WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
Mrs. Baucom
Ms. Anderson
Please make sure you signed in on one of the computers.
CLASS SCHEDULE 9:00 – 9:05 = Morning Work 9:05 – 9:15 = Calendar/ Number of the Day 9:15 – 10:15 = Math 10:15 – 10:45 = Writing 10:45 – 12:00 = Literacy: Guided Reading
Groups/Centers/Word Work & Spelling 12:00 – 12:30 = Lunch/ Bathroom 12:30 – 1:00 = Recess 1:00 – 1:50 = Literacy: Whole Group 1:50 – 2:30 = Specials 2:30 – 2:45 = Snack 2:45 – 3:15 = Science 3:15 – 3:30 = End of Day Routine/Dismissal
SPECIALS
Art – Mr. Woolard Music – Ms. Wright PE – Mrs. Isgett Media – Mr. George Computer – Mr. Daniels
DIFFERENTIATION
Quick activity Giving each child what he/she needs Based on pre-tests Morning Work, some Class Work, and
Homework is differentiated
EXPECTATIONS: BEHAVIOR 1. Raise your hand. 2. Follow all school rules. (A copy went
home in Welcome Packet on 1st day.) 3. Respect everyone and all property. 4. Do your best! 5. Keep hands & feet to yourself. 6. No tattling. 7. Be polite! 8. Listen! 9. Be safe at all times. Dress Code Daily Progress Report home on Fridays
HOMEWORK POLICY
Spelling/Vocabulary Packets One page each night; don’t forget to study on
Thursdays Due on Friday Spelling/Vocabulary Tests on Fridays
Math 2-sided page each night Due next day Goes with lesson from the day
Read for 20 minutes “Extras” Introduce WOLF Binders
HOMEWORK TIPS
Allow child to do it by themselves; then check & circle/star incorrect ones; guide as needed; look back at math classwork
We check to see that homework is completed; used to see who may need reinforcement of concepts.
CONFERENCES
Parent Involvement is essential. Teachers & parents work together as a team
to ensure success of students. Conferences
Appropriate Times At least 2 per year (fall & spring) Sign up sheet going home in a couple of weeks
STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY: LITERACY Literacy Block
Whole Group Guided Reading – groups based on ability Centers – groups of students at different levels
Assessment of most/all students every 9 weeks DRAs End of Kindergarten – level 6 End of 1st – level 20
Includes writing Emergent coming into 1st
Early Developing mid-year Developing at end of year 4 Writing Days (2 District; 2 local)
STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY: MATH
Number Sense (even/odd; group & count by 2’s, 5’s, & 10’s; place value; ordering; comparing)
Addition & Subtraction (single digits) Measurement Time to hour & half hour Geometry Graphs Probability Sorting & Classifying
STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY: SOCIAL STUDIES
Families & Groups Citizenship Changing People & Places Special Days Where People Live The Marketplace Technology We Use Today
STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY: SCIENCE
4 units: Organisms Sand, Silt, & Pebbles Balance & Motion Properties of Solids & Liquids
Use kits for each unit Very hands on and interactive
Full SCOS: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/
See Overview in handout
INTEGRATION
Integration is a large part of my classroom. This means that we’ll read math stories, talk
about science and social studies in other subjects.
None of the subjects are in their own “box”.
REPORT CARDS
Not letter grades Proficiency Levels (1, 2, 3, 4)
1 = Performing well below grade level most of the time
2 = Performing below grade level most of the time 3 = Performing on grade level most of the time 4 = Performing above grade level most of the time
Behavior N = Needs Improvement S = Satisfactory O = Outstanding Also used for Science, S. S., & Specials
PARENT INVOLVMENT
Thank you for filling out volunteer forms! Will contact volunteers as needed. Chaperones are first come…money sent in or
note with permission slip. Usually only allowed about 2 or 3 parents per trip. (Chaperones are not allowed to ride the buses.)
Room parent(s): Usually used to contact other parents and be in charge of getting items, organizing events, etc. Don’t worry! It’s not that stressful!
Please join PTA!
REMINDERS & TIPS
Packet has some tips and reminders. Remember to send a note when your child
will be going home a different way than usual. I prefer notes for this.
Remember to send a note for any absences. (Emails also work.)
Emailing everything this year!! Website should be up by Monday (will email
instructions/link) Any questions or concerns PLEASE talk to
me. Email is great! ([email protected])