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First GradeSeptember 2008Williams School

First GradeSeptember 2008Williams School

AgendaAgendaWelcome & IntroductionsWho’s who in First GradeCurriculum HighlightsClassroom Info.HomeworkQuestions & Answers

Welcome & IntroductionsWho’s who in First GradeCurriculum HighlightsClassroom Info.HomeworkQuestions & Answers

Who’s who in First Grade

Who’s who in First GradeMs. Lewis Speech and Language

PathologistMs. Kaufman Occupational TherapistDr. Gold PsychologistMr. Beaudet Literacy SpecialistMrs. McDade Early Literacy AssistantMrs. Forman Early Literacy AssistantMrs. Dewing ELL teacherMrs. O’Donnell ELL teacherMrs. Lee ELL teacherDr. Moynihan PrincipalMrs. Callaghan SecretaryNurse Dolly School NurseMrs. Cody Building AideMrs. Patz Instructional Support Staff

Ms. Lewis Speech and Language PathologistMs. Kaufman Occupational TherapistDr. Gold PsychologistMr. Beaudet Literacy SpecialistMrs. McDade Early Literacy AssistantMrs. Forman Early Literacy AssistantMrs. Dewing ELL teacherMrs. O’Donnell ELL teacherMrs. Lee ELL teacherDr. Moynihan PrincipalMrs. Callaghan SecretaryNurse Dolly School NurseMrs. Cody Building AideMrs. Patz Instructional Support Staff

Specialist Schedule

Specialist Schedule

Monday: Music with Mrs. HolmesTuesday: P.E. with Ms. BelcherWednesday: Art with Ms. McGillThursday: Library with Ms. KosmoFriday: P.E. with Ms. Belcher

Buddies with Miss Matrisciano’s 3rd Grade

Monday: Music with Mrs. HolmesTuesday: P.E. with Ms. BelcherWednesday: Art with Ms. McGillThursday: Library with Ms. KosmoFriday: P.E. with Ms. Belcher

Buddies with Miss Matrisciano’s 3rd Grade

Language ArtsLanguage ArtsReading Workshop

Read Aloud (mini lessons)Shared ReadingGuided ReadingIndependent Reading (just right books)Literacy Centers (Work Board)Author Studies

Reading WorkshopRead Aloud (mini lessons)Shared ReadingGuided ReadingIndependent Reading (just right books)Literacy Centers (Work Board)Author Studies

Language Arts cont.

Language Arts cont.Phonics

Wilson Fundations programMini lessons-using magnet trays and focusing on trick words (sight words)

PhonicsWilson Fundations program

Mini lessons-using magnet trays and focusing on trick words (sight words)Spelling, Vocabulary, Word Work

Word WallNo Excuse Words Sight Words (repetitive reading & poetry)Vocabulary (reading groups & literacy centers)

Spelling, Vocabulary, Word WorkWord WallNo Excuse Words Sight Words (repetitive reading & poetry)Vocabulary (reading groups & literacy centers)

Language Arts cont.

Language Arts cont.

Writer’s WorkshopBlack JournalsWriting Program-Lucy Calkins

Focused writing taught through mini-lessons

Writer’s WorkshopBlack JournalsWriting Program-Lucy Calkins

Focused writing taught through mini-lessons

MathMathEveryday Math Program

A spiraling curriculumNumbersOperations & ComputationMeasuringMoneyGeometryTimeThinking & Writing about math

Homework / Challenge

Everyday Math ProgramA spiraling curriculum

NumbersOperations & ComputationMeasuringMoneyGeometryTimeThinking & Writing about math

Homework / Challenge

ScienceScienceAnimal HabitatsAnimal Coverings & AdaptationsWeatherUsing Scientific tools and language

Animal HabitatsAnimal Coverings & AdaptationsWeatherUsing Scientific tools and language

Social StudiesSocial StudiesPeople Who Make a DifferenceGeographyCivics

People Who Make a DifferenceGeographyCivics

Classroom Info.Classroom Info.Communication

Folders, WFW, email, websiteConferences / Progress Reports

Sign upBehaviorTAP (Thursday Afternoon Program)BuddiesFriday FunBook OrdersProgressfoliosBirthdaysSnack & LunchWish List

CommunicationFolders, WFW, email, website

Conferences / Progress ReportsSign up

BehaviorTAP (Thursday Afternoon Program)BuddiesFriday FunBook OrdersProgressfoliosBirthdaysSnack & LunchWish List

HomeworkHomeworkReading Log (Monday-Thursday)

reading independently or with an adult

at least 15 minutes a nightfill out weekly reading logonce a week draw & write about one reading

Math (Monday-Thursday)Homelinks from Everyday Math programChallenge homework (optional)

Reading Log (Monday-Thursday)reading independently or with an adult

at least 15 minutes a nightfill out weekly reading logonce a week draw & write about one reading

Math (Monday-Thursday)Homelinks from Everyday Math programChallenge homework (optional)

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