1. B2SN ROOM 7 Mrs. Robin Reese (925)944-6858 ex 6107 rreese@wcsd.k12.ca.us

2. THANK YOU WCEF! WCEF is now funding our science specialist!

3. THANK YOU PERC & PTA  All field trips and enrichment  Soul Shoppe  Recess Coaches  Technology specialist  One School, One Book…

4. 10 THINGS ABOUT ME 1.I chew gum. 2.I drink a lot of coffee. 3.I talk too fast. 4.I have three kids that came through Parkmead. 5.I am a second-career teacher. 6.I make mistakes. 7.I try new things. 8.I love technology. 9.I love your kids already. 10.???? 1.I chew gum in the classroom (sometimes). 2.I play Plants vs. Zombies way too much. 3.I talk too fast. 4.I am a second career teacher. 5.I make mistakes. 6.I like trying new things. 7.I love technology. 8.I have three kids that went through Parkmead. 9.I love all your students already. 10.I’m so excited about this year.

5. GROWTH MINDSET  Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset – Researcher at Stanford University Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset  Fixed Mindset – You are born with all the intelligence you ever will get  Fixed Mindset - “Effort is only for those that don’t have ability”  Growth Mindset – You can always improve by effort  Growth Mindset - “When a task is difficult, I will learn more.”

6. BRAIN IMAGES

7. GROWTH MINDSET Quotes: “I haven’t failed. I’ve found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas Edison “I can get better. I haven’t reach the ceiling yet on how well I can shoot the basketball.” – Steph Curry What does it mean in Room 7?  Knowing that when a task is difficult, and I am struggling, my brain is growing.  Focus on learning and less on achievement.  Praise the effort.

8. CURRICULUM September / October November/Decemb er January / February Local History Scientific Process Personal Narrative Elapsed Time Geography & Local Economy Forces & Interactions Personal Narrative Add & Sub / Multiplication Biography Weather & Climate Opinion 2D Shapes / Area & Perimeter March / AprilMay / JuneExtra Native Americans Ecosystems Math Patterns (÷/X) Informational Writing National Symbols Lifecycles Data graphing Personal Narrative Keyboarding Art Field Trips Yellow Jacket Poetry

9. HOMEWORK  Menu Menu  Math Math  Reading Reading  Other Projects Other Projects  Who’s responsible? Who’s responsible?

10. FIELDTRIPS  9/23 – Walking Tour of Walnut Creek  10/1 – Shadelands (not confirmed)  10/8- Borges Ranch  10/21 – Art of Bricks – Bedford Gallery (Walk)  12/11 – Art in a Suitcase – On campus  Jan – Junior Achievement  1/21 – My Hero – Bedford Gallery  4/1 – Yellow Jacket – On campus  5/6 – Mt. View Sanitary District

11. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Whole School Needs:  PTA Representative  Auction  Carnival  Whole School Events Coordinators (2 if possible-Walk-athon, Read a thon, book fair, etc.  Yearbook Pic Coordinator  Teacher Appreciation Coordinator Love to have you support Room 7, in the classroom and out of class. If you would like to volunteer please visit my webpage under parent / guardian resources. Volunteer Opportunities

12. WEEKLY SCHEDULE TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 8:10 – 8:40 Independent 8:40 – 9:00 Homework Sharing 9:00 – 9:30 Reading 9:30 – 10:00 Spelling/Gramma r/Vocab Cursive Spelling/Gramma r/Vocab Cursive Spelling/Gramma r/Vocab Cursive Spelling/Gramma r/Vocab Cursive Spelling/Gramma r/Vocab Cursive 10:20 – 11:20 Writing 12:40-1:40 Music / PERead Aloud/ Math Read Aloud MathRead Aloud/Math 1:40 – 2:30 ArtPE/STEM/Math Stations Library (2:00 – 2:30) PE/STEM/Math Stations

13. COMMUNICATION GETTING KEY INFORMATION IS YOUR CHILD’S RESPONSIBILITY.  Weekly Email  Use my website – Parkmead Elementary  Staff  Robin Reese  Email is best – Try to answer within 24 hours / Check after hours  Drive bys are OK  Phone calls cannot be returned during school hours