Welcome to First Grade!

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the volunteer sign in sheet.

My Contact Information

• Teacher Name: Margie Feinberg• Room: 7• Email

Address: marjorie.feinberg@smusd.org 

• Phone Number: (760) 290-2199 ext. 3107

Our School-Wide RulesBe ResponsibleBe Respectful

Be Safe

Students will be able to earn individual and class Superhero coupons and be

entitled to purchase items at our school store.

Super Hero CouponSafe-Respectful-Responsible

A Look at Our Day…  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday8:45- 9:30

Number Talk and Phonics

Number Talk and Phonics

Number Talk and Phonics

Number Talk and Phonics

Number Talk and Phonics

9:30- 10:30

Reading Groups Reading Groups Reading Groups Reading Groups Reading Groups

10:30-11:15

Writing Writing Writing Writing WritingLibrary

10:45-11:10

11:15-12:00

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

12:00 – 1:30

Math MathComputer Lab

12:45-1:15

Math Math Math

1:30-1:50

Recess Recess RecessPe Wednesdays

12:45

Recess

Arts1:45- 2:15

Recess

2:15- 3:10

P.E. Social Studies/Science

Early Release2:10

P.E.

Social Studies/Science/

Art

3:10 Dismissal Dismissal Dismissal Dismissal

     Math Standards

Trimester 1 Represent and Interpret GraphsGeometry, Telling Time and Fractions

Trimester 2MeasurementPlace Value

Trimester 3Addition and subtraction to 100Fact Families

Our Year Long Standards of Focus: 1. Students will learn addition and subtractions with 20 to solve word problems.2. Students will learn to add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtractions within 10.

Writing StandardsA.Write Opinion Pieces

B.Write Informative/Explanatory Texts

C.Write NarrativesMastery is expected at the end of the year.

Language

Demonstrate effective use of the English grammar. Demonstrate correct use of standard English, use appropriate

capitalization, punctuation and spelling skills. Acquire and use grade-appropriate vocabulary and topic-specific words

and phrases, including precise words which describe actions, emotions, and experiences.

Reading Standards

• Learn Phonics Patterns and Sight Words • Develop Comprehension Skills when Reading

Fiction and Informational Texts1. Ask and answer questions about key details in a text2. Retell stories to include key details in a text3. Read fiction and informational books and know the differences and

similarities between the two kinds of texts. 4. Describe the characters, settings, and major events in a story.5. Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.

• Build a Stronger Vocabulary • Develop Fluency Skills

Social Studies and Science Standards

Trimester 1CitizenshipThe Structure of Plants and Animals

Trimester 2Past and PresentAmerican Symbols and Traditions

Trimester 3Earth’s Place in the UniverseLight and Sound

Weekly Homework

Homework consists of:– Individualized math timed practice tests (Panther Facts)– Individualized reading and spelling word club levels– Individualized reading book bags– Reading log– Optional computer games and activities– Spelling dictation sentences

Homework is due on Thursdays.

Panther Timed Math TestsThese are a series of math tests that builds fluency

skills.

Lion Cubs This club focuses on addition and subtraction math facts to

20. There are four timed tests.

Tigers Club This is a more advanced club consisting of four timed tests

covering addition, subtraction and multiplication facts ( 2’s, 5’s and 10’s).

200 Word Club WordsThis is a first grade individualized reading and spelling program focusing on common sight

words.

• Our trained parent volunteers run this program.

• Your child’s reading and spelling levels will be recorded each week on their homework cover

sheet.

• For those who enjoy a challenge, we will learn the 400 Word Club words!

First Trimester

Language Arts: Reading, Writing and Spelling Mastery is expected at the end of the year.

Phonics

I can read short vowel words.(cat, met, nut)

I can read words with blends. (blend, camp)

Phonics

I can read words with the “h” brothers. (ch, wh, th, sh)

I can read words with endings that have s, ed and ing.(looks, looked, looking)

Sight Words

I can read up to the 50’s Word Club words.

I can read up to the 100’s Word Club words.

Spelling

I can spell the 50’s Word Club words.

I can spell the 100’s Word Club words.

Writing

I can write an informative text: Topic sentence,

details and a concluding sentence.

Writing

I can write a personal narrative story: Topic sentence, two details,

and a concluding sentence.

Writing

I can use capital letters and punctuation marks correctly most of the

time.

Writing

I can write complete sentences.

I can write neatly.

Free

Space

Reading Literature and Informational

Text

I can ask and answer questions about key

details in a story.

Reading Literature and Informational

Text

I can describe the characters, setting and major events in a story.

Informational Text

I know and can use text features like captions, bold print, indexes to

locate key information.

Fiction

I can tell you the main topic and important

details in a story or text.

Fiction and Nonfiction I can answer who, what, where, when, why and how questions about a

book.

Free Space

Fluency I can read with expression and

accurately.

First Trimester

Year Long Addition and Subtraction

Mastery is expected at the end of the year.

Counting I can count to 120 and

count on from any number to 120. 1.NBT.1

Free Space

Word Problems I can answer word problems using addition and subtraction within 20. 1.OA.1

Adding Fluently I can add and subtract within 20, and know

addition and subtraction to 10

fluently. 1.OA.6

Data

Data I can sort data using

three categories.M.1.MD4

Data I can represent data

on a tally chart or picture chart.

M.1.MD4

Data M.1.MD4

I can answer questions about the total number of data points and how many

in each category.

Free Space

Geometry, Fractions and Time

Geometry I can explain the difference between defining attributes (e.g., sides, angles, faces) and non-defining attributes (e.g., color, orientations, overall size) M.1.G.1

Geometry I can build 2-D and 3-D shapes to make a composite shape. M.1.G.2

Geometry I can make new shapes

from the composite shape. M.1.G.2

Fractions I can partition circles and

rectangles into two and four equal shares.M.1.MD.3

Free Space

Telling Time I can tell time to the hour and half hour.

M.1.MD.3

Important Highlights: Please send a healthy snack for recess.

Wear comfortable shoes on our P.E. days Mondays, Thursdays, and every other Wednesday.

Homework is important. Please make sure it’s returned on Thursdays.

I have duty immediately after school. I can meet with you afterwards by a prearranged appointment.

Thursday Envelopes: Please read and return the envelopes every Friday.

Dreambox and Tenmarks are two math computer programs that are to you at home.

                                             Classroom                        Wish List

Thank-you in advance for contributing to our classroom! Any donation, big or small is greatly appreciated!• Colored Copy Paper (yellow, light blue, gray)

• Ticonderoga Pencils• Pencil Top Erasers• Clorox/Lysol Wipes

• Avery Labels 30 to a page: 5160, 8160• Reusable Write and Wipe Pockets (10 1/4 x 13 1/8)

(Available at Lakeshore and Amazon)

You may also contribute to our school by sending in your Box Tops!

Thank-you for coming tonight!