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Join us for First Grade Curriculum Night! Sign up for a fall conference time and remember to take your reminder sheet. Explore our comprehensive teaching approach focusing on reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Learn about our behavior management plan, daily activities, and homework expectations. We emphasize individual learning styles and the importance of effort in education. For inquiries, contact Jessica Bersky at jbersky@sd308.org or 630-636-3741. We look forward to an exciting year of growth and learning!
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Please sign up on the side table for a fall conference time. Remember to fill out and take a reminder sheet with you! Welcome!First Grade Curriculum Night 2014-2015
“Nothing worth having was ever achieved without effort” -Theodore Roosevelt “Every student can learn, just not on the same day or in the same way .” - George Evans
Contact Information jbersky@sd308.org 630-636-3741 Wolf’s Crossing Office: 630-636-3700 Attendance: 630-636-3701
A little about me… • Teaching background • Education • UofI • NIU • National Louis • Family
Bersky’s Behavior Plan Rules in 1B • Be safe • Be helpful • Be kind • Be respectful • Be your BEST! Behavior Management • Individual • Behavior chart • Daily Behavior Chart • Whole class pom-poms – pj day tomorrow!
Reading • Reading A-Z and RAZ Kids • Small reading groups that are fluid and can be changed as needed. • All students are assessed on their reading level at least 3 times throughout the year. • Skills and strategies that we work on are: Sequencing, Comprehension, Predictions, Inferences, Evaluating, Questioning, Summarizing, Compare and Contrast, and Monitoring and Clarifying. • Baggie Books will be starting soon. These are sent home every day. More information will come home soon!
Daily 5"The Daily Five" is a way of structuring the reading block so every student is independently engaged in meaningful literacy tasks • 3 Ways to Read a Book • Read the Pictures • Read the Words • Retell the Story • Read to Self • Read to Someone • Work on Writing • Word Work • Listen to Reading
Spelling/Word Study • Spelling Words • Weekly spelling words, which will be tested at the end of the week. Students who spell all words correctly on the pre-test will be given a list of “challenge” words. • Sight Words (High-frequency Words) • Must be read in 3 seconds to be considered a “sight word” • 103 Words • Words Their Way • A word study program differentiated to allow students to study letter and sound patterns at their individual spelling level. • Word sorts and activities will be done at school. Practice, practice, practice!
Writing • Writing will focus on using invented spelling (Kid Writing) with an emphasis on spelling Word Wall Words and sight words correctly. • Students will also work on writing informational, narrative, and opinion pieces using graphic organizers, correct grammar, and correct punctuation.
Handwriting • Please practice at home! • Starting at the top and working on correct letter formation • Placing letters correctly on lines • Proper spacing between words
MathMy Math • We will focus on the following areas: • Counting and Number Sense • Addition and Subtraction wtihin 10 • Addition and Subtraction within 20 • Two-Digit Place Value • Addition and Subtracation within 100 • Time, Measurement & Data • Geometry • Planet Turtle • Nightly homework
Science and Social Studies • 3 science units • Balance and Motion • Properties • Butterflies • Social Studies focuses on community, traditions, people in the world, holidays, and good citizenship.
Other Loose Ends Homework Materials Coming Home Binder Behavior chart Friday folders E-mail updates and newsletters Student of the week • Math Homework • Baggie Books • Reading each night • Practicing spelling words • Optional monthly calendars • Difficulties
Birthday Treats and Snack Time • Birthday Treats • We will celebrate your child’s birthday in our classroom. However, no edible treats are allowed. If you would like to send a treat please send things like pencils, stickers, bookmarks, etc. • Snack Time • We will eat snack each afternoon in our classroom. This needs to be a healthy fresh fruit or vegetable snack (apples, carrots, etc.) Please try to avoid sending snacks that require the use of a utensil. Thank You!
Art, Music, PE, LRC • Students will earn a grade for Art, Music, and PE. There are assessments that they will complete in these classes. If you have a specific question about something that is done during specials please contact that teacher. PE: Mrs. Brown Art: Mrs. Brown Music: Mrs. Tannahill LRC: Mrs. Mahoney Your child needs to wear or bring in a pair of gym shoes for PE every Wed., Thurs., and Fri.
Take Home • Take Home • ABC’s of 1st grade • Key Ideas on the Common Core • Stuck on a Word • Finding Right Fit Books • Handwriting Template • Understanding invented spelling
Miscellaneous • Web Page http://mysite.oswego308.org/schools/WC/staff.asp?EID=2756 • If you are interested in volunteering please check out volunteer spot. • Any time there is a different way your child will be going home, PLEASE send a note to school! • Please pitch in • Parent-Teacher Conference sign-up on the side table.
