Welcome to Curriculum Night

First Grade

First Grade Teachers

•Mrs. Sweaney•Mrs. Sabolchick•Ms. Wisely•Mrs. BLeeker

Title I School

• Joshua ISD is a Title I School.• Math lab, Reading Lab, Science Lab

First Grade Curriculum

• Reading: Reading Mastery Check fluency (how many words per minute a child

can read) Homework: Read 10 min. each night using the

reading passage, library book, etc. TPRI will be given in September, January, and

April. Each child will be required to meet their AR

goal each six weeks.

Read as often as Possible at HOME!!!

First Grade Curriculum

• Math: Envision is our math curriculum. Lots of fun activities for the students to

work on. Homework: 1 math page every night

except Friday AM (Accelerated Math): Program to give

students practice on concepts in math.

Frist Grade Curriculum

• Spelling: 10 words a week plus challenge words

Students needs to study their words each night. There will be a

TEST on FRIDAY

• Language Arts: We will focus on grammar, mechanics, and composition.

Grading Procedures

• Students will have at least 12 grades in Reading, Math, Language and at least 6 grades in Science and Social Studies.

• Parents may view students grades online by signing up in the office.

Assessments

• TPRI: Reading test• Fluency tests: rate a student reads• Star Reading: Reading test on the

computer• Star Math: Math test on the computer

Homework and Discipline Folder

• Sent home each night – PARENT SIGNATUREThe first folder is provided. Additional folders are $3.50.

Behavior Management: Color Chart When a child loses a color, he or she will

stand at recess.Each teacher has a different system for Positive Reinforcement.

We want to Encourage Good Behavior before punishing Bad Behavior!

Blue –Commended Behavior Green – Good Behavior Yellow – 5 min. recess Orange- 10 min. Recess Purple – 15 min. recess Red- All recess

Behavior Chart

Parties• Winter Party• Valentine Party• Spring Party These are parties when students may bring STORE

BOUGHT candy, cupcakes, cookies, ect. Birthday Parties: • 1 each month for all birthdays• After lunch• STORE BOUGHT FOOD!! • NO INVITATIONS HANDED OUT AT SCHOOL

Security• Parents must enter through the FRONT DOOR ONLY

during the school day.

All other doors will be locked! Do NOT ask anyone to open a door for you!!

You must sign in at the office, so we have record of you entering the building!

This is for the Safety of your child and the other students in the school!

Thank You for your cooperation!!!!!

Drop off ProceduresDrop off Procedures• All Drop off will be on the South side ( playground).• Form one line.• Let your child out at the first door (by the gym) on the

south side.• NO PARKING BY THE CURB or in parking spots in front of

playground!• If you are walking your child in you must park in the

parking lot located beside the playground.• You may walk your child to the gym.• If you need to speak with your child’s teacher, schedule a

time with her.

• All Pick up will be on the North Side.• Form two lines.• DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE!• You must have card with child’s name on dash.• Teachers will bring your child to your car.• Once your child is safely in your car, remove your pick-

up card from the dash.• Please be sure your child’s teacher knows how your

child will go home every day.

This is for your child’s Safety!

Pick Up Procedures

Gifted and Talented

• Nominations for your child are always Open.

Communication

• A weekly newsletter will be sent home every Monday.• Email or leave a message • Conference from 9:45 -10:20• School website- Teacher Website

Thank You for coming!!

We are looking forward to a GREAT YEAR!