Welcome to st 1 Grade Mrs Balta Why

Welcome to st 1 Grade! Mrs. Balta “Why can’t you see I’m a kid? ” said the kid. “Why try to make me like you? Why are you hurt when I don’t want to cuddle? Why do you sigh when I splash through a puddle? Why do you scream when I do what I did? I’m a kid!” -Shel Silverstein

My Family Nik & Kristy Anie, Mia & Kyle

A little bit about me… • Grew up in Lowell, Indiana • Attended St. Joseph’s College • Received my master’s in 2005 from Olivet

Star of the Week • Reminder will be sent home • Create a poster • See Open House Packet for ideas

PBIS • We Are Responsible • We Are Respectful • We Are Safe • WE ARE ROGUS! • Eagle’s Nest

Reading • Journeys Reading Series • Reading test at the end of each week and theme • Focus on sequencing, plot, character, setting, main idea, comprehension, and vocabulary • Guided reading groups

Spelling • Short Vowels, long vowels, blends, etc… • Monday pre-test • Friday post-test • Weekly practice • Challenge Words-Begin Sept. 18 th • Grade appears under Language

English and Writing • Sentences, nouns, verbs, adjectives • Journals, letter writing, paragraphs, and a report

Math • Math Series: GO MATH • Number sense, addition, subtraction, geometry, time, fractions, measurement • Chapter tests and unit tests • Timed Tests after ch. 2

Science • Physical, Earth, and Life Science • Experiments and hands on activities • STEMscopes

Social Studies • Communities (school, family, world) • Land Water • Current Events • Holidays and Celebrations

Grading • Formative Assessments: *25% of final grade *class work, mid-chapter check points, etc. • Summative Assessments: *75% of final grade *chapter tests, high frequency words test, theme tests, story quizzes, etc. BY

Homework • • • 3 -4 Times Per Week Monday-Reading Story Tuesday-ELA Practice Wednesday-Math Practice Thursday-Practice Spelling Words

Parent Volunteers • • • Centers: Tuesday-Friday Halloween Party Winter Party Valentine Party Pumpkin Carving, Gingerbread Houses, Cinco de Mayo • PLEASE RETURN VOLUNTEER SHEET TONIGHT or BY Sept. 15 th.

Other Items • • • Birthday Treats STAR Testing Handwriting Practice Book Orders Class T-Shirts Sign-Up for a Conference

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