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20142014First Grade First Grade Krista ReedKrista ReedRoom 104Room 104

Helping

Students

Achieve

Thank you for your support of our new Reading Adoption!

Who is Miss Reed?

• Bachelor’s in Education, Washington State University 2013

• 2nd year at Endeavour

Daily Schedule

8:20 First Bell 8:30 School Starts! 8:45 – 9:30 Writer’s Workshop 9:30 – 11:00 Reader’s Workshop & Specialist

(P.E. Th / Music W,F) 11:00 – 11:45 Recess/Lunch 11:45 – 1:00 Math & Specialist (P.E. Mondays 12:00 –

12:30) 12:45 Wednesday Dismissal 1:00 – 1:15 Recess 1:15 – 2:55 Snack & Science/Social Studies/Health 2:55 Dismissal

Week A – Library is on Tuesdays 8:40 – 9:40

Week B – Computer Lab is on Tuesdays from 12:15 –

1:00

Themes:Changes & Continuity

Commonalities & Diversity

Themes:Changes & Continuity

Commonalities & Diversity

Social Studies:Families Around the

WorldMap and Globe Skills

Wants and Needs

Social Studies:Families Around the

WorldMap and Globe Skills

Wants and Needs

Literacy:Phonics

Decoding StrategiesComprehension

StrategiesGuided Reading

Grammar/SpellingListening/Speaking

Literacy:Phonics

Decoding StrategiesComprehension

StrategiesGuided Reading

Grammar/SpellingListening/Speaking

Writing:Personal NarrativeAll About

/Informational Opinion

Fiction Narrative

Writing:Personal NarrativeAll About

/Informational Opinion

Fiction Narrative

Health:GermsFeelingsNutritionHeartTeeth Safety

Health:GermsFeelingsNutritionHeartTeeth Safety

Science:Habitats (Life)

Push-Pull & Position (Physical)Observing Sun &

Moon (Earth &Space)

Science:Habitats (Life)

Push-Pull & Position (Physical)Observing Sun &

Moon (Earth &Space)

Thinking Skills:Metacognition

What’s Your Evidence?ReflectionAnalysis

Making Connections

Thinking Skills:Metacognition

What’s Your Evidence?ReflectionAnalysis

Making Connections

Endeavour First Grade Curriculum Web

Math:Number SenseComputationPlace ValueGeometryFractions

TimeMoney

Math:Number SenseComputationPlace ValueGeometryFractions

TimeMoney

Art: (Discover

Art) Pam Svore

Art: (Discover

Art) Pam Svore

G.L.A.D. •Guided Language Acquisition Design •Cooperation, active learning, accountability, literacy, academic language •Visible

- Desks in groups- Charts on walls

- 3 Expectations •Used throughout the year and across all subjects

G.L.A.D.

Components of a Balanced Literacy Program

• Phonemic Awareness Instruction • Fluency Instruction• Vocabulary Instruction • Text Comprehension Instruction

Reader’s Workshop

Mini-lesson

Reading Centers • Guided Reading Groups• Listening Center (Fluency) • Independent Reading• Word Study

Writing

• Small Moments – Personal Narrative

• Chapter Books – Informational

• Reviews – Opinion

• Scenes to Series – Fiction Narrative

Why Everyday Mathematics Program?

• Aligned with Washington state’s grade level expectations / Common Core

• Proven results-data shows many top performing districts in state using program

• Well-balanced program. Offers concept building, higher level math skills, and computational practice

• Critical thinking skills and in-depth understanding for problem solving

Everyday Math Materials and Online

Tools

• Everyday Math Journals• Hands-on Manipulatives• Problem Solving Strategies• IXL Online• Online Games • www.everydaymathonline.com

Science

Life, Physical, Earth and Space

Domains:

Life: Habitats

Physical: Push-Pull Position

Earth & Space:Sun, Moon, Stars

Social and Behavior Skills

• Listening• Following directions• Working with others• Problem solving• Fostering independence and

responsibility • Jane Spencer Lessons

Rules and Routines

• Showing Respect

• Making Good Choices

• Solving Problems

• Citizenship and Citizen Awards

• Classroom Promise

Homework• Only 10-15 minutes a night!

-Reading Log-Word Study-Math Skill Practice-Occasional Fun Project

Nuts and Bolts• Room Coordinators (Kerri Jambor and Emily Davis)

• Parent Volunteers

• Art Docent (3-5 lessons a year)(Kerri Jambor)

• Parties (Black & Orange Party, Friendship Party)

• Field Trips (Toy Workshop, Mercer Slough)

Parent/Volunteer Reading Training

• Location: Endeavour Book Room, Room 512

• Dates: Friday, Oct. 10, 2:10-2:50 OR Wednesday, Oct. 15, 8:35-9:20

• RSVP by emailing nelsone@issaquah.wednet.edu

Nuts and Bolts

• Curriculum Related Costs (Online Payment)

(TFK, Pam Svore Art, Field Trips)

• After School Transportation

• Star Student and Birthdays

Communication

• Open Door Policy

• Email Policy

• Take Home Folder

• Monthly Newsletters• Stay informed with classroom

happenings:Miss Reed’s Connect Site

Let’s Have a Great Year!•Sign up for Volunteering

•Online Sign up for December Conference on Skyward (coming soon!)

•Place Questions in Bin