Welcome to Meet the Teacher!

Mrs. Wren - 1st Grade 2014-2015

WelcomeMeet the teacher will last about 45 minutes. • Share presentation and answer questions • Go over forms/sign• Meet with students and look around classroom.

Unpack supplies Your folder includes: • Handbook • Snack Information• Volunteer Application• School district forms/calendar

About Me• Second year teaching first grade at East

Elementary• Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from EKU• Master’s in Elementary Education from EKU• Dedicated and expect best from students• Communication and collaboration• Live with my husband, Bill, and two children: Luke

and Mason

STAR Reading• Fall, Winter, and Spring Benchmark testing

windows• Assessment is quick and provides immediate

feedback to the teacher• Assessment scores will help guide your child’s

Tiger Time interventions• STAR scaled score provides student goals for AR

Reading Level• Progress Monitoring available weekly, biweekly,

or monthly for students scoring below benchmark

STAR Math• Fall, Winter, and Spring Benchmark testing

windows

• Assessment is quick and provides immediate feedback to the teacher

• Assessment scores will help guide your child’s Tiger Time interventions

• Progress Monitoring available weekly, biweekly, or monthly for students scoring below benchmark

Accelerated Reader

• Students read books within their range and take short quizzes on the computer at school

– Program cannot be accessed at home

• Quizzes cover vocabulary and comprehension from the book

• Students will work toward earning points and rewards.

• Most students will begin AR testing after Christmas break.

Grade Card

• Proficiency Scales

• Parent Supplement Guide

Math

• Math Expressions • Focus of instruction is on mathematical thinking

and reasoning• Children will solve problems through different

strategies than traditionally taught and several strategies can be used to reach the same solution.

• Students participate in “Math Talk”, by explaining their answers and thought process to their peers.

Home Support• On Monday your child will bring home math

homework• The homework will help support lessons that we are

completing in class. • Homework is due the following Friday.

• Sharing how you use mathematics everyday• Playing games that make learning fun and

important• Solving problems together and exploring

different ways to solve problems• Memorize addition and subtraction facts to

10

Reading • Reading• Whole Group: Focus on one main weekly story

and comprehension skill• Small Groups: Groups are formed based on

student reading levels• By the end of first grade students should be

reading at level J

• Spelling • List will be sent home weekly • Follow a spelling pattern • Test on Friday

Home Support

•Read at home nightly -

library books, leveled readers, or Treasures textbook

• Practice weekly spelling words at home and think of other words to fit the weekly pattern

Writing• Step-Up to Writing• Supports organization piece to

writing instruction.• Students organize writing

“accordian” style• Color-coded like a stoplight for

students to remember sentence purpose

• 8 sentence paragraph with complete sentences (end of year)

Tiger Time Interventions

• Meets 4 times a week for 30 minutes

• Classes are divided into skills-based groups based on common assessment pre-test scores and STAR Reading/Math Scaled Scores.

• Each teacher will teach lessons according to skills needed.

• Groups range from enrichment to remedial support.

Classroom & School

Procedures

Handbook

Transportation• Transportation changes need to be made in writing or in

person. • If a note is not received, child will go home as usual. • Phone calls are not accepted

• ID is required to check out child • Parent pick up will occur on the Tiger Playground

• Two parent pick-up cards• Procedure is explained in detail on website

• Only the front door by office will be open for parents• School day

• Begins at 8:35 and 9:00 on Wednesday. Parents are asked to exit building before 8:35 so we can start our day.

• Dismisses at 3:35

Snack/Parties• Snack

• Afternoon• Prepackaged • Enough for whole class (may change)• You can send in anytime

• Holiday Parties• Christmas • Valentine’s Day

• Birthdays • Special treats will be enjoyed during snack time• If you send invitations, please make sure to include

everyone in our class

Communication• Communication is key!

• Weekly Newsletter • Other notes or comments sent in orange

communication folder• Parent-Teacher Conferences • Plan time: 10:40-11:30 • E-mail or phone • During plan time and before and after

school

Classroom Folders• Orange Take Home Folder

• Sent home and returned daily• Great place for notes for me • Calendars and notes • Behavior log

• Portfolio • Shows child progress and skills that need

attention• Please leave all documents in binder • If you have questions, please send a separate

note

Schedule Mrs. Wren’s Daily Schedule

First Grade 2014-2015  

8:10-8:35 Breakfast/Morning Work8:35-9:35 Tiger Time Interventions & Enrichment

9:35-10:40 Math Block(Fridays @ 9:45-10:15 Computer Lab)

10:40-11:30 Specials11:30-11:45 Writer’s Workshop

12:00-12:25 Lunch12:25-1:45 Reading Block

1:45-2:00 Cont’ Writing Block2:00-2:30 Recess

2:30-3:00 Science/Social Studies3:00-3:15 Snack & Pack-up

3:20 Parent Pick Up Dismissal3:30 1st Wave Dismissal3:50 2nd Wave Dismissal

 Wednesday – Late Start @ 9:05

 

Rules & Expectations

• Consistent discipline system/Positive Atmosphere

• Model and practice appropriate behaviors • Class meetings • Setting limits and having classroom rules

• RulesRule 1: Follow directions quickly.Rule 2: Raise your hand for permission to speak.Rule 3: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be a Learner.Rule 4: Make Smart Choices, KHFOOTY!Rule 5: Keep your dear teacher happy.

Rules & Expectations

• Class Dojo• Login code to monitor your child’s behavior online

• Behavior Ladder (Clip Up/Clip Down)• Correlates with Class Dojo Points• Consequences/Rewards • Begin on Green: Ready to Learn • Move up or down depending on behavior choices &

Class Dojo • Goal: End the day on Green or better!!

• Behavior Log • Will be kept in Orange Take Home Folder • Child is responsible for filling out each day • Notes or comments can be added if necessary • Initial each day

District Back-to-School Folder

• Refer to handbook and matrix throughout the year

• Volunteer Form • Please sign and leave these forms before

you leave: • Tech Form• Transportation Form • Custodial Information• Student Medical Form

Please let me know if you have questions or comments.

Thank you for coming to meet the teacher!

Please contact me at jwren@waynesville.k12.mo.us if you have

any questions. My plan time is from 10:40-11:30 daily.