Liberty Pines Academy

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Welcome!

• Liberty Pines Academy
• First Grade

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A little bit about me

• I am Mrs. Haley Greene-FLOYD
• This is my 10th year teaching elementary school.
• I have taught 2nd, 5th (reading), and 1st grade.
• This is my 3rd year in St. Augustine and at LPA.
  
• I love learning WITH the students.
• I am thrilled to be your childs teacher and I
  know we will have a great year together!

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What is Common Core?

• Mission Statement
• The Common Core State Standards provide a
  consistent, clear understanding of what students
  are expected to learn, so teachers and parents
  know what they need to do to help them. The
  standards are designed to be robust and relevant
  to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and
  skills that our young people need for success in
  college and careers. With American students fully
  prepared for the future, our communities will be
  best positioned to compete successfully in the
  global economy.
• http//www.corestandards.org/

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Common Core Standards

• Reading
• Students will be..
• doing more independent reading.
• involved in more classroom discussions about text
  and content.
• writing more for a variety of purposes.
• asked to justify their answers (both orally and
  in writing) with evidence from text.

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Common Core Standards

• Math
• Students will learn..
• to really think and understand math.
• to be active listeners, thoughtful peers, and
  accurate responders.
• to be flexible with their understanding and use
  of mathematics.

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Common Core Standards

• Social Studies/Science
• Students will..
• be using informational texts as part of reading
  instruction.
• cite specific evidence from texts when supporting
  their answers.

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Common Core Standards

• What will parents see?
• Raised expectations
• Higher order analyzing, synthesizing, and
  evaluating information
• Integration of content areas
• Authentic and real world learning opportunities
• Collaborative work

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Common Core Standards

• Resource (Art, Music, PE, Media)
• Students will..
• connect subject matter from other courses during
  lessons.
• construct viable arguments when problem solving.
• engage in collaborative discussions with the
  intent of presenting and defending ideas.
• understand domain specific vocabulary and
  concepts.

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Curriculum

• Reading
• Beginning and Ending Sounds
• Vowel Sounds
• Sequencing
• Story Comprehension
• Blends and Digraphs
• Vocabulary
• Summarizing
• Rhyming Words
• Nouns, Adjectives, and Verbs
• Compound Words
• Categorizing
• Reality and Fantasy

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Curriculum

• Math
• Addition and Subtraction
• Whole numbers to 100
• Place Value
• Ordering Numbers
• Problem Solving
• Inverse Operation
• Geometry (flat and three-dimensional shapes) and
  Fractions
• Measurement (length, weight, capacity)
• Data (Graphing)
• Time (hour and half hour)

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Curriculum

• Written Expression
• Writing Process
• Stays on Topic
• Writes to Communicate
• Punctuation
• Details
• Capital Letters
• Organizational Structure
• Writes Legibly

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Curriculum

• Science
• Practice of Science
• Properties of Matter
• Forces/Motion of Objects
• Living Organisms
• Heredity and Reproduction
• Interdependence
• Earth in Space and Time
• Earth Structures

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Curriculum

• Social Studies
• American History
• Geography
• Economics
• Civics Government
• Need more information? Please visit
• http//www.corestandards.org/

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Teacher Led P.E.

• An opportunity for the children to play and
  move!
• M.O.V.E.
• (Managed Organized Varied Exercise)
• Students will have a combination of free play on
  the playground and walking around the track 2
  times.
• Students are encouraged to bring their water
  bottle with them and stop in between laps for
  water from the fountain or their water bottle.

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Report Cards

• M, P, and I Grading Scale
• M Meeting Standards (85 or above)
• P Progressing toward Standards (70 84)
• I Improvement Needed (69 or below)
• Home Access Center (HAC)
• Most grades will be earned at the end of the
  quarter after the skill has been taught and
  practiced
• Most assessments will be given 1-on-1 or small
  group
• Re-teaching and retesting will occur throughout
  the year for all report card Ps and Is earned
• Check LPA website for link/access

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Report Cards Continued

• Reading
• Demonstrates understanding of spoken words,
  syllables, and sounds/phonemes (Phonemic
  Awareness)
• Knows and applies grade level phonics and word
  analysis skills in decoding words (Phonics)
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and use
  vocabulary words in context (Vocabulary)
• Demonstrates the ability to read irregular
  spelled words (Sight Word Tests)
• Demonstrates the ability to understand text and
  construct meaning (Comprehension)
• Demonstrates the ability to read and comprehend
  independently on level (M on level I below
  level)
• Independent reading level
• 1st nine weeks D or above M

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Report Cards Continued

• Math
• Standards will be assessed not each topic
• Assessments (whole group and 1 on 1) will occur
  after the skill has been taught and practiced
• Re-teaching and retesting will occur throughout
  the year
• Written Expression
• Samples of work during the quarter will be used
• Science/Social Studies
• No longer a Participation grade
• Assessments will be given at the end of each unit
• Character Education

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Classroom Volunteers

• Working with Students Giraffe and Spelling
  Folders, Reading Bags, Math Facts
• Classroom Needs
• Field Trips
• Parties/Projects

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Communication

• WOW binder
• Webpage
• Weekly Newsletter
• Email me _at_
• haley.greene_at_stjohns.k12.fl.us
• Voicemail
• Conferences
• Interims / Report Cards

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Thank you for coming and Dont Forget

• Please sign in.
• Leave your child a happy note.
• Additional Questions?
• Please write any questions you may still have on
  the provided index card. I will reply ASAP.
• Parent-teacher conferences will be scheduled to
  start the week of Sept. 16th.