Welcome to Ms. Alderson’s Class! 2017-2018 www.cobbk12.org/eastside www.eastsideelementary.com

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. Fill out the papers on the right and leave them here for me to keep. The papers on the left are for you to take home.

About Ms. Alderson Graduated from Middle Tennessee State University Bachelor’s Degree in Education Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision Lincoln Memorial University Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Tenth year at East Side Reading and Writing Workshop Orton Gillingham Training

Schedule 7:20-8:00 Morning Routine 8:00-8:05 Morning Meeting 8:05-8:50 Phonics/Word Work 8:50-9:40 Reading Workshop 9:40-10:30 Writing Workshop 10:30-10:50 Recess 10:55-11:45 Specials 11:45-12:20 Science/Social Studies/Health 12:25-12:55 Lunch 1:00-2:00 Math 2:00-2:10 Dismissal

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

Reading/Writing Workshop Whole group mini lesson Independent time Partner time Teachers conferences with individual students

Specials Our time is 10:55-11:45 We rotate daily between: Art P.E. Computer Lab Music Guidance Science Lab Math Lab

Homework Homework can be found in your child’s take home binder. Suggestions will be posted on the weekly newsletter. Homework does not need to be turned in unless your child would like to share with the class. Read 20 minutes each night. Spelling Practice (S.O.S or Speller’s Choice Activities) Math Practice using a deck of cards Writing Calendar Challenge Calendar

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) It is the expectation students will be progressing towards the standard. Summative and formative assessments I will keep summatives for my records. 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. Please do not email transportation changes.

Help Your Child at Home Read every night Practice addition and subtraction math facts  Have an appropriate bedtime Instill responsibility Please look in his/her take-home binder each night Read the weekly newsletter Stay in communication with me when needed

Discipline and Behavior Expectations Our Class Expectations Respect others. Follow directions the first time. Do your best. Weekly Progress Report- I will mark your child’s behavior on the progress report. Please read and sign weekly.

Superhero of the Week Each Friday we will choose a new “superhero of the week” for the following week. This way each students will have his/her time to shine! Monday: Share the “All About Me” poster Tuesday: Share your favorite book Wednesday: Parents will write a love letter about their student and this will be read to the class Thursday: Someone special can eat lunch with your student Friday: Each child will say something nice about the “Superhero of the Week” during morning meeting

Birthdays OPTIONAL: small treat for 17 (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 Adventures in Art Classroom Activities and Parties/Centers STEM Parent Volunteer Training Video.mp4

Communication The best way to reach me is by writing a quick note or sending an email. My email is Kawanna.Alderson@cobbk12.org Weekly Newsletters come home on Mondays and are posted on the blog Monthly Calendars are posted on the blog Weekly Progress Reports come home on Mondays Newsflash for reminders Take home binder Please check them every day. If you send a note, please remind your child to place it in the black container. I do not go through take-home binders. Students are responsible for turning in notes.

A few odds and ends… Class t-shirts- Students will wear them on field trips and big events at school. Reading Bags Lunch visits- Come eat lunch with us from 12:25-12:55! When you eat lunch with your child, please sit at the guest table with only your child. Ice cream is allowed on Fridays. 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??