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Welcome Back to School!2016-2017
Maestra Silk ~ First Grade Jackson STEM Dual LanguageMagnet AcademyDual Language Immersion Program
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Sign in, Sign upFolder – Take home
Introduction• About me– Born in Sacramento, CA– Credentials– BA and multiple subject credential from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo– Master’s Degree from Cal State LA in
curriculum and instruction – Bilingual credential – 15 additional post-graduate units
– Love traveling, husband, and cats Paz and Alegría
Teaching Experience•Founded, taught and administrated girls’ school in Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala (3 years)
•Taught in Pasadena USD at 4 schools over 12 years•1 year-5th/6th grade-Webster•4 years-4th grade-Jefferson•1 year-1st/2nd grade dual language in Denver, CO•6 years-1st grade dual language at San Rafael•2 years-1st grade dual language at Jackson
CommunicationTeacher (Please contact me first!)– Websites: shutterfly,
maestrasilksclass.weebly.com– Email: [email protected] (before/after school, allow 24 hours to respond)– Conferences (October 14-sign up)– Handwritten notes-Scheduled appointments– Thursday folders-student
work/feedbackSchool/district – Phone calls– Fliers in Thursday folders– Jackson/PUSD websites– Facebook
Communication-TextsTo subscribe to reminder
texts, enter this number: 81010
Text this message: @jsilk
What happens in first grade?
• STEM-Engineering Process (Engage, Explore, Expain, Elaborate, Evaluate)
• Language development-English and Spanish
• Positive collaboration • Developmentally appropriate instruction
based on Common Core State Standards• Active engagement in learning and inquiry• Safe, supportive environment
What will my child learn? Universal Themes/BIG Ideas
Structures-Structures are made up of parts that work together for a purpose.
Relationships- Relationships are purposeful. Everything is related in some way.
Patterns-Patterns repeat and help us make predictions.
Spanish Language Arts•Balanced Literacy•Guided reading groups-learn at their levels •Read to self•Work on writing•Work with words•Listen to reading•Read to someone
Spanish Language Arts•Literature–Key details–Story elements–Retelling–Compare and contrast
•Informational Text–Main idea and details–Compare texts–Text features (headings, charts, glossaries, etc.)
Spanish Language Arts cont…
•Foundational Skills–Isolating and blending syllables–Read fluently
•Writing–Narrative, informational, and opinion pieces
•Speaking & Listening–Follow directions, take turns, complete sentences–Presentations
Spanish Language Arts cont…
•Language–Types of words (Nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.)–Capitalization, punctuation, commas
•Vocabulary–Determine meaning based on context–Define and sort words
Can-Do Statements•Show Spanish language proficiency• Include specific skills in the following areas:–Interpersonal communication–Interpretive listening–Presentational speaking–Interpretive reading–Presentational writing
•Scale: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced (low, medium, high within each of those)•Grade level targets & progress shared with report card
Math Standards• Operations and algebraic thinking– + and – to 20– Relationship between addition and subtraction– Add 3 numbers– Find missing number in equations– Solve word problems
• Number and Operations in Base Ten– Count, read and write numbers to 120– Place value– Add within 100, 10 more/10 less– Compare numbers
Math Standards continued…
• Measurement and Data– Represent and compare data using tally
charts, picture graphs, bar graphs– Tell time to hour and half hour– Ask and answer questions about data– Measure and compare lengths
• Geometry– Distinguish, build, and draw shapes according
to their attributes– Compose shapes using other shapes– Partition shapes into equal parts
Social Sciences• Citizenship-rules & respect• Maps and globes-making maps, reading maps, where we live• Our country-honoring our country and heroes, national symbols, holidays• Changes over time-compare & contrast past and
present• Cultures-similarities, diversity, traditions,
immigrant influences• Goods and services-how people use money, how goods get to people
Natural Sciences– Structure, Function, and Information
Processing (How plants and animals use parts to survive, grow, and meet their needs)
– Waves: Light and Sound (Effects of light on different materials; causes and effects of sound)
– Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles (Seasonal patterns of sunrise/sunset, patterns of sun, moon, and stars)
– Engineering Design (Define simple problems, draw/model solution, compare 2 solutions)
English• 20% of 1st grade dual language
program (1 hr/day)• spelling patterns (long/short vowels)• high frequency words• sounds/decoding• reading comprehension• writing • ELD for English learners• integrated-science, cooking, library
STEMScience, Technology, Engineering,
Math•Science lab
•Cooking/Gardening
•Library
•Computer Lab–Lexia–ST Math
Formal Assessments• Language Arts– Informal Reading Inventory-3 times/year-to
determine independent and instructional reading levels
• Math and Language Arts (Spanish & English)– District trimester benchmarks-(SLA, ELA, and
Math)
• Dictations– Each Friday – Includes words using learned syllables– Sent home Mondays– Sign and return to school Tuesdays
Homework PUSD Policy-1st grade• 20 minutes/day• 15 minutes of readingDaily:• Reading-the most important part!-3 days
Spanish, 1 day English OR 80% Spanish/20%• Math or Language ArtsWeekly:• Packets sent Mondays and due Fridays• Poem of the week• Words of the week (sight words, vocabulary)• Syllable game (optional, but very helplful!)
