Parent Information Night

September 4, 2014

Parent Information Night

September 4, 2014

Jane Jordan1st Grade

Bee Cave Elementary

Introductions Introductions

• Originally from Galveston, Texas• Texas State University ( was

Southwest Texas when I was there)- B.S. Elementary Education

-GT Certified•18th year in the district- all in First Grade•Two wonderful daughters: Katelyn (24) graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2012 with a Marine Biology degree/Environmental Science. Jessica (20) is in her third at Texas State studying Marketing.

School Wide Community Agreements

• These agreements provide the groundwork for beginning to build a safe learning environment where students feel included, valued, and accepted.

Daily Five

*Read to Self

*Read with a partner (EEKK position)

*Word Work

*Writing

*Listen to Reading

CAFÉComprehension

AccuracyFluency

Extend Vocabulary

Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule7:20-7:50 Arrive/Morning Work (LA/Math)7:50-8:00 Announcements8:00-8:25 Calendar (Math)8:25-9:00 English Language Arts9:00-9:15 Snack9:15-9:55 English Language Arts9:55-10:45 Specials (PE Odd Days, Art Even Days)10:45-11:15 English Language Arts11:19-11:49 Lunch11:50-12:15 Recess/Read Aloud12:15-1:00 Math1:00-1:45 Science1:45-2:30 Social Studies2:30-2:40 Pack Up/Community Circle2:45 Dismiss

A Few Things to Remember…A Few Things to Remember…

•Library –Wednesday 8:30-9:00

•Snack – Please send a healthy snack for your child each morning *Can send large amounts to keep in cubby

•Birthdays – -Cupcakes permitted on last Friday of the month at 2:15pm during Fun Friday (Please coordinate with

Room Mothers)

•Specials – PE –Odd Days. Even Days• Art-1st & 3rd nine weeks Music-2nd & 4th nine weeks

Tuesday FolderTuesday Folder•All Graded Papers for Week•Important Information from Teacher•Information from Office & PTO•Book Orders

-Checks Only (Payable to Scholastic)-Usually One Week to Order

•Sign Every Week – Returned Next Day•Do Not Return Papers…

-Unless You Have Question About Something

-Or Signature Required

Red Daily FolderRed Daily Folder•Behavior Chart- PLEASE INTIAL DAILY•Homework•Assignment Pencil•Reading Log•Homework Spiral•Last Minute Notes•Communication Between Teacher & Parent•Nightly Reader

Sticker means your child had a great day.

Otherwise

you’ll see a message from me

about their behavior.

Please Initial Every Night

Parents –

I’ve created a group called “BCEJungle” on Remind, a simple and free text messaging service that allows me to send text messages to parents about upcoming events, reminders, etc.

Please sign up today.

Join by QR Code

Scan this QR Code to send a text message. Instructions will be

sent to complete the free registration.

Join by Text Message

Send a text message to (512) 337-4343

with this message: @BCEJungle

Instructions will be sent to complete the free registration.

Assignment Pencil

Assignment Pencil

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Challenge Words

Monday Write Rainbow Spelling WordsRead aloud for 15 minutesand complete your reading log

P.E./Art/Music

Tuesday Math Practice Sheet Read aloud for 15 minutes and complete your reading log

P.E/Art/Music

Wednesday Reading Practice Sheet Read aloud for 15 minutes and complete your reading log P.E/Art/Music Thursday Triangle Spelling Words/Study for Spelling TestRead aloud for 15 minutes and complete reading log P.E/Art/MusicFriday Have a great weekend! P.E/Art/Music

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Homework Routine

Homework Routine

•Monday- Spelling- SPELLING CHOICE•Tuesday-Math•Wednesday – Phonics/Reading•Thursday-Spelling•Read aloud with your child 15 minutes each night and complete reading log•Homework Should Be Done in Pencil

•Make up work is due the same amount of days your child is absent.

Please complete the reading log each night to verify that your child has read aloud with you or listened to you read aloud with

them.

How I Read the Book:

Title Page Numbers

Minutes Read

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Someone read

aloud to me.

I partner read with

someone.

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Parent Reading Concerns or Celebrations Please let me know how your child is

doing in the areas of fluency, stamina, focus, word solving, etc.

Reading LogReading Log

How Do I Get Home?• If there is a change in how your child is

getting home, please send a note in your child’s red folder or email me prior to the start of school. Do not e-mail.

• During the school day, be sure to call in any changes to the office by 1:00pm.

• This will help greatly with making sure your child gets to the right place safely!

• If e-mailing me with last minute changes please do before noon.

T-Shirts• You Can Pre-Order Tonight!

• $8.00

• Class will wear on Field Trips, Library Days, Field Day

• Students & Parents are able to order

Field Trips• Fall –Sweet Berry Farms/Marble Falls-

Oct.• Spring-?• All parents welcome to attend but

please no siblings!

Special Days in First Grade

• Johnny Appleseed Day – Late September (September 26th!)

• Wild Rumpus – Late October• Polar Express Day – Early December• Penguin Unit- Late January/Early

February

Homeroom Parents

Our Room Mothers:

• As special events arise, the moms would appreciate your help with volunteer efforts! Everyone’s help is greatly encouraged and appreciated!

Conferences• Testing will be completed in the next few

weeks• Note will be sent home to sign up for

conference time to meet and discuss progress and goals OR you may sign up tonight for a conference time

• Please remember Early Release Days are Friday, October 3rd and Wednesday, October 8th Afternoons set aside for conferences

• NOTE: Early release is at 11:45am

Contact InformationEmail : jordanj@ltisdschools.org

School: 533-5402Call anytime if you have

questions or concerns!

Before You Leave….• Please Make Sure You’ve Signed In• You May Pre-Order and pay for your

Jungle T-Shirt • Sign up for Conference Day

With Your Help We’re Going to Have

a Great Year!

With Your Help We’re Going to Have

a Great Year!