the beginning of October

• Teachers will be sending sign up sheets at a later date

Online Progress Reports and Report

Cards

• 1st grade students receive numerical grades.

• Students will receive re-teaching for any grade below 70%.

Haslet Homepage

We would love your help

• Readers in the classroom• Math Helpers• Helpers at home (cutting, making

items,etc.)

• Volunteer background check• Haslet Homepage

Thanks for all you do to help your child be

successful at school!