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Welcome. We are “swinging” into 3 rd grade!. 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 .
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Welcome We are “swinging” into 3rd grade!
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
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.
Schedule 7:45—10:20Block #1 (Homeroom) *Schemmel(Math / Science) *Walsh(LA / Social Studies) 10:20---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—2:30Block #2(continued) 2:45 Dismissal
Teaching with Rewarding and Recognizing Good Behavior Love & Logic www.loveandlogic.com
Communication and Notes *Work Sent Home *Planners *Email / voicemail Transportation Changes *Birthday Treats *Weekly Newsletters on Websites *Check Websites for information
Student Planner Expectations *Sent home daily *Homework / Assignments *Sign each day by parents ~good place to write notes
Organization of Student Materials *Green Folder --Green folder is “Take Home” folder : sent home daily --Other folders are used in class *Switching Classes --planner, green folder, pencil bag
Grading & Homework Guidelines *District Grading Guidelines/Homework *Progress Reports / Report Cards *Make-Up Work www.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 www.beckelem@nisdtx.org
Volunteering *WATCH DOGS (Dads of Great Students) *Field Trips (1) ~Elm Fork in Denton (UNT) October 23, 2013 *Only 2 chaperones per class *Renew / paperwork for background check *Room Mom - if you want to support your student’s class, please reach out to the room mom - Schemmel’s Room Mom= Lisa Kaiser -Walsh’s Room Mom= Corrine Damp
Technology in Action *Student laptops and iPad carts *Data Projectors *Document Cameras *Distance Learning *Ipad Apps *Eduphoria *Home Access
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
Math Ms. Schemmel 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
SCIENCE Ms. Schemmel Inquiry Based Curriculum Science Journals Science Inquiry Presentations will replace Science Fair
Language Arts 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 Studies Ms. Walsh Integrated with Language Arts Curriculum *Communities *Map Skills *Research
STAAR Testing Dates Math- Tuesday April 22, 2014 Reading- Wednesday April 23, 2014
Thank you so much for spending this time with us!!! We are looking forward to a great year. Kelley Schemmel: kschemmel@nisdtx.org Maggie Walsh: Mwalsh@nisdtx.org