1. Welcome!
Have a seat at your child’s desk . Please complete the clipped forms:
Volunteer Form
Verify/correct information on Student Profile
Letter to _______
Sign up for a Parent back table
Check out our Wish fors!
Things Ms. Davis should know

2. Back to School Night! Ms. Davis

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. Communication….is key! Notes (agenda)
Web site-accessed through the NLE webpage
Phone
Weekly
(follow me!)
Conferences (fall, check-in, as needed)

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.

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

17. 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

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

19. 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 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.

20. 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 back table