Mrs. Beg First- Grade

ClassWelcome Parents!

Welcome to First Grade! I will introduce you

to our grade and to our classroom.

If you have any questions during my presentation, please feel free to ask.

All About Me My background

I grew up in Queens, New York. I graduated with a B.S. in Elementary

Education and a Master in Early Childhood Education from St. John’s University, New York.

My experience I’ve been teaching for 15 years. This is my 9th year at Lost Lake.

My Family

My husband Azeem

My children Beautiful

daughters, Aleeza and Layla

Azeem and Sabrina

Aleeza Layla

My Goals To give your child the academic

and social skills they will need to progress to Second grade.

To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.

To help your child make new friends and discover new interests.

Class ScheduleLost Lake Elementary School

Teacher's Daily Schedule 2012-2013

Teacher: Sabrina Beg Grade: First Room # 404

Time Minutes Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:00-8:20 20 Planning/AM Duty Planning/AM Duty Planning/AM Duty Planning/AM Duty Planning/AM Duty

8:20 - 8:45 25Unpacking Morning

AnnouncementUnpacking Morning

AnnouncementUnpacking Morning

AnnouncementUnpacking Morning

AnnouncementUnpacking Morning

Announcement8:45- 9:35 50 Reading Block Reading Block Reading Block Reading Block Reading Block9:35-10:05 30 ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR

10:05-10:30 25 Daily 5 Daily 5 Daily 5 Daily 5 Daily 510:30-11:00 30 Writing Writing Writing Writing Writing11:05-11:30 25 Science Science Science Science Science11:30-12:00 30 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH12:00 - 1:05 65 Math Math Math Math Math

1:05-1:25 20 Recess RecessEnrichment (1:05-

1:40)Recess Recess

1:25-1:40 15AR Test /Silent Read

/Intensive GRPAR Test /Silent Read

/Intensive GRP

Agendas/Pack Up/Silent Rdg (1:40-1:50)

AR Test /Silent Read /Intensive GRP

AR Test /Silent Read /Intensive GRP

1:40- 1:55 15Agendas/Pack

Up/Silent Rdg Agendas/Pack

Up/Silent Rdg

Agendas/Pack Up/Silent Rdg (1:40-1:50)

Agendas/Pack Up/Silent Rdg

Agendas/Pack Up/Silent Rdg

1:55-2:40 45 Enrichment EnrichmentDismissal

(1:50-2:00)Enrichment Enrichment

2:40-3:00 20 Dismissal Dismissal Planning Dismissal Dismissal3:00-3:30 30 Planning Planning Planning Planning Planning

