Welcome to Back to School NightMrs. Spieler’s Class1S

Behind The Scenes Graduated from Seton Hall University

with a double major in Elementary Education and Communications.

Taught in Paterson, NJ for 3 years

Proud to be in 1st grade for the past 13 years at John Hydock Elementary School

Parent/Teacher Conferences Sign-up sheet is circulating

Be sure to pass it on quickly so everyone in attendance has a chance to sign up.

Different time because of Maternity Leave.

Parent Reader Sign-Up Frequently Asked Questions:

What do I have to do? When do I get to come? Will you remind me when to come? Does it have to be a surprise?

Classroom Management The Rules

Consequences

Rewards Individual Group

Important Information about 1S

1MAT to 1S Folders- Check it every night Homework Sheet No homework coupons Website Lunch tickets Birthdays Allergies Transportation changes Extra Work Weekly Packets Parent Involvement

First Grade Curriculum Journeys Write Steps Writing Close Reading My Math STC-Science Explore Where & Why- Social Studies Health and Wellness

Journeys- Literacy Whole Group and Small Group Instruction Spelling Phonemic Awareness Grammar Comprehension Think Central

Username: lowercase first & last name (no spaces)

Password: student

Write Steps Writing Built around Common Core Standards Writer’s workshop format Mini-lesson followed by independent

practice Conferencing Includes modeled writing, shared writing

and independent writing Includes opinion, informative/explanatory

and narrative writing with various themes.

My Math Built around the Common Core Standards Multiple experiences to build conceptual

understanding Modeling, reasoning, problem solving, hands on Whole group and small group activities Digital component Areas of focus:

Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Geometry Measurement and Data

Science STC- a comprehensive, research-based

K-6 science curriculum Areas of Study – Weather and

Organisms Concrete experiences Work independently & in groups

Social Studies Hands-on program

Reinforces reading, writing & oral language development, as well as math skills, such as numbers, counting, graphing and charting

Some themes include: Rules Seasons/Holidays All About Me Map Skills

Health Topics Nutrition

Fire Safety

Dental Health

Self-Esteem

Genesis On-line Report Cards – December,

March, June

On-line Grade Book – Parent Portal

Specials Day 1 – Music

Day 2 – Gym

Day 3 – World Language

Day 4 – Library

Day 5 – Gym

Day 6 – Art & A.C.T. Enrichment

Scholastic Book Club Online Ordering

Website: scholastic.com/bookclubs Class activation code: DXM7G May still be under Ms. Mattina Can access other catalogs

In class ordering Check or money orders made out to Scholastic

book clubs (no cash please) Send in an envelope with your child’s name and

“scholastic order” on the front

Need to Reach Me? Email: kspieler@mansfieldschool.com

Phone: 609-298-0308 x111

Written note in your child’s folder

www.mansfieldschool.com

Questions? Don’t forget to sign up for conferences

and parent reader Feel free to write a note in your child’s

purple journal I look forward to an exciting year

working with you and your child Please sign-in on the SMARTboard