back to school night 2011-2012. welcome to room 18

Back To School Night

2011-2012

Welcome to Room 18

Mrs. Kimberlyn Magwood’s BioProfessional• Graduated from Santa Fe Christian High

School in Solana Beach• Multiple Subject Credential Program from

Point Loma Nazarene (1995)• English As A Second Language Credential• A San Marcos Unified Teacher since 1996• Taught grades 1st , 2nd , 3rd , a 2nd /3rd combination and 5th

Personal• Wife and mother• I enjoy reading, going to the movies,

traveling, and spending time with my family.

Important Information

Communication

Communication ClipboardBehavior Slips & Important Papers

E-Blasts 100% participation

Email- I check it frequently. Call the office for emergencies.

Behavior PlanOut of this WorldStar StudentOopsUh OhYikes

RewardsMagwood Money- Responsibility MoneyDolphin Way TicketsClass Celebrations

Our Daily Routine• 8:45-9:00 Morning Business• 9:00-9:30 Dive into Reading Time • 9:30-10:50 Reading and Language Arts (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri.)• 10:50-11:10 Recess• 11:10-12:05 Math (Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.)• 12:05-12:50 Lunch• 12:50-1:35 Writing, Spelling, SSR • 1:35-2:10 Computer, PE, Art, Garden, Music• 2:10-3:00 Social Studies and Science• 3:00-3:10 End of Day Activities• 3:10 Dismissal

• * Thursday mornings will focus on Math, Reading in the afternoon

Check my website for Essential Skills for 1st and 2nd Grade

Reading Skills

Overlap Math Skills

OverlapScience

Skills Overlap

HomeworkAssignments are posted online (no printing necessary)

•One ITEM TO RETURN WEEKLY

- Writer’s Journal Paragraph with Super Speller Activities

•Reading Hero reading logs are HOMEWORK

– All students are expected to read at least 50 hours this school year

– READ TO YOUR CHILD & HAVE YOUR CHILD READ TO YOU

•Math pages are NOT TO BE TURNED IN- unless requested

•Please check all homework for neatness and accuracy

•Reports and Projects- Due Dates To Be Determined

SMUSD Grading Scale4 - Advanced 90% and above

3 - Proficient 75 to 89% 3+ (85 to 89%) 3 (80 to 84%) 3- ( 75 to 79%)

2 - Basic 64 to 74% 2+ (70 to 74%) 2 (65 to 69%) 2- ( 60 to 64%)

1- Below Basic

What I expect from your child

Do things the Dolphin Way

• Behave with respect and responsibility

even when no one is looking

Do your best.Help others succeed.Respect your school.

What I expect from parents

• Check my website weekly. • Be aware of what your child is learning in

the classroom.• Please help your student learn to keep track

of homework and class project deadlines. • Homework is to be completed neatly and

turned in on time every week. • A parent signature is required on behavior

tickets. • Reading Hero reading logs are required to

be checked and initialed.

Parent Volunteers Needed• Room Parent (s)• Reading Instruction Support

– Student supervision– Run a support instruction group– Check student work

• Art Attacks Instructor- On Wednesdays that we do not have

PE or Friday afternoons

• Science Garden Assistant• Music Class Assistant*• Field Trip Supervisors• Carnival Basket & Scarecrow• Carnival Booth Workers

Let’s work as a team and have a great school year!