Welcome To Back To School Night

Welcome To Back To School NightMs. MolleGrade 1

Let me introduce myself . . .My name is Ann Molle, and I live in Levittown with my family.This is my 20th year with Neshaminy.My goals for the children are to promote independence, respect, tolerance, and self-confidence. These goals are achieved through development of a classroom community.

Ill talk more about this community building as we go through our Daily Schedule. I will speak to your children as I would want my children spoken to. I will also expect them to work hard, do their best, and be respectful. I will be encouraging, positive, comforting, and firm but fair. 2Social CurriculumResponsive ClassroomAn approach that integrates teaching, learning, and caring in the daily programSix components (Classroom Organization, Morning Meeting, Rules & Logical Consequences, Academic Choice, Guided Discovery, Assessment and Reporting)Set in the context of commonly shared values (honesty, fairness, and respect)Develop and strengthens social skills (Cooperation, Assertion, Responsibility, Empathy, Self-Control)

Responsive Classroom is a philosophy. It requires the teacher to view her students as having the ability to make good decisions.3Daily ScheduleA.M.9:009:15 Children arrive, check in, get ready for the day

UnpackW.I.L.T. /Homework/NotesBook BoxSharpen Pencils/Organize work areaUse Time Wisely

Daily ScheduleA.M. continued9:159:30School-wide announcements, attendance, lunch count, spot check homework

Lunch ChoicesLunch Bunch Get Ready for the Day

Daily ScheduleA.M. continued9:309:45Morning Meeting (Greeting, Activity, Calendar Math, Morning Message)

Community BuildingSharingListening/Speaking Respect/Self-ControlDaily GoalsPredictability

6Daily ScheduleA.M. continued9:4510:00Daily Reading RoutineWhole Group (Phonics instruction, Word Work, Handwriting)

BlendingSegmentingWord BuildingDecodingHandwritingWhite BoardsInteractive Smartboard

Daily ScheduleA.M. continued10:0011:15Balanced Literacy Block (Phonics, Guided Reading, Independent Reading, Shared Writing, Independent Writing)

SuperKidsDaily 5100-Book ChallengeTitle I

Superkidsdecodable text; children can read not guess.Daily 5meaningful independent work which includes Reading to Self, Reading to Someone, Listening to Reading, and Word Work.100-Book ChallengeLeveled library where students may select books at their independent level (can read without help). Begins at school until children are familiar with process. Will begin to be used as home component sometime in November. Students will have books to read and word cards to study. Bug WallLogsheetribbons.Title 1Government-funded program which provides students at risk with extra support in the areas of need. Part-time teacher Mrs. Joan Brooks.8Daily ScheduleA.M. continued11:1512:15Recess/Lunch

Lunch visits are on a Sign-Out Basis only.

Birthdays are celebrated during the lunch period.Drop off birthday goodies in office (if not sent in with your child) Healthy snacks are preferred.

Our cafeteria offers birthday treats for a fee.

Daily ScheduleP.M.--continued12:2012:30W.I.L.T.

W.I.L.T. (What I Learned Today) is designed as an organizational and communication tool between home and school.Word Work homework will be done directly in the W.I.L.T. book.

I encourage note writing between school and home in W.I.L.T. However, absent notes must be written on a separate piece of paper. **Website will offer weekly homework postings, however, there are times when assignments need to be changed so defer to W.I.L.T. first.10Daily ScheduleP.M.12:301:00Literacy Block Read Aloud/Writers WorkshopListening ComprehensionVocabulary BuildingModel Think Alouds and other StrategiesGUEST READERS

Through the use of mentor texts and specifically designed mini-lessons, children will be exposed to a variety of genres, authors craft, as well as the writing process.Most importantly . . . Your child will write every day!

