Newton Rayzor Elementary, an IB World School

Back-to-School Night

Back-to-School Night Agenda

Newton Rayzor’s mission and vision statement About meWhat is IB? Class scheduleSupplies needed this yearField TripsClassroom management Grading and Homework policySupport services offered at Newton RayzorCarrico CommunicationsGeneral Information

School Mission and Vision

We will empower all learners to be self-motivated, internationally-minded participants in a global society.

All About Me…..I am married with three children. My

husband’s name is Jason and my three kiddos are Ashton 19, Chance 12, and Lizzie 5.

I graduated from UNT in 1999. I love Denton and teaching at an IB school.More information is on the bulletin board in

the hall way.

What is IB?In international education we are guided

by 3 level of relationships:How human beings relate to each

otherHow they relate to a cultureHow they relate to their shared

humanity.

“It is making sense of these relationships, the personal, the cultural and the universal, that is the challenge to international education.”

-George Walker, 2003

What is IB?http://blogs.ibo.org/ibtv/2010/05/28/education-for-a-better-world-the-ib-primary-years-programme/

The Learner Profile

AttitudesThe attitudes

are what we want the

students to feel in order to become

more like the student profile.

ActionHow do we want the students to act?

Programme of Inquiry

The programme of inquiry (POI), together with the

Denton I.S.D.’s subject-based scope and sequence, provides

a comprehensive, well-balanced curriculum.

Key ConceptsForm: What is it like?Function: How does it work?Causation: Why is it like it is?Change: How is it changing?Connection: How is it connected to other

things?Perspective: What are the points of view?Reflection: How do we know?Responsibility: What is our responsibility?

Transdisciplinary SkillsWhat transdisciplinary skills

do we want the students to possess?

Social SkillsResearch SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-management SkillsThinking Skills

“Above all, in summary, a PYP classroom is an

intelligent place. It is a place where the

easy option is seldom sought and where expectations are

high. It is an environment in which

learning knows no limits.”

Making the PYP Happen, 2007

Class Schedule 7:55-8:55 Math 9:00-9:50 Special Areas M-World Language T-PE W-Art Th-PE F- Music 9:55-11:15 Transdisciplinary Learning (Reading, Writing) 11:20-11:50 Prime Time(Starting in October) 11:55-12:25 Lunch 12:25-12:40 Recess 12:45-2:45 Transdisciplinary Learning (Science/Social

Studies) 2:50 Dismissal

School Supplies 3 Composition Books 36 pencils 2 Boxes Tissues 4 pocket folders with out brads (red, green, yellow, blue) 1 box crayons 1 box markers 1 box map pencils 1 bright colored Binder 1 ½ to 2 inch (no red or black) 1 package notebook paper 1 package manila paper (girls) 1 package construction paper (boys) 1 pair scissors 4 glue sticks pencil boxes 1 package disinfectant wipes Package of Expo markers $5 for t-shirt Snack size baggies, sandwich size or gallon size baggies (pick one size)

Field TripsClear CreekOthers through out the year.

Parents /volunteers must have a background check to accompany their child on a field trip – should do so ahead of time, as it can take awhile to go through

Classroom Management For classroom management, I will be using the stick system,

students will get 5 sticks on Monday. Sticks will be taken from them for breaking rules, that will be established on the first day of school, not following the procedures discussed.

Loosing a stick mean you will walk the track for 5 minutes of recess.

If all five sticks are lost in a week, then there will be a conference with the student and an action plan developed, parents will be called if needed.

Discipline is handled on a individual basis, so everything won’t look exactly the same.

Students will be asked to write a reflection of what happened.

SnacksStudents will be allowed to have a healthy snack after

special areas(granola, yogurt, fruit etc.).We ask that students not bring chips, candy or sodas. We

also do not allow students to share snacks unless it is for the whole class.

We have healthy snacks available for $.5o if your child would like to purchase one here.

If you would like to donate a class snack that would be great. Sometimes students forget their money and/or snack and I love to have back up for them.

Homework/ GradingBe Organized Binder will come home nightly,

containing all homework.

Reading Homework will be nightly. Math homework will be limited, problem

solving will be our focus. Computation practice will come home on a as needed basis.

Support Services offered at Newton Rayzor

Nurse- Nan HudsonCounselor- Yolanda Horsch, Library- Wendy Marsh and Jan Ayers aideESL- Bethany EdgarReading/Math Intervention- Shanda

McWilliamsInclusion- Barbara GatlinDyslexia- Kim KirklandSpeech- Kelly Fisher

Please see Ann Boodt at the EXPO table in the hall near room 8

if you have questions about the Denton ISD Gifted and Talented Program.

She can also be reached at aboodt@dentonisd.org or 940-369-3747

Carrico CommunicationsDr. Carrico will be sending home a Carrico

Communication each week in the Be Organized Binder (BOB). It will contain important information, so please make it a point to read carefully!

General InformationNRE Family Handbook (will be in BOB)Dismissal (ways to get home – what it really

means to be a “walker,” car tag system, etc.)Lost and FoundPTAEating lunch with your child, will be on the

stage this year. No other students will be allowed to eat with you and your child.