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Welcome to The O’Zone Back-to-School Night 2013 class web page: http://pbvusd.schoolwires.net/theozone. Please sign in Find your child’s desk Look around the room. Lawrence S. O’Connor, Teacher Room D-4. 1. revised 9/5/2013. What are tonight’s FAQ topics?. Introduction
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Welcome to The O’ZoneBack-to-School Night 2013class web page: http://pbvusd.schoolwires.net/theozone • Please sign in • Find your child’s desk • Look around the room Lawrence S. O’Connor, Teacher Room D-4 1 revised 9/5/2013
What are tonight’s FAQ topics? • Introduction • Class Schedules • New Report Cards • New Web Site • New Online Grades • Addendum 2
On what will the curriculum focus? • 5th Grade • Prepare for STAR English/Language Arts, Math, & Science tests • U.S. History • Earth, Life, & Physical Science • 6th Grade • Prepare for STAR English/Language Arts, & Math tests • Ancient Civilizations • Earth Science 3
What does the Language Arts schedule look like? • Thursday - start reading selection w/ groups in Reading, Vocabulary/Phonics, Spelling, & Independent activities • Friday - practice skills in large and small groups • Weekend - re-read selection and practice vocabulary & spelling if desired • Monday - practice skills in large and small groups • Tuesday - review concepts (also GATE day) • Wednesday - review & take summative assessments in Reading and Language, and write new vocabulary & spelling lists 5
What do the Math, History, and Science schedules look like? • Math • every day • daily assignments are checked the next day • quick-check assessments on many days • summative assessments about once each week • overall grade based 90% on summative assessments • History & Science • about 4 days each week • overall grade based 90% on summative assessments 6
Where can I find the new district website, and how can it help our family? • The District’s address is pbvusd.schoolwires.net • Laurelglen’s address is pbvusd.schoolwires.net/laurelglen • Our class page is pbvusd.schoolwires.net/theozone • Website Overview • Registration under For Parents menu • Calendar Alerts & Subscriptions • Online Grades via ParentVue & StudentVUE 8
What are ParentVUE and StudentVUE, and how do I access it? • It’s District provided real-time information on assignments, grades, immunization compliance, transcripts, and more. This year it is for grades 4-8 only. • Follow the account activation instructions in the letter the district sent to you. • Additional Resources are available on the New District Website under the For Parents menu. • On the Laurelglen web site, navigate to the ParentVUE or StudentVUE portal. • Log in. • Overall Grades are weighted 90% Summative Assessments and 10% Daily Work per District directive. 9
How can our family keep track of assignments? • Each assignment is written on the back board on its due date. • Students must write the assignment details and due dates on their assignment paper. • Assignments are posted on the class web page. • Students record assignments in their planner for a parent to review. 10
What’s the assignment policy? • Most are due the following day. • Assignments and projects that require more effort are given more time. • Homework becomes anything that is not finished in class. • If absent, turn in assignments within two days. • Assignments missed due to lengthy excused absences could become excused (negotiable). • Late work is subject to a random service charge. • Music students are responsible for concepts & assignments they miss. • GATE students are responsible for understanding the concepts taught that day & should do partial assignments unless told otherwise. 11
How does my child know what’s been done when out of class? • Ask a reliable friend. • Check the projection screens. • Check the Assignment Board. • Check with Mr. O. • Check the class web page. • Be sure to turn in anything that was collected while out. 12
How can I keep my child organized? • To help students stay organized, they have colored folders in Language Arts (red), Math (blue), Science (green), and Social Studies (yellow). • Help your child organize papers in the correct folder or binder section. • Keep returned papers as study aids for quizzes and tests and to check that online grades are correct. • Do not stuff papers into a backpack or into books or into trashcans! 13
How can I help my child be successful? • Help them take responsibility for their actions and make the right choices. • Provide a distraction-free study area at home. • Require him or her to bring all assignments home every day to review with a parent. • Increase fluency by reading orally with your child. • Practice math facts. • Prepare flash cards for quizzes and tests. • Encourage them to always do their best. 14
How do I find out how my child is doing in class? • Review papers and tests after they are returned. • Require your child to bring home all assignments, even if they are finished, so you can review them. • Check the Online Grades that are updated several times a week, sometimes daily. • Review the quarterly Report Card. • Visit the classroom and observe. • Schedule a conference. 15
Why are my child’s grades lower than expected? • Common at the start of year as students learn the routine & teacher’s expectations. • Doesn’t pay attention to instruction or directions. • Doesn’t follow directions. • Doesn’t complete assignments. • Doesn’t turn in work when requested. • May need more thought & effort, especially on writing assignments. • Doesn’t understand the concept(s) yet. 16
How is conduct determined? • A+ Expected Behavior • A- Warning • B Lose classroom privileges for the day • C 15 min. time out during recess • D 25 min. time out during lunch recess & call parent/guardian • F Teacher calls parent, student possibly has to speak w/ Mrs. Irvin w/ suspension for a serious offense 17
How can I help the class? • Assist in the classroom as a language arts group leader, by sorting and grading assignments, by prepping activities, or by working with individual students on assignments and projects. • Organize special activities and participate in them. • Buy needed supplies, especially consumables, that the school doesn’t replace. 18
What kind of special events do we have? • Equinox and Solstice feasts (the first is Friday, Sept. 20) • Report Card Celebration Luncheons • Color Day Lunch • Oral Language: Wednesday, Oct. 30 • Geography Bee: Friday, Dec. 13 • Science Fair: Wednesday, Jan. 15 • Reagan Library Trip: Tuesday, May 27 • ?? After-School Homework Help Sessions 19