Mrs. Campbell’s Kids Color Our World
Welcome to Meet the Teacher Night!
• Thank you for coming this
evening! We are off to a
great start!
• Tonight’s agenda:
• Meet the Teacher
• Meet the Math Teacher
Welcome to First Grade
Mrs. Campbell
Mrs. Campbell’s website.
Mohawk Trails website
Class pages
1st grade
Mrs. Campbell
Information
First grade handbook
newsletter
homework sheet
resources
Daily Schedule
Schedule appointments with this in mind.
8:05
8:20
10:30
10:50
11:25
12:47
1:40
2:00
2:35
Children enter building
Literacy Block-reading, word study, writing
Recess
Lunch
Math
Specials
Literacy
Integrated curriculum
Dismissal
Literacy Block
Includes:
• Whole group literacy instruction
• Small group guided reading
• Word Work/Spelling/OG
• Writing
Whole Group Literacy
Instruction
• Literacy program for CCS-National
Geographic’s Reach for Reading
• 8 units based on themes and “big
questions”
• Many non-fiction texts
• Academic and content vocabulary-sent
home bi-weekly-half sheet of paper
• High-frequency words-sent home weekly
Word Work/Spelling
• Word Study-not simply memorization-First grade teachers will not
be sending home a list to study or memorize.
• Will focus on spelling patterns/word families/OG—pattern for each
week—listed on homework sheet, sent in Friday email, and posted
on teacher website—Please, please, please pay attention to spelling
patterns so that you are practicing the correct pattern on spelling
homework
• Encourage application in student writing
• Assessment on Friday-will include several high-frequency words
• High-frequency-”no excuse words” will be posted on Word Wall
following assessment—Children are encouraged to use the Word
Wall as a tool when writing and for sentence dictation on each
spelling test.
Guided Reading/Literacy Stations
• Meet with small groups of similar ability
students to instruct them at the
appropriate level
• Meet with skill groups
• Other students work on literacy stations:
Word Work, Listen to Reading, Read to
Someone and Read to Self. Students are
currently in the “training” phase.
Writing
• Writing program for CCS-Lucy Calkins
• Writing genres-narrative, informative, and opinion
• Writing prompts-fluency and preparation for
standardized testing, standards-based assessments
• Memory card letter and card stock-student/parent
assignment for “small moment writing”-assignment
will come home at a later time. Be on the lookout
for this.
• Looking for application of spelling patterns studied
and correct spelling of “no excuse” words
Handwriting
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Handwriting Without Tears curriculum
Focus on correct grip-extremely important
Focus on correct letter formation
http://www.hwtears.com/hwt Many great ideas can
be found here.
• “Good handwriting habits foster student success.
Children need explicit instruction to achieve
legible and fluent handwriting.”
Handwriting Without Tears
Evaluation
• Assessment will be ongoing:
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High frequency words checked
Informal observations made
Unit reading assessments
Spelling assessments
Unit Math assessments
Exit slips
• Standards-based Progress Report will be
sent 4 times during the year.
Recess
• We go outside unless the temperature (with
heat index) exceeds 100 degrees or drops below
20 degrees (with wind chill). Please be sure to
dress your child accordingly. Your child may
need a jacket, coat, hat, gloves/mittens.
• Tennis shoes are the best and safest choice for
school footwear. Children without tennis shoes
may not be able to enjoy as many options on
the playground. Take time to teach your child
to tie his/her own shoelaces.
Lunch
• Lunch menu available online and is posted in the classroom.
• All money for lunch in an envelope with child’s name and
student ID number or through MyCCS at
http://www1.ccs.k12.in.us/district/foodservices/EZSCHOOLPAY. Contact our cafeteria manager
or school secretaries if you have any questions.
• Adults may come for lunch (cost is $3.40)
– call the cafeteria manager by 9 am if you would like to order
something
– sign in at the office and receive a visitor’s badge
– meet us in the cafeteria
– some parents like to bring a special lunch on a special day-for
you and your child only.
