First Grade Back to School NightFirst Grade Back to School Night

September 23, 2014September 23, 2014

Daily Schedule on DaysDaily Schedule on Days

Morning Meeting Readers Workshop Writers Workshop Literacy Skills Lunch/Recess Math Social Studies (on non-science days) Computers/Gym/Art/Music/Reader’s Theater,

Social Skills

Morning Meeting Readers Workshop Writers Workshop Literacy Skills Lunch/Recess Math Social Studies (on non-science days) Computers/Gym/Art/Music/Reader’s Theater,

Social Skills

Science Safety ContractScience Safety Contract

According to St. Paul Public Schools, students need to have a signed safety contract in order to participate in science activities.

The only chemicals they will be using are soap and water.

According to St. Paul Public Schools, students need to have a signed safety contract in order to participate in science activities.

The only chemicals they will be using are soap and water.

Reader’s WorkshopReader’s Workshop

Whole Class Mini Lesson Independent Work

Time/Centers/Guided Reading Groups

Closing

Whole Class Mini Lesson Independent Work

Time/Centers/Guided Reading Groups

Closing

Great ReadersGreat Readers See themselves as readers Make sense of text Use what they know Understand how stories work Read to learn Monitor and organize ideas and

information Think critically about books

See themselves as readers Make sense of text Use what they know Understand how stories work Read to learn Monitor and organize ideas and

information Think critically about books

Writer’s WorkshopWriter’s Workshop

Whole Class Mini Lesson Independent Writing Share

Whole Class Mini Lesson Independent Writing Share

Developing Writing Habits Personal Narrative: Small Moments Persuasive Letters and Speeches How-To Books Question & Answer Books Book Recommendation Realistic Fiction Informational Writing: Expert Book Poetry

Developing Writing Habits Personal Narrative: Small Moments Persuasive Letters and Speeches How-To Books Question & Answer Books Book Recommendation Realistic Fiction Informational Writing: Expert Book Poetry

MathMath

Whole Class Lesson Independent

Practice/Centers/Small Groups Closing

Whole Class Lesson Independent

Practice/Centers/Small Groups Closing

Daily Routines and Comparing Numbers Everyday Uses of Numbers Visual Patterns, Number Patterns and

Counting Measurement and Basic Facts Place Value, Number Stories, Basic Facts Developing Fact Power Geometry and Attributes Mental Math, Money and Fractions Place Value and Fractions

Daily Routines and Comparing Numbers Everyday Uses of Numbers Visual Patterns, Number Patterns and

Counting Measurement and Basic Facts Place Value, Number Stories, Basic Facts Developing Fact Power Geometry and Attributes Mental Math, Money and Fractions Place Value and Fractions

December: Family presentations about a celebration or tradition

January: Community helper interview and project

December: Family presentations about a celebration or tradition

January: Community helper interview and project

Special projects

Spanish ExpectationsSpanish Expectations

Starting in September students will use basic classroom words and phrases in Spanish.

Monday, January 12: Students will speak only Spanish to adults and peers.

Starting in September students will use basic classroom words and phrases in Spanish.

Monday, January 12: Students will speak only Spanish to adults and peers.

Goals for HomeworkGoals for Homework Students need to read at least 15 minutes

each day Practice what students are learning at

school Provide activities for parents to work with

child and see their child’s progress Build a homework routine that includes a

place and time to do homework Increase student’s personal responsibility

and ability to work independently Learn to read and write high frequency

spelling words

Students need to read at least 15 minutes each day

Practice what students are learning at school

Provide activities for parents to work with child and see their child’s progress

Build a homework routine that includes a place and time to do homework

Increase student’s personal responsibility and ability to work independently

Learn to read and write high frequency spelling words

Field TripsField Trips Dodge Farm (October/November) Holiday play (December) Children’s Museum (March) Rollerskating (February 13) Como Planetarium (January/February) Fort Snelling (April/May) Como Zoo (May) Linwood Rec Center (June)

Dodge Farm (October/November) Holiday play (December) Children’s Museum (March) Rollerskating (February 13) Como Planetarium (January/February) Fort Snelling (April/May) Como Zoo (May) Linwood Rec Center (June)

BirthdaysBirthdays Please check with the teacher before

sending birthday treats. Due to the district wellness policy treats are limited to once a month.

First grade classes will meet outside on the last Wednesday of the month to sing to all students with birthdays and celebrate with 10 minutes of extra recess.

Please check with the teacher before sending birthday treats. Due to the district wellness policy treats are limited to once a month.

First grade classes will meet outside on the last Wednesday of the month to sing to all students with birthdays and celebrate with 10 minutes of extra recess.

Thank you for coming tonight!Thank you for coming tonight!