Virtual Curriculum Night Mrs Folmsbee Mrs Raphaels First

Virtual Curriculum Night Mrs. Folmsbee & Mrs. Raphael’s First Grade 2020 -2021

Welcome to First Grade! Families, We are so excited to begin the 2020 -2021 school year! This year will be about flexibility for everyone. Our goal is to make this year successful for your child while keeping them safe. As you know, the year will begin with online learning via Google classroom, which requires parent participation from you. We know this can be difficult, so if there is anything we can do to help please feel free to contact us. We will get through this together. . . As a team we are strong believers that an awesome first grade year requires parents and students to work together. Warmly, Mrs. Folmsbee & Mrs. Raphael

About Mrs. Folmsbee

About Mrs. Raphael

Mrs. Kaitlin Folmsbee Email : folmsbee. kaitlin@cusd 80. com School Phone: 224 -3446 Website: https: //www. cusd 80. com/site/Default. aspx? Page. ID=75291 Mrs. Stephanie Raphael Email : raphael. stephanie@cusd 80. com School Phone: 224 -3446 Website: https: //www. cusd 80. com/site/Default. aspx? Page. ID=75291 We believe in open communication as a key between parent, teacher, and student success. We are happy to talk with you regarding your child throughout the entirety of the school year. We would be happy to schedule an in-person , google meet or phone conference for your child’s privacy. We will typically respond within 24 hours. Thank you for your understanding.

Teacher Schedule ● We are so fortunate to share our time in the classroom together. Your child has the privilege of working with both of us throughout the school year! ● Monday & Tuesday-Mrs. Raphael ● Wednesday-Alternating ● Thursday & Friday-Mrs. Folmsbee ● *email-The teacher present will answer emails. Please email both teachers for all communication.

Virtual Learning Requirements: How to login to Google Classroom ● Website: Classroom. google. com ● Email: s+student number@gse. cusd 80. com Example: s 123456@gse. cusd 80. com ● Password: s+student number! Example: s 123456! ● Please note that “s” is lowercase and exclamation after student number. 1. 2. 3. 4. Login daily. There will be at least 1. 5 hours of LIVE class and at least 1 hour of RECORDED class. There will be assignments that will be graded. Contact us if you need help or clarification. Although this isn’t the way anyone wanted to start the year, we can do it! Please know that we are trying our best, and we know that you and your child are, as well!

Virtual Schedule (subject to change) 8: 45 - 9: 45 Morning Meeting & ELA (LIVE) 9: 45 - 10: 00 Snack ● On your own ● Stay logged in! Just mute your camera and audio. 10: 00 - 10: 30 Writing/ Fundations (LIVE) 10: 30 - 11: 00 Read Aloud & Calendar (RECORDED) 11: 00 - 11: 30 Lunch 11: 30 -12: 00 Math ( LIVE) 12: 00 - 1: 00 Small groups as needed 1: 00 - 1: 30 Science/S. S. (RECORDED) 1: 30 - 2: 00 Student independent unfinished work time/Teacher office hours 2: 05 - 2: 35 Specials (LIVE & RECORDED) 2: 35 - 3: 05 Student independent unfinished work time/Teacher office hours Information: ● Attendance will be taken. Please make sure you participate or you will be called by the office. ● LIVE meetings will be recorded and put on Google Classroom. LIVE you will be able to participate and ask questions. ● LIVE meetings may not be the entire time. . . you may be given time to work/ask questions. ● You will access everything through Google Classroom. ● There will be assignments that will be graded and that have a specific due date.

Virtual Class ● Teachers will be delivering a supply bag to your home on either Monday, August 3 rd or Tuesday, August 4 th between 9 am - 11 am. We hope we can meet everyone, but can leave the materials on your doorstep if needed. ● We highly suggest that you have a quiet area set up for virtual class. Have the items that we drop off available for use during class live time. ● Please have a pencil box/case with items that your child may need during class instruction. ● Suggestion items: Pencils, erasers, scissors, glue stick, crayons, dry erase markers, old sock or something to erase dry erase marker, sandwich bag of small items (20) to count (example, pennies, macaroni noodles, small rocks) ● Lessons will not be allowed to be downloaded even though recorded. Please do not take pictures or videos of lessons, as it infringes on FERPA and HIPAA laws. Just as when volunteering, we are asking you refrain from talking about a child other than your own. ● We will get through this together. . . !

Virtual Learning Rules We will review these with students daily during virtual learning. Thank you for your help in having your child participate in online learning following the below guidelines: 1. Be on Time: Log on a few minutes before each class is about to start. 2. Be Prepared: Be in a quiet place and come with your classroom supplies! 3. Mute Yourself: Turn off your microphone when your teacher or another student is talking. 4. Presentation: Wear appropriate school attire. Make sure you are in view of the camera. 5. Communication: Speak clearly and raise your hand to speak. 6. Be Respectful: Use kind words . No toys, pets, or other distractions.

Grading Guidelines ● We will be taking two grades per week in reading, writing, math, and ● speaking/listening. We will be taking one grade per week in science or social studies. IMPORTANT: ● Any papers that will be graded will come home on YELLOW paper ! ● If a paper is on yellow and is being graded, please send us a picture/scan a copy to us by the end of the day it is assigned. ○ Example: We are working on a reading paper on Tuesday. By Tuesday evening, please send us a picture or scan a copy of the assignment to us. ○ Please send the assignment to both teachers .

First Grade Curriculum

Thinking Maps Thinking maps are visual teaching tools that foster and encourage lifelong learning. They provide students with the skills to be successful thinkers, problem solvers, and decision makers. These maps will be taught in conjunction with the writing program Write from the Beginning across all grade levels.

Thank you for looking through everything! Feel free to email us with any questions, We are looking forward to an amazing year with you! See you soon on Google classroom! Watch for and click on books in Google Classroom