Back to School Night
Ms. Shapiro's 1st Grade Class
Classroom Rules and Procedures
School-Wide Rules
Zilker Panthers are….
•Respectful, Responsible, and Kind
Discipline Plan
Redirect Behavior & Proximity Control
Verbal Reminder of Rules/Expectations
Positive Reinforcement
Natural & Logical Consequences
Cool-down for aggressive behavior
School Policies
•School Hours
•School begins at 7:45 am
•School ends at 2:57 pm
•Dress Code
•Please pack/wear running shoes
•Birthday Treats and Invitations
Language Arts
• D.E.A.R. Time: Drop Everything and Read!
• Handwriting: Handwriting Without Tears “Where do you start your letters…at the top!”
• Phonics, Grammar, & Shared Reading
• Word Work: Making Words, Active Spell, Word Scramble/Wheel of Fortune, 2nd Semester Spelling Tests
• Guided Reading & Literacy Centers
• Writer’s Workshop
• Prompt Writing
Math
- Morning Warm Ups: Number of the Day, Story Problems, Daily Math Review, Bubble Gum Math
- Calendar
- Go Math!
- Small Group/Math Centers
Science
- 5 Senses
- Matter
- Force, Motion & Energy
- Sun, Earth & Moon
- Landforms
- Organisms
- Scientist of the Week
- And more!
Social Studies
- Rules & Citizenship,
- Communities & Homes,
- Families,
- Mapping,
- Geographic Landforms,
- U.S. Symbols and Leaders,
- Cultural Awareness
- Holiday Celebrations
Technology
- Innovation Station
- iPads/iPods
- Computer Lab
- Netbooks
- Literacy Centers
- Class Website
- Remind
- http://tinyurl.com/zilker1st
1st Grade Assessments
iStation*
- Monthly assessment: fun, quick early reading assessment while educators get the data they need to help students grow.
- Adjusting to each student’s ability, the interactive assessment keeps developing readers engaged while they work through fun activities.
TPRI (Texas Primary Reading Inventory)
- Students are evaluated as:
- Developed
- Still Developing
DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment)
- Measures reading comprehension and fluency
*Required by the district.
Homework
Menus sent home weekly
- Must choose at least four boxes to complete each week
- Graded on Report Card (as completes or doesn't complete)
- Mix of products and projects
Routine
- Read
- Activities
- Star of the Week
- Scientist of the Week
- Adventures with Maybelle
- Flat “Students”
Daily Schedule & Calendars
- Copy in B.E.A.R. Books
- Special Areas- Art, Music, P.E.
- Share & Care Schedule
- Library Schedule
- Computer Lab
- Garden Lessons
Field Trips
Tentative Trips for 2017-18
October- Discover Hill at Austin's Science and Health Resource Center
November- Paramount Theatre- "Pinkalicious"
March- Austin Rodeo
April- Sweet Berry Farm- "Berry Fun" Trip
May- Austin City Zoo
Volunteers in the Classroom
- Check Volunteer Box
- Take items home to cut, staple, etc..
- Send in Weekly Snack for the class
- Volunteer in the Classroom
- Holiday Celebrations
- Chaperone Field Trips
- Literacy Centers M-Th 11:30am-12:30pm
- Math Centers T-Th 8:30-9:15am
- Computer Lab F 2:00-2:45pm
Wish List: http://tinyurl.com/shapirowishlist
AISD Health Policies
http://www.austinisd.org/sites/default/files/dept/health-services/docs/2015_Lice_Policyv2.pdf
In Closing
Email is the best communication but you can also send me notes, call and catch me in person.
- Please keep me informed, never hesitate to call or email me about anything!
- You are your child's best advocate!
Any Questions?
Ms. Shapiro's Contact Info
Email: sshapiro@austinisd.org
Website: msshapirosclass2017.shutterfly.com
Location: Room 303
Phone: (512)841-0738
Twitter: @msshapirosclass