1. Welcome to Mrs. Vidler’s & Mrs. Denney’s Curriculum Night

2. Schedule 6:15 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. - Session 1

3. Why do I teach? “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” ~Albert Einstein

4. Teachers who inspire…
...realize that academic achievement occurs more frequently when students sense that their teacher notice their efforts and value their opinions

5. Nuts and Bolts Curriculum/Textbooks
Lake County’s curriculum can be found at lake.k12.fl.us in the Curriculum Department page.
ELA – Wonders by McGraw-Hill
Math – GO! Math by Harcourt
Science – Interactive Science by Pearson
Social Studies – My World by Pearson

6. Nuts and Bolts Grading Policy
Reading: Assessments-selection tests and cold reads, Oral fluency, and assignments
Language Arts: Grammar, Spelling, Dictation, and Writing
Math: Assessments, facts fluency, assignments

7. Click on Teachers or Students to find information
Seminole Springs Elementary's Web-site
Click on Teachers or Students to find information
about our class or websites that your child can practice skills in reading and math.

8. State Testing What will the Florida FCAT replacement
test require my child to do?
Information can be found at the Florida Dept. of Education’s
Website ( in the “Online Portal and Resources
for the Florida State Assessments” link. *Begins in 3rd Grade*

9. State Testing
Once inside the portal, click on
“Training Tests”.

10. Important Times Class begins at 8:25 a.m. Lunch 11:45-12:15
Specials 2:05-2:55
(PE, Media, PE, PE, Music)
Dismissal 3:15 p.m. (2:15 Wed.)

11. Snack Time Students can pack a healthy snack to eat mid-morning.
Or eat what is passed out 

12. Daily Schedule
Bell Work: Journal, Problem of the Day, AR Enrichment Reading Rotation Reading Block Snack Language Arts Daily Five Centers Lunch Story time or Recess Math Block Science/Social Studies Specials Beginning Soon: Friday Enrichment Clubs-last half hour of day

13. Field Trips
December 1st-Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest- we will be walking there
May 22-SeaWorld! extended day riding on a charter bus there
If you’d like to chaperone, please be sure to see Jess in the front office for the information needed to become one.

14. Class Parties You can help by:
*Volunteering to help during the party or
*Sending in items needed for party 
See sign-up sheet on back table

15. Conferences
The county has postponed FAIR testing until further notice. Therefore, I would like to begin conferences next week. If you are able to meet during the day, I have a schedule on the back table for you to choose a date/time. Otherwise, there will be a conference night on Monday, October 27th from 3:30-6:30 pm. Sign-up will be offered at a later time.

16. My Teaching Philosophy
All children are valued
All children can succeed
We learn by doing and we move forward from our mistakes
Success is the best motivator

17. My Teaching Philosophy
Children learn by doing
Projects are done in school
Children will be children, I help guide them toward making good decisions during the school day.

18. The Heart of my Classroom Rules
Don’t be afraid to try
Put effort into whatever you do
Be respectful to others
Be responsible

19. Expectations "If we did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves." ~Thomas Edison

20. Child/Parent Responsibilities
Support and guide your child, don’t do it for him or her. (backpacks, homework, snacks, etc.)
Show mom and dad what you can do on your own.
Always remember: No harm has ever come to a child who forgot their homework, folder or library book.
(The first few times) 
Child/Parent Responsibilities

21. Reminders:
Orange Monday Folders sent home on Mondays- please look through its contents and send back the next day
Spelling Tic-Tac-Toe due on Fridays
Daily Math homework due back the next day
Read every evening-Students are working on AR goals and Superintendent’s Reading Challenge
Common Core has added more Depth and Rigor to what and how your child is learning. The students will be using journals in Math and Reading and learning to explain their thinking orally and in writing.   

22. Reading, Writing, & Arithmetic!

23. Engaged!

24. Pick me!

25. We are learning!

26. Braden asking the class a question.

27. Snapshot of our day 

28. Thinking………

29. iPad learning

30. Learning Centers

31. Partner reading!

32. Reading Den

33. We love Eric Carle’s books!

34. Computer Center

35. We love your children! 

36. Having fun!

37. Silly faces!

38. Our Class

39. My Mission for your Child
I will do my best each day to give your child relevant knowledge, the courage to try new things, the curiosity to seek new answers and the ability to be the best they can be.
And I plan for us to have a lot of fun
in the process!
“People rarely succeed unless they have fun
in what they are doing". ~Malcom Forbes

40. Thank You for coming this evening!

41. Let’s Have a Great Year Together!