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Back to School Night! Ms. Davis

About ms. davis Born and raised in sunny South Florida B.S. in Journalism from Florida A&M University Former newspaper journalist Collegiate Professional License Pre-K-3rd Grade Year 11 Fun fact: I love to read! 113 books in 2015.

Attendance Regular and prompt attendance is necessary for student success. School begins at 7:50 AM. (Morning work-7:30) Please let me know in advance if your child will be absent for an extended period of time. Make-up work will be provided after the student returns to school. “Worksheets don’t replace instruction.” Adequate time will be given to complete make-up assignments.

Transition to third grade Foster more independence, responsibility Higher order thinking--analyzing, applying, evaluating Thinking deeper, reading longer text, building on mastery of basic skills Learning to ReadReading to Learn; More content, complex vocabulary and structures Preparation for the rigorous Standards of Learning tests—different formats—not just multiple choice

aGENDAS Students will write their assignments in their agendas DAILY. Taken home every night Parents: please read and sign it Communicate with me! Establishes routine, fosters responsibility Connect home and school expectations

Communication….is key! Notes (agenda) Web site-accessed through the NLE webpage Phone Weekly email: daneesha.davis@lcps.org Twitter @DaneeshaDavis (follow me!) Conferences (fall, check-in, as needed)

Curriculum SOLs at a glance (online textbooks) Differentiated Instruction: Remediation/Enrichment Math: flexible grouping at appropriate instructional level Science and Social Studies: units, whole group, small group Study guides: Link on web site. Written in agenda, 1 week in advance Readers Workshop

Phoenix Sign up for access to the Parent Portal Will include all major assessments, but does not encompass all aspects of assessment done on a daily basis to meet the instructional needs of your child Use learning progression scale Teach to mastery—opportunities for enrichment, extension

Grading 4,3,2,1… 4–  Consistently goes beyond established goals for achievement/contributions or explains & justifies reasoning behind an answer -Consistently transfers, applies, and expands skills -Routinely applies problem-solving and critical-thinking skills across areas of the curriculum -Consistently shows originality, creativity, and intuitive thinking beyond standard expectations 3– Meets established goal for achievement -Demonstrates all required knowledge of content area -Frequently transfers, applies and expands skills -Periodically demonstrates originality, creativity, and intuitive thinking  3 + : applies some of the “4” expectations

Grading 4,3,2,1… 2–   Demonstrates partial knowledge of established goal for achievement, but is progressing toward complete knowledge of standard -Infrequently transfers, applies and expands skills -Progressing toward expressing original, creative and intuitive thinking -Rarely applies problem-solving and critical-thinking skills across areas of the curriculum  2+ : applies some of the “3” expectations 1-Has difficulty/does not meet established grade-level goals for achievement and expectations -Requires support to meet established goal for achievement -Seldom or never understands, transfers, or applies skills -Does not apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills across areas of the curriculum -Rarely shows originality, creativity, or intuitive-thinking skills in completing assignments  1+ : applies some of the “2” expectations

Homework…is important! 20 minutes of reading per night RAZ kids Math: iReady, Reflex, additional practice from day’s lesson Time Management: quiet place, check completed work Vacations (Work upon return) Homework folder: returned each day

b.y.o.t. … Bring your own technology What’s our goal? Implement practices to teach students to ask questions and use technology as a tool to find the answers. Document student learning ClassFlow Twitter Takeover! Sway! Research Formal Assessments OTTW Class-Summarizer In-class projects Math engagement

Important forms… Signature Form: This form serves as both the Media Release and Acknowledgment of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Located on the LCPS district page Student/Parent Technology Usage Form- This form covers all technology use including BYOT. LCPS is not responsible or liable for the devices. The district retains certain rights since the devices are accessing the network. Referenced in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.

Classroom management Tickets Teacher Reward Coupons Positive reinforcement! Warm fuzzies! Verbal warning Note/Parent phone call Fabulous Friday

Birthdays Please refer to the Student Handbook for specific information regarding birthday and party foods and invitations at school. Non-food items to celebrate your child’s special day such as pencils, stickers and erasers are appropriate. Please do not send invitations for individual parties to school for distribution—avoid conflict and hurt feelings. Register with PTO for your directory

End-of-the-year Party Class Parties Fall party Winter Day Party End-of-the-year Party Volunteers?!

Additional information SNACK: Working snack time, 1 healthy snack, water bottles OK. NO NUTS! THURSDAY FOLDERS: Empty, sign, and return Friday. Include classwork, office, PTO, and class information. Going paperless: PTO e-mail alerts (sign up), Registration, NLE newsletter LUNCH POLICY: Please send in a note if you plan to eat lunch with your child. Include your order from the cafeteria. You may bring a bag lunch, but no restaurant food please. DISMISSAL : Changes need to be received in the office before 12 noon. Call the office.

Thank you for your support! Your homework: Take the packet on the desk; read, fill it out and return it no later than Sept. 10 Please leave on the desk: Volunteer Form Student Profile Letter to _______ Things Ms. Davis should know Sign up for a Parent conference @the back table