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Welcome to First Grade!
Mr. Degman’s Class
What is the Focus of First Grade Math?
Operations and Algebraic Thinking◦Understanding addition/subtraction◦Fact fluency to ten◦Mental Addition and Subtraction
Strategies◦Commutativity, associativity, equality
Number and Operations in Base Ten◦Additive and Positional Properties of
Base Ten Number SystemMeasurement and DataGeometryNY Common Core Model
Language ArtsWe have a newly adopted reading curriculum called Treasures.. This series is made up of lessons that teach students phonics, phonemic awareness, dictation, comprehension skills, language skills (grammar, usage, mechanics, vocabulary, spelling), and the writing process. This series allows for small group guided reading time and center work to differentiate instruction in order to meet the needs of all learners.
We have also adopted the Common Core Standards and will be using them as our benchmarks throughout the whole year.
A reading log will be attached to each student’s take-home binder to record minutes and books read. Reading daily at home will prove helpful in various reading skills, such as fluency and vocabulary.
First graders will also work on handwriting via our Handwriting Without Tears program. HWT reviews capital letters and provides practice for lower case letters, words, and sentences.
ScienceOur science units are taught in a hands-on matter. We do many experiments and explore the following topics:
• Organisms
• Weather
• Solids and Liquids
Social StudiesOur Social Studies curriculum covers the following topics:
• School and Family
• People Everywhere ~ Cultures
• Where We Live ~ Geography
• World of Work ~ Economics
• Everything Changes ~ History
• Good Citizens ~ Government and Citizenship
Spelling TestsSpelling tests will take place
every week.
Pre-tests will be given out on Monday.
Based on a child’s pre-test they will study one of 3 spelling lists.
There will be a post-test on Friday
HomeworkWeekly
Work at own pace
For your benefit
Bonus Question
Technology Apple CentralWeekly LaptopsGoogle DocsQR CodesWebsite/BlogSkypeTwitter?
Thinking SkillsMr. Packer will visit our classroom every other week for 30 minutes to develop critical thinking skills.
SpanishFirst graders attend Spanish class four times weekly for 30 minutes.
MusicFirst graders attend Music class twice weekly in 30 minute intervals.
First graders attend Gym class twice weekly in 30 minute intervals.
Gym
ArtFirst Graders attend Art for an 1 hour weekly.
LibraryFirst graders visit the library as a class every Friday.
Beginning in September, one week will be dedicated to each firstgrader. During this special week the student will be able to bring in pictures and other special objects to share with the class and put on display in the hallway outside of our classroom. In addition, their picture will be displayed in a decorated glass class case located across from the Art room and their name will be announced over the intercom during morning announcements!
Can Do Kid!
Birthday TreatsWe are a nut free classroom AND we have students with other food allergies. Please do not send any food items for birthdays. This is a new school rule this year. Students may bring other party favors to pass out.
In addition, Irving has adopted a school wide behavior system entitled PBIS (Positive Behavior at Irving School) which revolves around the four Irving Essentials:
• Be Respectful…
• Be Responsible…
• Be Peaceful…
• Be Safe…
EVERYWHERE!
PBIS
Helpful InformationPlease inform us of a planned absence or early dismissal via note or email.School begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. It is important for students to arrive at school on time. If your child is tardy, please enter the building through the office.Family/Teacher conferences are held twice a year. The first one takes place in the fall and the latter in the spring. Every Tuesday you will receive a packet providing you with information about the school, district, and community. In addition, the WIN (Washington Irving News) will be sent home periodically to update you with school happenings.
Helpful information cont…. It is imperative to keep us updated if any contact
phone numbers change. Please look through your child’s backpack and
take-home folder daily. Return library books on FRIDAY, the day your child
is scheduled to visit the library with the class. Please make sure your child is dressed for the
weather. Feel free to contact us at any time. The quickest
form of communication is email or note. Please visit our class website for weekly updates
about what we will learn about each week and reminders of classroom/school events!
Communication
The best way to get a hold of me is by
email at: [email protected]
Link for Common Core
