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done by Phyllis Halloran I’m trying hard to learn to read But what’s a kid to do When there’s a NO and a GO and a SO and a HO And then there’s a word like TO? Reading BONE and CONE and LONE and TONE Can almost be kind of fun, But I get upset when I have to believe That D-O-N-E spells DONE It’s plain to see a kid like me Sure needs a helping hand. No matter how much I really try I just don’t understand. I’m trying hard to learn to read. Somehow that’s what I’ll do. But for now if you’ll just read to me Someday I’ll read to you.

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done by Phyllis Halloran

I’m trying hard to learn to readBut what’s a kid to doWhen there’s a NO and a GO and a SO and a HOAnd then there’s a word like TO?

Reading BONE and CONE and LONE and TONECan almost be kind of fun,But I get upset when I have to believeThat D-O-N-E spells DONE

It’s plain to see a kid like meSure needs a helping hand.No matter how much I really tryI just don’t understand.

I’m trying hard to learn to read.Somehow that’s what I’ll do.But for now if you’ll just read to meSomeday I’ll read to you.

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Welcome to 1Copsetic Class!

Room 115Ms. Mays

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Schedule8:50-9:10 Students arrive, select lunch, unpack9:15-11:10 English Language Arts

Reading Writing Speaking and Listening

11:15-11:45 Lunch11:45-12:15 Recess12:15-1:10 Math1:15-2:00 SPECIAL2:20-2:40 finish Math2:40-3:10 Science/Social Studies3:20 Dismissal

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Special ScheduleMonday- Integrated Arts - 6 week rotations

-Currently in P.E. with Ms. Lepant

Tuesday- P.E. with Ms. Lepant– Tennis shoes

Wednesday- Music with Ms. ArnoldThursday – Library with Mrs. Tomczak- Bring books

Friday-Art with Mrs. Townsend

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Team

Students

TeacherParent

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Teacher

Do not…keep children to their studies by compulsion but by play.” Plato

Deliver instructionBe Interesting and CreativeIncorporate different approaches to keep young students engaged

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ELA (English Lang. Arts)Story Town- Harcourt Still the best series on the marketComponents– Various Genres – Phonemic Awareness– Phonics/Spelling– High Frequency Words– Comprehension Strategies & Skills– Fluency– Robust Vocabulary– Grammar– Handwriting – Writing

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Handwriting - D’Nealian

Slants and CurvesGrip

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Writing - Content

LabelsSentencesBeginning, Middle, EndDetails

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Math Developing concepts w/ manipulativesPracticing for understandingDeveloping fluency of numbers & factsTopics:

– Addition & Subtraction Concepts– Addition & Subtraction Facts up to 18– Graphs– Numbers to 100– Geometry– Addition & Subtraction to 20– Money– Time– Fractions– Measurement– Operations– Data– Problem Solving

Texts/Resources:– Every Day Counts

(calendar system)– Harcourt Math

Pennsylvania Edition– Otter Creek Mastering

Basic Facts (Rocket Math)

– Problem Solver

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Rocket Math

How to Practice– Use practice sheet that comes home

to have your child verbally read the problem and the answer.• If your child hesitates or gives an

incorrect answer, tell the correct answer, your child repeats it, then goes back 3.

Starts 3rd quarter

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ScienceLiving and NonlivingHabitatsHow Plants and Animals LiveLife CyclesFood ChainsLand, Water, and AirWeather

Daily weather watch and pond walks

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Social StudiesScott Foresman Social Studies text- All TogetherUNIT 1:  TIME FOR SCHOOL  UNIT 2:  IN MY COMMUNITY UNIT 3:  WORK !  WORK !  WORK ! UNIT 4:  OUR EARTH, OUR RESOURCES UNIT 5:  THIS IS OUR COUNTRY UNIT 6:  OUR COUNTRY, OUR WORLD

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Report Card

Benchmarks – NOT gradesBased on independence and accuracyMost will make appropriate progressI will call if I see a problem or difficulties

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Parent

Well rested and fedEstablish homework routine Read the directions sometimes they have multiple stepsCheck for directions and accuracy

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Homework

Practice, practice, practice!!Accuracy and Automaticity

Reading … like you talkMath … basic facts

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HomeworkSpelling (Monday-Thursday)– Practice every night!

