Mrs. McBride’s first grade class back to school night parent handbook

1. Mrs. McBride’s first grade classback to school nightparent handbook

2. ABOUT the Super teacher • I am a mother of 3 awesome kids: David, Karisma, and Myles. • I have been in education for 16 years. • GATE, International Baccalaureate, and PLTW Lead Teacher Certified. • I have a Master’s in Cross Cultural Education. • I love teaching first grade! • Mrs. McBreezy makes learning so easy!

3. Contact Information • School Web Site: www.fcusd.org/rve • *Teacher Websites, *Patricia McBride 1st Grade • Parent/Student Handbook available-online • Parent Rights and Responsibility-online • Student Conduct Code-online • Principal email: tpeterso@fcusd.org • Teacher email: pmcbride@fcusd.org • Office Phone: 916-294-2435

4. Traffic, Safety, and “Getting the Day off to a good start.” • Pull up to within 18” of the curb to load and unload from the curbside • Don’t leave car unattended in the yellow or red zones. • If you are going to leave your car unattended, park it on the street or parking lot. • Pull forward to the yellow zone to drop off or pick up • Do not double park to pick up or drop off

5. Don’t leave cars unattended in the yellow or red zones.

6. Pull up to within 18” of the curb

7. Pull forward to the yellow zone to drop off or pick up

8. Do not double park • to pick up or drop off

9. 8:25-9:10 EARLY Reading, Early BASE,-SIPPS PLEASE DO NOT KNOCK ON THE DOOR 9:10-9:40 Late Arrival - Morning Business- Attendance, Lunch, Writers Workshop, Calendar Math – Learning Center (Math) 9:40-10:00 Math - STEM 10:00-10:20 Recess 10:20-11:30 PLTW - STEM 11:30-12:10 Lunch 12:10-12:30 Stamina Reading, Accelerated Reading, STEM 12:20-1:40 STEM – Learning Center (Language Arts), Technology, PLTW 1:40–1:52 Closure, Behavior, Backpacks 1:52 Early Dismissal, BASE, LATE Reading SIPPS 2:37 Late Dismissal *PE – We do physical activity daily. Students will meet for PE on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:20 to 10:50 *Early Late STEM Centers *First Grade Music – Once a Month Typical Schedule

10. 1st and 2nd grade Early/Late • And BASE Program BASE Program Extended Day 1:52-2:37 8:25 – 1:52 AM Session 24 Students 15 Students 12 Students BASE Program Extended Day 8:25–9:10 9:10 – 2:37 PM Session

11. Learning Center Program for all grades K-5 Response to Intervention – RtI GATE Program

12. Curriculum • Reading/Phonics/Writing – SIPPS • Language Arts – Benchmark • Math – Pearson Realize • Social Studies – Benchmark & Scholastic News • Science – PLTW (Project Lead the Way), EIE (Engineering is Elementary), Benchmark, Science Spin, AIMS – Integrated Math and Sciences Activities, Teacher created thematic units. • Technology & Engineering – Bee-Bots, Vex Kits, Magnaform Kits, Legos, STEM kits, Code.org, Scratch Jr. (Every child has access to a Chromebook, iPad, Vex kits and other various items. Students will sign a contract to treat these items respectfully and will lose privileges if they do not follow the agreement.)

13. SUPER Homework • Review, Practice, Games • Leveled Math • Reading/Writing Comprehension • Spelling (Tests on Thurs. or Fri) • Home Friday – Due Thursday • Oral Reports (once a month) • Second Step Activities

14. Grading • Students will receive one of three letter grades….. • M – Meeting Proficiency in the Standard (Demonstrating Understanding-On Grade Level) • D – Developing Proficiency in the Standard (Learning-Approaching Grade Level) • L – Limited Proficiency in the Standard (Below Grade Level)

15. Behavior Incentive plan • School Rules – Respectful, Responsible, Safe • Class Focus: Kindness & Character Building • Clip Chart • California Game Board • Group Points • Rocket Tickets • Fun Friday OR Study Hall • Class Rewards

16. Riverview School-wide Positive Behavior Support Program • Anti-Bullying Program • Second Step • B.E.S.T. Building Effective Schools Together • Positive Behavior Support – B.E.S.T. • Right-On Rockets Tickets to reward positive behavior • Riverview Rockets Are: Respectful, Responsible, Safe • Recognition Assembly • Behaviorist Support • Systematic Supervision Training for all staff • Social and Emotional support with district MFT’s and Social workers.

