Mr.

Mason McCormick
8 years teaching experience
This is my 5th year in first grade!
My experience
o 6 years in Kuwait
o Canadian, British, American Curriculum

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My Philosophy
Gamification
Multiliteracies
Inquiry

Morning
7:45 Arrival
Arrive early
Bags on bench
Line up at bell

Lunch
o 12:19
Drop lunches on
bench
Healthy food
Parents and
grandparents may
stay, but nannies may
only drop off lunches.
This is for security
reasons.


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End of the day

2:45 Pick up
Clubs end at 3:45
Students not
collected will wait
in the office

Daily
o Students need to
bring their
homework/
communication
folders to and
from school even
if no homework is
assigned
o Food and water in
baskets

7:45-8:35
8:35-8:25
8:25-10:15
10:15-10:35
10:35-12:15
12:15-1:05
Afternoon

Math
Language Arts

ELL/French
Recess
UOI
Lunch
Specials

Specials
type
here
type
here
P.E. Mrs. Guillemette
Malagasy Miss Hasina
Art Mrs. Rhoda
Music Miss Blass
Library Mrs. Lanto
Tech Mr. Andry

Common Core Mathematics

The Common Core concentrates on a clear set of
math skills and concepts.
Students will learn concepts in a more organized
way both during the school year and across
grades.
The standards encourage students to solve real-
world problems.

Common Core Mathematics

These standards define what students should
understand and be able to do in their study of
mathematics.
Asking a student to understand something
also means teachers need to assess this.
One way for teachers to assess this is to ask
the student to justify, why a particular
mathematical statement is true or where a
mathematical rule comes from.

Common Core Mathematics

Mathematical understanding and procedural
skill are equally important.
A list of the common core standards is
provided in your information package.

Everyday Math

University of Chicago School Mathematics

Project

Everyday Mathematics is a research-based

and field-tested curriculum that focuses on
developing childrens understandings and
skills in ways that produce life-long
mathematical power.

Everyday Math
The Everyday Mathematics curriculum
emphasizes:
Use of concrete, real-life examples that are meaningful
and memorable as an introduction to key mathematical
concepts.
Repeated exposures to mathematical concepts and
skills to develop childrens ability to recall knowledge from
long-term memory.

Everyday Math
The Everyday Mathematics curriculum
emphasizes:
Frequent practice of basic computation skills to build
mastery of procedures and quick recall of facts, often
through games and verbal exercises.
Use of multiple methods and problem-solving
strategies to foster true proficiency and accommodate
different learning styles.

Common Core English Language Arts

The Common Core asks students to
read stories and literature, as well as
more complex texts that provide facts
and background knowledge
Students will be challenged and asked
questions that push them to refer back
to what theyve read. This stresses
critical-thinking, problem-solving, and
analytical skills that are required for
success in the future.

Common Core English Language Arts

Designed to prepare students for life
outside the classroom.
Include critical-thinking skills and the
ability to closely and attentively read
texts in a way that will help them
understand and enjoy them.

Common Core English Language Arts

Students learn to use reasoning and
evidence collection skills that are
essential for success in college,
career, and life.
The standards also lay out a vision of
what it means to be a literate person
who is prepared for success in the
21st century.

The Daily 5
The Daily Five is a literacy structure
that allows for differentiation in the
classroom and provides consistency.
It is an integrated literacy instruction
and classroom management system
for use in reading and writing
workshops

The Daily 5
Consists of 5 Tasks
1. Read to Self
2. Read to Someone
3. Work on Writing
4. Listen to Reading
5. Word Work

The Daily 5
Relies on the teaching of
independence
Manages the entire literacy block
Allows for three to five focused
lessons and more intentional teaching.
Provides students with substantial time
to read and write.
Allows for integration of reading and
writing.

The Daily 5
Builds stamina to ensure longer
periods of time students successfully
read and write.
Develops student behaviors that
culminate in highly engaged learners.
Teaches students to understand and
monitor their literacy goals.

Language Goals
In order to meet the grade 1 reading
standard, students must be reading
(and understanding) level J texts on
Kids A-Z by the end of the year
Read at least one book every night
This should take about 20 minutes.
Set goals and work towards achieving
them.

Unit of Inquiry

The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. (IB PYP)

Students engage in six Units of Inquiry

throughout the year.
Units are designed to enable students to
construct knowledge and understanding
of the world around them through
meaningful and purposeful engagements
relating to the students own first hand
experiences.

Unit of Inquiry

The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. (IB PYP)

Throughout the inquiries, students reflect

on their learning, continually constructing
and modifying theories and making
connections between their learning within
the school environment and their
experiences in the wider world.

Unit of Inquiry

The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. (IB PYP)

Our units of Inquiry are:

Getting Along
Life Cycles
Weather
Storytelling
Communities
Explorers

Folder
Reading on Kids A-Z every night
Newsletter homework section
IXL
Everyday Math

Reflecting on portfolio through

comments section
One thing I did well
One thing I would change

Parent Homework:
Check folder
Read the blog
Check your childs portfolio reflecting with
them
Share your childs work with your extended
family
Make comments on the blog
Arrange meetings with the teacher
Reading Meeting

This year we would like to go on at least

one trip per UOI. I am open to
suggestions.
Ivato Organic Farm Life Cycles
Bird Sanctuary Explorers

Guests?