Ms. Taylor’s sailors 2017 – 2018 East Side Elementary

Welcome! While we are waiting, please help me put together your child's interactive notebook (the biggest notebook in their desk)! - Write the following subjects on the tabs – in this order. (Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading Workshop, Health) - Place it back inside of their desk when you are finished. Fill out the papers on the left and leave them here for me to keep. The papers on the right are for you to take home. Feel free to make your class donation and leave it in the envelope to hand to the Room Representative at the end of the slide show!

About ms. taylor This is my 6th year at East Side. Student teaching – 1 year Kindergarten paraprofessional – 2 years 2nd grade teacher – 3 years I graduated from Kennesaw State University In 2013. I am trained in Reading and Writing Workshop, have a Reading Endorsement, and a Gifted Endorsement. I am currently being trained in Orton Gillingham.

Schedule 7:20-8:00 Arrival/ Morning Work 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 11:45-12:30 Social Studies/ Science 12:31-1:01 Lunch 1:05-2:00 Math 2:00-2:10 Pack Up/ Dismissal  

Reading/ Writing workshop Whole group mini lesson Independent time Partner time Teacher conferences with individual students  

Common Core strategies math Common Core strategies Number Talks Math centers Teacher will meet with a small groups of students during independent time  

Our specials time is from 10:55-11:45 We rotate daily between: Art PE Music Guidance Computer Lab Science Lab Math Lab  

lunch Our time is from 12:31 – 1:01 Please notify the lunchroom with a doctors note for any allergies. You can set limits for the extra items. Ice cream is only allowed on Fridays. When having lunch with your child, please sit at the guest table with your child only. Please meet us at the lunch room and say goodbye at the lunchroom.  

snack Your child may bring in a snack each day along with a water bottle. Water only – no juice boxes Snacks without any nuts are preferred! Snack is whenever the student is hungry and working at their desk. Keep the snacks healthy please – No Candy  

Birthday treats You are more than welcome to bring in a “birthday treat” for your child. Please be aware that all treats need to be tree nut, nut, and gluten free. We have 23 students in the class. You may drop off the treats at the front office or send them in the morning with your child. Examples: cookies, donut holes, mini cupcakes, etc.  

homework Homework can be found in your child’s take home folder. Suggestions will be posted on the Weekly Newsletter. Homework does not need to be turned in to me unless your child would like to share with the class. Read 20 minutes each night. Spelling Practice (SOS – under weekly words or Speller’s Choice Activities) Math Practice using a deck of cards. Writing Calendar  

Weekly captain Each Friday we will choose a new “weekly captain” for the following week. This way each student 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 come and eat lunch with your student Friday: Each child will say something nice about the “Weekly Captain” during morning meeting  

Classroom management We will use Brag Tags to display and collect while building positive character traits. Example – Responsibility, kindness, respect, honesty, etc. Notes or emails will be sent home if necessary. Check the weekly progress report for up to date behavior and academic reports.  

communication Weekly Newsletters come home on Mondays and are posted on the blog Calendar for specials and events are posted on the class blog Weekly Progress Reports come home on Mondays Check the class blog for reminders Email is the best way to contact me: Jessica.taylor2@cobbk12.org  

Help your child at home Read every night and write at home Help with their addition/subtraction facts Check their take home folder each night Instill responsibility Have an appropriate bedtime Read the weekly newsletter Keep in communication with me when needed  

volunteers Field Trip Chaperones Mystery Readers every other Thursday Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Classroom activities and parties Adventures in Art STEM Volunteers . Parent Volunteer Video  

Extra information You can purchase your child’s class t-shirts and reading bags tonight or send in the money by Friday Must send in a note if your child is going home a different way than normal. **No emails** Bus Pass/Bus Change Form (school website) Subscribe to the blog if you haven’t done so already When sending in money, please put in an envelope (ASP, lunch money, etc.) – leave out permission slips All About Me posters are due on Friday.  

Thank you! For taking the time to attend Open House! Please use a sticky note to leave a LOVE note on the desk for your child before you leave. Don’t forget to support East Side’s Foundation by donating online at: http://www.eastsideelementaryfoundation.org/