Seven Hills Elementary

First Grade

First Grade• Chrissie Vann **** cvann@nisdtx.org ****817-215-0733

• Shelley Thomas ***sthomas01@nisdtx.org ****817-215-0737

• Pauline Goosey **** pgoosey@nisdtx.org ****817-215-0725

• Jessica Stewart ***jstewaart@nisdtx.org ***817-215-9124

Tonight parents will…

• Understand their role in the parent community

• Know ways they can be involved in their child’s classroom and school

• Understand the role of a student at Seven Hills

• Understand the rituals and routines that make Seven Hills a successful learning community.

Communication

• We need parents email addresses!• Make sure we have updated phone numbers• Texting parents – sign them up• Paperless communication• Teacher newsletters• Teacher Websites

Remind 101

How to sign uphttps://www.remind101.com/classes/187816/invite

Website

• http://www.nisdtx.org//Domain/1646

Teacher Newsletter

• ..\Newsletters\September Newsletter 2012.doc

Internet Grade Viewing

Login Screen

Home Screen

Alerts

Workshop Model• Reading, Writing, Math and Science follow

the workshop model• Opening, work period, and closing• Students all work at their level.• The teacher introduces concepts at the

opening.• The teacher pulls groups or individuals

during the work period• Students become teachers at the closing

Reading & Writing

• Reader’s & Writer’s Notebook• Goal Notebooks• Anchor charts• Reading logs• Reading levels charted• Million Word Challenge• Book of the Month

Reading & Writing• EOY Reading Level 16 (Seven Hills 18)• EOY Writing Level 6• Nonfiction, Narrative Writing, Poetry• Conventions to Secure (Punctuation, Capitals, Spacing, Spelling of

HFW)• Small group instruction based on needs• Students practice comprehension using books at their reading level• Spelling Tests given on Friday after list has been sent home on

Monday (Twice monthly or as needed)• Nightly Reading (reading log, reread for comprehension, retell and

fluency)

Math

• Math Investigations• Conceptual learning• Importance of knowing their math facts• Anchor Charts• Notebooking• Examples on Mrs. Espinosa’s website

Math

• Concepts covered (geometry, measurement, addition/subtraction facts, problem solving, time (hour/half hour/duration of time), money (introducing and identifying), greater than/less than, and place value

• Students explore a variety of ways to solve problems through games and practice within small groups, partners, or as individuals

• Students share out their thinking showing a variety of complexity

• Should know facts up to 18

Science

• Workshop Model• Notebooking• Anchor charts• Inquiry Process• Matter, Force and Motion, Magnetism,

Seasons, Weather, Objects in the Sky, Life Cycle, Plants

Social Studies

• Community, Citizenship, Needs and Wants, Goods and Services, Land Forms, Traditions, Reading Maps and Timeline, Historical Figures (Martin Luther King, Jr., George Washington, Abraham Lincoln)

• Integrated through LA (Read nonfiction books, book discussions, cross curriculum writing)

Classroom Management

• STAR Binder• STAR Parties• STAR Awards

Behavior stick, behavior calendar, various positive reinforcements

within each class

Technology in Action

• Netbook Carts• iPads• Classroom Response Systems• Digital Cameras • Eduphoria• Millions of Apps and Websites• Video Announcements

STAAR Testing Days

• First graders do not have STARR administered

• We will need snack donations during testing time

Conferences

• We will schedule a parent/teacher conference with all of our parents in September through October.

• Teachers will contact you to set up a conference.

• If you would ever like to meet with us; just let us know and we are happy to meet with you.

Homework

• The purpose of homework is to reinforce concepts that have already been taught in class.

• Homework should not be difficult for students because it is just practice.

• Homework will be passed out on Monday and will be due on Friday.

Questions???

Thank you

• We appreciate your help and support!• It is going to be a great year!