2019 – 2020 East Side Elementary Ms. Taylor’s Fliers

Welcome! 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. Write a love note to your child (on the sticky note). Take a look at our Wish List on the bulletin board.

About ms. taylor This is my 8th year at East Side. Student teaching – 1 year Kindergarten paraprofessional – 2 years 2nd grade teacher – 5 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 also trained in Orton Gillingham.

Schedule 7:20-8:00 Arrival/ Morning Work 8:00-8:30 Phonics/ Word Work 8:30-9:40 Reading Workshop 9:40-10:30 Writing 10:30-10:50 Recess 10:55-11:45 Specials 11:45-12:21 Theme (Science, S.S., Health) 12:21-12:51 Lunch 12:51-2:00 Math 2:00-2:10 Pack Up/ Dismissal  

Report cards Student progress will be reported with a 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. SRI/ SMI: There is some information regarding the SRI and SMI on your desk. These are computerized assessments we administer to measure your child’s growth throughout the year in reading and math. You will receive a report of your child’s results at conference week and at the end of the year.  

homework Homework suggestions can be found in the newsletter Homework does not need to be turned in to me unless your child would like to share with the class or your child has questions. Read 20 minutes each night. Spelling Practice (SOS – under weekly words or Speller’s Choice Activities) Math Practice on IXL, practice sheets (if provided), or class webpage Writing Calendar  

Our specials time is from 10:55-11:45 We rotate daily between: Art PE – wear tennis shoes Music Guidance Computer Lab STEM Lab Maker’s Space  

lunch Our time is from 12:21 – 12:51 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! Keep the snacks healthy please – No Candy Snack is at any moment during the school day when the students are working independently or at recess.  

Birthday treats You now have the option to purchase a class set of birthday treats through the cafeteria. Do not send in treats with nuts in them please. Non food items are also acceptable! (pencils, erasers, etc.). We have 26 students in the class. You may drop off the treats at the front office or send them in the morning with your child. If you send in an edible treat it has to have a clear label on it and it has to be pre-cut.  

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 child 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 Please check take home binders daily. If you send a note, please remind your child to place it in my blue turn in bucket. I do not check take home binders. Students are responsible for turning in notes. 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 (sign up on Shutterfly) Classroom activities and parties Adventures in Art  

Extra information You can purchase your child’s class t-shirts and reading bags tonight or pay online by Friday – mypaymentsplus.com Must send in a note if your child is going home a different way than normal. Any changes during the school day must be made through the front office. **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!