1. to first grade!

2. Welcome to
First Grade Orientation
August 8 & 13, 2013
August 8 & 13, 2013
Mrs. Fortune’s
First Grade

3. Daily Schedule
7:20-8:10 Breakfast, Morning Work, Announcements
8:10-8:55 Enrichment
9:00-9:20 Phonics / Spelling
9:20-9:40 Shared Reading (S.S./Science/Health)
9:40-10:40 Guided Reading / Readers’ Workshop
10:40-11:15 Writers’ Workshop
11:15-11:35 Math
11:41 – 12:11 Lunch
12:15-1:25 Math continued
1:30-1:50 Recess
1:50-2:05 D.E.A.R Time
2:05-2:15 Pack-up/ Dismissal

4. Student Morning
Responsibilities
1. Unpack book bag
2. Check orange folder
3. Put snack in basket
4. Complete agenda and place in cubby
6. Begin morning work

5. • Orange Folder
• Agenda
• Newsletter
• Blog
• Phone
Ms. Fortune 404-538-5310
Communication

6. The agenda is a daily planner that is used for:
Weekly communication
Behavior management
Reading log for homework books
*Please sign agenda daily
Agenda

7. 1. We listen to each other.
2. We follow directions.
3. We show self-control.
4. We are responsible for
what we say and do.
Behavior Chart
5 Above and Beyond!
4 Caught making great
choices!
3 Good Choices!
2 5 minutes of recess
gone
1 Miss half of recess and
parent contacted
Class Rules

8.  Guided Reading / Daily 5
 EVRC
 Literacy Centers
 STAR Testing
 D.E.A.R Time
EVRC Books for Breakfast will be
each 9 weeks. Don’t miss out!

9. Math Standards/Picasso
 Problem Solving
 Review and Practice
Math
Flashcards a great way to practice
Addition and subtraction facts at home.

10. What is Writer’s Workshop?
Four Genres of Writing in First Grade
1st
quarter How do I become a great writer?
2nd
quarter Narrative, Pattern Books
3rd
quarter Informational/Non-fiction
4th
quarter Response to Literature, Persuasive
Writing

11.  Phonics DictationPhonics Dictation
Words Their wayWords Their way
Sight WordsSight Words
Spelling Tests on FridaySpelling Tests on Friday
Spelling cat

12. In first grade, we practice
Zaner Bloser Manuscript
handwriting.
Handwriting

13. Monday Monday Math, Spelling, & Reading
Tuesday Reading
Wednesday Reading
Thursday Reading
Friday No Homework
*Daily Reading: Monday through Thursday for
approximately 15- 20 minutes. Please record the title
in the agenda under the “School Talk Section”.
Reading homework begins the week of August 19th.
All written homework should be turned in by Friday.
Homework

14. Grading Scale
3+ 3 2 1
Exceeds
standards
Consistent and
successful
progress toward
meeting the
standard
Progressing
toward achieving
the standard
Limited or
minimum progress
toward
achievement of
the standard
Not assessed at
this time
S: Successful P: Progressing N: Needs
Improvement
Student displays appropriate
learner skills and behaviors
Student is progressing, but
inconsistently displays
appropriate learner skills and
behaviors
Student does not display
skills and behaviors that lead
to successful learning
Keys to Academic Achievement
Key to Learning Skills & Behaviors
• Report cards issued every 9 weeks
• Conferences will be held the week of October 21st .

15. Dismissal changes should be sent in a note
(please do not send via e-mail)
Money should be sent in an envelope labeled:
Student Name
Teacher / Grade
Purpose
School Business

16. Breakfast $1.25
Lunch $2.15
Milk $.60
Lunch

17. Reminders
healthy
snack
birthdays
Volunteers:
room rep
art print
donations:saltines
stickers

18. Questions
Thank you for joining me.
I look forward to working with you this year!
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