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Welcome Parents! Bienvenidos Padres!. !. colleentorres@wpcsd.k12.ny.us. Expectations for Students. All students will Come to class on time with materials, homework, and current work. Follow classroom routines and rules. Complete class work and homework on time.
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Welcome Parents! Bienvenidos Padres! ! colleentorres@wpcsd.k12.ny.us
Expectations for Students All students will • Come to class on time with materials, homework, and current work. • Follow classroom routines and rules. • Complete class work and homework on time. • Respect classmates and teacher. • Work to the best of his/her abilities.
Materials • Planner – please bring it and USE IT! • Independent Reading Book (IRB) – Based on their LEXILE level • Read 180 folder • rBook • Post-its
We Believe: • reading is the most powerful tool for learning • active readers are better readers • you learn to read by reading • you learn to write by writing • you learn to communicate & use language effectively by talking about your reading and writing with others
What is a Lexile Measure? A Lexile measure is a valuable piece of information about either an individual's reading ability or the difficulty of a text, a book or magazine article. The Lexile measure is shown as a number with an "L" after it . For example, 880L is 880 Lexile.
Homework May Include • Reading – 30 minutes + reading log • Writing Work – paragraphs and essays • Test preparation packets
How Parents Can Help • Check the planner • Check the monthly calendar • Check supplies • Ask questions about READ 180 • Check the Independent Reading Book • Encourage your child to take advantage of the Homework Center • Check the quality of their work
Grading Policy • Whole Group Assignments 35% • Wrap-Up Test, rSkills test, Writing, Quizzes • Independent Reading Assignments 30% • Reading Logs, QuickWrites, Graphic Organizers, • Reading Quizzes • Software Zone 30% • Homework 5%
Online Tutoring A free service through www.tutor.com Professional tutors are available seven days a week from 2 P.M. – 11 P.M. Log on to http://www.wppl.lib.ny.us/ Click on: Have your White Plains Library card ready! No limit/No Charge
Computers Are Available! • Homework Center • The White Plains Public Library • White Plains Housing Authority • Lake Street • Dekalb Ave • Slater Center • White Plains Youth Center Program - after school programs • Centro Hispano • The Youth Bureau
Extra Help • Homework Help Center • TBA • Teachers from the district • Computers & reference materials • 4:15 bus • See me during their lunch or after school
In School Resources • Ms. Rivera, guidance counselor • Ms. Persampieri, team leader • Mr. Dixon, assistant principal • Mr. Cloherty, principal
Contact Information • (914) 422-2223 • colleentorres@wpcsd.k12.ny.us • http://www.wpcsd.k12.ny.us/ • Go to the district homepage click on select a school click WPMS – Eastview Campus click on staff webpages click on Torres, Mrs.