WELCOME TO MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT

1. WELCOME TO MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT MRS. KATIE LINGG GRADE 5/MAGNET

2. So what’s new this year? • Common CoreOverview • STEM • 21st Century Skills • College and CareerReadiness • Digital Literacy/collaborative writing focus • Ipads • Free Breakfast for all • Banking program

3. Let’s take a look…

4. School Goals • Improving literacy • Build 21st century learners through making real life connections through everyday instruction • Helping our kids to not only become college and career ready but also helping them to understand what it means to be college and career ready. • Ensure we meet the needs of all of our students.

5. Building parents as partners…Whatcanyou do to getinvolved in yourchild’seducation? • Workingdirectlywithyourchildat home • Join the PTA • Communicatewith me! • Read, Read, Read to yourchild! • Discussschool and whatthey are learning. • Talk about college and future plans • Volunteer

6. Our daily classroom • Each day our schedule is full of exciting activities that are differentiated to meet your child’s individual needs. A few examples… • Use of Technology throughout curriculum • guided math and reading groups • math and literature centers • Independent Reading • literature discussions • projects/research • writing conferencing and editing • reading conferencing • Speaking and Listening • Presentations, projects, Good discussions • So much more….

7. MY EXPECTATIONS For Students • all students give 100% everyday and take responsibility for own education • Rights, Responsibility and Respect • Affirmations • hard work, teamwork • homework • try their very best • Habits of Mind, Group Norms • Use technology appropriately and enhance their understanding of the 21st century skills they will need in the real world For Parents • support your child in their academic endeavors • communicate with me if problems/concerns arise about their education or anything that would affect their education – Remember that YOU are their biggest advocate • encourage and support the habits of mind when working at home with your child • encourage your child to do 110% • Have fun learning and sharing with your child ( Please see parent involvement article)

8. Habits of Mind way of student to assess own learning Use during the course of the day as well as at home with family. helps to shape student’s critical thinking skills the 7 C’s Creativity Communication Curiosity Collaboration Critique Critical thinking Connections

9. Group Norms expectations of the EKD magnet program as a whole. implemented in ALL magnet classrooms and is a county expectation at every magnet school becomes a habit and helps to shape students study and social habits

10. Classroom Policies • Homework • due the day after it is assigned unless otherwise noted • neatly written or typed or sent through e-mail. If a student completes written work it should be in pencil only. • name and date is to be on all papers. • No more than 50 minutes of time each night!  • if not turned in the student will be expected to complete it at recess until finished. • Grading • students will be graded in all subjects, LA, Math, Social Studies, Science, Spelling, Writing and Self Development. • composed from homework, tests, projects, and in class work.

11. Policies Cont… • Student Discipline • Star student of the week • positive reinforcement system • marble Jar • 3 Strikes your out! • Teacher/Parent communication • very important • telephone, email, written letters, classroom website, etc… • monthly newsletter and calendar

12. Policies • Parent Volunteers • welcome anytime • classroom visits ( please let me know if you are going to be coming in case of assessments, assemblies, etc) • Absences and being tardy • 2 days per day to make up work (excused absence) • school day begins at 8:10, they need to be in their seat ready for instruction and working on warm up

13. Daily Schedule… • Math: 8:15-10:05 • Encore: 10:05-10:55 • Writing: 10:50-11:20 • Language Arts: 10:55-11:35 • Lunch: 11:35-12:05 • Recess: 12:05-12:30 – New 25 Minutes  • Language Arts: 12:30-1:40 • Social Studies/Science: 1:40-2:35 • Pack Up:2:35-2:40 • Dismissal: 2:40

14. Field Trips • September 11-Outdoor School • Chaperones who were interested have already taken the required course. I have those names and will let you know ASAP. • Paperwork is due ASAP but by August 28 would be great! • October- Harpers Ferry National Park • May- Washington DC • Possible magnet field trip

15. Other… All current magnet students must re-apply for the middle school magnet program. Applications are now available. All applications are due by december 3, 2012. Do not send them to me. Please follow directions on the front of the packet. More information can be viewed at http://www.Wcps.K12.Md.Us/depts_programs/advanced_programs/magnet_programs.Html

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