Welcometo Parent

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Mrs. Taylor• 12th year teaching at West (10 years in multiage)

• 19th year with District 47

• Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education

• Master Degree in Literacy

I LOVE children and I LOVE teaching!

What is PBIS? Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports

*PBIS is an approach to teaching and supporting behaviors while meeting the needs of all students. The focus is school-wide expectations that develops a safe and positive environment in which all students can learn.

CURRICULUM

ELA Units of Study Based on balanced literacy with greater emphasis on:

• Informational texts

• Academic vocabulary

• Shared reading of grade-level texts

• Rereading closely for a purpose

6+1 Traits WritingNarrative – Informative - Opinion

Handwriting E Z Write is the handwriting being taught in K –

2 this year. Please encourage correct letter and number formation at home.

Spelling Based on high-frequency words, awareness of

letter/sound correlation, spelling patterns, useful rules, and application in writing.

U of Chicago Everyday MathPattern counting Telling time to the minute Counting money

Addition/subtraction facts, double digit numbers, regroupingProblem solving with explanations of the process

FOSS SciencePebbles, Sand & Silt ~ Balance & Motion ~ New Plants

Rand McNally Social StudiesOur Government Cultural Diversity

Famous Historians National HolidaysEnvironment Economics

Native Americans Mapping Skills

Second-GRADE Schedule

Science/Social Studies 9:00 – 9:45Reading & Stations 9:45 – 11:15Lunch & Recess 11:15 – 12:05Spelling & Writing 12:05 – 1:05Encore Classes 1:05 – 2:05Read Aloud 2:05 – 2:15 Math 2:15 – 3:20Pack Up/Dismissal 3:20 – 3:30

HOMEWORK• Reading - 20 minutes daily

Please initial Reading Log and spend a

few minutes discussing the books.

• Math - Home Link 4-5 times weekly

• Spelling - please practice words

• Weekend News – brainstorm ideas

for writing on Monday mornings

District 47 Homework Policies

• Homework is used to reinforce and apply previously covered concepts, principals, and skills.

• Please check the D47 Handbook for the policy regarding homework missed due to illness. It can be requested after 1st day of absence by calling the office.

• Homework missed due to vacation can be completed upon return of the student.

MAP TestingWhat is MAP Testing?

MAP stands for Measures of Academic Progress. It is an assessment that can measure individual student academic growth throughout the current school year and ongoing growth in both reading and math. The MAP assessment is unique in that it adapts during testing to be appropriate to each child's level of learning.  

Where are students tested?Students take the MAP test in the school's computer lab.  The assessments are computerized tests. There are two assessments, one in math and one in reading. The assessments are not timed, but each subject area takes approximately 1 hour to test.

When does MAP Testing take place?MAP Testing takes place three times per year – fall, winter, and spring.

NEW Progress Reports

Trimester grading periods will remain the end of November, Early March, and June.

* Feel free to call before or after school, send an email, or write a note.

* Please check out the latest news at our classroom website:

http://home.d47.org/wes/jctaylor/

* Watch for emails from West that include important dates and reminders.

Communication is Vital!

Bits of business!• Be on time ~ Class begins at 9:00.

• Snacks ~ quick & healthy please

• Clean gym shoes for locker

• Headphones/earbuds needed

• No food allowed for birthdays

• Lunch ticket encouraged ($27.00)

• Write your child a quick note!

It’s a new, electronic way to sign up for Parent-Teacher conferences.

Please take a copy of the instructions sheet .

THANK YOU FOR COMING!

Let’s work together to make this a memorable year filled with growth for your child!