back-to-school night mrs. jeannine weed first grade 2012-13

Back-to-School NightBack-to-School Night

Mrs. Jeannine WeedFirst Grade

2012-13

First Grade Schedule   

9:10 – 9:30 Morning Meeting

9:30 – 11:00 Reading/Language Arts

11:04-11:34 Pit/Science/Social Studies

11:34-12:34 Recess/Lunch

12:34-1:15 Writing/Language Arts

1:15-1:30 Read Aloud/Snack

1:30-2:30 Math

2:30 – 2:45 Recess

2:50 – 3:30 Specials

M-Art T-Gym W-computers Th.-Library Fri.-Music

3:40 Dismissal

Responsive Classroom

•Morning Meeting

•Guided Discovery

•Teacher Language

•Safe environment/willing to take risks

•Logical Consequences-Time Out-Buddy Teacher/Restorative Practices

•Respect and Consistency in Building (positive reinforcement)

Lunch MoneyLunch Money If your child will be buying lunch regularly or occasionally,

recommend buying a lunch ticket Cafeteria will only accept checks. If paying daily, lunch cost

$2.75 Will be notified via your child’s folder when there are only 1

or 2 lunches left Please practice Student ID # with your child.

SuppliesThanks! Zip pouch marker bagPencil box/baby wipe box

November November ConferencesConferences

See sign-up sheet

Please return yellow forms tonight!

SnackSnackPlease send in one nutritious snack for

your child every day (even on early dismissal days). We have a peanut-free classroom!

Juice boxes are permitted in the classroom at snack time. Water is permitted in the class at all times..

Bake Sale/Wed. Soft Pretzels

ReadingReadinghttps://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do

WritingWriting

•Writing Workshop

•Spelling(formal spelling tests January)

•Individual Conferences/Goal Setting

•Types of Writing: narrative, how-to, research, opinion, acrostic poems, letters

Social StudiesSocial Studies

Harcourt HORIZONSUnits (pit time):

Going to SchoolGood CitizensThe Land Around UsAll About PeopleLooking BackJobs People Do

ScienceScience

Three Units Presented Throughout the Year:

Balance and MotionWeatherOrganisms

Very hands-on

“Learning by doing”

EnVisions Math http://www.crsd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=16722

1. Topics of Instruction

• Addition and Subtraction• Place Value• Counting money• Geometry• Fractions• Measurement• Graphs and Probability

2. Daily Lesson• Warm up• Bridge (main element of the lesson)• Differentiated Practice• Problem Solving• Math Centers

HomeworkHomework Refer to weekly newsletter for homework Math/Typically given Monday through Thursday Reading/2 weekly books sent home

Tests/assessments need to be signed and returned (Look for folder)

Homework Length: 10 minutes

Good quality homework; build good work habits

HOMEWORK BEGINS Wednesday, SEPT. 19

CommunicatioCommunicationn

E-mailWeekly newsletter/Paperless initiativeRolling Hills Take-Home Folders - Clean out daily;

use to return homework, lunch ticket checks, book orders, etc.

Voicemail: 215-944-2023 (for a response in 24-48 hrs.)

Email address, jweed@crsd.org, weekly newsletter, etc.

Changes in dismissal should be communicated in an e-mail, note or call by office. Both parents need to have notes sent in.

Report cards begin 2nd marking period

Absences/Absences/TardiesTardiesUse forms from crsd.orgFor vacations, request form from office

prior to absenceUpon return from an illness, bring in a

note

BirthdaysBirthdaysDuring afternoon snack time approx. 1:15

P.MRecommending non-food b-day treats

(pencil/bubbles)Summer birthdays can will be celebrated

later in the year.

Student Student SpotlightSpotlight

You will receive notice the week before your child is to be the student spotlight.

Keep sheet explaining what to bring in each day of the week.

Let me know prior if you will be coming in to read.

QuestionsQuestions

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Feel GoodFeel Good About AboutThemselvesThemselves

Thank you for coming!