Curriculum Night 2012-2013Miss Weber

7:45-8:00 Arrival, Announcements8:00-8:35 Writing8:40-9:30 ENCORE

9:35-11:10 Balanced Literacy11:15-11:35 Social Studies/Science

11:40-12:05 Lunch12:15-12:45 Social Studies/Science

Con’t12:50-2:10 Math/Msg

2:15-2:40 Recess2:45-3:00 Read Aloud/Dismissal

 

*Encore Schedule Day 1 – P.E.

Day 2 – Tech-MediaDay 3 - Art

Day 4 - InnovationDay 5 – Music

• Read a variety of texts in different settings• Respond to texts in different ways• Use conversational and literary language

to express ourselves• Begin to develop effective listening and

speaking skills• Learn to read text independently

To achieve these goals, we will use the following, but are not limited to: big books, decodable books, journals, word wall, Imagine It! and its resources, and each other !

• Learn Number sense 0-99• Learn basic geometric shapes• Learn single digit addition and

subtraction• Learn to sort and classify• Learn to tell time• Learn non-standard measurement• Learn to collect and display data• Learn to create and extend patterns

To achieve these goals, we will use the following, but are not limited to: calendar activities, computer games, Investigations, and each other !

• Learn about plants and soil • Learn about rocks and soil• Learn about solids and liquids• Learn about balance, motion and

weight• Learn about living and non-living

things

To achieve these goals we will use the following, but are not limited to: graphs, observation, Macmillan McGraw-

Hill Science resources, and each other !

• Analyze how individuals, families, and groups are similar and different

• Identify and exhibit qualities of good citizenship in the classroom, school, and other social environments

• Recognize and understand the concept of change in various settings

• Explain different celebrated holidays and special days in communities

• Express geographic concepts in real life situations• Apply basic economic concepts to home, school, and

the community• Recognize how technology is used at home, school,

and in the community

To achieve these goals we will use the following, but are not limited to: books, character education, maps, Nystrom Resources, and each other !

• Write and/or participate in writing by using an author's model of language and extending the model

• Compose a variety of products (e.g., stories, journal entries, letters, response logs, simple poems, oral retellings) using a writing process

• Apply phonics to write independently, using temporary and/or conventional spelling

• Write all upper and lower case letters of the alphabet, using correct letter formation

• Use complete sentences to write simple texts• Use basic capitalization and punctuation: first word in a

sentence, proper names, period to end declarative sentence, question mark to end interrogative sentence

• Self-monitor composition by using one or two strategies (e.g., rereading, peer conferences)

• Use legible manuscript handwriting

To achieve these goals we will use the following, but are not limited to: journals, Imagine It! resources, writing prompts, word wall, poetry, computers, Lucy Caulkins Writing Model, spelling activities, and each other !

Red homework folder containing both Math and Spelling homework

8 spelling activities to choose from Receive spelling activities on Monday and will

have until Friday to complete at least 4 of them

Send the homework folder back to school every Friday

Please DO NOT remove the Spelling contract from the folder-Thank you!

Turn in at least 4 assignments from the list (next slide)

Write the number of the assignment you have completed at the top of your page

After you have completed an assignment and have done your best, put it in your folder and bring it to school on Friday!

*Keep your assignments in your school folder until Friday morning when they will all be stapled together and turned in! Thank you !

1. Required Assignment: ________________________________

2. Look up at least 5 words in a dictionary. Write the definition of each word.

3. Word Shapes: Write each word neatly and then outline the word to show the tall and below the line letters.

4. Write each word 5 times. 5. Write a story using at least 8 of your spelling

words. Underline the spelling words in your story. 6. Put all of your words in alphabetical order (ABC

order). 7. Write the bonus words in a sentence. 8. Choose 5 words and write a sentence for each of

the words you chose.

Receive a calendar at the beginning of each month

Students will have until the last day of each week to complete activities

Please be sure that all activities are returned on the last day of the week!

*Note-Occasionally there will be homework from the Investigations curriculum and will need to be completed and returned by Friday!

Planners will be used as a form of communication between school and home

Please make sure you are initialing the behavior in the planner daily and checking the back pocket daily for additional information

If you have something to send to school, please place it in the back pocket of the planner (notes, money, etc.)

Please write the book/pages that are read daily in the planner for each date

Behavior Plan

Our Classroom Rules

1. Show respect for all adults, classmates, and property. This includes listening to one another and following directions.2. Demonstrate self-control. This includes working independently as well as with others, sharing materials, and keeping our hands and feet to ourselves.3. Use our manners and kind words.4. Take responsibility for what we say and do. 5. HAVE FUN and DO YOUR BEST!

All students will begin their day on the “blue” bear happy face! If a student chooses not to follow a rule, the consequences will be consistent as follows:

1st time: A verbal warning will be given.2nd time: Spend the remainder of the activity isolated from the

rest of the group (move clip to “green”)3rd time: Lose 5-10 minutes of free-choice activity (move clip to

“yellow”)4th time: Mustang Mistake (move clip to “red” and must take

home a mustang mistake report from the teacher)

*Note: Severe behavior (violence, etc.): Principal will be notified immediately without benefit of the other steps and parents will be contacted.

Blue= Great Day!...Nice Job!  :-/ Green=Okay Day…Made a few mistakes/had a

couple warnings! Yellow= Not So Good Day…Made Multiple Poor

Choices Red=Mustang Mistake= Broke an important Long

Creek rule or classroom policy

BE SAFE, RESPECTFUL, AND RESPONSIBLE-ACT LIKE A MIGHTY

MUSTANG!

Renaissance Place is the program we are using for AR this year

Information is located inside the student planners (additional information will also be sent home with user names and passwords once received)

Your child will take an AR test after reading an AR book and are comfortable enough to take it

All AR information will be kept in the front part of their planner

• Please check the “Welcome Packet” for more general information about First Grade!

• *Don’t forget to fill out how you child will be getting home this year (ESPECIALLY ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL) on the transportation paper located on the back table! Thank you!

• My contact information:

Miss Ashley WeberRoom: A9

Website: http://ashleyweber.cmswiki.wikispaces.netEmail: ashley1.weber@cms.k12.nc.us

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