Welcome to Curriculum Night!

First Grade2015-2016

7:45 Announcements7:50 Social Studies8:40 Recess9:00 Language Arts-Reading9:20 SAIL 10:20 Language Arts-Writing11:15-11:45 Lunch11:50 Math 12:50 Science 1:40 Specials2:45 Dismissal Library: Tuesday 12:55Computer lab: Wednesday 8:00

Class Schedule

Live the ROLE. Be a ROLE model!

RespectOwn your choicesListen attentivelyExhibit your personal best

ROLE

Anti-Bullying Rules1.We will not bully others.2.We will try to help students who are bullied.3.We will try to include students who are left out.4.If we know that someone is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and at home.

Olweus

We will have a WORKING snack in the morning.

Snack should be healthy and easy to eat. Students can bring a water bottle. Some classes are nut-free zones. Lunch tables are divided into nut/ nut-

free zones.

Snacks

Teacher workroom assistants Reading folder volunteers- There will be a

brief orientation on the procedures at a later date (TBA).

Homeroom Mom Party Helpers Track & Field Day Weekly Reader/Mystery Reader Library Helper

Volunteering

ReadingThere is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.

-Walt Disney

Balanced Literacy

Taught through a combination of instructional methods – targeted instruction and Daily Five

Phonics taught to help with spelling patterns

Integrated LA approach is woven into reading program to teach sight words, word attack strategies, and comprehension.

Houghton Mifflin is a district-wide adopted reading curriculum which incorporates reading, writing, and phonics.

Spelling and Writing

English spelling is weird…or is it wierd?-Irwin Hill

Spelling

•Students will take a weekly spelling test.

•Words are taken from recently learned phonics skills and word work patterns.

•Challenge list will be provided for students who make 100% on Monday’s pretest.

•We will start dictation sentences after Winter Break.

Writing

Lucy CaulkinsPrimary emphasis will be on

thought and content rather than spelling and mechanics.

Students will be encouraged to use inventive spelling.

Writing is based on student experiences and small moments.

Manipulatives will be used as well as paper and pencil to reinforce skills.

New math adoption and resources

Math Targeted Instruction

Mathematics

Scientific investigationsTechnology All Around UsStates of MatterObjects in the Night SkyNatural ResourcesWeather & SeasonsLiving and Non Living Things

Science

Characteristics of Good Citizenship Rules and Laws American holidays, customs, and

celebrations Biographies Geography Goods and Services Spenders & Savers Technology – yesterday & today

Social Studies

    

Report Card

Grading

We use a “Skills-Based Report Card.”

Foundation course skills will be reported with a 3, 2, or 1 based on the level at which the skill has been mastered.

A grade of 3 means that the student is consistently demonstrating mastery of skill AT standard expectations (Expected Standard).

A grade of 2 means that the child almost has the skill mastered and is still working on it.

A grade of 1 means that the child is having difficulty mastering the skill and is receiving extra help in the classroom.

Supplement

Criteria for performance Levels:

Level score indicates performance for time frame of specified marking period

Goal is Level 3 for each marking period

Kindergarten Criteria: http://tiny.cc/8jhdlxFIrst Grade Criteria:http://tiny.cc/d7gdlxSecond Grade Criteria: http://tiny.cc/2hhdlx

Early Reading Assessment

Kindergarten - 2nd grade are assessed using Istation Reading

Students served in the bilingual program are assessed using Istation en Español. The assessment screens a child at the beginning, middle (if needed), and end of the year.

Your child’s teacher will report a “yes” or “no” on the report card for your child having “Met Standard on Early Reading Assessment.”

Home to School Communication

Report Card• The report card is one tool for communication between

home and school.• Students receive a report card four times a year. • Only the envelope needs to be returned.• The report card is for you to keep. • It is necessary that you sign the envelope and return it

within a week. • The report card includes a comment box where your child’s

teacher includes additional information and/or requests a conference.

• You also are invited to enter comments. You’ll notice the signature box on the envelope includes a place for you to enclose comments about the grading period or request a conference.

Phone calls, Emails, Website

*Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher at any time during the school year to ask about his/her academic progress. In Lake Travis ISD, we believe with parents as our partners, children will experience rich rewards from their early elementary school experience.

