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by Phyllis Halloran
I’m trying hard to learn to read
But what’s a kid to do
When there’s a NO and a GO and a
SO and a HO
And then there’s a word like TO?
It’s plain to see a kid like me
Sure needs a helping hand.
No matter how much I really try
I just don’t understand.
Reading BONE and CONE and
LONE and TONE
Can almost be kind of fun,
But I get upset when I have to believe
That D-O-N-E spells DONE
I’m trying hard to learn to read.
Somehow that’s what I’ll do.
But for now if you’ll just read to me
Someday I’ll read to you.
Welcome to 1Copsetic Class!
Room 115
Ms. Mays
Schedule
8:50-9:10 Students arrive, select lunch, unpack
9:15-11:10 English Language Arts
Reading Writing Speaking and Listening
11:15-11:45 Lunch
11:45-12:15 Recess
12:15-1:10 Math
1:15-2:00 SPECIAL
2:20-2:40 finish Math
2:40-3:10 Science/Social Studies
3:20
Dismissal
Special Schedule
Monday- Integrated Arts
- 6 week rotations
-Currently in P.E. with Ms. Lepant
Tuesday- P.E. with Ms. Lepant
– Tennis shoes
Wednesday- Music with Ms. Arnold
Thursday – Library with Mrs. Tomczak
- Bring books
Friday-Art with Mrs. Townsend
Team
Students
Parent
Teacher
Teacher
Do not…keep children to their studies
by compulsion but by play.” Plato
Deliver instruction
Be Interesting and Creative
Incorporate different approaches to
keep young students engaged
ELA (English Lang. Arts)
Story Town- Harcourt
Still the best series on the market
Components
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Various Genres
Phonemic Awareness
Phonics/Spelling
High Frequency Words
Comprehension Strategies & Skills
Fluency
Robust Vocabulary
Grammar
Handwriting
Writing
Handwriting - D’Nealian
Slants and Curves
Grip
Writing - Content
Labels
Sentences
Beginning, Middle, End
Details
Math
Developing concepts w/ manipulatives
Practicing for understanding
Developing fluency of numbers & facts
Topics:
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Addition & Subtraction Concepts
Addition & Subtraction Facts up to 18
Graphs
Numbers to 100
Geometry
Addition & Subtraction to 20
Money
Time
Fractions
Measurement
Operations
Data
Problem Solving
Texts/Resources:
– Every Day Counts (calendar
system)
– Harcourt Math Pennsylvania
Edition
– Otter Creek Mastering Basic
Facts (Rocket Math)
– Problem Solver
Rocket Math
How to Practice
– Use practice sheet that comes home to
have your child verbally read the problem
and the answer.
• If your child hesitates or gives an incorrect
answer, tell the correct answer, your child
repeats it, then goes back 3.
Starts 3rd quarter
Science
Living and Nonliving
Habitats
How Plants and Animals Live
Life Cycles
Food Chains
Land, Water, and Air
Weather
Daily weather watch and pond walks
Social Studies
Scott Foresman Social Studies text- All Together
UNIT 1: TIME FOR SCHOOL
UNIT 2: IN MY COMMUNITY
UNIT 3: WORK ! WORK ! WORK !
UNIT 4: OUR EARTH, OUR RESOURCES
UNIT 5: THIS IS OUR COUNTRY
UNIT 6: OUR COUNTRY, OUR WORLD
Report Card
Benchmarks – NOT grades
Based on independence and accuracy
Most will make appropriate progress
I will call if I see a problem or difficulties
Parent
Well rested and fed
Establish homework routine
Read the directions
sometimes they have multiple steps
Check for directions and accuracy
Homework
Practice, practice, practice!!
Accuracy and Automaticity
Reading … like you talk
Math … basic facts
Homework
Spelling (Monday-Thursday)
– Practice every night!
