back-to-school night mrs. jeannine weed first grade 2012-13
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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, [email protected], 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!