All About Me:
Born in Van Nuys, CA
Grew up in Brevard County, have been in
Vero for almost 13 years
Married to Tim for almost 14 years
Graduated from Florida State University
(GOOO NOLES!!!)
Started teaching career in 2004
I have 3 children- Timmy (13); Ken (12);
and Christopher (8) – ALL attend
Imagine!!!
Agenda
Daily Schedule Walkthrough
First Grade Expectations
Homework
Agendas/Thursday Folder
Character Development
Miscellaneous
Frequently Asked Questions
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Daily Schedule
8:00 – 8:20 Arrival (Prepare for the Day) Welcome Work
8:25 – 8:30 Announcements (Attendance)
8:35 – 9:15 SPECIALS (M – Art, T – Library, W – PE, TH –
Music, F – Art)
9:15 – 9:30
Morning Meeting/Snack
9:30 – 10:00 Reading (Whole Group at Carpet)
10:00 – 11:00 Literacy Centers (Small Group Instruction)
11:03 – 11:28 LUNCH
11:30 – 11:45 Teacher Read Aloud (Whole Group at Carpet)
11:45 – 12:45 Math Instruction and Centers
12:45 – 1:25 Writing
1:20 – 1:40
RECESS
1:50 – 2:15
Science/Social Studies
2:15– 2:25
Closure/Agendas
2:25 – 3:00
MICROSOCIETY
3:05
DISMISSAL
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First Grade Expectations
Reading:
Fluency: 40 wcpm on the target passage (FAIR),
60 wcpm on Harcourt ORF
Sight Words: Fry Word list (Goal – 250)
Spelling – Tests help us to assess your child’s
understanding of Phonics. We will be looking
for these skills to translate into writing
Writing:
One full paragraph (6 or more sentences) with
transition words – we will be using the SMILE
Writing program  We will also work on
handwriting.
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Math:
+/- to 20, skip-counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s, place value to 100, in
addition to many concepts at an introductory level to be built upon
in later grades .
We have a new math program that focuses on the mastery of the Big
Ideas in the Sunshine State Standards. However, we will hold
ourselves accountable for the Imagine Standards as well which
will better prepared our students for success on SAT-10.
We will use Dino Mite math drills to develop fluency with basic math
facts, Sunshine Math (Math Superstars) for math enrichment,
calendar math, and hands-on math center activities.
Science/Social Studies:
In Science we will cover basic concepts and do some hands on
experiments. In Social Studies we will learn about different
holidays and American symbols.
Homework
• We will be using a Homework chart
this year
• This is about establishing important
routines and responsibilities
• Read, Read, Read, (see handouts)
• Homework folders due on Fridays
Agendas/Thursday Folder
• Daily Communication
(agendas)
• Check email daily if possible
• Behavior (I try to keep you
aware of what’s going on)
• Thursday Folder – return on
Fridays
• You are all doing GREAT with
this – thank you so much!
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Character Development
• Character Counts (Home Notes)
• Shared Values (JIF)
• Our Vision Statement: To educate the
children of our community in an
environment where positive
development of character has equal
importance to academics
Miscellaneous
• PTA Membership/Box Tops
• Uniforms/Dress Code
• Dismissal (use agenda to inform of
changes)/NOT DURING MICRO!!
• Birthday Treats – at recess time
• Book Orders
• BOOK IT!
• Room mom/volunteers
Frequently Asked Questions
Homework Folders are sent home on Mondays – to be returned on
Friday. Do NOT return prior to Friday. I will try to send home
Friday tests on Monday so you can review them. All other
classwork and graded papers will be sent home in Thursday folder.
Some classwork will not be graded (often math packets) because I
look over them as we go.
Homework- Each week there will be 2 reading practice sheets, 1 math
sheet, and the practice spelling test as well as the 20 minutes of
reading each night. This will change in January
Spelling Tests are given each Friday. Practice test is done at home as
Thursdays homework.
Center Work is graded for completion and neatness.
Homework is checked for completion. If not completed or if student
has not finished it to satisfaction, a note will be included for them
to finish or correct and return the following week in Folder.
Flash cards and card games, little books sent home with homework
are to be kept at home for practice. Do not send them back in the
Homework Folders
Dino-Mite Math Drills will be each week on Tues. & Thurs. Dino Mite
math is a timed math drill. Each student will progress at their own
rate and will be rewarded for progress throughout the program.
You can practice at home to better prepare your child with the
flashcards we will send home in the homework folder.  Also,
www.math-drills.com is a great site to use at home.
Agendas should be signed by parent each day.
Reading Logs and Homework Checklists to be kept in the plastic
sleeves in the Homework Folders. I will check each weekend and
return these by the following Monday.
Fry Word Lists-practice these words at home
Questions
Any other questions?????
Your Homework: Read the Parent
Handbook. Sign and return the
last page within ONE WEEK
Don’t forget to write your child a
note in their journal
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