Welcome Back to School!2016-2017

Maestra Silk ~ First Grade Jackson STEM Dual LanguageMagnet AcademyDual Language Immersion Program

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Introduction• About me– Born in Sacramento, CA– Credentials– BA and multiple subject credential from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo– Master’s Degree from Cal State LA in

curriculum and instruction – Bilingual credential – 15 additional post-graduate units

– Love traveling, husband, and cats Paz and Alegría

Teaching Experience•Founded, taught and administrated girls’ school in Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala (3 years)

•Taught in Pasadena USD at 4 schools over 12 years•1 year-5th/6th grade-Webster•4 years-4th grade-Jefferson•1 year-1st/2nd grade dual language in Denver, CO•6 years-1st grade dual language at San Rafael•2 years-1st grade dual language at Jackson

CommunicationTeacher (Please contact me first!)– Websites: shutterfly,

maestrasilksclass.weebly.com– Email: silk.julie@pusd.us (before/after school, allow 24 hours to respond)– Conferences (October 14-sign up)– Handwritten notes-Scheduled appointments– Thursday folders-student

work/feedbackSchool/district – Phone calls– Fliers in Thursday folders– Jackson/PUSD websites– Facebook

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What happens in first grade?

• STEM-Engineering Process (Engage, Explore, Expain, Elaborate, Evaluate)

• Language development-English and Spanish

• Positive collaboration • Developmentally appropriate instruction

based on Common Core State Standards• Active engagement in learning and inquiry• Safe, supportive environment

What will my child learn? Universal Themes/BIG Ideas

Structures-Structures are made up of parts that work together for a purpose.

Relationships- Relationships are purposeful. Everything is related in some way.

Patterns-Patterns repeat and help us make predictions.

Spanish Language Arts•Balanced Literacy•Guided reading groups-learn at their levels •Read to self•Work on writing•Work with words•Listen to reading•Read to someone

Spanish Language Arts•Literature–Key details–Story elements–Retelling–Compare and contrast

•Informational Text–Main idea and details–Compare texts–Text features (headings, charts, glossaries, etc.)

Spanish Language Arts cont…

•Foundational Skills–Isolating and blending syllables–Read fluently

•Writing–Narrative, informational, and opinion pieces

•Speaking & Listening–Follow directions, take turns, complete sentences–Presentations

Spanish Language Arts cont…

•Language–Types of words (Nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.)–Capitalization, punctuation, commas

•Vocabulary–Determine meaning based on context–Define and sort words

Can-Do Statements•Show Spanish language proficiency• Include specific skills in the following areas:–Interpersonal communication–Interpretive listening–Presentational speaking–Interpretive reading–Presentational writing

•Scale: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced (low, medium, high within each of those)•Grade level targets & progress shared with report card

Math Standards• Operations and algebraic thinking– + and – to 20– Relationship between addition and subtraction– Add 3 numbers– Find missing number in equations– Solve word problems

• Number and Operations in Base Ten– Count, read and write numbers to 120– Place value– Add within 100, 10 more/10 less– Compare numbers

Math Standards continued…

• Measurement and Data– Represent and compare data using tally

charts, picture graphs, bar graphs– Tell time to hour and half hour– Ask and answer questions about data– Measure and compare lengths

• Geometry– Distinguish, build, and draw shapes according

to their attributes– Compose shapes using other shapes– Partition shapes into equal parts

Social Sciences• Citizenship-rules & respect• Maps and globes-making maps, reading maps, where we live• Our country-honoring our country and heroes, national symbols, holidays• Changes over time-compare & contrast past and

present• Cultures-similarities, diversity, traditions,

immigrant influences• Goods and services-how people use money, how goods get to people

Natural Sciences– Structure, Function, and Information

Processing (How plants and animals use parts to survive, grow, and meet their needs)

– Waves: Light and Sound (Effects of light on different materials; causes and effects of sound)

– Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles (Seasonal patterns of sunrise/sunset, patterns of sun, moon, and stars)

– Engineering Design (Define simple problems, draw/model solution, compare 2 solutions)

English• 20% of 1st grade dual language

program (1 hr/day)• spelling patterns (long/short vowels)• high frequency words• sounds/decoding• reading comprehension• writing • ELD for English learners• integrated-science, cooking, library