17. Additional Information • Field Trips & Enrichment • Illness (NO fever, vomit, or extreme cough for 24 hours) • Leak-proof Water Bottles YES – Twist off caps NO (Fits standing in cubby) • Star Student • Volunteers (Scheduled, no other children) • Communication – EMAIL pmcbride@fcusd.org, Schedule a meeting. • Shutterfly (Class Communication, Dates, and Invites) • Shoes (shoes they can tie on their own) • Community Supplies • Constant Supplies – Tissues, White Card Stock, Laminating Sheets, Gallon Sliding Ziploc, Clear Sheet Protectors, Did I Mention Tissues…….. • Allergies & Birthdays – APPROVED FOOD (Fruit Roll-Ups) – Additional Ideas: Puzzles, games, coloring books, etc.

18. PERSONAL PROPERTY – Do not bring it to school. • THE SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR STUDENTS' DAMAGED OR LOST PERSONAL PROPERTY.  Toys, balls, music players, electronic devices, stuffed animals, party invitations, or any personal property are not to be brought to school, unless requested by the student's teacher.  • 1st offense = Confiscation and returned at end of day.   • 2nd Confiscation = Parent pick-up.  • 3rd Confiscation = Return last day of school.

19. Phones, pagers, and technology devices shall: • 1. Be turned off and placed out of sight during the instructional time of the school day (class time, passing periods, and recess) and at any other time when directed by a District employee. • 2. Not disrupt the educational program or school activity. If the device is used at an inappropriate time, it may be confiscated. If a school employee finds it necessary to confiscate a device, he/she will give the device to school administration so that the parent can be notified. A parent/guardian will be required to pick up the device from the school. A student who violates this policy may be restricted from possessing a personal electronic signaling device at school or school-related events. • 3. The school takes no responsibility for the loss or damage of such devices.

20. STEM,Science and engineering practices are designed to strengthen and develop students understanding of the nature of science and engineering. • 1. Asking questions and defining problems • 2. Developing and using models • 3. Planning and carrying out investigations • 4. Analyzing and interpreting data • 5. Using mathematics and computational thinking • 6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions • 7. Engaging in argument from evidence • 8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

21. Science Curriculum • Riverview STEM Academy will use Project Lead The Way, known as PLTW as the primary STEM curriculum. PLTW is an innovative, project-based approach that fosters collaboration and builds critical thinking skills. • PLTW aligns to Common Core State Standards for Math and English Language Arts, Next Generation Science Standards, and other national and state standards.

22. Additional Science Curriculum • Engineering, It’s Elementary • AIMS – Integrated Math and Sciences Activities • iReady Assessment and student lessons • Aerojet – Aerospacecurriculum • BeeBots Robotics • Accelerated Math • Accelerated Reader • Virtual Field Trips and Conferences • Education City – ELA, Math, & Science • District Adopted ELA, Math, & Social Studies

23. Wait… don’t go…. One more thing….ok two more things • Please label ALL your child’s belongings, especially backpacks, coats, sweaters, and lunch boxes. Please send your child with a HEALTHY snack (PACKED SEPARATELY FROM THEIR LUNCH) each day. • If you see one of my library books accidentally come home, please be sure to return it as I do not allow students to take my class books home (They accidentally get mixed in with their things from time to time).

24. Thank You! I look forward to an amazing year with your kids!