1 / 26

Open House W elcome to Second Grade

Open House W elcome to Second Grade. Mrs. Denton. Introduction. 2nd year at Plumb Elementary 29 th year teaching (26 in Pinellas) Teacher on Special Assignment for 3 years Graduate of USF (masters degree also at USF) Married 2 sons. Expectations.

venedict
Download Presentation

Open House W elcome to Second Grade

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Open HouseWelcome to Second Grade Mrs. Denton

  2. Introduction • 2nd year at Plumb Elementary • 29th year teaching (26 in Pinellas) • Teacher on Special Assignment for 3 years • Graduate of USF (masters degree also at USF) • Married • 2 sons

  3. Expectations • Teach and reinforce organizational skills • Follow school/classroom rules • Aligning our classroom process to prepare for a smooth transition to 3rd grade

  4. Attendance Procedures • Students are required to come to school every day • Tardies • Absences (note required) • Attendance Problems reported to State Attorney’s Office

  5. Flow of The Day • 8:20-8:40 Arrival and WPNN • 8:45-9:45 Writing • 9:45-10:50 Math • 10:50-11:25 P.E. • 11:30-12:00 Lunch/Walk and Talk • 12:00-1:30 Reading Workshop • 1:30-1:40 Teacher Read Aloud • 1:40-2:40 Science/Social Studies/Health Specials Monday (8:45-9:25) Music Monday (1:55-2:35) P.E. Tuesday (12:35-1:150 Computer Lab Friday (1:55-2:35) Art Please make sure your child wears or brings tennis shoes for PE each day!

  6. Writing • Everyday • Mini-lessons, Conferences, Sharing • Writing will begin to be focused, organized, and contain supporting details • Sharing and celebration with whole group and small group

  7. Social Studies, Science, and Health • Alternate subjects • Textbooks as well as hands on activities • Integration with other subjects • Non-fiction reading • Math

  8. Reading • Fab 5 Phonemic Awareness Phonics Vocabulary Comprehension Fluency • Integration of all subjects • McMillan textbook • Reading Day Read Aloud, Independent Reading, Vocabulary, Making Meaning, Word Work, Fluency work, and Small Group Instruction

  9. Computers • Computers will be used in the classroom and the computer lab • Consent form mandatory • Only approved websites • Math—Harcourt, Riverdeep, and FasttMath • Reading—Riverdeep • Science and Social Studies projects • Writing assignments • Educational Games

  10. Economics Project • Supplies Needed: large beads, needle nose pliers, charms, keychain hooks, etc. • Volunteers week of Sept. 29- Oct. 3 to help sell • Tie in with recycling

  11. Grading Policy 100-90 E (Excellent) 89-80 V (Very Good) 79-70 S (Satisfactory) 69-60 N (Needs Improvement) 59-0 U (Unsatisfactory) • Test scores below an S: Please review with your child so that we know they understand the concepts taught.

  12. Assessments • Observation/Conferences, Work Projects, Performance Assessments and Effort • Written Tests • Writing, Math, and Reading • Common Assessments

  13. School and Classroom Rules • Plumb Elementary School Rules Be Responsible Be Safe • Be Kind • Classroom Rules • Only talk when no one else is talking. • Pay attention and be a good listener. • Use the bathroom only when the teacher is not teaching. • Keep hands and feet to yourself.

  14. Our Jobs • Venn Diagram • Student • Teacher • Parent

  15. Classroom Behavior Plan • Much positive reinforcement • Dentonville Mini-Economy with pay for good work with completion and behavior. We will charge for unacceptable work/behavior

  16. Homework • Homework is due the following school day, unless specified • Reinforcement • Communication to parents • Homework Policy

  17. Portfolios • Showcases student’s growth and see progress • Holds student’s best work • Shared at student-led conference

  18. Textbook Policy • All textbooks provided by Pinellas County School Board • Math, Handwriting, SS and Science workbooks are consumable • Hardcover books are to be used outside of the classroom when necessary and returned in good condition • Pay for any unreturned/damaged books

  19. Classroom Meetings • Friday afternoons Class Meeting and Store • Plus/Delta Chart • Idea Bin • Friday Box • Students and teachers thoughts of the week

  20. Communication • Planner/Agenda Book • Notes (Please remember notes for absences or it is unexcused) • E-mail is dentonn@pcsb.org • Telephone number at Plumb is • 469-5976

  21. Conferences • Parent-Teacher Conferences will be scheduled in the Fall • Student-led conference in the Spring • I usually schedule conferences after school. If you need a morning conference please let me know in writing so that I will make a morning time for you when I am scheduling. Thank you

  22. Adopt-a-Class • Very easy and beneficial way to help your child’s class • Donations of $150(+-) or more Books on CD for class library, field trips, Small CD players, Leap Pads with Leap Pad games, Math Games, etc. • Share the donation with several families or your place of business

  23. Parent Teacher Association • Please join to help our students • $4/person • Parents • Grandparents • Businesses • Purchase many items for the classrooms • Extra-curricular activities

  24. Volunteers • MUST be registered • Lend a helping hand • Work with students in the classroom • Field Trips • Work at home

  25. Please do the following before you go… • Look around your child’s class • Write a note to your child and leave it on their desk • Please be sure you signed in • Thanks so much for coming I love your children already…you are awesome parents!

More Related