Math (Monday-Thursday)– Typically the “Practice” side is homework, the “Problem

Solving” side is optional Please read the directions to them

– Rocket Math (if they did not pass) – Count money (anytime)

Reading – Rereading stories from the series (usually Tuesday)– Rereading word and sentences

Handwriting

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Homework

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Sticker BooksSticker books are OPTIONAL practice to help increase your child's fluency. A fluent reader can read smoothly and accurately. Sticker books can be turned in as soon as your child can read at least ONE page fluently. It will be sent home again once an adult or I have read with your child. Parent volunteers will be asked to read Sticker Books with students in the class.

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On-line Resources

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Student

Try their bestIt’s ok to make mistakessometimes that’s how we learn the mostParticipate

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Lunch MoneyPOS systemPin number Money may be applied to your child’s account on any day. PayForIt.net (NA website)Envelope with all informationCash (in an envelope with your child’s name)

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Parent VolunteersClearances are necessary!SOS … love to have you!Report to the office first.Come to my room … oops no wandering!!Sorry no sibs while volunteering

What happens in 1C …. Stays in 1C Confidentiality is a MUST!!

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Parent Volunteers (con’t)Facilitating Centers (small group) or Stations (2 students)Reading with individual studentsBulletin BoardsMisc.

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Birthday CelebrationsWe like our children to share birthday celebrations with their classmates!Due to the “Wellness Policy” and to protect children with allergies, please consider a non-food item if you want to provide a treat. Edible treats MUST be approved by nurse 48 hours prior to distribution. We will celebrate half birthday for those who have summer birthdays.Please do not send birthday invitations to school unless there is one for every child in the class. We don’t want any hurt feelings.

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CommunicationE-mail: [email protected]

I check it in the morning before 9AM, lunch, during specials and after school when the kids leave.

Write a note – Pick up for today– Early dismissal for today– Medication for today

Call school secretary– Pick up for today– Early dismissal for today– Medication for today

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Behavior Management Set clear expectations Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse Use THINK cards to change behavior Take back the THINK cards when caught being

good

1st Quarter … 4/day … 5th = phone call home 2nd Quarter … 3/day … 4th = phone call home 3rd Quarter … 2/day … 3rd = phone call home

4th Quarter … 1/day … 2nd = phone call home

Dojo and Too Much Noise

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IncentivesThe class will earn stars forgood class behavior– Working/Walking quietly – Working cooperatively– Following directions

Individuals will earn a star for the class– Random acts of kindness– Thoughtfulness and consideration

• Small groups will earn a star for the class- Working cooperatively- Preparing quickly and quietly

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RecessThe children go outdoors for recess unless it is extremely cold, raining, or snowing. It is always windy on this hill. Please keep these factors in mind and dress your child accordingly.

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Star StudentDone Alphabetically by their first nameMonday- Oral presentation with All About Me bag

Other STAR activities– Estimation jar– Lead Every Day Counts– Line Leader– Helper

Starts end of September beginning of OctoberLetter and Bag will be sent home

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Anti-Bullying ProgramGetting Better At Getting Along

Olweus Bully Prevention Program (OBPP)– Monthly Themes (i.e., respect,

responsibility)– Anti-Bullying Rules– Class Meetings – Role Playing

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MES Anti-Bullying Rules

1. We will not bully others.2. We will try to help students who are

bullied.3. We will try to include students who are

left out.4. If we know someone who is being

bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.

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Reminders

Names on EVERYTHING!!!Email listVolunteer listWrite a note to your child!

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Donations

Boxes of baggies (any size)White CardstockColored paperTissues

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CogAT Testing

The CogAT (a cognitive abilities test) will be administered to the First Grade students November 9 - November 12.– Make sure your child is well-rested

and has eaten breakfast!

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Questions