Be sure to sign up to be a Guest Reader. Times can be flexible to meet your lunch/work schedule. Share black socks song and slippers routine.New Writers Notebook this year!!! Designed to specifically teach the organization of ideas and writing skills. Show parents Writers Notebook.11Daily ScheduleP.M.--continued1:052:00MathMath In FocusConcretePictorialAbstractHomeworkMonthly CalendarFact FluencyDreamboxThink Central

PSSA testing requires children to write how they came to their answer. Requires more thinking than memorizing. There is more number sense and mental math. Less content and greater depth. Math facts must be understood before children can learn them automatically. Monthly math calendar will be sent home at the beginning of the month to be completed each night. This is optional but highly recommended.12

Fact FluencyBenchmarks for each Marking PeriodEnd of 1st MPaddition to 530 in 2 minutessubt. within 530 in 2 minutesEnd of 2nd MPaddition to 530 in 2 minutessubt. within 530 in 2 minutesEnd of 3rd MPaddition to 1030 in 2 minutessubt. within 530 in 2 minutesEnd of 4th MPaddition to 1030 in 2 minutessubt. within 1030 in 2 minutes

13Dreambox and Think Central

DreamboxChildren should be encouraged to play at least 3x a week for 30 minutes. Limit the time in the arcade and carnival. No one should play on your childs login.

Think CentralYou are able to access your childs text and workbook online as well as virtual manipulatives. See separate sheets for login and password information. Students will work in Dreambox during their Computer period as well as at home. Think Central access is intended for a review not to go ahead before instruction is given in the classroom. Take a look at the letter that explains Standards Based Grading. Also, you will see that I have included an early sample of an extended response question that students will see and be asked to respond to in writing or by verbalizing their answer to me.14Daily ScheduleP.M.--continued2:052:45Special

Day 1ArtDay 2ComputerDay 3Phys. Ed.Day 4LibraryDay 5Music

Computer lab closed. Laptops will be utilized in the classroom.15Daily ScheduleP.M.--continued2:453:00SnackChildren may enjoy a snack from home.No drinks please.Healthy snacks are preferred.

Daily ScheduleP.M.--continued3:003:25Science/Social Studies

Air and WeatherSolids and Liquids

2nd Step CurriculumToo Good For Drugs/Too Good For ViolenceMonthly Social Studies Themes

Daily ScheduleP.M.--continued3:253:30Pack Up/Clean Up

MailboxesFriday is Cleaning Day

Daily ScheduleP.M.--continued3:35DismissalKids ClubBus RidersWalkers

Change in Routine requires a note

Emergency PlanIt is imperative that if there are any temporary or permanent changes in your childs transportation plan, emergency plan, or contact information, that the school be notified in writing immediately.Call is not an option on the Emergency Plan!Go over this emergency plan monthly with your child to be sure they are prepared in case there is an early dismissal at any time.20CommunicationCommunication between home and school is crucial!

W.I.L.T.EmailsPhone CallsConferencesAssessment/EvaluationTeacher ObservationsAnecdotal RecordsClass WorkHomeworkTestsQuizzesPerformance AssessmentsFormal and Informal AssessmentsStudent-Teacher Conferences

Reporting SystemSee Copy ofProgress Report

Standards Based Grading rather than traditional grades. 23Trips/VisitorsHoliday Sing At Hoover

1st Grade Field Trip

Guest Readers

Anything that would enhance our curriculum is welcomed24PartiesHalloween Party

Thanksgiving Feast

Holiday Party

End of the Year Picnic

BirthdaysA small treat may be sent in for your childs birthday.(please send in napkinsNO drinks)

Remember they are eaten during the lunch period.

Invitations to parties are not distributed through the classroom. Please feel free to use the directory.

Summer birthdays will be celebrated in May/June.

VolunteersPlease sign up for whatever you can.

When you come to school, please sign in at the office and get a visitor sticker.

Volunteer Etiquette

Do not discuss other children outside of the classroom. If your child is uncomfortable or is unable to work with you in the room, you may wish to help at home or in another capacity.27ConferencesPlease sign up for a November conference.

If you require a conference at any other time of the year, please call or email me for an appointment.

Question/Answer Session

Note to Your ChildThe children love to hear about what you enjoyed on your visit.

Thank You for Coming!Please feel free to browse around the room.

Have a Great Evening!Ms. Ann Molle