Total Minutes 445          

Class EnrichmentsPE-

Vigliotta

PE-Henry

FineArts

PE-Vigliott

aPE-

Henry Media

PE-Vigliott

aPE-

Henry Science

RED ORANGE YELLOW GREEN BLUE WHITE PURPLE SILVER BROWN

20-Aug 21-Aug 22-Aug 23-Aug 24-Aug 27-Aug 28-Aug 29-Aug 30-Aug

31-Aug 4-Sep 5-Sep 6-Sep 7-Sep 10-Sep 11-Sep 12-Sep 13-Sep

14-Sep 17-Sep 18-Sep 19-Sep 20-Sep 21-Sep 24-Sep 25-Sep 26-Sep

27-Sep 28-Sep 1-Oct 2-Oct 3-Oct 4-Oct 5-Oct 8-Oct 9-Oct

10-Oct 11-Oct 12-Oct 15-Oct 16-Oct 17-Oct 18-Oct 22-Oct 23-Oct

24-Oct 25-Oct 29-Oct 30-Oct 31-Oct 1-Nov 2-Nov 5-Nov 6-Nov

7-Nov 8-Nov 9-Nov 12-Nov 13-Nov 14-Nov 15-Nov 16-Nov 26-Nov

27-Nov 28-Nov 29-Nov 30-Nov 3-Dec 4-Dec 5-Dec 6-Dec 7-Dec

10-Dec 11-Dec 12-Dec 13-Dec 14-Dec 17-Dec 18-Dec 19-Dec 20-Dec

21-Dec 7-Jan 8-Jan 9-Jan 10-Jan 11-Jan 14-Jan 15-Jan 16-Jan

17-Jan 22-Jan 23-Jan 24-Jan 25-Jan 28-Jan 29-Jan 30-Jan 31-Jan

1-Feb 4-Feb 5-Feb 6-Feb 7-Feb 8-Feb 11-Feb 12-Feb 13-Feb

14-Feb 15-Feb 19-Feb 20-Feb 21-Feb 22-Feb 25-Feb 26-Feb 27-Feb

28-Feb 1-Mar 4-Mar 5-Mar 6-Mar 7-Mar 8-Mar 11-Mar 12-Mar

13-Mar 14-Mar 15-Mar 18-Mar 19-Mar 20-Mar 21-Mar 1-Apr 2-Apr

3-Apr 4-Apr 5-Apr 8-Apr 9-Apr 10-Apr 11-Apr 12-Apr 15-Apr

16-Apr 17-Apr 18-Apr 19-Apr 22-Apr 23-Apr 24-Apr 25-Apr 26-Apr

29-Apr 30-Apr 1-May 2-May 3-May 6-May 7-May 8-May 9-May

10-May 13-May 14-May 15-May 16-May 17-May 20-May 21-May 22-May

23-May 24-May 28-May 29-May 30-May 31-May 3-Jun 4-Jun 5-Jun

Outstanding

Great

Super

Ready to Learn

Caution

Pit Stop

Off the Track

When students exhibit great behavior they can move their clip up.

All student start the day on Ready to learn

When student exhibit unacceptable behavior they can move their clip down.

Homework is a very worthwhile part of your child's day and it is very important to his or her success in school.  We use it as a way to review and practice important skills learned in the classroom.

Homework encourages responsibility and should be viewed as a way to help your child succeed in school.  One way to teach responsibility is by expecting your child to complete their homework daily and return it.

Some ways families can help their child with homework are: Have a specific time each day to complete homework. Make sure it is in a quiet, comfortable, well-lit place. Make sure there are no distractions (loud music, TV blaring, video

games.) Help your child, but do not do their homework for them.

Homework will be in the red folder on Friday. All homework will be collected on Friday.

Monday: Use the Spelling Menu to complete an activity with your spelling words.Tuesday: Pick a writing prompt from the monthly calendar and write 3 or more sentences.Wednesday: Read weekly story and answer questions in complete sentences. Thursday: Math WorksheetFriday: Read a book and write the title on your read recognition log.

• Reading Block = (90 minutes) • Phonics- We will focus on a weekly phonic skill.• High Frequency Words- We will learn high frequency

words weekly.• Robust Vocabulary Words- We will learn the meaning

of 6 robust vocabulary words weekly. Students must understand the meaning of the words.

Weekly Reading Comprehension Story – Lesson 1-30

Reading Centers – Daily 5- Read to Self, Read to Someone, Word Work, Writing, Computer, and small group with me

Grammar- We will learn a weekly grammar skill and practice the skill.

Writing-We will learn a writing craft and practice the craft throughout the week.

• 90 minutes Reading Block- Harcourt Story Town Reading Series with supplement from our Pearson Science curriculum

Tested weekly – Thursdays Teacher will read test only until the first

progress report Sept. 21 Upon leaving first grade, students need to

be reading at least 60+ words per minute. STAR READING test at 2.0 level or above. Students should be able to read 100% of the

Dolch Word (Sight Words) List for first grade.

Reading Grading System

Reading Grades: Reading Lessons Weekly Test - Lessons 1-30, including Robust Vocabulary sections. We will read the Reading Test until the first Progress Report.   High Frequency List Test- High-frequency words are the 100 or so most commonly used words in printed language. Though the English language contains millions of words, over 50 percent of all text is composed of these 100 words.

Cold Read Test- A passage that the students have never seen before with a number of questions following the passage. These questions are based not only on the reading itself, but also on reading skills, (ex: cause and effect, authors purpose, sequence and other skills like that). Fluency–Fluency is defined as the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression. In order to understand what they read, children must be able to read fluently whether they are reading aloud or silently.

1st 9 weeks 2nd 9 weeks

3rd 9 weeks

4th 9 weeks

Reading Lessons Weekly Test 50%

Reading Lessons Weekly Test -25%

Reading Lessons Weekly Test -25%

Reading Lessons Weekly Test -25%

High Frequency List Test -25%

High Frequency List Test -25%

High Frequency List Test -25%

High Frequency List Test -25%

Cold Read- 25% Fluency-25% Fluency-25% Fluency-25%

Cold Reads- 25% Cold Reads- 25% Cold Reads- 25%

• Our writing curriculum is Be a Writer. The Being a Writer program is a yearlong writing curriculum that combines research in the areas of writing, motivation, and learning theory with social and ethical development. The program has two goals: to develop the creativity and skills of a writer, and to develop the social and ethical values of a responsible person.

