Welcome
to 1st Grade
Room 4
Miss Clark
Together We Promise To:
SHARE
CARE
and
BE FAIR
We will learn with
purpose and rigor.
Meet the Teacher
Miss Laura Clark
•Taught at Hill Creek 10 years
•Taught 1st grade for 8 years
•Professional Clear California Credential
•Masters of Education – Curriculum & Instruction
• Diversified Liberal Arts – University of San Diego
•Previously taught EAK, K, K/1st combo, 2nd,
and 4th/5th combo
Daily Schedule
7:45-8:15 Opening, Attendance, Lunch Count, Flag Salute, Daily
Language Review, Morning Message
8:15-9:35 Language Arts Block: (Reading, Language, Spelling,
Universal Access)
9:35-9:55 Recess
9:55-10:20 Read Aloud
10:20-11:00 Writing
11:00-11:25 Social Studies/Science
11:25-12:05 Lunch
12:05-1:05 Mathematics
1:05-1:25 Physical Education
1:25-1:36 Pack Up/Clean Up
***Library- Thursdays 10:00-10:25
***Computer Lab- Some Thursdays 10:30-11:00
Reading to Learn
Houghton Mifflin is our Language Arts Program
that provides an integrated approach in
reading. The California State Standards are
embedded into the program.
Ways to Help
Have your child read 15 MINUTES EVERY NIGHT!!
Your child’s reading skills,
fluency and comprehension will
improve from:
practice, practice, practice!
Writing
In first grade, students are required
to learn two types of writing:
-Expository (Descriptive) and
-Narrative (Autobiographical)
The first trimester the students will be tested on
Narrative writing….Content,
Capitals, Proper punctuation,
Description, and High Frequency
Words spelled correctly are all
essential components.
*Please see the Writing Rubric
Approaching Standard
Let me tell
you about entomoligist buterflys They can float and glide They could fly 400,
minits with out stoping I like butterflies
Sum can be black orange
And some are
gorgeous butterfls are nic DiD you know they
drink nectar butterflies
can fly high.
Meets Standard
Let me tell you about butterflies. First there isa tiny egg. Next, there is a
caterpillar. Then, ther is a crislis. Finaally, there is a foil groen butterly.
A butterfly has six legs. Som bay I would like to be a entomologist. I have waced
a butterfly emerg from a crislis. I like to watch butterflies.
Exceeds Standard
Let me tell you about my class butterflies. Last night two of our
butterflies came out. We alrdy had one pretty butterfly. My class
saye Happy Birthday to the three butterflies. A butterflies tongue is
cald a probiscus. I love two watch the butterflies fluttered.
Butterflies love garden’s. They drink the nectar from flowers. A grown
up butterfly mates. The mom lays lots of eggs. A butterfly can
migrate 4000 miles. Did you know butterflies taste leaves with their
feet. Butterflies have tiny wings. I love gorgeous painted lady
Butterflies.
Mathematics
Scott Foresman– EnVision Math is used to
create a balanced math program to meet the
California State Standards.
Ways to Help
Practice counting money and Learn to tell
time…Practice addition and subtraction
facts to 20 !
*Daily practice is
recommended 10-15 min.
*Flashcards are essential.
*Many websites have math
fact games. Check them
out daily!
Text: Houghton-Mifflin
Units of Study:
Text: Harcourt Brace
Units of Study:
*Responsibilities of Citizens
Physical Science: Matter
*Compare and Contrast
Life Science: Plants and Animals
People, Maps and Characteristics of
Life Cycles
places all over the world.
Earth Sciences: Weather
*American Symbols, Holidays,
Investigation and Experimentation:
Famous Americans, Famous Places
*Compare and Contrast Time Long Ago Observe, Ask Questions and
*How American Indians helped CA. and Record Data and Interpret Data
American culture.
Economic Concepts / Free-Market
Economy
Homework
Every night homework needs to be checked.
Please encourage your child to do neat and thorough work.
Homework will include:
Spelling Words:
1.)From our Houghton Mifflin Language Arts Text
2.)100 First Grade Sight Words
3.)High Frequency Words to learn to read and spell
* Spelling Tests will be given Friday mornings.
Math:
1.)Practice Addition and Subtraction Math Facts to 20
2.)Math pages will include important concepts in math that we are
covering or have covered that need reinforcement and practice.
Language Arts:
1.)Read, Read, Read 15 minutes per night Child / Adult
Record on Reading Log (Return on Fridays!)
2.)Reading Comprehension worksheet due back on Fridays!
Behavior: Fantastic Frog Lily Pads/Positive Stickers
and Praise
Classroom Volunteers: Are always welcome! You truly
make a difference in the lives of all our students. Please
sign up if you can help in the classroom on a weekly basis!
Parent Conferences: Please sign up tonight for your
conference in December. I will send home a reminder!
Food Allergies: None
Birthdays: On your child’s birthday you may donate
a book to the classroom, bring pencils, erasers,
etc…We are going to avoid all food!
Vacations/Doctors Appts: Please try
to schedule them after
school and not during
the school calendar
year.
First Grade Challenges:
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Memorizing addition and subtraction Math Facts to 20
Learning the “value of” and then “learning to count money” to $1.00
Learning to tell time to the hour and half hour
Learning to write is just like speaking. It is just in a written format
that has rules such as : Capitalization, Spaces between words,
Punctuation, Proper Grammar, Use of Adjectives and Adverbs to
enhance the content of the story.
GOAL = A paragraph with a topic sentence, detail sentences and a
closing sentence with correct punctuation and grammar.
• Together we will be partners in your
Child’s Education. The sky is the limit!
• We Can Do it! First Grade is fantastic!
Final Thoughts
How to Stay Informed
*Make sure Miss Clark has your correct email
address to send reminders/announcements.
*Check class website frequently.
*Notes back and forth in the Daily Bulldog Folder
*Check your child’s homework.
*Join PTSA (only $6.00)
*Call the classroom 956-5024
Thank You For Coming
Remember, Your Child is a
“Fantastic First Grader” in my
class.
I really encourage
responsibility and respect.
I want them to do the very
best that they can! A little
effort can go a long way!
I look forward to a great year
with you and your child.
Sincerely,
Laura Clark