welcome to ms. alderson’s class! 2015-2016
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Welcome to Ms. Alderson’s Class!
2015-2016
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Welcome
• While we are waiting, please help your child by putting together his/her interactive notebook!– Write the following subjects on the tabs.
• (math, science, social studies, health, reading)– Place these, in order, in the tabs.– Add a pencil pouch on top.
Thank You!!!
About Ms. Alderson
• Graduated from Middle Tennessee State University– Education– Administration and Supervision
• Lincoln Memorial University– Curriculum and Instruction
• Eighth year at East Side
Schedule7:20-8:10 Morning Routine/Morning Meeting
8:10-9:10 Math9:10-10:00 Writing Workshop
10:00-10:30 Science/Social Studies/Health10:35-10:50 Recess10:55-11:45 Specials
11:50-12:15 Word Work12:15-12:25 Number Talks
12:33-1:03 Lunch1:10-2:00 Reading Workshop
Mathematics• Mini-Lesson• Common Core Strategies• Independent work• Daily 5 Math Centers• Hands-On Learning• Number Talks
– Promotes problem solving and critical thinking
• “Would that work every time?”• “Show me another way to solve the problem.”
• Teacher will meet with small groups of students
Writing • Writing Workshop
– Whole group mini lesson– Independent writing– Real world, meaningful writing– Teacher conferences with individual
students– Students will get to publish their work
Social Studies, Science, Health
• Emphasis on STEM in the classroom• Hands-on projects• Social Studies
– State of Georgia, Native Americans, Government, and Historical Figures from Georgia
• Science– Matter, Light, Heat, Motion, Energy, Astronomy, Life
Cycles• Health
– Little D and Royal Food Family, Medicine Safety
Reading• Reading Workshop
– Whole group mini lesson– Independent reading time– Partner reading time– Teacher conferences with individual students– Teacher meets with a group of students to
work on a specific strategy
Specials
• Our time is 10:55-11:45• We rotate daily between:
– Art– P.E.– Computer Lab– Music– Guidance– Science Lab
Homework
• Homework packets will be sent home on Mondays. Work on the assignments throughout the week and return the packet on Friday.– Word Study– Math review– Grammar
• Read 20 minutes each night• Practice spelling• Practice addition and subtraction math facts
Report Cards• Student progress will be reported with 3-2-1 measures: 3
(consistently meeting standards), 2 (progressing toward meeting the standard), 1(minimum progress toward meeting standard), 3+ (makes applications and inferences beyond expectations in a self-directed fashion)
• It is the expectation students will be progressing towards the standard.
• Summative and formative assessments – I will send home summative assessments as they are completed.– I will let you know how your child is doing through weekly progress
reports.
Attendance and Transportation
• When a student is absent, a parent must send in a written note the following day. It cannot be over the phone or emailed.
• Schedule appointments for after school.• Changes in transportation? Please send in a note. All
changes during the school day must go through the office.
Help Your Students at Home• Read every night
• Practice addition and subtraction math facts • Have an appropriate bedtime• Instill responsibility• Please look in their take-home binder each night• Read the weekly newsletter• Stay in communication with me when needed
• Our Class Expectations
• Respect others.
• Follow directions the first time.
• Do your best.
•Reward Cards
•Weekly Progress Report- Please read and sign weekly.
Discipline and Behavior Expectations
Birthdays
• OPTIONAL: small treat for 25 (Everything should be peanut-free. Check all ingredients!)
• You may drop off the treats at the front office or send them in the morning with your child-we will enjoy them during recess.
• If it requires cutting, please pre-cut.• If your child has a summer birthday, we can celebrate in
May. Let me know when you would like us celebrate. • Please no birthday invitations at school unless there is one
for every child in the class.
Parent Participation• Mystery Reader: A parent, grandparent, sibling,
etc. may come and read to our class! Bring a book with you to read and wait outside of the classroom for us! You may sign up on Shutterfly.
• Field Trips• Science Lab• Adventures in Art• Classroom Activities• Weekly Helper: Your jobs could include: copying,
hanging student work in the hall, cutting things out, and having lunch with super cute second graders!
Communication• The best way to reach me is by writing a quick note
or sending an email.• My email is [email protected]• Weekly Newsletter• Monthly Calendar• Weekly Progress Report• Newsflash for reminders• Take home folder
– Please check them every day. If you send a note in with your child, please remind your child to place it in the black container. I do not go through their take-home binders. They are responsible for turning notes in.
A few odds and ends…• Class t-shirts- Students will wear them on field trips
(unless we are dressing up) and big events at school.
• Reading Bags
• Lunch visits- Come eat lunch with us from 12:33-1:03! When you eat lunch with your child, please sit at the guest table with only your child.
• Money- When sending in money, please put in an envelope (ASP, lunch money, etc.) Leave any permission slips out of the white envelopes.
I’m almost done! :) • Snacks- You may send a small snack for your
child and a water bottle filled with water only! We don’t have a set snack time, so students may eat throughout the day.
• Please let me know of any extracurricular activities your child may be participating in. (sporting events, cheer/dance competitions, recitals, etc.) If my schedule permits, I would love to attend!
• Join P.T.A. Support the Foundation. Be involved!• My Webpage- Links, Newsletter, Newsflashes,
Calendar
Let’s stick together for a successful school year!
• Please use the sticky note on your child’s desk to leave your child a happy message! :)
• Thank you for assisting your child in becoming a responsible second grader!
• Thank you for coming tonight!
• QUESTIONS??