Welcome to Curriculum Night 2014

First Grade Marda Barton

Room 105

Helping

Students

Achieve

Thank you for your support of our new Reading Adoption!

Who is Mrs. Barton?

• Bachelor’s Degree: – Elementary Education– City University of Seattle

• Endorsement in literature and reading• 15 years teaching experience• 5 years working with special needs children• Bellevue and Issaquah School District

Mrs. Barton

Daily ScheduleStart End Activity

8:20 First Bell

8:30 School Starts!

8:45 9:30 Writer’s Workshop

9:30 11:00 Reader’s Workshop & Specialist (Music: M,W)

11:00 11:45 Recess / Lunch

11:45 12:45 Math

12:45 1:00 Handwriting

1:00 1:15 Recess

1:15 1:30 Snack & Read Aloud

1:30 2:10 Science/ Social Studies/Health

2:10 2:55 PE: T, F

2:55 Dismissal

Week A- Computer lab- Thursdays- 1:30 -2:10

Week B – Library- Thursdays 1:50- 2:50

Classroom Expectations

• Be safe• Be responsible • Be respectful

Classroom Discipline

Positive reinforcementStructured environment/Built in

routinesSmooth transitions Brain Breaks

Themes:Changes & Continuity

Commonalities & Diversity

Themes:Changes & Continuity

Commonalities & Diversity

Literacy:Phonics

Decoding StrategiesComprehension Strategies

Guided Reading Grammar/SpellingListening/Speaking

Literacy:Phonics

Decoding StrategiesComprehension Strategies

Guided Reading Grammar/SpellingListening/Speaking

Writing:Personal Narrative

Informational Opinion

Fiction Narrative

Writing:Personal Narrative

Informational Opinion

Fiction Narrative

Health:Germs

FeelingsNutrition

HeartTeeth Safety

Health:Germs

FeelingsNutrition

HeartTeeth Safety

Science:Habitats (Life)

Push-Pull & Position (Physical)

Observing Sun & Moon (Earth &Space)

Science:Habitats (Life)

Push-Pull & Position (Physical)

Observing Sun & Moon (Earth &Space)

Endeavour First Grade Curriculum Web

Math:Number SenseComputationPlace ValueGeometry

TimeMoney

Math:Number SenseComputationPlace ValueGeometry

TimeMoney

Art: (Discover

Art)Pam Svore

Art: (Discover

Art)Pam Svore

Social Studies:Families Around the

WorldMap and Globe Skills

Wants and Needs

Social Studies:Families Around the

WorldMap and Globe Skills

Wants and Needs

Thinking Skills:Metacognition

What’s Your Evidence?ReflectionAnalysis

Making Connections

Thinking Skills:Metacognition

What’s Your Evidence?ReflectionAnalysis

Making Connections

Components of a Balanced Literacy Program

• Phonemic Awareness Instruction • Phonics Instruction• Fluency Instruction• Vocabulary Instruction • Text Comprehension Instruction

Reader’s Workshop

Mini-lesson

Reading Centers

• Guided Reading Groups• Listening Center (Fluency) • Independent Reading• Word Study

Writing

Lucy Caulkins • Narrative

– Unit 1 Small Moments- – Students write stories with focus, detail and dialogue

• Information – Unit 2 Nonfiction Chapter books – Students engage in informational writing combing

pictures, charts and craft moves to create texts.• Opinion

– Unit 3 Writing Reviews– Students create persuasive reviews that clearly

express the writers opinion and bolster their argument

Why EverydayMathematics Program?

• Aligned with Washington state’s grade level expectations / Common Core

• Proven results-data shows many top performing districts in state using program

• Well-balanced program. Offers concept building, higher level math skills, and computational practice

• Critical thinking skills and in-depth understanding for problem solving

Everyday Math Materials and Online Tools

• Everyday Math Journals• Hands-on Manipulatives• IXL Online• Online Games • www.everydaymathonline.com

Science

Life, Physical, Earth and Space

Domains:•Life: Habitats•Physical: Push- Pull Position•Earth & Space:•Sun, Moon, Stars

Social and Behavior Skills

• Listening• Following directions• Working with others• Problem solving• Fostering independence and

responsibility • Jane Spencer Lessons

Nuts and Bolts

• Parent Volunteers

• Art Docent (4-5 lessons a year)

• Parties (Black & Orange, Valentine’s Day, End of Year)

• Field Trips (Toy Workshop, Mercer Slough)

Nuts and Bolts

• Curriculum Related Costs (Online Payment)

• (TFK, Pam Svore Art, Toymaker, Mercer Slough

• Homework ( Reading Log, Word Work, Math)

• After School Transportation

• Star Student and Birthdays

• New report card scoring guide:

- Online at District website

http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/academics/fieldtest.aspx

Communication

• Open Door Policy

• Email Policy

• Take Home Folder

• Bi-Weekly Newsletter• Stay informed with classroom happenings:

Mrs. Barton’s Connect website

Let’s Have a Great Year!

•Sign up for Volunteering

•Online Sign up for Conferences (coming soon!)

•Place Questions in Bin