Specials Schedule for 2016-17
12:47-1:37
Monday-Computer Lab
Tuesday-PE
Wednesday-Music
Thursday-Art
Friday-Media
Encourage and Promote
Independent Reading
Teach Research Skills
MTE Library
Mrs. Rumschlag,
Library Media Specialist
Enrich and Extend the
Classroom Curriculum
Integrate Technology Tools
MTE Library Website: From the MTE Home Page -> Media Center
Browse the Library Catalog with your child at home!
Memo from the Media Specialist
• For new families only--Responsible-use policy—students
will be unable to use the computers until parents have
completed this online—This includes use during Computer
Lab class, Daily 5 listening station, math, standardized
testing
• Books due during next media class
• If your child does not yet have a CCPL card, there is a link
on the right side of the media center web page called CCPL
links—download an application and turn in to school, then
no ID necessary.
• Mohawk Trails catalog can be browsed from home.
• Students must choose at least one “just right” book when
checking out.
Homework Bag
• Sent each night Monday through Friday.
• Sign the assignment sheet each night Monday
through Friday.
• Return homework assignment sheet papers in
this bag-please don’t zip.
• Please put all notes to the teacher in the
homework bag. If you place it in front of the
other papers, it will be easy to find.Remember to
put money in this bag also.
• Return with “Go” folder and remind child to
place it in homework basket each morning.
Homework Assignments
• Typically your student will have homework Monday through
Thursday night.
• It will always include 15 minutes of reading.
• It will eventually include 3-5 minutes of math fact practice.
• Spelling pattern practice may be included. If your child needs
additional practice, be sure to offer that even if it is not an
official part of first grade homework. Be aware of and
sensitive to your child’s individual strengths and needs.
• Math homework-Home Links for first grade math and second
grade math will be placed in bags if assigned.
• Practice high frequency words as needed in order to assure
that your child can read them “in a snap”.
If your child is frequently taking over 30 minutes to complete
homework papers, please contact me.
First Grade Expectations
Parents
-empty “Go” folder each night and
review items—homework baggies
-assist in completion of homework
assignments –high frequency words,
spelling patterns, reading practice,
math practice-sign homework sheet
and return
- send responses for school events
promptly
-contact the teacher by email with
questions
-read the weekly email from your
child’s teacher with pertinent
information about the first grade
curriculum
-please let your child’s teacher know if
you do not have access to a
computer and/or internet access
Students
-daily read to/with parent—15
minutes
-complete homework assignmentshigh frequency word practice,
reading practice, math practice
-be prepared for each daylibrary/reading books, supplies,
homework and baggies, “Go”
folder, tennis shoes
Other Ways to Help
-All money sent to school in envelope labeled
with child’s name and teacher’s name and
purpose of the money (lunch money should
have student ID number)
-Read the weekly email.
-Send notes for teacher in homework bag. Place it
in front of the other papers, so it will be easy to
find.
First Grade Organization
• Books/folders on the right side--stacked
large to small
• No loose papers
• Art box--front left corner
• One pencil in pencil tray
Flat
Tool Kit
Rectangle
Pile
Art
box
pencil
Student Desk
MTE Tidbits
Additional information can be found in the
MTE Handbook. Find this on the MTE homepage.
