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Welcome
We are the outstandingO.W.L.S
Tonight, parents will…
• know and understand their role in the Parent Learning Community.
• know ways they can be involved with their child’s classroom and school.
• understand the expectations of a student at Samuel Beck Elementary
NISD Beliefs
In partnership with the community, Beck Elementary is committed to success for all learners, ensuring a safe environment that implements rigorous, relevant curricula, and focused instruction.
Samuel Beck Elementary Mission Statement
Schedule7:45—10:30 Block #1 (Homeroom)
*Mann & Cecil (Math / Science)*Klinger & Walsh (LA / Social Studies)*Sheppard (Self-contained)
10:30---11:00 Block#2 (Switch classes)
11:00—11:30 Recess
11:30—12:00 Lunch
12:00—12:55 PE / ART / MUSIC
12:55—2:40 Block #2 (continued)
2:45 Dismissal
Discipline
Love
&
Logic
Rewarding Good Behavior
• *Tickets
• *Rewards / Spending tickets
www.loveandlogic.com
Communication and Notes
*Monday / Wednesday Folders*Planners*Email / voicemail
Transportation Changes*Birthday Treats*Lunch
Student Planner Expectations
*Sent home daily
*Homework / Assignments
*Sign each day by parents~good place to write notes
Organization of Student
Materials*Folder System--Green is “Take Home” folder : sent home
daily
--Other folders are used in class
*Switching Classes--planner, green folder, pencil bag
*No Three-ring binders
Grading & Homework Guidelines
*District Grading Policy / Homework
*Progress Reports / Report Cards
*Late Work
*Make-Up Workwww.nisdtx.org
eSchool Plus Grade Book*NISD provides grades online through the Home Access Center (HAC). Paper copies of progress reports and report cards can be provided for students in grades 1 – 5 upon request. Kinder students will receive a paper copy due to the format.
*A letter will be sent home with each student that has the information parents need to access grades online.
*If you have not received this letter about the Home Access Center (HAC), please contact the front office at [email protected]
Volunteering*Watch Dog Dads
*Field Trips (2)~Elm Fork in Denton (UNT) October 12, 2012
*Only 2 chaperones per class
~NISD Ag Barn (Spring)
*Renew / paperwork for background check
*Student laptops and iPad carts*Electronic Chalkboards*Data Projectors*Document Cameras*Distance Learning*Media Cast*CPS Receivers (think George Jetson!)*Eduphoria*Home Access
Technology in Action
Math Series!!!*ENVISIONS / INVESTIGATIONSDesigned to:
*Help students make sense of mathematics and learn that they can be mathematical thinkers
*Focus on computational fluency as a major goal
*Emphasize reasoning about mathematical ideas
MathMs. Cecil Ms. Mann Ms. Sheppard
Reporting Categories:
1: Numbers, Operation, and Quantitative Reasoning
2: Patterns, Relationships, & Algebraic Reasoning
3: Geometry & Spatial Reasoning
4: Measurement
5: Probability & Statistics
*Process Standards ~ Problem Solving Skills
SCIENCEMs. Cecil/ Ms. Mann / Ms. Sheppard
Inquiry Based Curriculum
Science Journals
Science Inquiry Presentations will replace Science Fair
Language ArtsMrs. Klinger Mrs. Sheppard Ms. Walsh
Reading Workshop-
*Independent Readers / Self-Selected Texts / Genre
*Literature Groups / Book Clubs
~Novels, Library books, Guided Reading Library
~Bluebonnet Books (5 by January)
Writing Workshop-*Writing Process
~Narrative and Informational Texts
~Journals, Responses to reading, Prompts, etc.
~Rubric Assessments
Spelling*Check planners for word list
Social StudiesMrs. Klinger /Mrs. Sheppard / Ms. Walsh
Integrated with Language Arts Curriculum
*Communities
*Map Skills
*Research
Date Day Grade STAAR Test2-Apr Tues 4th Writing - Day 1
Tues 5th Math3-Apr Wed 4th Writing - Day 2
Wed 5th Reading22-Apr Tues 3rd Math
Tues 4th Math23-Apr Wed 3rd Reading
Wed 4th Reading Wed 5th Science
13-May Tues 5th Math - Retest14-May Wed 5th Reading - Retest24-Jun Tues 5th Math - Retest25-Jun Wed 5th Reading - Retest
STAAR Testing Dates
Thank you so much for spending this time with us!!!We are looking forward to a great year.
Christy Cecil: [email protected]
Ann Klinger: [email protected]
Emily Mann: [email protected]
Jessica Sheppard: [email protected]
Maggie Walsh: [email protected]