Welcome to Back to School Night! Mrs. Vega Room 652.

Welcome to Back to School Night!

Mrs. VegaRoom 652

Tonight’s AgendaMy Philosophy/Teaching StyleDaily ScheduleCurriculumGradingBehavior Plan and ExpectationsParent Teacher CommunicationMiscellaneous InformationQuestions?

My PhilosophyAll students deserve can learn and are responsible for their own learning.

• Children generate lots of ideas• High expectations• Student driven• Independent Thinkers• Active listener/learner

My Teaching Style• Structured - Content is accessible to your child - Daily Schedule and Routines - Warm and safe environment

• Differentiated - Students are being challenged at their level - Teacher Collaboration

• Small Groups - Grouped together with similar abilities to provide student needs

Daily Schedule8:45-9:00 am Daily Morning Routines

9:00-9:50 am Language Arts

9:50-10:50 am Reading Group Rotations

10:50-11:10 am Recess

11:10-12:15 pm Math

12:15- 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00- 2:10 pm Read Aloud

2:10- 3:00 pm Social Studies/Science/Writing

3:00- 3:10pm Clean up and Dismissal

Extra Pullouts include: P.E., Music, Science Lab, Computer Lab, Library, 1st grade buddies

Common Core • Language Arts- Reading, Comprehension, Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Figurative Language• Mathematics- 9 Math Units, Soaring through Math (medal for 7th level)• Science- Electromagnetism, Ecosystems, Rocks and Minerals• Social Studies- California: Regions, People, History, and Mission

Homework• Homework is an effort grade.• Homework binder• Reading is 20 minutes a night/RAH• Math •Parent signature• 3 baseball for HW excuse.

Grading

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• Assessments (Summatives)

• Tests and Quizzes

• Graded Work

• Feel free to ask anytime about grades.

• Weekly Progress Report

Behavior Plan and Expectations

• Class Rules (Listen to the teacher and follow directions, Use proper manners, Be kind and respectful, Do your best always)• Consequences (Parent Contact when necessary)• Positive Rewards

Verbal praiseEagle CashTable PointsWhole ClassClass Dojo

Parent Teacher Communication

Good communication between home and school is a key factor.

• Email and Phone Calls • e-Wednesday Envelopes• Weekly Progress Reports • School Website/Class Website• Open Door Policy

Miscellaneous Information

Field Trips• GIA- Gemological Institute of America December 13• Mission San Luis Rey Spring• Biztown Spring

Birthdays -Wellness Policy – no food -Birthday Book

Volunteers Room Parent(s) Art Parent Soaring through Math Small groups Prep

Questions??

THANK YOU FOR COMING!

Don’t forget to write your child a note for tomorrow.