GRADE ONE INFORMATION

Meet The Teacher Night

Curriculum

Language Arts Science Social Studies Health The above subject areas are integrated. Math - Math Makes Sense * Technology integrated throughout all subjects. Leveled Books Students will be reading and taking books home that are at

their reading level. The level your child reads at will be determined through reading records. This assessment is completed on an ongoing basis. Not all students will be reading the same level book at the same time.

HomeworkGrade One

 Purpose of Homework/Reading ✎ reinforces core word vocabulary ✎ stresses independence to complete a task and organize

belongings

✎ teaches fluency ✎ demonstrates that reading is not just done at school ✎ builds relationships/time spent with your child ✎ promotes reading pleasureScheduling Homework/Reading ✎ set time aside for 15 minutes every evening ✎ find a time that works well for you and your childGetting Prepared - Helpful tips

✎ Promote positive educational values  Homework Schedule There will be homework from Monday to Thursday each week. The nightly homework will consist of the following: a) Reading b) Word Ring

✎ Please make sure that your child returns his/her book, wordring and homework bag everyday to school.

✎ Please sign the Homework Log every night and comment.

Food OrdersFor online food orders and payment, please visit our website at https://www.schoolcashonline.com/. Online food orders need to be placed by Thursday at midnight for the following week in order to be accepted. Food orders that are not online need to be in by Friday at 9:00. Exact payment only!! If your child is absent, you will need to call the office by this time. Please note, the menu for Borrowed Kitchen changes monthly.  The options for each month and a gluten free meal are described in the monthly newsletter or can be found on our school website. In the event of a school cancellation /closure, the pre-ordered, prepaid, prepared food will be donated to the Upper Room Hospitality Ministry (The Soup Kitchen). Unfortunately no refunds are available. If Friday is a holiday, food orders will be taken on Thursday.

Food Orders

Lunches Peanut Free School ( No nuts of any kind! )A Treat Day sign up sheet is being passed around. If

you are interested in bringing in something, please sign.

 Microwave – Students can reheat items from home. Please have proper containers. Microwave frozen meals will not be accepted due to time constraints.

ScholasticA book club order form will be sent home each month. This is optional! The first one will be in October.Bus NotesIf your child is going to be traveling on a different bus, a note from home is required. If a note is not present, the child will be sent home on their normal bus run. Kleenex We will have many sniffles throughout the year so if every child could supply the classroom with a box of tissue it would certainly be a great help. Breakfast ProgramThe breakfast program is open each day from 8:15 – 8:25.

Additional Information

Literacy SupportOur Literacy support teacher, Ms. Montgomery, works with students in a small group setting. The goal of literacy support is to support classroom instruction and ensure success in Literacy for all. Literacy support operates on a six week block. Students receive support as determined by informal assessment and teacher collaboration.IllnessIf your child is absent from school, please email me and call the office and report your child’s absence. Call- 569-0550 ext. 300

Punctuality and AttendanceStudents are expected to arrive by 8:20 for an 8:30 start. When students arrive in the morning, they will remain outside in the front playground until the bell goes at 8:15. Students do NOT come into the school prior to this bell unless the weather is inclement.

Additional Information

At our school the grade one classes visit the primary library once a week for a scheduled read aloud and book exchange. We have a collection of four thousand books that support the curriculum and theme units. As well, many popular and perennial favorites are available for pleasure reading.

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Class ScheduleDay 1 = Physical Education and MusicDay 2 = Physical EducationDay 3 =MusicDay 4 =Physical EducationDay 5 =MusicDay 6 =Library and Physical EducationPlease note that specialist classes are 30minutes in duration.

Curriculum MapGrade One

Month Language Arts/ Science

Math

September Ready, Set, Go!  Exploring #s 0-20

October & November

Daily & Seasonal Changes- What is change?-What do I see change around me?-What has changed in my life?•Oct.(Apples & Thanksgiving)•Nov.(Remembrance Day)

Representing Numbers to 20

Curriculum MapGrade One

Month Language Arts/ Science

Math

November (Last 2 weeks)

Bear Theme* Fiction & Nonfiction

Introduction to addition and subtraction to 12

December Bear Theme*Fiction & Nonfiction*Christmas

PatternsContinue with addition and subtraction to 12

January Interaction/Making Sense of our World-What is interactions?-What interactions do we see in our world?-How do we use our senses to make sense of our world?*Winter

Measurement

Curriculum MapGrade One

Month Language Arts/Science

Math

February Continuation of Above*Valentine’s Day

Numbers to 100

March Penguins Geometry

April Characteristics of Living Things-What is a living thing?-What are the needs and wants of living things?-How are living things the same and different?-Barbara Reid & Easter

Geometry

Curriculum MapGrade One

Please be aware that our Literacy Place Curriculum has a huge Guided Reading component which is done all year long with small groups of students. Health, Social Studies and Technology are also integrated.

Month Language Arts/Science

Math

May Continuation of AboveFood Theme

Addition & Subtraction to 20

June Living Things/InsectsReview

Review

Classroom Blog

Our Weekly Homework and our daily classroom happenings can be followed on our class blog.

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