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Seven Hills Elementary

Seven Hills Elementary. First Grade. First Grade. Chrissie Vann **** cvann@nisdtx.org ****817-215-0733 Shelley Thomas ***sthomas01@nisdtx.org ****817-215-0737 Pauline Goosey **** pgoosey@nisdtx.org ****817-215-0725 Jessica Stewart ***jstewaart@nisdtx.org ***817-215-9124 .

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Seven Hills Elementary

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  1. Seven Hills Elementary First Grade

  2. First Grade • Chrissie Vann **** cvann@nisdtx.org ****817-215-0733 • Shelley Thomas ***sthomas01@nisdtx.org ****817-215-0737 • Pauline Goosey **** pgoosey@nisdtx.org****817-215-0725 • Jessica Stewart ***jstewaart@nisdtx.org ***817-215-9124

  3. Tonight parents will… • Understand their role in the parent community • Know ways they can be involved in their child’s classroom and school • Understand the role of a student at Seven Hills • Understand the rituals and routines that make Seven Hills a successful learning community.

  4. Communication • We need parents email addresses! • Make sure we have updated phone numbers • Texting parents – sign them up • Paperless communication • Teacher newsletters • Teacher Websites

  5. Remind 101 How to sign up https://www.remind101.com/classes/187816/invite

  6. Website • http://www.nisdtx.org//Domain/1646

  7. Teacher Newsletter • ..\Newsletters\September Newsletter 2012.doc

  8. Internet Grade Viewing

  9. Login Screen

  10. Home Screen

  11. Alerts

  12. Workshop Model • Reading, Writing, Math and Science follow the workshop model • Opening, work period, and closing • Students all work at their level. • The teacher introduces concepts at the opening. • The teacher pulls groups or individuals during the work period • Students become teachers at the closing

  13. Reading & Writing • Reader’s & Writer’s Notebook • Goal Notebooks • Anchor charts • Reading logs • Reading levels charted • Million Word Challenge • Book of the Month

  14. Reading & Writing • EOY Reading Level 16 (Seven Hills 18) • EOY Writing Level 6 • Nonfiction, Narrative Writing, Poetry • Conventions to Secure (Punctuation, Capitals, Spacing, Spelling of HFW) • Small group instruction based on needs • Students practice comprehension using books at their reading level • Spelling Tests given on Friday after list has been sent home on Monday (Twice monthly or as needed) • Nightly Reading (reading log, reread for comprehension, retell and fluency)

  15. Math • Math Investigations • Conceptual learning • Importance of knowing their math facts • Anchor Charts • Notebooking • Examples on Mrs. Espinosa’s website

  16. Math • Concepts covered (geometry, measurement, addition/subtraction facts, problem solving, time (hour/half hour/duration of time), money (introducing and identifying), greater than/less than, and place value • Students explore a variety of ways to solve problems through games and practice within small groups, partners, or as individuals • Students share out their thinking showing a variety of complexity • Should know facts up to 18

  17. Science • Workshop Model • Notebooking • Anchor charts • Inquiry Process • Matter, Force and Motion, Magnetism, Seasons, Weather, Objects in the Sky, Life Cycle, Plants

  18. Social Studies • Community, Citizenship, Needs and Wants, Goods and Services, Land Forms, Traditions, Reading Maps and Timeline, Historical Figures (Martin Luther King, Jr., George Washington, Abraham Lincoln) • Integrated through LA (Read nonfiction books, book discussions, cross curriculum writing)

  19. Classroom Management • STAR Binder • STAR Parties • STAR Awards Behavior stick, behavior calendar, various positive reinforcements within each class

  20. Technology in Action • Netbook Carts • iPads • Classroom Response Systems • Digital Cameras • Eduphoria • Millions of Apps and Websites • Video Announcements

  21. STAAR Testing Days • First graders do not have STARR administered • We will need snack donations during testing time

  22. Conferences • We will schedule a parent/teacher conference with all of our parents in September through October. • Teachers will contact you to set up a conference. • If you would ever like to meet with us; just let us know and we are happy to meet with you.

  23. Homework • The purpose of homework is to reinforce concepts that have already been taught in class. • Homework should not be difficult for students because it is just practice. • Homework will be passed out on Monday and will be due on Friday.

  24. Questions???

  25. Thank you • We appreciate your help and support! • It is going to be a great year!

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