WELCOME TO Ms Rosenthal s FIRST GRADE OPEN HOUSE

WELCOME TO Ms. Rosenthal’s FIRST GRADE OPEN HOUSE

Who is Ms. Rosenthal? • I have 2 children, Gracie (almost 9 years old) and Jake ( 6 years old) • This is my 13 th year of teaching • I enjoy running! I just ran my first half marathon! • I am the 2014 -2015 Teacher of the Year for Brick Mill Elementary. • I was 1 of 34 teachers chosen to be part of the Delaware Dream Team. • I LOVE teaching!

CCSS Video • http: //safeshare. tv/w/Dm. SUa. EHCSt Interactive Notebooks

Our Daily Schedule • • • • 8: 30 -8: 45 -9: 05 -9: 30 -10: 00 -10: 50 – 11: 20 – 12: 00 -12: 30 – 1: 00 -2: 00 -2: 45 -3: 30 3: 31 Students Arrival/Announcements Morning Meeting ELA (Words block) Reading Rt. I (Response to Intervention) ELA (flexible groups) Lunch Writing Math Rt. I Recess Math (flexible groups) Related Arts Science / Social Studies Dismissal

Morning Meeting • Greet each other – Eye contact, firm handshake, strong voice • Share – Fosters social development & public speaking • Activity – Movement / Exercise • Morning Message – Integrated throughout Curriculum

Response to Intervention - Rt. I • MAP – 3 times per year – computer assessment • DIBELs NEXT – – Letter Naming Fluency Phoneme Segmentation (sam = s a m) Nonsense Word Fluency (sim / lut) Oral Reading Fluency • Word Wall Words (140 + / 220) • Words per Minute (70 wcpm) • Challenges ALL students

ELA Block – – – – Whole group reading instruction Flexible group reading instruction Learning Centers Phonics Word Wall Words Grammar Writing Complete Study Island assignments weekly

Writing Use the room EAR Spelling Write the sounds you hear Stretch that Word Write complete thoughts. Narrative Writing Informational Writing Persuasive Writing 5 Traits (Sentence Fluency, Word Choice, Organization, Conventions, Ideas)

AR • AR – Accelerated Reader – Must know 100+ word wall words to begin AND have good comprehension when reading – Students average taking 1 AR test / week – Students should read the book 3 times. • Read to Your Child • Read with Your Child • Have Your Child Read to YOU

MATH – – Whole group instruction Flexible group instruction Learning Centers Math Rt. I (5 days a week) – – Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number Sense Measurement and Data Geometry

Math – Hands on approach to teaching – Focus on math reasoning and problem solving – Focus on process not product • “How do you know? ” – Student should know Math facts to 20 both subtraction and addition – Students should be able to count to 120 (practice counting by 1 s, 5 s, 10 s, 2 s) – Complete IXL assignments weekly

SOCIAL STUDIES • Civics – Rules, Rights, Responsibilities – Leadership – Participating in a Group • History – Colonial Times – Schedules • Geography – Map Skills • International Initiative: Flat Stanley

SCIENCE • Smithsonian Science Kits – Weather – Solids and Liquids – Organisms

• • • Related Arts Spanish Music Technology Physical Education & Health Art Library • Every Wednesday • **We also have guidance class once a week (Monday)

Code of Conduct -Is used by EVERY staff member, student and parent in our district. -To establish and maintain a “positive school environment”.

PBS Positive Behavior Support Today I pledge to be The best possible me Responsible, Respectful and Ready Brick Mill Dolphins are All 3! * Dolphin Gold * * Treasure Chest * * Dolphin Days * * Dolphin Cart * * Charms *

What is Dolphin Pride? • PRIDE is a feeling of excitement about something that you have accomplished. • PRIDE is a feeling of excitement to be part of a community. • PRIDE is shown when you are especially proud of a skill you may have.

What is Dolphin Pride? • A school wide program recognizing all aspects of a well rounded student. This includes: – Fitness – Academic Achievements – Responsibility – And much more

Your child has received a necklace and will be earning charms all year! There are so many ways to earn charms.

Behavior Management *PBS *Responsive Classroom *Positive Reinforcement *Behavior Chart and. . . a lot of patience and love!

Report Card • 3 report cards • 3 progress reports • 2 parent – teacher conferences – November and February • Weekly Progress / Behavior Reports – White Brick Mill Friday Folder – Skills for Successful Learners – Please sign and return every Monday

Recess & Snack Please send in one (1) healthy snack daily. No drink needed. We have a water fountain, but water bottles are fine. Please send your child in proper outdoor clothing, including hats and gloves in the Winter months Sweatshirts soon!

• Please help your child learn to tie their own shoes.

• Set up a quiet homework area. • Homework should be about 30 minutes, including nightly reading (10 min. ), words (5 min. ), and IXL or Study Island (10 min. ).

• • • Additional Information Field trips (Dupont Theatre, Odessa Historic Society) Agenda & Take Home Folder Friday Folder Absences Lunch Visits 10: 50 am Scholastic Book Orders Weekly Newsletter PTO Birthdays – no treats Volunteering

Additional Information • www. brickmilldolphins. org • Important Information • First Grade sites & pictures • http: //apposchooldistrict. com • 2014 – 2015 calendar This Power Point will be posted to my class web page

Don’t forget. . . • To sign in • To write your child a note I’ll be calling you soon to say “hi”!

Questions & Answers • Do you have any questions? • Thank you for coming tonight! » Sincerely, » Ms. Rosenthal