parent orientation 2013 - 2014
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to first grade!
Welcome toFirst Grade OrientationAugust 8 & 13, 2013
Mrs. Fortune’sFirst Grade
Daily Schedule
7:20-8:10 Breakfast, Morning Work, Announcements
8:10-8:55 Enrichment
9:00-9:20 Phonics / Spelling
9:20-9:40 Shared Reading (S.S./Science/Health)
9:40-10:40 Guided Reading / Readers’ Workshop
10:40-11:15 Writers’ Workshop
11:15-11:35 Math
11:41 – 12:11 Lunch
12:15-1:25 Math continued
1:30-1:50 Recess
1:50-2:05 D.E.A.R Time
2:05-2:15 Pack-up/ Dismissal
Student Morning Responsibilities
1. Unpack book bag2. Check orange folder3. Put snack in basket4. Complete agenda and place in
cubby6. Begin morning work
• Orange Folder• Agenda• Newsletter• Blog• PhoneMs. Fortune 404-538-5310
Communication
The agenda is a daily planner that is used for:
Weekly communicationBehavior managementReading log for homework books
*Please sign agenda daily
Agenda
1. We listen to each other.
2. We follow directions.
3. We show self-control.
4. We are responsible for what we say and do.
Behavior Chart
5 Above and Beyond!
4 Caught making great choices!
3 Good Choices!
2 5 minutes of recess gone
1 Miss half of recess and parent contacted
Class Rules
Guided Reading / Daily 5 EVRC Literacy Centers STAR Testing D.E.A.R Time
EVRC Books for Breakfast will be each 9 weeks. Don’t miss out!
Math Standards/Picasso Problem Solving Review and Practice
Math
Flashcards a great way to practice Addition and subtraction facts at home.
What is Writer’s Workshop?Four Genres of Writing in First Grade
1st quarter How do I become a great writer?
2nd quarter Narrative, Pattern Books
3rd quarter Informational/Non-fiction
4th quarter Response to Literature, Persuasive
Writing
Phonics DictationPhonics DictationWords Their wayWords Their waySight WordsSight WordsSpelling Tests on FridaySpelling Tests on Friday
Spelling cat
In first grade, we practice Zaner Bloser Manuscript handwriting.
Handwriting
Monday Monday Math, Spelling, & Reading
Tuesday Reading
Wednesday Reading
Thursday Reading
Friday No Homework
*Daily Reading: Monday through Thursday for approximately 15- 20 minutes. Please record the titlein the agenda under the “School Talk Section”.Reading homework begins the week of August 19th. All written homework should be turned in by Friday.
Homework
Grading ScaleGrading Scale3+ 3 2 1
Exceeds standards
Consistent and successful progress toward meeting the standard
Progressing toward achieving the standard
Limited or minimum progress toward achievement of the standard
Not assessed at this time
S: Successful P: Progressing N: Needs Improvement
Student displays appropriate learner skills and behaviors
Student is progressing, but inconsistently displays appropriate learner skills and behaviors
Student does not display skills and behaviors that lead to successful learning
Keys to Academic Achievement
Key to Learning Skills & Behaviors
• Report cards issued every 9 weeks• Conferences will be held the week of October 21st .
Dismissal changes should be sent in a note (please do not send via e-mail)
Money should be sent in an envelope labeled:
Student NameTeacher / GradePurpose
School Business
Breakfast $1.25Lunch $2.15
Milk $.60
Lunch
Reminders
healthy
snack
birthdays
Volunteers:room repart print
donations:saltinesstickers
QuestionsThank you for joining me.
I look forward to working with you this year!Mrs.
Fortune