• Daily Writing Activities that go along with our reading series. Student will b able to spell frequently used words correctly. When writing, student will be able to spell words with the

beginning, middle, and ending sounds. Student will be able to write 3 complete sentences related to

one topic. Student will be able to use brainstorming techniques and use

a graphic organizers. Student will be able to use proper punctuation and

capitalization when writing sentences.

0 1 2 3 4 5

Content Nothing written.

Very little written. Hard to

understand what the student is conveying.

Very little written but possible to

understand what the student is

conveying.

The point is made, but is

lacking sufficient support. Many questions could

still be answered.

The point is made, but is

lacking sufficient support. Few

questions could still be

answered.

Sufficient information is

given to convey the student’s total

ideas and feelings.

Details No details. A single detail. A few details.Many details. Some details

may be off-topic.

Many details. Few details may

be off-topic.

Many and varied details that support

the topic.

Organization Words are out of order.

Words are in order in a single

sentence.

Main idea followed by a

detail.

Main idea followed by

multiple details.

Beginning, middle and end with an error.

Complete and creative beginning,

middle and end.

VocabularyDoes not

demonstrate any vocabulary.

Uses common words and phrases in

writing.

Uses one or two vocabulary words but

incorrectly.

Uses one or two vocabulary

words correctly.

Uses vocabulary with few errors.

Includes all vocabulary correctly.

SpellingNo words are

spelled correctly.

Most words are misspelled,

whether HFW or irregular.

Some HFW and misspelled but sounded out

well.

All HFW are spelled correctly

and irregular words are

sounded out well.

All HFW and some irregular

words are spelled correctly

and other irregular words

are sounded out well.

All words are spelled correctly.

Conventions

There are no capitals or

correct punctuation.

Some sentences have correct capitalization

and/or punctuation.

Most sentences have correct capitalization

and/or punctuation.

Capitals are present at the beginning of

each sentence, and correct

punctuation is at the end.

Capitals and punctuation are

on each sentence, and

most other capitalization

and punctuation is used correctly.

All capitals and punctuation are

correct.

1st / 2nd Semester

3rd Semester

4th Semester

<5 points 60-69 60-69 60-69

5-9 points 70-79 70-79 70-7410-14 points 80-89 80-84 75-7915-19 points 90-100 85-89 80-8420-24 points 90-100 85-89>25 points 90-100

Rubric

Spelling -( Spelling words will be written in sentence form.)  Writing – writing story with colorful vocabulary Grammar- Focus skill of the week

1st 9 weeks

2nd 9 weeks 3rd 9 weeks 4th 9 weeks

Spelling 33% Spelling 33% Spelling 33% Spelling 33%

Grammar 33% Grammar 33% Grammar 33% Grammar 33%Writing- 34% Writing 34% Writing 34% Writing 34%

•Our first grade math curriculum is a fantastic series called Harcourt Go Math.

•Math Fact Ice Cream Sundae – My goal is to have every student successful pass each math fact before testing begins at the 4th 9weeks and complete the ice cream sundae.

Harcourt Go Math is our math curriculum. Tested weekly- Fridays. Weekly Chapter Test- End of Chapter Test- Math Facts- Practiced the first three quarters.

Graded the fourth quarter.

1st 9 weeks 2nd 9 weeks 3rd 9 weeks 4th 9 weeks

Weekly Chapter Test 40%

Weekly Chapter Test 40%

Weekly Chapter Test 40%

Weekly Chapter Test 60%

End of Chapter Test 60%

End of Chapter Test 60%

End of Chapter Test60%

Weekly Math Facts Test 40%

Weekly test will be sent home on Fridays. PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN ALL TEST THE NEXT.

Grading Scale - A 100-90 B 89-80 C 79-70 D 69-60 F 59-0 eSembler- You can access your child’s weekly grade on

eSembler. You will need to create a user name and password to gain access.

Our science curriculum is Florida Interactive Science Pearson

We have wonderful leveled readers to teach scientific facts along with interactive experiments.

In late Fall, we have our Annual Science Fair Night. Parents are invited to visit our school to see the experiment your child’s class has completed.