STEMScience, Technology, Engineering,

Math•Science lab

•Cooking/Gardening

•Library

•Computer Lab–Lexia–ST Math

Formal Assessments• Language Arts– Informal Reading Inventory-3 times/year-to

determine independent and instructional reading levels

• Math and Language Arts (Spanish & English)– District trimester benchmarks-(SLA, ELA, and

Math)

• Dictations– Each Friday – Includes words using learned syllables– Sent home Mondays– Sign and return to school Tuesdays

Homework PUSD Policy-1st grade• 20 minutes/day• 15 minutes of readingDaily:• Reading-the most important part!-3 days

Spanish, 1 day English OR 80% Spanish/20%• Math or Language ArtsWeekly:• Packets sent Mondays and due Fridays• Poem of the week• Words of the week (sight words, vocabulary)• Syllable game (optional, but very helplful!)

Classroom Rulesfor the first grade “stars”• I shine.• I respect.• I make good decisions.• I solve my problems.

Positive Behavior Plan– Rainbow: Students move up and earn

points – 20 points=pencil, – 30 points=lunch with teacher

–Other positive recognition: praise, smiles, high fives, positive feedback for parents, “marble minutes,” Student of the Month awards

Positive Behavior Plan– Consequences: rule reminder,

reflection, loss of privilege, conflict resolution, fix the problem, conference with parents and/or principal, behavior contract

– Severe actions (disruptive and/or dangerous) and incidents occurring outside of my direct supervision (at lunch/recess, with subs) will be referred directly to the principal to be handled

Field Trips

• Zoo-Thursday, October 6• Huntington Museum-Friday,

January 20• Science Center-?

Special EventsSchool-wide• Move-a-thon• Picture Days-fall and

spring• Halloween/Costume

Parade• Winter Performance• Astronomy/STEM

night• Restaurant Nights• Open House

First Grade• Pumpkin

Extravaganza• Engineering projects• Valentine’s Day Bags• Literacy Cafes • Plants• Winter Lights• Global

• End of Year ice cream party

Volunteers6 week grace period-routines and bondingRoles: Room Parent, Parent Information folders, Homework folders, PhotographerDuring class: Special events, field tripsAfter class: Prepping for projects, displaying student work, cleaning, sharpening pencilsRequirements:• TB Test and volunteer form (in office)• Sign in and wear badge• Confidentiality of students• No drop-ins• Use office restroom• No younger siblings

I don’t have time to come to school or take home

projects…How else can I help?• Join PTA/Fundraisers

• Daily student attendance (on time)• Early bedtime (10-12 hours of sleep)• Healthy breakfast and snacks for recess

(wash hands)• Talk to your child about their learning• Read weekly updates• Donations: See wish list

AttendanceAbsences• Call school 626-396-5700• Provide note for illness  • Keep your child home if he/she has a fever!

Tardies• Students marked tardy after 7:50

am• Get late slips in the office after

8:15• Tardies disrupt & affect instruction

Transportation• Parent drop off/pick-up-playground (rainy days-

class)• Provide written permission for pickup by non-

parents

Miscellaneous 

Uniforms• Wear daily• Close-toed shoes• Label sweaters and jackets

Bathroom• before school, recess, lunch, and after school • medical exceptionsSnacks-send daily• HEALTHY-no sweets, high protein• NO NUTS/No sharing• label containers

Miscellaneous continued…Lunch• Daily (even minimum

days)• Free/reduced• Check account balance• Label containers• NO NUTSLibrary Forms• Needed for book

checkoutMedication• Prescription,

instructions, parent note• Health office administers

Headphones• Needed for Lexia

Scholastic• Order from catalogs sent

home every few months

Important DatesMinimum Days• 12/22• 3/17• 5/4 (Open House)• 6/1 (Last Day)

Student Free Days10/14-Parent Conferences11/11-Veteran’s Day11/21-11/25-Thanksgiving12/23-1/6-Winter Recess1/16-Martin Luther King2/13-Lincoln2/10-Presidents3/20-3/24-Spring Recess3/31-Staff Development5/29-Memorial Day

Thank you for coming!

It’s going to be a fantastic year!