Welcome!

2011-2012 School Year Back to School Night

College Gardens Elementary School

IB World School

Ms. Maizel, Mrs. Asadullah, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Taylor, Ms. Skroback, Mrs. Hernandez, and Mrs. Xia

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Essential Questions What instructional components will be present in our

rigorous first grade curriculum? How can we work together to benefit all students?

We believe that all children can be successful. Our goal is to ensure that all students are taught with materials and at a pace that is challenging to each pupil and that develops their unique talents and strengths.

Schedule Reading, writing, math, social studies,

and science will be integrated into our daily instruction through our PYP units of inquiry.

Specials Media , Music, PE, Art Media Monday: Maizel 9:45-10:15 Monday: Asadullah10:20-10:50 Tuesday: Hernandez 1:30-2:00 Thursday: Harris 9:45-10:15 Thursday: Skroback: 10:20-10:50 Friday: Taylor 10:20-10:50

*** Each teacher has a different schedule***

Grading

Students in first grade receive the following report card grades “O” for Outstanding “S” for Satisfactory “N” for Needs Improvement

Classwork Rubric

4 Points

Complete Understanding 3 Points

General Understanding 2 Points

Developing Understanding 1 Point

Minimal Understanding

Homework

Homework and projects are extensions of school instruction and therefore an integral part of your child’s education.

Homework assignment sheets will be sent home on the first day of the school week and completed work should be returned to school by Friday of the same week.

It is beneficial for families to review their children’s work.

Behavior Management

Go for the Green All students start out on green at the beginning of

each day. If a student is not following the school or classroom standards, he or she will receive a warning. If the behavior continues, his or her name will be moved to the next color.

Students will color in their calendars every day. Calendars need to stay in their communication folders.

Students may also earn Got Attitude stickers for showing PYP Attitudes or an element of the Learner Profile. When a student earns a sticker, he or she will place a star in the correct day on their Go for the Green calendar.

(each sticker = 1 ticket)

CGES Behavior Ladder of Discipline1. Verbal warning

2. Move to yellow. Reflection form and conference with teacher.

3. Move to red. Minimum of 10 minute classroom timeout, reflection form, and conference with teacher.

4. Remain on red. 15 minute loss of recess, reflection

form, conference with teacher, and note home. *Three reds in a week = office referral

Reading

Leveled Texts Junior Great Books Poetry Informational Text Foundational Skills Literature Vocabulary

Reading

Whole class- For concepts all students need to learn

Guided Reading- For reading material on the students’ instructional level

**Guided Reading books will come home in bags. These should be read at home and returned to school every day.

Individual Work- Reinforcement and Enrichment activities

Centers- Activities that review high frequency words, chunks, and any other skills/concepts taught

Words Their Way

  Words Their Way is a developmentally driven instruction approach providing an integrated way to teach phonics, vocabulary, and spelling to improve literacy skills.

Words Their Way instruction will begin on Sept. 12th. Students will receive classroom instruction on individual sorts and this program will be a part of their homework every week.

Stages

Letter Name-Alphabetic Stage

Within Word

Syllable Juncture

WTW Put into Practice at School

1st day –cut and write their name on the back 2nd day –sort at least two times 3rd day- blind or speed sort 4th day- write sentences using some of the words\pictures 5th day- sort and glue words in

their journal

WTW Put into Practice at Home

1st night –Cut and sort

2nd night- Blind sort

3rd night- Speed sort

4th night- Writing sort

**Words sorts from home do not need to be sent back to school with homework. Please make sure you place your initials on the lines provided on the homework cover sheet.

Writing

Writing will be modeled through a mini-lesson. Small groups will be pulled for direct instruction in writing skills, strategies, and process. Finally, students will practice their writing strategies independently.

Writing will include: 6+1 Traits Writing process Writing opinions Informative\Explanatory

Writing Narrative Writing Research Use of Language

Coach

Apply

Model

Math

MCPS Math Grade 1 Elementary Integrated Curriculum Flexible grouping based upon skillsSome topics covered: Measurement and Data Geometry Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten

What is MCPS Curriculum 2.0?

New Internationally-driven standards in mathematics, reading, and writing.

Renewed focus on teaching the whole child.

Integrates thinking, reasoning, and creativity for a lifetime of learning.

Where can I learn more? http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/2.0/

corestandards.org

Definitions and examples of Thinking and Academic Success Skills

Parent Guides for the content in each grade level – K-2 (what will my student learn?)

Video examples of integration

Video on Mathematics changes

Share your feedback with MCPS

Detailed curriculum framework (philosophy, research, content area learning objectives)

Primary Years Programme

Units of Inquiry

Action

Transdisciplinary Skills

IB

Learner Profile

PYP Attitudes

PY

P Concepts

Students

Com

munity

PYP

Theme: How we Express Ourselves

Title: Express YourselfCentral Idea: History is passed from one generation to another.

Lines of Inquiry:Expressions of personal ideas and feelingsThe use of ideas and voice in writingWays to remember the past

PYP

Theme: Who We AreTitle: Observation, Investigation

andYOU! Central Idea

We gather and share information to learn more about the world around us.

Lines of Inquiry Characteristics of a good researcher The ways researchers present information found The ways being informed helps change the world

PYP

Theme: How the World Works

Title: Cha-Cha-Cha-ChangesCentral Idea

Change occurs over time.

Lines of Inquiry The scientific process Change in matter Change in weather How data is used to make predictions

PYP

Theme: Where We Are in Place and Time

Title: Roam Around Central Idea

• Humans use geographical tools to learn about the world around us.

Lines of Inquiry The different types of maps Purpose of geographical tools Explorations

PYP

Theme: How We Share the Planet

Title: Nature Rocks!Central Idea• Nature supports life.

Lines of Inquiry Earth’s coverings that support life Relationships between living and non-living things Caring for our environment

PYP

Theme: How We Organize OurselvesTitle: Global Communities: Producers

and Consumers

Central Idea• Resources, services and goods influence the way

communities interact.

Lines of Inquiry• Goods and services• Resources found around the world• Producers and Consumers

College Gardens Standards of CommunicationCommunication Folders

Students will use communication folders daily for notes to and from school.

Homework will be sent home weekly.

Work with a score of 4, 3, 2, or 1 will indicate graded material.

Newsletters

PYP newsletters will include grade level information.

Keeping in contact

Understanding that time is limited and valued, staff should respond within one to two school days.

Sign Up

Sign up for a conferenceThursday, November 10th and Friday,

November 11th (early dismissal both days)

Classroom volunteers

3-2-1 Summarizer3 Important things that you will

take back with you

2 Things you want to know more about

1 Thing you will work on with your child to make him/her

successfulIf you need to contact me, please

email me.

We look forward to a great year!