1W Back to School Presentation for Parents at Dunlap Grade School

1. Back to School Night
2017-18
Mrs. Genia Workheiser

4. Mission Statement:
The1W friends will learn and make
friends by being ROYAL, paying
attention, and following directions.

5. Whole Brain Teaching
5 Rules:
Follow directions quickly
Raise your hand for permission to speak
Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat
Make smart choices
Keep your dear teacher happy
Diamond Rule: Keep your eyes on the target
Super IMPROVERS FORM

6. Form

7. Fundations
•Word study
•Important basics of reading and
spelling
•I’ll be the teacher. You’ll be the coach.
We’ll work together as a TEAM!!!
•Unit packets will come home.
•Practice is crucial!
Form

8. •Shared/Modeled Reading
•Guided Reading - Daily 5
Students choose from 5 activities:
Read to Self Writing
Read to Someone Word Work
Listening

9. •Forms – story, report, letter, how to…,
personal narrative, observation log,
biography
• Grammar – appropriate for first grade
•Spelling – main focus is thought production
and then spelling during editing. Students
are responsible for trick words posted and
phonics skills covered.

10. Math in Focus
•Singapore Approach
•Concrete/Pictorial/Abstract
•Gradual Release of Responsibility
•Discuss/Manipulate/Reflect/Independent
Form

11. A classroom-based social-skills program for children
that teaches socio-emotional skills aimed at reducing
impulsive and aggressive behavior while increasing
social competence.
Make sure to join www.secondstep.org with the
activation key SSP1 FAMI LY71 to watch videos about
the Second Step program and get information about
what your student is learning.
Form
Second Step

12. Mrs. Barra is our school counselor and she has a
short video she’d like me to share with you.
School Counselor

13. •Intervention time for ALL students
•30 minutes, 5 days per week
•Focus on needs of students (reading, writing,
math, speech, social-emotional, English as a
Second Language)
•Myself, literacy aide (Mrs. Sell), math aide (Mrs.
Holt), counselor (Mrs. Barra), ESL teacher,
speech teacher (Mrs. Hewerdine), Special Ed
teacher (Mrs. Cozad).
S.T.A.R. Time

14. •Classroom Library
2 books at a time
•DGS Library Wednesday 9-9:30
Once a week, check out 1 book, return
the next week to check out another book
Library

15. •Everyone will get to try (as we get into
guided reading)
•Reading to, with, or independently
•Quizzes done the same way
•Enrichment Activity
Focus on comprehension, not points
Accelerated Reader

16. 1. Unhomework - Form
2. Reading books to or with an adult
3. Practice Fundations packet
4. Practice with math – talk about how and why,
basic addition & subtraction facts, practice
packets
5. Complete corrections on any papers
6. Moby Max & Think Central

18. Report Card
•4 – I can do it consistently without help and I
can teach someone else to do it.
•3 – I can do it with minimal help.
•2 – I can do it but I require help to complete
the work.
•1 – I need a considerable amount of help to
complete the work.

19. •Take Home Folder - Check nightly
•Newsletter - Each Friday (Do you prefer
paper or electronic copies?) Form
Important information (dates, curriculum
updates, star students, etc.)
•Website - Resources

20. All volunteers must be approved by the district!
•Book Orders (at home)
•“Helping hand”(copying, cutting, etc.)
•Working with children (reading , math facts,
etc.)
•Library (classroom and school)
•Field Trips (watch newsletters)
•Room parties
•Accelerated Reader (AR)
Form

21. Friday – New Top Frog brings home letter and collects
items.
Monday - Top Frog brings items to school.
Tuesday – Top Frog presents information
Wednesday – Read letter from Top Frog’s parents.
Thursday – Top Frog eats lunch with someone special.
Friday – Class mascot goes home with the Top Frog.
Top Frog
Form

22. •Money
Label envelope
First & last name & what it’s for
•Transportation:
Changes -MUST send a note &/or email
office & me before 2:00 on the day of the
change
Pickup at 2:35 M, T, Th, F
Wednesday pickup at 2:10

23. •Birthday Treats
•Parties
•Rewards
•Daily snack (healthy)
Food
Form

25. If you’d like to donate to our classroom,
please visit Amazon at
http://tinyurl.com/j3fxy5w
to see what we are wishing for.
Thank you for your generosity!
Wish List
Form

26. Coffee, Common Core, and
Curriculum:
How It All Relates to First
Grade
September 28th at 6:30
in the HGES Cafeteria
Save the Date

27. for taking the time to attend Open House!
I look forward to working with you and your
child this year. It is going to be a wonderful
year filled with exciting learning activities!
Please print (not cursive) a note to your
child on the froggy paper and leave it on
their desk!
Thank You…