Math (Monday-Thursday)
– Typically the “Practice” side is homework, the “Problem Solving”
side is optional Please read the directions to them
– Rocket Math (if they did not pass)
– Count money (anytime)
Reading
– Rereading stories from the series (usually Tuesday)
– Rereading word and sentences
Handwriting
Homework
Sticker Books
Sticker books are OPTIONAL practice to help
increase your child's fluency.
A fluent reader can read smoothly and accurately.
Sticker books can be turned in as soon as your child
can read at least ONE page fluently.
It will be sent home again once an adult or I have
read with your child.
Parent volunteers will be asked to read Sticker Books
with students in the class.
On-line Resources
Student
Try their best
It’s ok to make mistakes
sometimes that’s how we learn the most
Participate
Lunch Money
POS system
Pin number
Money may be applied to your child’s account on any day.
PayForIt.net (NA website)
Envelope with all information
Cash (in an envelope with your child’s name)
Parent Volunteers
Clearances are necessary!
SOS … love to have you!
Report to the office first.
Come to my room … oops no wandering!!
Sorry no sibs while volunteering 
What happens in 1C …. Stays in 1C
Confidentiality is a MUST!!
Parent Volunteers (con’t)
Facilitating Centers (small group) or Stations (2
students)
Reading with individual students
Bulletin Boards
Misc.
Birthday Celebrations
We like our children to share birthday celebrations with their
classmates!
Due to the “Wellness Policy” and to protect children with
allergies, please consider a non-food item if you want to provide
a treat.
Edible treats MUST be approved by nurse 48 hours prior to
distribution.
We will celebrate half birthday for those who have summer
birthdays.
Please do not send birthday invitations to school unless
there is one for every child in the class. We don’t want any
hurt feelings.
Communication
E-mail: lmays@northallegheny.org
I check it in the morning before 9AM, lunch, during
specials and after school
when the kids leave.
Write a note
– Pick up for today
– Early dismissal for today
– Medication for today
Call school secretary
– Pick up for today
– Early dismissal for today
– Medication for today
Behavior Management
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Set clear expectations
Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse
Use THINK cards to change behavior
Take back the THINK cards when caught being good
1st Quarter … 4/day … 5th = phone call home
2nd Quarter … 3/day … 4th = phone call home
3rd Quarter … 2/day … 3rd = phone call home
4th Quarter … 1/day … 2nd = phone call home
Dojo and Too Much Noise
Incentives
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The class will earn stars for
good class behavior
– Working/Walking quietly
– Working cooperatively
– Following directions
Individuals will earn a star for the class
– Random acts of kindness
– Thoughtfulness and consideration
Small groups will earn a star for the class
- Working cooperatively
- Preparing quickly and quietly
Recess
The children go outdoors for recess
unless it is extremely cold, raining, or
snowing.
It is always windy on this hill.
Please keep these factors in mind and
dress your child accordingly.
Star Student
Done Alphabetically by their first name
Monday- Oral presentation with All About Me bag
Other STAR activities
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Estimation jar
Lead Every Day Counts
Line Leader
Helper
Starts end of September beginning of October
Letter and Bag will be sent home
Anti-Bullying Program
Getting Better At Getting Along
Olweus Bully Prevention Program
(OBPP)
– Monthly Themes (i.e., respect,
responsibility)
– Anti-Bullying Rules
– Class Meetings
– Role Playing
MES Anti-Bullying Rules
1. We will not bully others.
2. We will try to help students who are bullied.
3. We will try to include students who are left
out.
4. If we know someone who is being bullied,
we will tell an adult at school and an adult at
home.
Reminders
Names on EVERYTHING!!!
Email list
Volunteer list
Write a note to your child!
Donations
Boxes of baggies (any size)
White Cardstock
Colored paper
Tissues
CogAT Testing
The CogAT (a cognitive abilities test)
will be administered to the First Grade
students November 9 - November 12.
– Make sure your child is well-rested and has
eaten breakfast!
Questions
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