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SCUCISD Mission Statement Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD provides a safe, secure and challenging learning environment, through the responsible use of all resources, to afford opportunities for all students to realize their individual potential and to become responsible and productive members of society. Cibolo Valley Mission In progress
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Welcome to First Grade Information Night 2015-2016
A Leader in Me campus SCUCISD Mission Statement
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD provides a safe, secure and
challenging learning environment, through the responsible use of
all resources, to afford opportunities for all students to realize
their individual potential and to become responsible and productive
members of society. Cibolo Valley Mission In progress First Grade
Classroom Goal:
Learning Goals SCUCISD: 90% of all students and student
accountability groups meet STAAR standards. 90% of students reading
on Grade Level by the beginning of 3rd Grade. Cibolo Valley: By the
end of the school year, 100% of the students will meet or exceed
the grade level reading standards as measured by the district
reading inventories and/or common assessments and the STAAR test.
First Grade Classroom Goal: By the end of the year, 100% of First
Grade students will meet or exceed the grade level reading
standards as measured by the district reading inventories (DRAand
Istation). Our Math Learning Goal:
By the end of the year, 100% of all Cibolo Valley First Graders
will meet or exceed the grade level standards as measured on the
report card. Our Reading Learning Goal: By the end of the year,
100% of First Grade students will meet or exceed the grade level
reading standards as measured by the district reading inventories
(DRA and Istation.) Based on The Seven Habits of Highly Effective
People
written by Stephen Covey. What is The Leader in Me? whole-school
model
engages teachers and parents students are included in the
decision-making process equips students with the necessary skills
to be successful in the 21st Century Our first energies should go
to our own character development, which is often invisible to
others, like the roots that sustain great trees.As we cultivate the
roots, we will begin to see the fruits Stephen R. Covey We first
make our habits, and then our habits make us.
-Stephen R. Covey Reading in First Grade What To Expect Reading in
First Grade Reading instruction and practice is a huge part of
first grade. Every first grader will spend much of their day
working to build and improve their reading skills. It is
incorporated into all content areas and most every lesson taught in
the classroom. Grade Level Expectations
Cibolo Valley first graders work hard to meet grade level
expectations for reading development. One instrument that our
district uses to measure their progress is Istation. This
assessment measures the students Phonemic Awareness = being able to
hear, identify and manipulate the smallest units of soundEX:cat=
/k/ /a/ /t/ Graphophonemic Knowledge = working with letters and
sounds EX: substitute beginning sounds to make various og words
Word Reading = short vowel words, blends & digraphs, long vowel
sounds, irregular words Comprehension = read independently and
answer comprehensions questions DRA- Developmental Reading
Assessment
Another district assessment used at Cibolo Valley is the DRA.
-Identifies a students independent reading level. -Students read a
story aloud while accuracy and fluency ischecked and then RETELL
the story to the teacher. -An accuracy and comprehension score is
assigned based on the students performance at each level. The grade
level expectation for our students is -Start first grade at a level
4 or higher -Progress to a level 10 or higher by the mid year
screening -End the year at a level 16 or higher. Information will
be shared with you at our Parent-Teacher Conference. DRA Level 4
DRA Level 16 SO In order for all of our students to make the jump
from kindergarten level expectations in reading to first grade
level, we have to work hard and push those reading skills. HOW Will
We Do It? In class, reading instruction has many different
looks.Throughout the day, we work in -whole group activities -small
group activities -guided reading groups -self-selected independent
reading activities HOW Will We Do It? Monitor the students reading
level progress in their Leadership Notebooks. Target skills to
improve on. This allows our students to take ownership of this
process as they chart and monitor their progress with assistance
from their teachers. The Home Connection Reinforcement of and
practice with reading skills is crucial at this stage of
development. The best way to help reinforce these skills is through
consistent reading practice at home. The Home Connection Home
Reading Log
This is how we begin to establish daily focus (which we hope lasts
forever!) on reading with our students. Each student is asked to
read a good fit book out loud to an adult for minutes on a daily
basis and discuss comprehension of the story they have read. WHAT
to read? There are many different choices for the children to read
from. Ex: Guided reading books, Poetry, basal readers, library
books Most importantly, their choice of reading material should be
a good-fit book (appropriate reading level) for them.We have been
talking about and will continue to talk about choosing good fit
books in class. High Frequency Words Spelling Lists
First grade will be working toward mastery of 150 sight words
(compared to Kinders 32 words), or high frequency words.These will
be most of the word wall words in our classrooms. Spelling lists
will be used to introduce the students to many basic spelling
patterns that they will build from in the coming years. It is
important for our students to master reading, writing and spelling
these words so that they can recognize the patterns in new words.
First Grade Writing Expectations
UseProper: Letter formation Punctuation Capitalization Spacing
Complete thoughts (Beginning, Middle, End) Encourage lots of
writing at home!
How Can You Help? Encourage lots of writing at home! Journals,
cards, and lists Create what if prompts to help HOTS Allow practice
on doodle boards, white boards, sidewalks (with chalk), etc Ensure
homework completion More Tips When looking at your childs writing,
be enthusiastic!
Focus on words kids should know- word wall words/spelling
words/words with patterns Encourage good handwriting! First Grade
Math TEKS Our curriculum is mandated by the State of Texas: Texas
Essential Knowledge and Skills We teach these skills using the
District Pacing Calendar Your child will take benchmarks along with
unit tests throughout first grade. New Math TEKS took effect last
year. These new standards are much more rigorous. Math has changed
since we were kidsRote memorizationVS Process and explaining
thinking:Kayla planted 12 seeds, but only 7 sprouted. She planted 5
more seeds, and three of those sprouted. How many seeds sprouted
altogether?A rectangular prism has: a) a curved surface b) 4
vertices and 4 edges c) 6 sides and 12 edges d) none of the above
Examples of Math Problems:
David is 2 years older than Jacob.David is 8 years old.Which
addition sentence helps you find Jacobs age? 8+2=10 2+1=3 6-2=4
6+2=8 Continued Examples: Hillary played 4 games of tag.Jon played
4 games of tag and then 1 more.How many games of tag did Hillary
and Jon play in all? 10 9 8 7 Math Talk When working with your
child at home on math games, worksheets, or vocabulary, it is
important to talk about Math with your child. Our students are
expected to be able to justify and write how they solved and worked
through a math problem. For example: How do you add 1 to any
number?How do you add 2 to any number? I would put the bigger
number in my head and count on 1 more or 2 more.I could use a
number line to start at the bigger number then hop and count.
Vocabulary Edge Addition Vertex Sum Greatest Least Minus Less
Than
Difference Addition Greatest Least Less Than Vertex Sum Minus
Greater Than Edge Hands on activities learn math by doing Playing
games helps reinforce concepts
Computer Games Top it Roll To 50 Homework Important component to
your childs learning.
Will consist of: Math assignment to review lessons taught in class.
Reading log Read every day! Reading books from book buddy bag or
library bag Reviewing sight words every day! Reading every day will
significantly impact your childs success in and outside the
classroom! First Grade Awards Honor Criteria Perfect
Attendance
0 absences and 3 or less tardies Excellent Attendance 1-3 absences
and 3 or less tardies Terrific Tiger Award 3 or less color changes
per nine weeks High Academic Achievement in Reading DRA level 20 or
higher High Academic Achievement in Math End of Year Assessment 90%
or above Academic Achievement Student has made progress in an
academic area Six Flags Six Hour Reading Club Participated and
returned form by the deadline Accelerated Reader, Jump Rope for
Heart, Book It Student Participation Book It All Star Reader
Completed all 6 months of the Program