Welcome

1. Welcome We are the outstanding O.W.L.S

2. 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

3. NISD Beliefs

4. Samuel Beck Elementary Mission Statement 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.

5. Schedule 7:45—10:30Block #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—2:40Block #2(continued) 2:45 Dismissal

6. Discipline Rewarding Good Behavior *Tickets *Rewards / Spending tickets Love & Logic www.loveandlogic.com

7. Communication and Notes *Monday / Wednesday Folders *Planners *Email / voicemail Transportation Changes *Birthday Treats *Lunch

8. Student Planner Expectations *Sent home daily *Homework / Assignments *Sign each day by parents ~good place to write notes

9. 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

10. Grading & Homework Guidelines *District Grading Policy / Homework *Progress Reports / Report Cards *Late Work *Make-Up Work www.nisdtx.org

11. 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 www.beckelem@nisdtx.org

12. 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

13. Technology in Action *Student laptops and iPad carts *Electronic Chalkboards *Data Projectors *Document Cameras *Distance Learning *Media Cast *CPS Receivers (think George Jetson!) *Eduphoria *Home Access

14. Math Series!!! *ENVISIONS / INVESTIGATIONS Designed 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

15. Math Ms. 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

16. SCIENCE Ms. Cecil/ Ms. Mann / Ms. Sheppard Inquiry Based Curriculum Science Journals Science Inquiry Presentations will replace Science Fair

17. Language Arts Mrs. 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

18. Social Studies Mrs. Klinger /Mrs. Sheppard / Ms. Walsh Integrated with Language Arts Curriculum *Communities *Map Skills *Research

19. STAAR Testing Dates

20. Thank you so much for spending this time with us!!! We are looking forward to a great year. Christy Cecil: Ccecil@nisdtx.org Ann Klinger: Aklinger@nisdtx.org Emily Mann: Emann@nisdtx.org Jessica Sheppard: Jsheppard@nisdtx.org Maggie Walsh: Mwalsh@nisdtx.org