Welcome to

Open House!

Please save
questions specific to
your child for a
conference as our
schedule tonight is
tight!

Daily Schedule

8:45-9:15
Arrival and Morning wor
9:15-10:50
Literacy
10:55-11:40
Specials
11:45-12:20
Lunch
12:20-1:20
Math
1:20-2:05
Science/Social Studies
2:05-2:35
Recess
2:35-3:05
Writing
3:05-3:40
Team Time
3:45
Dismissal

Discipline Plan

Bravo
Bones

Homework

Homework will be given Monday and is

due on Friday.
Students will be given both Math and
Literacy homework.
Read 20 minutes per night.
Practice non-sense words 1 minute per
night.
Students are responsible for practicing
spelling words at home throughout the
week.
Students will be given a Spelling Test on
Fridays.
Refer to handouts.

Math

Children will learn how to

express math in a variety of
ways.
Ex. (using manipulatives, pictures, and writing.)

Children will be learning a

variety of strategies, not
necessarily memorizing.
Students typically need the
most practice with fact fluency
and comprehension of word
problems.

Math Strands

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction.
Understand and apply properties of operations and the relationship between addition and
subtraction
Add and subtract within 20..
Work with addition and subtraction equations.

Numbers and Operations in Base

Ten
Extend the counting sequence.
Understand place value.
Use place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract.

Measurement and Data

Measure lengths indirectly and by iterating length units.
Measure lengths indirectly and by iterating length units.
Represent and interpret data.

Geometry
Reason with shapes and their attributes.

Literacy

Children are placed in literacy groups

based on mClass DIBELS and TRC levels.
(Refer to handouts)
Groups may be changed throughout the
year.
Children rotate to different centers during
Daily 5. These centers include: Guided
Reading Groups with me, Word Work,
Read to Self, Read to Someone, Listen to
Reading and Work on Writing.

Reading
Benchmarks
According to mClass the
Reading Benchmarks are:
Beginning of Year: D
Middle of Year: G or H
End of Year: J or K

Writing
Children will be writing a variety of
texts this year including: narrative
(small moments), informational (All
About & How-To), opinion pieces.
Objectives include: focus,
organization, conventions and
support and elaboration.

Science
Pebbles, Sand, and Silt
Balance and Motion
Comparing and Measuring
Organisms

Social Studies
I am a Citizen of Many
Communities
Our Community Celebrates
I Can Find My Way Around my
Community
We Care for Our Community

Grading
4- Student consistently demonstrates an in-depth
understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills taught
during this reporting period.
Since I can do/get this, I can figure out new things!
*Level 4 opportunities*
(only certain standards lend themselves to level 4
opportunities)
3- Student consistently demonstrates an understand of the
standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting
period.
I get it! I can do it well!
2- Student is approaching an understanding of the standards,
concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period.
I almost get it but I need some help.
1- Student does not yet demonstrate an understanding of the
standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting
period.
I dont get it yet. I need help.

Birthdays
If you would like to, please bring in
only store bought treats at your
childs assigned lunch time. Parents
will be responsible for passing out
treats during the last 10 minutes of
lunch.
Birthday invitations are welcome as
long as the entire class is invited.
Please check the school directory if
you would prefer to contact only
selected families.

Common Core
Learn more about the Common Core
Curriculum on the following Website:
http://www.corestandards.org
Refer to handouts.
Here you can learn more about why
the Common Core is important for
your child, explore the Common Core
more in depth, as well as find out
why the Common Core was created.

When you ask me what Ive done

at school today, and I say that I
just played, please dont
misunderstand me. For, you see,
Im learning as I play. Im learning
to enjoy and be successful in my
work. Im preparing for tomorrow.
Today, I am a child and my work is
my play.
We look forward to a great year!

Thank you for joining us tonight!

Remember, the lines of communication are
always open.
Send an email with any concerns, questions
or thoughts to your childs teacher if any
arise.
Keep informed by visiting our classroom
websites which can be found by visiting the
York homepage and clicking on your childs
teachers website.
Have a great night!