Welcome to Open House!

Copperfield Elementary1st Grade2015-2016Welcome to Open House!

Meet the First Grade Teachers!Ms. GarzaMrs. HurnsMrs. JohnsonMrs. McDonaldMrs. Warren1st Grade Schedule7:10-7:30 Bobcat Preview7:30-7:35 Announcements7:35-8:35 Math8:35-9:20 Specials9:25-9:55 RTI9:55-10:25 Math continued10:25-10:45ELA10:45-11:00 Recess11:05-11:35Lunch11:35-1:30ELA continued1:30-2:15SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES2:15-2:25 Dismissal

What is my child learning in 1st Grade?All 1st Grade students are expected to meet the expectations set by the State of Texas. TEKS: Texas Essential Knowledge and SkillsCan be found on the TEA (Texas Education Agency) website. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/

What is my child learning in 1st Grade?English Language Arts and Reading In first grade, students will engage in activities that build on their prior knowledge and skills in order to strengthen their reading, writing, and oral language skills. Students use a flexible range of reading skills in both assigned and independent reading to understand an authors message. Students will continue to apply earlier standards with greater depth in increasingly more complex texts as they become self-directed, critical readers. How will we meet these goals?Guided Reading: small group instructionDaily 5: reading centersShared ReadingMini-lessons

What is my child learning in 1st Grade?Beginning of the Year Reading Level C

End of the Year Reading Level J

What is my child learning in 1st Grade?MathematicsWithin a well-balanced mathematics curriculum, the primary focal points at Grade 1 are:Graphing dataMeasurementNumber Sense-Addition, Subtraction, Place ValueTimeMoneyProblem SolvingHow will we meet these goals?Guided Math:small group instructionMath centersMini-lessonsWhat is my child learning in 1st Grade?ScienceIn Grade 1, students observe and describe the natural world using their five senses. Students do science as inquiry in order to develop and enrich their abilities to understand the world around them in the context of scientific concepts and processes. WeatherPropertiesMatterLife CyclesPhysical ScienceEarth ScienceLife Science

What is my child learning in 1st Grade?Social StudiesIn Grade 1, students study their relationship to the classroom, school, and community to establish the foundation for responsible citizenship in society.Our CountryCitizenshipCommunities/Mapping SkillsHolidaysCulturesTraditionsGeographyTestingUniversal Screens: Math: Stride Academy(BOY, MOY and EOY)Reading: IstationScreenings at the BOY, MOY and EOY Assessed at beginning of each month

CBA(Curriculum Based Assessments): Science and Math assessed in December and May

Restorative Discipline

From School to HomeI-stationReading program and assessmentStudent guided and matched to individual reading levelStride AcademyMath program and assessmentStudent guided AND teacher assignedFirst in MathMath program

MORE INFORMATION WILL BE SENT SOON!!

Bobcat PreviewTutoring is available for students before school, beginning at 7:05. Students may preview a lesson to better understand new concepts as they are taught.Teachers will work with students who are struggling to meet first grade objectives and practice skills.

AttendanceAttendance is compulsory as per Texas State law.A written note should be sent following any absence.Students who are absent 3 or more days must bring a doctors note when returning to school.Upon request, teachers will prepare work to be completed during an absence. Requests for work should be made before 1:00 for pick-up the following day.

Excellent attendance sets the stage for excellent achievement!

TardiesStudents arriving to the classroom after 7:30 are considered tardy.If a child is tardy, the parent must park and sign the student in at the front office. This is for the students safety.DismissalThank you for your patience the first weeks of school!All changes for transportation MUST be made in WRITING. No transportation changes will be made by phone. Dismissal begins at 2:30

Dress CodeJudson ISD dress code can be found in the Student Handbook and is available online.ALL students must wear a collared shirt (polo or button down) OR a t-shirt with college or Judson ISD logo. Jeans/pants/skirts/dresses/walking shorts are acceptable. Shorts, skirts and dresses must be knee length. No flip-flops, house slippers, or shoes with wheels.

Students should wear tennis shoes on the days their class visits P.E.!

Parent VolunteersWe LOVE and APPRECIATE Parent Volunteers. Parent CenterClass partiesField TripsActivities throughout the yearClassroom helpALL volunteers must complete the online Parent Volunteer Training and receive clearance BEFORE volunteering. Please arrange in advance with your childs teacher for a time to volunteer in the classroom. Parent CenterStudents enjoy having lunch visitors!If you are visiting for lunch, you may eat with your child in the Parent Center.Sign in at the office with your drivers licenseYou may eat with only your child.

Lunch Time---11:05

When visiting our campus, please use the adult restroom only. There is one located in the Kindergarten pod (yellow) and the office. BirthdaysCupcakes or other treats must be STORE BOUGHT and in original packaging. Items should be dropped off in the office no later than 12:30, and will be delivered to the classroom. Parties are not allowed at school, but cupcakes will be distributed at the end of the day by the teacher. If your child is planning a birthday party, invitations cannot be passed out at school unless EVERY student in the class is invited. Parent ConferencesCopperfield Teachers will conference with every students parents at the end of the first 6 week grading period. October 9th is Early Release for students. The afternoon will be used for conferences.A sign-up sheet will be sent home for parents to select a few times they are available. The teacher will notify parents of scheduled conferences. I look forward to talking with each of you about your awesome child!Homework1st Grade Homework Policy

Homework will be due every Friday. Please return homework for the week in the behavior folder. Please have your child write their name and date on the top of homework paper. Start each day reading for 15 minutes and record it on reading log. Once Guided Reading starts, it is required to read the book given.

Read to Succeed

Thank you for coming!Please reference our classroom website often! It is updated regularly.

Please notify the office of any change in your phone number or email address. Communication keeps your child safe and keeps us connected!

Questions?