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K I N D E R , F I R S T & 2 N D G R A D E
PARENTS ARE PARTNERS PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Today’s meeting will focus on the
“construction” of:
•Growth & learning milestones •Social-emotional development expectations •Summer enrichment plans •Next year’s elementary master schedule
A FEW GROUND RULES…
~WORKING TOGETHER…LEARNING TOGETHER~
MEETING GROUND RULES
• Speak one at a time • Listen to one another; limit speaking time to allow others to
share; respectfully disagree, when needed • Refrain from speaking about a particular teacher or other
children • Refrain from speaking about issues that affect only to your
child (those that should be addressed individually) • Establish a community of trust and respect by maintaining
confidentiality with information shared in this meeting
ICEBREAKER
~PARENT B INGO~
A YEAR IN REVIEW & SUMMER SUPPORT
~LEARNING & GROWING~
LEARNING & GROWING
• Friendships have developed, new friendships are stemming from daily interactions
• Adjusted to a longer, more demanding school day
• Increased expectations for independence are coming to fruition
• Becoming more certain of his/her personal capabilities and freedom to express confidence in it
• Character is still very malleable
LEARNING & GROWING
• Continue supporting the seven strengths as outlined in “How Children Succeed”:
Grit Self-Control
Zest Social Intelligence
Gratitude Optimism Curiosity
LEARNING & GROWING
TED Talk Video – Adora Svitak
SUMMER ENRICHMENT
~EXPLORE RESOURCES & SHARE~
SUMMER LEARNING SUPPORT
Literacy strategies to support your child this summer:
• Listen to your child read. Listen for fluency – speed, accuracy, prosody, expression – Goal: 97% accuracy
• Be sure he/she is reading books at right level (“Just-Right”)
• Balance fiction and non-fiction texts
• Play word games to support vocabulary development
• Writing in a variety of modes – summer journals
• Allow the freedom to write about their interests
SUMMER LEARNING SUPPORT
Numeracy strategies to support your child this summer:
•Review math facts at home, in the car, waiting in line, etc.
•Encourage your child to figure out answers to math problems given verbally
•Keep a math problem solving journal for daily math practice
•Encourage your child to tutor a younger sibling or friend
•Play math games, i.e., dominoes
•Look for math in everyday situations, i.e., comparing prices in the sales paper or grocery store, weighing produce, measure ingredients for recipes, etc.
SUMMER LEARNING SUPPORT
Explore summer resource packet…
and sharing!
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR YOUNG LEARNER
~SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL~
5 COMPETENCIES
http://www.casel.org/
SEL SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING
http://www.casel.org/
CASEL
Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is the nation’s leading organization advancing the development of academic, social and emotional competence for all students.
http://www.casel.org/
Managing Emotions
• Managing Embarrassment
• Handling Making Mistakes
• Managing Anxious Feelings
• Identifying Feelings
• Calming Down
SPRING 2014 GUIDANCE
Problem Solving
• Fair Ways to Play
• Resisting Revenge
• Seeking Help
• Disagreeing Respectfully
SPRING 2014 GUIDANCE
GUIDANCE LESSON
You’re the students!
REFLECTION
• Think back to your childhood.
• How could this lesson have helped you then?
• What could you do with your child now to promote his/her social and emotional development?
2014-2015 MASTER SCHEDULE
~INTENT IONAL, PURPOSEFUL PLANNING~
CURRENT MASTER SCHEDULE
Feedback & Discussion
What worked?
What didn’t work?
What needs to remain the same?
What changes need to be considered?
AVAILABLE RESOURCES & HIGHLIGHTS
• How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character Paul Tough, 2012 • Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life Martin Seligman, 1990 • What Colleges Want Leadership for Student Activities, February 2014 • What if the Secret to Success is Failure? New York Times Magazine, September 14, 2011 • Tapping into the Power of Gratitude Education Update, ADCD, November 2013
• Ashley Pringle, Counselor
• Maria Sustaita, Clerk
• Christian Winn, Assistant Principal
Phone:
(713) 917-3565
Website:
www. www.houstonisd.org/rogersms
T. H. ROGERS ELEMENTARY
STAFF
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Important Dates Events
Feb. 25 Black History Program
Feb. 27 Elementary Buddies Training
Feb. 28 Junior Council Service Project
Mar. 5 Elementary Buddies Activity Day
Mar. 7 PTO Walk ‘n Roll & Field Day
Mar. 11 Fitness Day
Mar. 17-21 Spring Break
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!