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Back-to-School Night 2014. Welcome Back!. Room 104 Staff. Mrs. Janine DeMarsico, teacher Ms. Tracey Espinosa, teacher assistant Ms. Jamie Kwai, teacher assistant. Routines : Book Baggies Read-aloud Independent Reading Guided Reading Instruction Reading Notebooks. Reading Workshop.
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Back-to-School Night2014 Welcome Back!
Room 104 Staff • Mrs. Janine DeMarsico, teacher • Ms. Tracey Espinosa, teacher assistant • Ms. Jamie Kwai, teacher assistant
Routines: Book Baggies Read-aloud Independent Reading Guided Reading Instruction Reading Notebooks Reading Workshop
Writing Workshop • Each day students have daily practice recording life events through the writing process. • Prewriting • Revising • Editing • Publishing
Reading & Writing Workshop Structure • Mini-Lesson • Independent Reading/Writing • Conferencing • Partner Work • Goal of Workshop: • Build stamina • Work with students on individual levels
Grade level curricula modified to meet student needs Calendar Math Develop a conceptual understanding of math skills TouchMath Strategies Uses TouchPoints to engage students math
Homework • Expected to be returned the next day unless otherwise noted • Should be done independently and then checked by an adult • Write me a note or an email letting me know if your child had difficulty with the homework
XtraMath • https://xtramath.org • Specific pin assigned for each student • Helps students master basic facts • Used to increase speed and accuracy
Behavior Modification Plan • Earn popcorn for good behavior, class participation, following directions, making good choices, etc. • 20yellow popcorn =1red popcorn • 10redpopcorn=1orange popcorn • 5redpopcorn=Prize Box 1 • 5orangepopcorn=Prize Box 2
www.typingagent.com Specific username and password Help students master keyboarding skills Used to increase speed and accuracy Typing Agent
Teacher Website • Class notes • Nightly homework • Helpful links • Much, much more!
Birthdays and Snack • Due to the Nutrition Policy adopted by the LBOE, all birthday treats must: • Not contain sugar as the first ingredient • Not contain more than 8 grams of fat • Not be more than 2 grams of saturated fat
Communication • Email jdemarsico@livingston.org • Note • Telephone 973-535-8000 x8110 • Weekly emails about content taught, things to work on, achievements and any behavioral issues
Thank You! • With your help and support, this will be a wonderful year! • Please write a message, inspirational quote, etc. on your child’s piece of popcorn!