Welcome to Ms. Alderson’s Class!

2015-2016

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Welcome

• While we are waiting, please help your child by putting together his/her interactive notebook!– Write the following subjects on the tabs.

• (math, science, social studies, health, reading)– Place these, in order, in the tabs.– Add a pencil pouch on top.

Thank You!!!

About Ms. Alderson

• Graduated from Middle Tennessee State University– Education– Administration and Supervision

• Lincoln Memorial University– Curriculum and Instruction

• Eighth year at East Side

Schedule7:20-8:10 Morning Routine/Morning Meeting

8:10-9:10 Math9:10-10:00 Writing Workshop

10:00-10:30 Science/Social Studies/Health10:35-10:50 Recess10:55-11:45 Specials

11:50-12:15 Word Work12:15-12:25 Number Talks

12:33-1:03 Lunch1:10-2:00 Reading Workshop

Mathematics• Mini-Lesson• Common Core Strategies• Independent work• Daily 5 Math Centers• Hands-On Learning• Number Talks

– Promotes problem solving and critical thinking

• “Would that work every time?”• “Show me another way to solve the problem.”

• Teacher will meet with small groups of students

Writing • Writing Workshop

– Whole group mini lesson– Independent writing– Real world, meaningful writing– Teacher conferences with individual

students– Students will get to publish their work

Social Studies, Science, Health

• Emphasis on STEM in the classroom• Hands-on projects• Social Studies

– State of Georgia, Native Americans, Government, and Historical Figures from Georgia

• Science– Matter, Light, Heat, Motion, Energy, Astronomy, Life

Cycles• Health

– Little D and Royal Food Family, Medicine Safety

Reading• Reading Workshop

– Whole group mini lesson– Independent reading time– Partner reading time– Teacher conferences with individual students– Teacher meets with a group of students to

work on a specific strategy

Specials

• Our time is 10:55-11:45• We rotate daily between:

– Art– P.E.– Computer Lab– Music– Guidance– Science Lab

Homework

• Homework packets will be sent home on Mondays. Work on the assignments throughout the week and return the packet on Friday.– Word Study– Math review– Grammar

• Read 20 minutes each night• Practice spelling• Practice addition and subtraction math facts

Report Cards• Student progress will be reported with 3-2-1 measures: 3

(consistently meeting standards), 2 (progressing toward meeting the standard), 1(minimum progress toward meeting standard), 3+ (makes applications and inferences beyond expectations in a self-directed fashion)

• It is the expectation students will be progressing towards the standard.

• Summative and formative assessments – I will send home summative assessments as they are completed.– I will let you know how your child is doing through weekly progress

reports.

Attendance and Transportation

• When a student is absent, a parent must send in a written note the following day. It cannot be over the phone or emailed.

• Schedule appointments for after school.• Changes in transportation? Please send in a note. All

changes during the school day must go through the office.

Help Your Students at Home• Read every night

• Practice addition and subtraction math facts • Have an appropriate bedtime• Instill responsibility• Please look in their take-home binder each night• Read the weekly newsletter• Stay in communication with me when needed

• Our Class Expectations

• Respect others.

• Follow directions the first time.

• Do your best.

•Reward Cards

•Weekly Progress Report- Please read and sign weekly.

Discipline and Behavior Expectations

Birthdays

• OPTIONAL: small treat for 25 (Everything should be peanut-free. Check all ingredients!)

• You may drop off the treats at the front office or send them in the morning with your child-we will enjoy them during recess.

• If it requires cutting, please pre-cut.• If your child has a summer birthday, we can celebrate in

May. Let me know when you would like us celebrate. • Please no birthday invitations at school unless there is one

for every child in the class.

Parent Participation• Mystery Reader: A parent, grandparent, sibling,

etc. may come and read to our class! Bring a book with you to read and wait outside of the classroom for us! You may sign up on Shutterfly.

• Field Trips• Science Lab• Adventures in Art• Classroom Activities• Weekly Helper: Your jobs could include: copying,

hanging student work in the hall, cutting things out, and having lunch with super cute second graders!

Communication• The best way to reach me is by writing a quick note

or sending an email.• My email is Kawanna.Alderson@cobbk12.org• Weekly Newsletter• Monthly Calendar• Weekly Progress Report• Newsflash for reminders• Take home folder

– Please check them every day. If you send a note in with your child, please remind your child to place it in the black container. I do not go through their take-home binders. They are responsible for turning notes in.

A few odds and ends…• Class t-shirts- Students will wear them on field trips

(unless we are dressing up) and big events at school.

• Reading Bags

• Lunch visits- Come eat lunch with us from 12:33-1:03! When you eat lunch with your child, please sit at the guest table with only your child.

• Money- When sending in money, please put in an envelope (ASP, lunch money, etc.) Leave any permission slips out of the white envelopes.

I’m almost done! :) • Snacks- You may send a small snack for your

child and a water bottle filled with water only! We don’t have a set snack time, so students may eat throughout the day.

• Please let me know of any extracurricular activities your child may be participating in. (sporting events, cheer/dance competitions, recitals, etc.) If my schedule permits, I would love to attend!

• Join P.T.A. Support the Foundation. Be involved!• My Webpage- Links, Newsletter, Newsflashes,

Calendar

Let’s stick together for a successful school year!

• Please use the sticky note on your child’s desk to leave your child a happy message! :)

• Thank you for assisting your child in becoming a responsible second grader!

• Thank you for coming tonight!

• QUESTIONS??