to First Grade!

Welcome to First Grade

Back to School Night
2016-17
Mrs. Boucher
Room 5

Daily Schedule
8:20-8:35

Morning Announcements, Fluency Practice, Daily Folder Check

8:35-9:05

Enrichment; ELD; Reading Intervention 1

9:05-9:35

A.R./Guided Reading; Reading Intervention 2

9:35-10:00

Phonemic Awareness/Phonics

10:15-11:15

Math: Skills Instruction, Workshop, Games

11:15-11:45

Writing: Composition, Conventions, Spelling, Grammar

11:45-12:45

Lunch

12:45 1:00

Read-Aloud

1:00-1:10

Workshop Review/Mini-Lesson

1:10-1:50

Workshop (Differentiated Language Arts) Activities

1:50-2:00

Daily News; Homework Pack-Up

2:10-2:45

Social Studies/Science Rotation/Art

Tuesday: Taiko (30 minutes)

Wednesday: Physical Education (45 minutes)

School Safety
Drop off and Pick-up Procedures:
Students may be dropped off at the cafeteria after 7:30
Pick-up students at the front gate after school

Parent Sign-in:
Before school in the cafeteria
After 8:25 AM in the office for tardy, early pick-ups, and
school business
To walk on campus you need to receive a badge by leaving
ID/Drivers License in the front office
First Day of school is an open campus
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Communication

Daily Folder
Class Website
Email
Parent Square
Remind
Twitter
Phone

Class Rules
Behavior Chart

1. We listen to each other.

Above and Beyond!

Caught making great

choices!

Think about it!

4. We are responsible for

what we say and do.

Time out of recess

for
5 minutes (thinking
time)

Treat others the way you

want to be treated!

Miss recess to write

reflection and/or
parent contacted

2. We follow directions.
3. We show self-control.

Common Core
Moving toward Technology based learning
Strategies and lessons are focused on
deep understanding of concepts and skills
Less worksheets more projects
Emphasizes process of learning not just
isolated skills
Encourages use of many resources as
teaching tools (Houghton-Mifflin, A.R., internet, etc)
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Cressey School
Rules
Walk on sidewalks, between classrooms, and in
the play structure and swing area (blue chips)
The hill is off limits
All running and ball activities on the grass or on
the basketball court
One way down the slides
Keep your hands to yourself
Not allowed: play fighting or pretend weapons
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Your child should be taking

three AR Quizzes each
week.

Guided Reading
Directed Phonics Instruction
Literacy Workshops
STAR Testing
Fluency Passages
AR Books (Accelerated Reader)

Math

Calendar Wall
Problem Solving Activities
Math Workshop
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Review and Practice
Flash Cards
Math Games
Math Packets

Writing
Genres of Writing:
Narrative
Informative
Opinion

Writing
What is Writers Workshop?
The Writing Process:
Prewriting: gathering ideas
Drafting: getting those ideas onto the paper
Revision: rereading and editing to improve
the writing
Final Copy: publish

Spelling

cat

Phonics Dictation
Practice Worksheets
Sight Words
Spelling Tests (TBA)

Handwriting
In first grade, we practice
Zaner-Bloser Manuscript
handwriting.
Worksheet practice will go home with
students who need extra practice
(look for an H on the top corner)

Daily Folder

The daily folder is a responsibility of student

and parent:
Communication pocket and information
Reading Log (Decodable or A.R. books)
Fluency Passage (End of Year Goal: 60 wpm)
Homework Helpers (reference sheets)
Keep at Home pocket
If your child needs more time with class work, the paper will be
sent home with an H circled at the top. It will need to be
returned that week. Your
participation in your childs education is a vital contributor to your
childs academic achievement.

*Please sign reading log daily

Daily Work
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Reading Log & Spelling List (TBA)

Reading Log
Reading Log
Reading Log
Reading Log

*Daily Reading: minimum of 20 minutes Monday

through
Friday. Please record one title and total time read
in the
reading log.
Any worksheet with a capital H circled at the top
needs to be

Grading Scale
Keys to Academic Achievement

4
Exceeds
standards

3
Consistent and
successful
progress toward
meeting the
standard

2
Progressing
toward achieving
the standard

1
Limited or
Not assessed at
minimum progress this time
toward
achievement of
the standard

Report cards issued each Trimester

Conferences will be held
October 3rd 7th
and
March 27th 31st

School Business
Dismissal changes need be sent in a
note or call the office
(please do not send via e-mail)
Money should be sent in an envelope
labeled:
Student Name
Teacher / Grade
Purpose

Birthdays
Birthdays are SPECIAL! I would love to
celebrate your childs birthday. Please let
me know in advance if you would like to
bring in a treat on their magical day.
We will celebrate after the 2 PM recess.
All items must be store bought please.
If planning to host a private party, I kindly ask
that you discreetly give me invitations to slip in
cubbies to avoid hurt feelings
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Field Trips
TBA Lowes
TBA Farmers Market
TBA Merced County Library and Court
House Museum Tour
TBA Amtrak to Old Town Sacramento
and Train Museum

Wish List
Please check the wish list posted in
the classroom for updated wish list.
healthy
snacks

Earphones

Ba

nd

Disinfecting
wipes

Treas
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box: re
to
stick ys
ers

ai
ds

Parent
Volunteers
Parent volunteers
are a very important
and an integral part of our first grade
program. This is an important job and
it is very much appreciated.
*Please sign-up on spreadsheet
*Please check preferences or special
talents
*I will contact you via e-mail or text
to
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set up a day and time

EVERYONE is welcome to
help in the Classroom!
1. Read with students and take AR tests
2. Talk about your job during career unit
3. Chaperone field trips
4. Teach and play math and reading
games with small groups
5. Volunteer for Family Reading Night

What would you

like to do?

Technology
Class website http://gboucher.weebly.com/
Explore the class website

Earphones
Parent Survey
Twitter: @galemarieb

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Questions
Thank you for joining me.
I look forward to working with your family
this year!

Mrs. Boucher

gboucher@ballicocressey.com