Classroom Rulesfor the first grade “stars”• I shine.• I respect.• I make good decisions.• I solve my problems.
Positive Behavior Plan– Rainbow: Students move up and earn
points – 20 points=pencil, – 30 points=lunch with teacher
–Other positive recognition: praise, smiles, high fives, positive feedback for parents, “marble minutes,” Student of the Month awards
Positive Behavior Plan– Consequences: rule reminder,
reflection, loss of privilege, conflict resolution, fix the problem, conference with parents and/or principal, behavior contract
– Severe actions (disruptive and/or dangerous) and incidents occurring outside of my direct supervision (at lunch/recess, with subs) will be referred directly to the principal to be handled
Field Trips
• Zoo-Thursday, October 6• Huntington Museum-Friday,
January 20• Science Center-?
Special EventsSchool-wide• Move-a-thon• Picture Days-fall and
spring• Halloween/Costume
Parade• Winter Performance• Astronomy/STEM
night• Restaurant Nights• Open House
First Grade• Pumpkin
Extravaganza• Engineering projects• Valentine’s Day Bags• Literacy Cafes • Plants• Winter Lights• Global
• End of Year ice cream party
Volunteers6 week grace period-routines and bondingRoles: Room Parent, Parent Information folders, Homework folders, PhotographerDuring class: Special events, field tripsAfter class: Prepping for projects, displaying student work, cleaning, sharpening pencilsRequirements:• TB Test and volunteer form (in office)• Sign in and wear badge• Confidentiality of students• No drop-ins• Use office restroom• No younger siblings
I don’t have time to come to school or take home
projects…How else can I help?• Join PTA/Fundraisers
• Daily student attendance (on time)• Early bedtime (10-12 hours of sleep)• Healthy breakfast and snacks for recess
(wash hands)• Talk to your child about their learning• Read weekly updates• Donations: See wish list
AttendanceAbsences• Call school 626-396-5700• Provide note for illness • Keep your child home if he/she has a fever!
Tardies• Students marked tardy after 7:50
am• Get late slips in the office after
8:15• Tardies disrupt & affect instruction
Transportation• Parent drop off/pick-up-playground (rainy days-
class)• Provide written permission for pickup by non-
parents
Miscellaneous
Uniforms• Wear daily• Close-toed shoes• Label sweaters and jackets
Bathroom• before school, recess, lunch, and after school • medical exceptionsSnacks-send daily• HEALTHY-no sweets, high protein• NO NUTS/No sharing• label containers
Miscellaneous continued…Lunch• Daily (even minimum
days)• Free/reduced• Check account balance• Label containers• NO NUTSLibrary Forms• Needed for book
checkoutMedication• Prescription,
instructions, parent note• Health office administers
Headphones• Needed for Lexia
Scholastic• Order from catalogs sent
home every few months
Important DatesMinimum Days• 12/22• 3/17• 5/4 (Open House)• 6/1 (Last Day)
Student Free Days10/14-Parent Conferences11/11-Veteran’s Day11/21-11/25-Thanksgiving12/23-1/6-Winter Recess1/16-Martin Luther King2/13-Lincoln2/10-Presidents3/20-3/24-Spring Recess3/31-Staff Development5/29-Memorial Day
Thank you for coming!
It’s going to be a fantastic year!