• Birthdays-special days, special ways to celebrate at school—
providing treats for classmates is not allowed, invitations must
be mailed to homes (check MyCCS for this information, edirectory available)
• Medical Policies-no medication can be given without a
doctor’s prescription (this includes non-prescription
medication and cough drops), medication must be
transported by an adult to the nurse’s office and kept there
• Alternate dismissals-log on to School Dismissal Manager
(SDM) to make a change in your child’s end of day dismissal
by 1:30, make your child aware of this change if possible
How to Know What’s Happening
• First grade updates-sent by email or accessed on
teacher’s website
• School Messenger-relays important information, arrives
via email from an office staff member
• PTO newsletter-sent by email and available online
• “Go” folder-empty each night
• Homework bag-read all the details
• Voice Mail-call to leave message
• Email-send questions-follow-up with teacher if you do
not receive a response within 2 days , some emails go to
“junk” folder
Special Activities
-100 Book Club-This is really very easy to
accomplish—will be sent at a later time
-book orders—from your classroom teacher
-field trips—first grade tries to take two field
trips
Note from the Nurse
• Please go on line and update medical
information for the nurse ASAP to
confirm that immunizations are up to
date. We must have this information for
every student.
PBIS (positive behavioral interventions
and support)
Green Turtle Tickets and “crayon cash”
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Turtle tickets may be given by any staff
member for positive behavior. These
are then exchanged for crayon cash.
Any turtle “bucks” your child earns will
also be exchanged for crayon cash.
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Crayon cash can be exchanged at the
end of each nine weeks for special
school privileges.
Building Leaders in First Grade
We focus on making good choices, learning from
our mistakes, and creating a positive learning
environment. We discuss the impact our choices
have on others. This is the time to learn selfcontrol!
This year we will be working to build leaders in first
grade by teaching the 8 habits of happy kids.
Each habit will be taught and reinforced
throughout the year. All teachers and students
at MTE will be working together to build leaders.
Important Dates
• Hearing screening with Mrs. Joest and a
helper-September 7 and 9
• School pictures-Thursday, September 15
• Vision screening-later this year-2 parts,
Mrs. Lukes and later an optometrist
Classroom Volunteers
• If you are willing and able, please fill out the form and return
in your child’s homework bag by Friday, August 19.
• Parent volunteers need a criminal history check-online at
MyCCS.
• I look forward to having volunteers starting sometime in
September.
Do you need a break? Let’s
Dance! Brain Breaks- I Get
Loose
Handouts on desks in your
child’s classroom
• Student information page (gold)
• Parent volunteer form-need a criminal history check-get this
online-My CCS
• Handle With Care-complete and return (blue)
• Book order forms-due Friday, August 26
• Handwriting Without Tears alphabet and numeral chart
• Spelling assessment paper sample
• Reminders from the Office (yellow)
Teamwork
Student
Parents
Teachers
• Thank you for all of the support you provide to your
child and our school. I am grateful that you took time
to come this evening. Good night.
Before You Leave
• Read the note your child wrote to you. Write a
response to your child and leave it on or in the
desk.
• Take the handouts. Complete and return.
• Move to your child’s math class by 7:00.
I look forward to working with all of your children
this year!
Welcome to First Grade Math
Mrs. Campbell
Math
• Everyday Math curriculum
• Activity-based using games and manipulative
materials
• Math Journal-pages not torn out, kept in journal
• Family Letters-keep you informed, answers to Home
Links (emailed to you or sent with Home Links)
• Home Links-math homework, information at the top
• Math Workshop-whole group instruction, Math by
Myself, Math With a Partner
• Teacher will meet with small, needs-based groups
Rocket Math
• Start practicing correct formation of numerals-refer
to HWOT chart.
• Rocket Math-math fact mastery program-We will
start sometime in September. More information will
follow.
• Math fact practice is included in daily homework
once we start Rocket Math. Teachers will send
flashcards that can be used. Online games might be
a good option as well.
• One minute timed tests typically given 2-3 days per
week.
Math Suggestions
Open your child’s eyes to math in their world
every day.
• This is a great time to buy an analog watch.
• Take the digital time off the microwave, television,
etc.
• Give your child a piggy bank. Encourage him/her
to add loose change. Dump on Fridays. Count.
Can we visit the Dollar Store? Set a goal to earn $ for
a special item.
• When in the car or standing in line, skip count by
2s, 5s, or 10s.
• Make math vocabulary part of your everyday
language.