Mrs. Stewart. 8 boys 12 girls

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2 Mrs. Stewart 8 boys 12 girls

3 Mrs. Stewart

4 1. Reading 2. Writing 3. Speaking and Listening Year End Goals Reading November C/D, March E/F, June G/H Writing June print 5 sentences on topic with some conventions. Nov. one sentence Mrs. Stewart

5 1. Choose a book. 2. Open it anywhere. 3. Make a fist. 4. Start to read the page. 5. Put up a finger for each hard word. 1 finger too easy, try another book 2-3 fingers just right, try another page to be sure 4-5 fingers too hard Mrs. Stewart

6 READ AT HOME, READ AT HOME Books will sent home on Mondays to be returned on Thursdays. Books will be chosen at or just above your child s level. Use the reading strategies (next slide) to help your child. Book titles will be written on the books. After your child reads the book to you have them colour the title. Hint: If your child is struggling take turns reading pages. If they continue to find the books challenging please let me know. Mrs. Stewart

7 Eagle Eye - Look at the pictures! Look at the picture for clues Lips the Fish - Get your lips ready! Say the first few sounds of the new word Read to the end of sentence and say it again Stretchy Snake - Stretch it out! Stretch the word out slowly Put the sounds together Chunky Monkey - Chunk the Word! Look for a chunk that you know (-at, - an) Look for a word part (-ing, -er) Skippy Frog - Skip It, Skip It! Skip the word Read to the end of the sentence Hop back and READ IT, READ IT! Tryin Lion - Try it again! Try to reread the sentence Try a word that makes sense Mrs. Stewart Helpful Kangaroo - Ask for help! Ask for help (after you have tried all of the other strategies

8 There are 103 grade one sight words. These words are very important. The goal is to be able to: read them very quickly (3 seconds) they are not to be sounded out be able to use them in a sentence find them on the word wall to spell them correctly learn like words. If we know he then we know she We will be adding 4 new words a week. They will be coming home once a week. Practice more often if needed. Mrs. Stewart

9 ~ beginning in the next few weeks ~ all words each week will rhyme ~ when practicing at home focus first on the word ending and then have your child think about the beginning sound(s) ake make shake flake Mrs. Stewart

10 1. Number 2. Shape and Space 3. Patterns and Relations Working with numbers to 100 Counting in a variety of ways (by 2 s, 5 s and 10 s) Addition and subtraction (sums to 20) Extending and creating patterns measuring with nonstandard units We will be learning the correct formation of numbers. Remind your child to start at the top! Mrs. Stewart

11 We will be gaining an appreciation of the French culture through stories, songs and dance. We have one 40 minute class with Ms. Hayward on Fridays. We have two 40 minute class with Ms. Song and Ms. McGregor on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Mrs. Stewart

12 Should take minutes Homework will be given on Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thurs. Return home bags and homework books everyday. ALL correspondence needs to be in the home bags. Please use a pencil for homework and encourage students to do their best.

13 Each and every student is unique and our class is no exception. Your child will learn an appreciation of Autism, Second Language Learners, Behavioural needs, allergies and a variety of personalities and learning styles. If at any time they have questions about any of these please feel free to contact me. We have lots of classroom support: Educational Assistants Mrs. Kathy Trefry Mrs. Denise Hicks Resource Support Ms. Anne Kierstead UNB Intern Miss Trista Wood

14 Mystery readers are surprise readers who come to read to our class. Mystery Readers can be any special person in your first grader's life. Parents, grandparents, older brothers or sisters, or other special people can all be mystery readers. Mystery readers might even be members of Priestman staff! If you re interested just let me know and we ll find a convenient time! You can choose a favourite book of your own or one from my collection. Remember to keep your visit top secret from your child. The surprise is half the fun! Your child will be thrilled to have you read to the class!

15 Traffic Light System: Everyone begins the day on green. Students receive verbal reminders for inappropriate behaviours. If the behaviour continues they will move their car to yellow. Should the behaviour still continues they will move their car to red. If your child s car is moved to red they will stay in with me at recess for a discussion about how we can change the behaviour and you will be notified. Positive Reinforcement is also VERY important. Students earn 10 stickers and choose a reward.

16 We will celebrate birthdays by making birthday cards for each other. For those who have summer birthdays we will celebrate their half birthday. Invitations: Should you wish me to distribute them please put them in your child s home bag and I will secretly deliver them to the correct home bag.

17 Morning Drop Off Children do not need to enter the school before the a.m. bell. They can place their book bag at the class line. Pick Up either myself (or a designate if I m on bus duty) will bring your child to the playground. Please meet us in our classroom line and let me know before you take your child. Thank you!! Safe arrival please call if your child will be late or staying home. After 8:20 your child is marked tardy. School begins promptly at the first bell 8:10 Milk / hot lunch forms went home yesterday and are due back next week. Any $ sent in must be clearly labeled with your child s name, purpose for the money and class. I do not count the hot lunch $ or milk $ and cannot make change. Report Cards: There will be 3 Medications Dress for the weather Toys s

18 Our school and class website I update it regularly so be sure to visit often!

19 Contacting me Communication between home and school is very important. You can reach me by phone , or in person before 8:10 or after 2:00. There will be scheduled conferences in November and April.

20 Questions?