Welcome to 1st Grade
in
Chalk Bluff
2014-2015
Chalk Bluff Teachers
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Mrs. Melissa Kelly
Mrs. Anne Smith
Ms. Elaine Smedly
Mrs. Ann Lierle
Daily Schedule
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8:55-Attendance/Bell Starter
9:30- 11:10-Literacy
11:15 - 12:00-Recess/Lunch
12:05 - 12:50-Specials
12:55 - 1:25-Skills Block
1:25 - 1:35-Shared Reading/Read Aloud
1:35- 2:30-Math
2:30 - 2:40-Brain break/Snack
2:40 - 3:20- Science/Social Studies
3:20 - 3:30-Clean up/End of the day jobs3:28 - 3:30-Closing/ Dismiss
Classroom Guidelines
S.T.A.R.S Behavior!
(Safe, Trustworthy,
Attitude, Respect, Success)
I will:
* be a good listener.
*keep my hands to myself.
*respect others.
*take care of classroom
supplies and materials.
*try my best.
Literacy
• READING
Reading is an immensely important
part of our day.
• Daily Reading
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Children will be instructed in all genres
from fantasy to realistic fiction,
nonfiction and expository text. Students
will be reading more texts that provide
facts and background knowledge in
areas including Social Studies and
Science.
Each night, students are
expected to read a book of
his or her choice at home.
Students should read for a
minimum of 20 minutes
every night. Daily reading is
a time for reading
strategies and
comprehension skills to be
practiced and for students
to enjoy reading.
Writing
• Writing is a critical part of a
balanced literacy program. Our
Writer’s Workshop begins with
a mini-lesson focusing on a
specific skill or strategy.
Ultimately, we want all children
to see themselves as authors.
• Words Their Way- is word
study for phonics, vocabulary
and spelling instruction.
• It involves doing things with
words like examining,
manipulating, comparing and
categorizing. It offers students
the opportunity to make their
own discoveries about how
words work!
Handwriting
• In 1st grade, students
are expected to use
print throughout the
school year. Trails
West uses the ZanerBloser style of
handwriting. It is
important for students
to learn and use correct
formation of letters.
Math
• In Mathematics, teachers will
concentrate on teaching a more
focused set of math concepts and
skills.
• Students will engage in rich and
challenging math content
connected to real-world problem
solving in order to inspire a
greater interest in mathematics.
Science & Social Studies
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Correlates with the Cherry Creek College
and Career Framework.
Units are integrated within core subject
areas.
Students will be provided with many
opportunities to become actively engaged in
learning through hands-on activities,
experiments, and field trips.
Home / School
Communication
• Chalk Bluff
• Home / School Connection
• Please see Homework folder each week for weekly
events and updates.
• * Email:
– Melissa Kelly: mkelly15@cherrycreekschools.org
– Anne Smith: asmith8@cherrycreekschools.org
– Elaine Smedly: esmedly@cherrycreekschools.org
– Ann Lierle: alierle@cherrycreekschools.org
* Our team website: www.teacherpage.com/chalkbluff
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Let’s enjoy the year!