*Check your email soon for a Sign Up Genius invitation to schedule your October 12th conference

LTISD GT Discovery Program

What is the GT/Discovery program?

Discovery is the academic enrichment/acceleration program provided for students who have been identified as intellectually and/or creatively gifted and talented.

How are students identified?

Students who are referred for the Discovery program go through a screening process, which involves five areas: verbal aptitude, nonverbal aptitude, achievement in math and reading, creativity, and qualitative data collection.

Students whose dominant language is Spanish will go through a screening process, which involves four areas: nonverbal aptitude, achievement in math and reading, creativity, and qualitative data collection. Achievement, aptitude, and creativity tests will be administered in Spanish when appropriate.

Who refers students?

A teacher, parent, student, or other interested persons observing a student with consistent evidence of gifted characteristics may refer him/her

DISCOVERY SCREENING PROCEDURES

Spring Semester– April 1st is the referral deadline for kindergarten and 1st grade students as well as any new students in grades 2-12 enrolled in LTISD after October 23rd. Services will begin in September of the next school year.

Who do I contact for more information?

Serene Hills Campus GT Coordinator:

Stephanie Cardarellacardarellas@ltisdschools.org512-533-7457room 121

Teams are established based on grade levels, kindergarten through 2nd grade will

make up Early Development while 3rd grade through 5th grade will be presented with

several challenges in which they will apply their imagination and innovation to solve a

particular challenge. This is a parent lead enrichment program.

Destination Imagination

Students will be able to learn new creative ways to solve these

challenges; thus, they learn to work together, solve problems effectively

and most importantly, develop mutual respect for other students whose ideas may be different from

their own.

Destination Imagination

If you would like for your child to participate in the DI program for this year, please complete a registration sheet. Each team must have a parent volunteer. We encourage anyone who would like to help make this program a success this year to please sign up!

Destination Imagination letters will go out soon with further explanation on this program.

Destination Imagination

HomeworkIf we succeed in giving the love of

learning, the learning itself is sure to follow.

- John Lubbock

Homework

10 minutes of nightly reading practice is a priority!

Study spelling lists Math homework will

be sent home 2-3 times a week.

Differentiated reading homework will be sent home towards the end of September

Incomplete classwork may be sent home for homework to be completed and returned.

Optional-Mariner Math

Requesting Work During Student Absence

When a student is absent, it is important that the student takes the responsibility to see that all projects, essays, research projects and other assignments are completed and turned in to the teacher. The work must be turned in at a time specified by teacher.

Makeup Requests: For absences of three or more days, makeup work may be obtained

through the office. Allow 24 hours notice for work to be

collected.

Communication and Transportation

From the very beginning of his education, the child should experience the joy of

discovery.- Alfred North Whitehead

Communication

Your child will bring home their SPOT binder everyday.

Please check the binder for important teacher communication.

Please check your teacher’s webpage.

Email is the best form of communication.

Conference time is 1:40-2:30

Please check your child’s SPOT binder every night and sign the parent communication box.

SPOT binders need to be returned to school everyday.

Check binder for school notes, homework, and completed work.

SPOT Binder

Transportation

If there will be a change in how your child is going home, please send a signed note or notify office staff by email before 1:00.

Please include as much information as possible. If you e-mail and don’t have a response by 1:30, please call the office.

Transportation

Make sure to have your number visible for car rider pickup.

Please remove your hanging car tag to indicate that your car has been loaded.

If you are getting out of your car to meet your child, then your child needs to be an escorted walker. Escorted walkers are picked up on the side entrance on Trophy Drive.

Older siblings wait with younger siblings for car pick up.

Back to School Picnic

Thursday, September 17th5:30- 7:30

If you wish to purchase dinners, return an order form, with payment to your teacher or the front office by 9/12/14. You can bring your own food

and enjoy the fun!

Dinners must be preordered and cannot be purchased at the event.

Questions? Contact Roxi Tsakas- ROXIJOHNSON@HOTMAIL.COM

Thank you for being here tonight!

 

Extended CareEver run late and can’t pick up your child from

school? Have a doctor’s appointment that runs late?

Please register for extended care so your child doesn’t panic.

In order to attend, students must be registered in the 4:30, 6:00, or Drop-In program.

Register for Extended Care! 

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