Welcome First Grade Parents

1. Welcome First Grade Parents Runnymede Elementary School 2012-2013

2. Our First Grade Team • Mrs. Dettinger • Ms. Struss • Ms. Raines • Ms. Henninger

3. Our Mission • Our mission in first grade is to learn more about reading, writing and math by practicing every day and always trying our best.

4. First Grade Team Action Plan We will be developing an action plan that will address student data that aligns with our Runnymede SIT plan. • Strategies Include: - Data Binders - Parent/Student Conferences - Formal and Informal Assessments -Differentiated Grouping - Monthly Newsletters - Departmentalization

5. Departmentalization • Each student will have an ELA and Math teacher • Math Teachers~ Mrs. Dettinger and Ms. Raines • ELA Teachers~ Ms. Struss and Ms. Henninger * These groups are flexible and may change throughout the year!

6. Daily Schedule 8:45-9:15 Students Arrive 9:15 Announcements 9:20-11:35 AM Instructional Block 11:35-12:05 Lunch 12:05-12:20 Recess 12:20-12:30 Bathroom Break 12:30-1:30 Specials 1:30-3:45 PM Instructional Block 3:45 Dismissal

7. Units of Study • Math • Science • Social Studies • ELA

8. Math- Core Curriculum • Operations and Algebraic Thinking • Numbers and Operations in Base Ten~ Place Value • Numbers and Operations in Base Ten~ Addition and Subtraction • Geometry • Measurement and Data

9. Elementary Mathematics Curriculum Transition Plan Implement CCSS Implement CCSS Continue Teaching Current CCPS Timelines (MSA Administered) ←Implement Instruction That Develops The Standards For Mathematical Practice→ Continue Teaching Current CCPS Timelines Implement CCSS Implement CCSS Implement CCSS (MSA Administered) Implement CCSS Implement CCSS (MSA Likely To Be Administered) (Common Core Assessments Administered) D.Hicks 8-11

10. Science and Social Studies • Seeds • Patterns • Best of Bugs • Rules and Responsibilities • Me and My Neighborhood • Past and Present

11. ELA • Leveled Trade Books • Words Their Way- Secret Stories • 6 + 1 Writing Traits • Writing Workshop • Literacy Stations • Treasures (online) • Reading Assessments in September, January and May • Fluency Assessments in September, January and May when needed

12. Runnymede Code of Conduct • Be Respectful • Be Responsible • Be Ready to Learn

13. What is PBIS? • Positive Behavior Intervention Support • The application of evidence-based strategies and systems to assist schools • to increase academic performance • increase safety • decrease problem behavior • and establish positive school cultures

14. PBIS Big Ideas • Positive Behavior Support is a process for teachingchildren appropriate behavior and providing the supports necessary to sustain that behavior. • PBIS is not a curriculum - it is a frameworkfor systems to identify needs, develop strategies, and evaluate practice toward success

15. RUE Hawk HeroesSoar to Success • Positive Behaviors are Celebrated with: • Tickets • Public recognition • morning announcements • notification home • earned rewards • assemblies

16. Rewards • 10 Stickers • 15 Bring in a stuffed animal • 20 Wear a hat • 25 Guest Reader • 25 Show and Tell • 30 Use teacher chair • 40 Prize box • 40 Homework pass • 50 Computer time • 100 Lunch with Teacher

17. Classroom Management If classroom rules are not followed, students have the following consequences: • Verbal warning • Move to Yellow: Warning Slow Down and think • Move to Red: 5-10 minute time out from activity or recess • Any more warnings result in Teacher’s Choice which could include a phone call or note home or a visit to the support room

18. Homework Policy • Homework chart is in student’s take home folders with binder clip. Please keep it in all week. A new homework chart is provided every Monday for each student. • Homework is Monday through Thursday • Reading- The students are expected to read at least one book at home each night and record the book on their homework chart. Students will earn a ticket each time they show their teacher they have read a book the night before. The minutes read at home coincides with our Ready, Set, Read program. • Math- Math homework will come home weekly to reinforce skills that have been taught in class. Students will be bringing Math homework home on Tuesdays and Thursdays. • Sight Words- Students are expected to practice sight words on a weekly basis. This can be done with flashcards, using words in sentences, spelling the words, or spelling quizzes. Sight word folders will be sent home every Wednesday night. • When students have been introduced to fundamental writing skills, writing prompts will be sent home as well.

19. Student Attendance • Carroll County Public Schools recognizes the importance between attendance and academic success. • Please contact the school every day your child will not be present for learning. • Please make arrangements to obtain missed class work if applicable. • Please contact the school nurse or school counselor, if your child’s absence will be more than three days due to illness or emotional concerns. There may be supports available for you and your child. • Please provide written documentation (handwritten note sent in with your child, faxed note (fax # 410-751-3537), or email) (preattendance@carrollk12.org) as to the reason for the absence upon your child’s return to school. • We look forward to seeing your child every school day. • For more information regarding attendance and attendance procedures please see the handout, student handbook, or the Student Services Manual located on the CCPS website – www.carrollk12.org

20. Volunteers *Please remember to sign up for a Volunteer Training session. You must take the session 7 school days prior to volunteering on field trips or in the classroom. If you took the volunteer training last year, you need to take it again as of September 30th.

21. Data Binders & Wednesday Purple Folders • Data Binders Include: -Reading Progress -Writing Progress/Graded samples -Math Progress/Cluster assessments & basic fact quarterly assessments -Parent/Teacher Communication • Wednesday Purple Folders (ELA & Math) • Daily, weekly assignments • Graded homework assignments • Basic fact quizzes

22. Information • Scholastic Book Orders- Scholastic book orders will be sent home on a monthly basis through your child’s homeroom teacher. If you would like to order books for your child you must send in a check or a money order made out to the book club. Some teachers may have online ordering as well. • Field Trips- You must send in money for field trips in a money order or check made out to Runnymede Elementary. We will be going to Rose Hill Manor Park in October (limited chaperones) and Bear Branch Nature Center in May . We will try to accommodate as many chaperones as we can for each trip. We will choose chaperones randomly and equitably.

23. Thank you for coming!! Please go and visit your child’s classroom. Any Questions??