All About Me:Born in Van Nuys, CAGrew up in Brevard County, have

been in Vero for almost 13 yearsMarried to Tim for almost 14 yearsGraduated from Florida State

University (GOOO NOLES!!!)Started teaching career in 2004I have 3 children- Timmy (13); Ken

(12); and Christopher (8) – ALL attend Imagine!!!

AgendaDaily Schedule Walkthrough

First Grade Expectations

Homework

Agendas/Thursday Folder

Character Development

Miscellaneous

Frequently Asked Questions

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Daily Schedule8:00 – 8:20 Arrival (Prepare for the Day) Welcome Work8:25 – 8:30 Announcements (Attendance)8:35 – 9:15 SPECIALS (M – Art, T – Library, W – PE, TH –

Music, F – Art)9:15 – 9:30 Morning Meeting/Snack

9:30 – 10:00 Reading (Whole Group at Carpet)10:00 – 11:00 Literacy Centers (Small Group Instruction)11:03 – 11:28 LUNCH11:30 – 11:45 Teacher Read Aloud (Whole Group at

Carpet)11:45 – 12:45 Math Instruction and Centers12:45 – 1:25 Writing1:20 – 1:40 RECESS1:50 – 2:15 Science/Social Studies2:15– 2:25 Closure/Agendas2:25 – 3:00 MICROSOCIETY3:05 DISMISSAL

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First Grade ExpectationsReading:Fluency: 40 wcpm on the target passage

(FAIR), 60 wcpm on Harcourt ORFSight Words: Fry Word list (Goal – 250)Spelling – Tests help us to assess your child’s

understanding of Phonics. We will be looking for these skills to translate into writing

Writing: One full paragraph (6 or more sentences)

with transition words – we will be using the SMILE Writing program We will also work on handwriting.

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Math:+/- to 20, skip-counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s, place value to 100,

in addition to many concepts at an introductory level to be built upon in later grades .

We have a new math program that focuses on the mastery of the Big Ideas in the Sunshine State Standards. However, we will hold ourselves accountable for the Imagine Standards as well which will better prepared our students for success on SAT-10.

We will use Dino Mite math drills to develop fluency with basic math facts, Sunshine Math (Math Superstars) for math enrichment, calendar math, and hands-on math center activities.

Science/Social Studies:In Science we will cover basic concepts and do some hands on

experiments. In Social Studies we will learn about different holidays and American symbols.

Homework •We will be using a Homework chart

this year

•This is about establishing important routines and responsibilities

•Read, Read, Read, (see handouts)

•Homework folders due on Fridays

Agendas/Thursday Folder•Daily Communication

(agendas)• Check email daily if possible• Behavior (I try to keep you

aware of what’s going on)• Thursday Folder – return on

Fridays• You are all doing GREAT

with this – thank you so much!

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Character Development•Character Counts (Home Notes)•Shared Values (JIF)

•Our Vision Statement: To educate the children of our community in an environment where positive development of character has equal importance to academics

Miscellaneous•PTA Membership/Box Tops•Uniforms/Dress Code•Dismissal (use agenda to inform of

changes)/NOT DURING MICRO!!•Birthday Treats – at recess time•Book Orders•BOOK IT!•Room mom/volunteers

Frequently Asked QuestionsHomework Folders are sent home on Mondays – to be returned

on Friday. Do NOT return prior to Friday. I will try to send home Friday tests on Monday so you can review them. All other classwork and graded papers will be sent home in Thursday folder.

Some classwork will not be graded (often math packets) because I look over them as we go.

Homework- Each week there will be 2 reading practice sheets, 1 math sheet, and the practice spelling test as well as the 20 minutes of reading each night. This will change in January

Spelling Tests are given each Friday. Practice test is done at home as Thursdays homework.

Center Work is graded for completion and neatness.

Homework is checked for completion. If not completed or if student has not finished it to satisfaction, a note will be included for them to finish or correct and return the following week in Folder.

Flash cards and card games, little books sent home with homework are to be kept at home for practice. Do not send them back in the Homework Folders

Dino-Mite Math Drills will be each week on Tues. & Thurs. Dino Mite math is a timed math drill. Each student will progress at their own rate and will be rewarded for progress throughout the program. You can practice at home to better prepare your child with the flashcards we will send home in the homework folder. Also, www.math-drills.com is a great site to use at home.

Agendas should be signed by parent each day.

Reading Logs and Homework Checklists to be kept in the plastic sleeves in the Homework Folders. I will check each weekend and return these by the following Monday.

Fry Word Lists-practice these words at home

QuestionsAny other questions?????

Your Homework: Read the Parent Handbook. Sign and return the last page within ONE WEEK

Don’t forget to write your child a note in their journal

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