Our social studies curriculum is Pearson My World

We have interesting leveled readers to teach history along with great topics like good citizens, American leaders, geography, maps and globe.

Every child will learn the importance of social studies along with current events.

In the Spring, we will have our annual Multicultural Festival. We will go on an adventure around the world visiting each continent.

Accelerated Reader – (AR) Testing will begin soon. Books from media and classroom library.

Star Reading – Tested for reading level

F.A.I.R. Testing- a comprehensive set of reading assessments to support instructional decision making and student learning that focuses on assessment for learning, focus on elements of reading, and is tied to the Florida state standards. It will help teachers diagnose student needs.

Office Paperwork Any money being collected MUST be place in a sealed

envelope labeled with your child’s name, teacher’s name, amount and what it is intended for….

Please make sure you sign ALL forms and return them as soon as possible

Transportation changes should be written on a paper with child’s name and date.

Trip forms must be signed. Medical Waiver must be sign for every field trip.

Chaperone forms must be filled out and must be cleared before going on trips.

School Insurance is available

•For the first nine weeks, I would like to establish rules and routines, so there will be no volunteering in class. I really prefer class volunteers to work from home. I can be a much more effective teacher when I have volunteers to share the load.

•Volunteer forms are located in the office. If you are a new volunteer, fill out the blue form. Previously existing volunteer, please contact the front office.

Parties and SnacksSnacks, Parties, and Holiday Sharing

Store bought goodies are acceptable. Snacks should be LOW SUGAR. If you send a snack, your child will eat it at the end of the day before

Enrichment. If your child cannot participate in celebrations, please let me know. Birthday celebrations at school: Parents may bring store bought item of their choice only for birthday

parties to be passed out by the teacher at lunch time. Please do not send items with PEANUTS.

We are a peanut free school. No invitations to birthday parties are allowed to be passed out at

school. No balloons or deliveries to school for birthdays. Please let me know if you have any allergy concerns.

Student Illness Student must be fever free for

24 hours before return to school (without the aid of Tylenol or other medication).

Hand washing daily is practiced in the classroom (before lunch and after restrooms use).

Hand sanitizer will be provided by the school district.

Lost Lake ElementaryPBS(Positive Behavior Support)

Mission Statement: To provide a safe learning environment where

students enjoy learning and can grow.

School-wide Behavior System:Hallways, Cafeteria and Classrooms

Rewarding students for POSITIVE Behavior

Reward System Pink Lion Loot-Cafeteria

Given only by lunchroom assistant Earn loot as a class Must follow posted lunchroom behavior Reward once a month for top class from

each grade level and top class overall Blue Lion Loot-Specials

Given only by a special area teacher Earn loot as a class Follow the rules for special areas Reward once a semester Establish own guidelines for Lion Loot

day

Yellow Lion Loot-Hallways and Classroom Given in Hallways for:

Being quiet Keeping hands to your side Single file line Keeping to the right

Classroom teachers may reward students with Yellow Lion Loot for following classroom rules set by the teacher. Students may redeem for rewards. They may redeem on

designated days or save for a larger reward and redeem later.

Rewards are: 5=Homework pass 20=Game Day 10=Fun book from Media 25=Dance Day 15=VIP lunch 30=Singing Day

Uniform Dress Code Policy2012-2013 Uniform Dress Code Policy

The Lost Lake Elementary School Advisory Council has established our mandatory uniform policy as follows:

 Monday through Thursday-Tops:  Knit polo style collared shirts in white, navy blue, hunter green, light blue or pink.  No T-shirts allowed Monday through Thursday.   Tucked in shirttails are preferred.   Bottoms:  Shorts (fingertip length) or long pants (not baggy or form fitting), skirts, skorts, jumpers, or culottes in black, navy or khaki (solid color only).  No athletic shorts please.  Belts are preferred but optional.  Leggings or stockings in solid black, blue or white only must be worn under a jumper or skirt.   Fridays only- Jeans on Friday must be fully intact appropriately worn jeans (not baggy or form fitting), without fashionable rips or tears. Jeans can be worn with any Lost Lake shirt or solid color polo. 

Footwear:  Tennis shoes or shoes with an enclosed heel are preferred.  Sandals must have a heel strap.

THANK YOU !!! Times to call if need 243-2433 (3:00

– 3:30 is best.) Email is fastest! Email Address –

begs@lake.k12.fl.us Website: www.lake.k12.fl.us

Let’s Have a Great Year!