WELCOME TO BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Mrs Simmons

WELCOME TO BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Mrs. Simmons Room E-2

ABOUT ME v. Welcome ² Mrs. Simmons, room E 2. ² Buchanan web site/teachers/Simmons. psimmons@murrieta. k 12. ca. us ² Extension 2722. ² 23 rd year teaching/22 & 1/2 years teaching first grade.

FIRST GRADE STANDARDS ² Not easy. A lot of new learning. Have a chat with your child about the importance of paying attention. ² Common Core-proving answers verbally and with pictures, nonfiction passages, online learning. ² Class size between 25 -30 ² Need classroom/home support. Check backpacks daily. ² Always check my web page for resources and check for emails for information.

NEW LANGUAGE ARTS PROGRAM v Wonders by Mc. Graw Hill v Start Smart-3 weeks-review v Collaborative Conversations v Differentiated Learning v Online components v Fiction and non-fiction stories

CALIFORNIA ² Will be great for kids ² MVUSD implementing slowly first with math then L/A and science. ² Teaches strategies and helps students prove how they got answers verbally and with pictures and manipulatives. ² Speaking and listening skills key to academic and real world success. Listening for understanding, taking turns talking. ² Works well with our P. B. I. S. behavior support program

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT ² We will be using Class Dojo. ² Daily behavior reports go to you immediately. ² Students have opportunity to earn table points for weekly prizes. ² Prize contributions greatfluly appreciated.

HOMEWORK Daily Mon. -Th. ² Reading, spelling and vocabulary will be one sheet front and back to be completed daily and turned in on Friday Help kids correct their spelling errors. ² Math homework will be a one page overview of what we have learned or what is coming up soon. Turn in on Friday. ² Please check and help fix math homework problems! ² Use thinkcentral. com. to clarify assignments. There is a link on my web page. ² Use thinkcentral. com to play games reinforcing lessons on mega-math tab. All thinkcentral. com links are open for you to explore.

SPELLING ² Will coincide with Wonders program. ² Will start the second week of school. ² Weekly lists will be posted on web page under spelling heading.

SNACK/LUNCH ² The kids get hungry! Please make sure you have a healthy snack and lunch for your child. ² Separate the snack from the lunch as they get confused at first. ² School breakfasts-please allow time to finish before class starts.

REST ² First grade is a big transition. ² They are worked hard from start to finish. ² Go to bed early and eat a nutritious breakfast.

SCHOLASTIC NEWS ² Will be used weekly. ² Covers science, social studies, elections, Olympics, first grade common core skills. ² Take home for entire family to enjoy. ² New online version ready for you to enjoy. ² Link to games and online magazine on web page.

DONATIONS ² Treasure box items can be gently used books or toys from home as well as items purchased. ² Glue sticks ² Copy paper ² Pencils ² Big erasers ² I will send out emails if school items are needed.

MILITARY KIDS FRIENDSHIP CLUB ² Meets once a month during last hour of school day. ² Children participate in small group activities and discussions. ² Run by Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Caskey, Mrs. Fitch with school counselors. ² Military family nights ² See me for permission slips

FOOD AT SCHOOL ² No sending food to school for celebrations. ² Send toys or school trinkets. ² Need to sign food permission slip for special classroom and school occasions. ² If your child has food allergies, please send in alternative items.

COMPUTER PROGRAMING v Computer programing for first graders! v https: //studio. code. or g/sections/FWFZXZ v Code. org

SIGN LANGUAGE v Your child will learn sign language. v We will be practicing our spelling words with sign language. v Keep any sign language work pages in a folder to practice. v ASL is approved foreign language children can study in high school.

QUESTIONS ² Thank you for attending Back To School Night ² Are there any questions?