Welcome to Parent Night First Grade Maple Elementary

Welcome to Parent Night! First Grade Maple Elementary Mrs. Kristen Pecar Room 2

My Family

Communication � Check your child’s folder daily � Please return the folder to school every day � Classroom Newsletter (Printed/Online) � My contact information � School Website � Corporation Website

Attendance State goal is 97% • We were at 97. 3% last year •

First Grade Schedule 8: 15 -8: 30 Morning Work/Announcements 8: 30 -9: 00 Math Number Corner 9: 00 -10: 30 Reading Block 10: 30 -10: 45 Read Aloud/D. E. A. R. 10: 45 -11: 15 Lunch 11: 15 -11: 45 Recess 11: 50 -12: 40 Math 12: 40 -1: 10 S. S. T. (Student Success Time) 1: 20 -2: 05 Related Arts 2: 05 -2: 30 Writing 2: 30 -3: 00 Social Studies/Science Thursdays- Computer Lab 3: 00 -3: 15 Daily Closure/Dismissal

Related Arts Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday. Friday - Art PE (athletic shoes) Music Library FAB FRIDAY (athletic shoes)

Transportation Changes � Send Email or note stating the change. � If Email, also send to Cathy Mattozzi, our attendance secretary. camattozzi@avonschools. org � If you need to call, please note phone calls may not be honored after 2: 00 pm. � Please sign in and out in the office.

Recess � Outdoor as much as possible! � Raining, snowing, below 20 degrees, including wind chill factor=INSIDE � Dress for the weather! � No backless shoes (such as flip flops) � Visitors are not permitted at first grade recess.

Birthdays � Student will be announced on the Maple News, get a prize from the office, and a crown to wear from me � Classroom snacks or parties are not permitted � Student Directory-fill out form online; this can be used for invitations (ACSC has a no passing out invitations at school policy. )

Homework � Homework will start soon! � Read 20 minutes every night � No homework on Fridays! � Always check and empty the folder � Help your child develop good homework and organization skills

Field Trips � 2 -3 trips throughout the year � Chaperones are needed! � All chaperones MUST have a background check on file. � Information sent home well in advance.

Bridges Math Curriculum Develops students’ deep understanding of mathematical concepts and proficiency with key skills Bridges in Mathematics 1 st Grade Blends direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration Ask your student about their favorite workplace game. Number Corner Skill-building program revolves around classroom calendar Daily practice of skills and broad mathematical concepts through “workout” routines Ask your student about the Calendar Grid pattern.

What do Parents and Families Need to Know? Bridges in Mathematics 1 st Grade Math is FUN! Making mistakes is a natural part of learning. We will persevere through solving problems, using many different strategies to make sense of mathematical concepts. Homework is practice of skills. Homework is not daily. Please contact me if you have questions or concerns.

What do Parents and Families Need to Know about Grading and Reporting? Bridges in Mathematics 1 st Grade Bridges in Mathematics develops skills and concepts to mastery over time, often over several units. This year you will receive 3 different reports about your child’s progress: Unit Reports – about once a month Quarterly Reports – with report card, in lieu of letter grade Number Corner Checkup Report – four times a year around report card time Please see handout for more details and a sample Unit report.

Unit Report About once a month at the end of a unit. Bridges in Mathematics 1 st Grade

Quarterly Report With the Report Card, in lieu of a letter grade. Bridges in Mathematics 1 st Grade

Number Corner Checkup Report Four times a year, around report card time. Bridges in Mathematics 1 st Grade

Bridges Support for Families https: //www. mathlearningcenter. org/families/b ridges 2 Specific grade level support for the Bridges math curriculum and additional resources Bridges in Mathematics 1 st Grade

Reading v Mc. Graw-Hill Reading Wonders v Every student will have a username and password v v v Weekly Comprehension Strategy, Phonics Element, Vocabulary Words and Sight Words Small Group Instruction Leveled readers Literacy Centers Assessments regularly Read every night with your child!

Differentiated Instruction v v v Cooperative learning Small Reading Group Instruction Project Based Learning Inquiry and interest driven instruction Assessments are ongoing and in various forms (written assessments, performance evaluation, oral assessments, teacher observation) Reading Levels—sometimes a book may be a level or 2 below your child’s reading level so we can focus on a new comprehension skill.

Word Patterns and High Frequency Word Study v v v Tests are usually on Fridays Words will come from phonics skill for the week List of words will be in newsletter 10 pattern words a week plus high frequency words Dictation sentence that includes weekly sight words second semester The grade for these tests will be recorded in Writing on Power Parent. Indiana Standard for writing: 1. W. 6. 2 c

Main Science Units • • 1 st Quarter: Pebbles, Sand, and SIlt 2 nd Quarter: Sound and Light* 3 rd Quarter: Picture STEM* 4 th Quarter: Plants and Animals *These are new units. We hatch baby chicks in the spring. Science is closely aligned to the latest Indiana State Science Standards.

Report Cards & Midterms � Report Cards will come home every 9 weeks � Celebrate and set goals! � Sign and return the envelope � Use as a guide and a way to set goals

Maple Behavior Plan � We are using updated charts this year. The focus will be on the behavior indicator and less on the color. � Each student has a clothespin and may be asked by a staff member to move their clothespin up or down the clip chart according to the expected behavior and the behavior being demonstrated.

Positive Behavior Plan � Classroom Expectation › Students cooperatively develop expectations based upon fairness, honesty, respect, and teamwork � Rewards › › › I Got Caught Cards Verbal Praise Sticker reward Reward Coupons Happy notes home!

Behavior � Consequences › Warning › Miss 10 minutes of recess or other logical consequence › No recess/Call home � Clips return to “Green” each day

Behavior Sheet

Café Procedures � 30 minutes for lunch � Parents can eat lunch here! � PLEASE PUT MONEY IN ENVELOPE � Label (VERY IMPORTANT) › Child’s First and Last Name › Mrs. Pecar

Volunteers � All volunteers must have a background check. Background check costs you: $12. 95 and valid for 3 years. � You can volunteer from home too!

Let’s Be a Team and MAKE IT HAPPEN! � Call 544 -6400 � Email me KPecar@avon-schools. org � Write a note

Let’s Have a GREAT Year! � Thank in! you so much for taking time to come