Welcome to

Back to School NightFirst Grade

Ms. Michaels

A Bit About Me

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from University of California at Santa Barbara

• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University at San Marcos

• 6th year teaching – Kindergarten and First Grade

• Resident of San Elijo Hills

Daily & Weekly ScheduleMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:45-8:55

Calendar Math Calendar Math Calendar Math Calendar Math Calendar Math/Flag Salute

8:55-9:15

Foundations Foundations Foundations Foundations Foundations Review

9:15-9:35

Whole Group Language Arts Whole Group Language Arts Whole Group Language Arts Whole Group Language Arts Foundations Assessment

9:35-11:00

DifferentiatedReading Groups

DifferentiatedReading Groups

DifferentiatedReading Groups

DifferentiatedReading Groups

Shared Reading

11:00-11:45Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess

11:45-12:35

Writing Introduction Writing Writing Writing Buddies/Art

12:35-1:15

Writing PE Math Library (12:30-1) PE

1:15-1:35Snack & Recess Snack & Recess Snack & Recess Snack & Recess Snack & Recess

1:35-3:00Math

Math Groups PE (alternating weeks)Science/Social Studies

MathArt/Drama (alternating

weeks 2:40-3:10)

Science/Music (alternating weeks)

2:00-2:30

3:00-3:10 Clean Up Clean Up Clean Up Clean Up

Alternate week schedules: ** Science Lab and Music are from 12:45-1:15 and are on alternate weeks.**PE alternates most Wednesdays. Please refer to the Weekly Newsletter for specific dates.

Daily Folder

• Goes home daily

• Return to school daily

• Check daily for homework, completed classwork, work to be completed at home, school communications

• Newsletter

• Behavior

Homework

• Reading Log

• Math Menu

• Packets will go home Monday and are due Friday

Positive Reinforcement

• Teacher Recognition• Leader in Me

• 7 Habits

• Clip Chart– Michaels Money and Eagle Passes

• Scoreboard –whole class rewards

Consequences

• Verbal Warning• Second Warning = Move clip

to yellow “Uh-oh”• Third Warning = Move clip to

orange “Thinking Time” • Repeated offenses result in a

note home to parents • Extreme circumstances may

result in a referral and a meeting with the principal

Grading

• Standards based report cards 4-Exceeding 3-Proficient 2-Approaching 1-Beginning

• Parent Conferences – November 16-20 No School 11/16 Modified Schedule for rest of week

Daily Behavior Conversation

• Please check your child’s behavior daily on our Weekly Newsletter

• Reinforce positive choices• Discuss ways to change

negative behaviors• Recycle after school on

Fridays

Parent Communication• Weekly Newsletter - this will

include an overview of skills

• Class Website http://www.smusd.org//Domain/1795

• E-Wednesday Envelope: PTO and SMUSD communication

• Email/Phone

• Parent Conferences - November 16th & afternoons of 17th, 18th, & 19th

Parent Volunteers

• THANK YOU in advance for your support and involvement!

• Without you, our academic program would not be as strong as it is.

• Please use the sign-up sheets if you are interested.

• All volunteers are required to attend one training session.

Additional Information• School Supplies

• Birthdays

• Friday Flag Salutes

• Awards• Student of the Month• Mathematician of the Month• Accelerated Reader

Questions?

• My door is always open. • I am available via e-mail or phone.

• E-mail: rhonda.michaels@smusd.org

• Phone: (760) 290-2600 ext. 3602• View our class website at:http://www.smusd.org//Domain/1795

Thank you for being here this evening!