Sinead Layton Education 509 July 28, 2004

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TONIGHT’S AGENDA

     Daily Schedule Classroom Goals Student Highlights Steps to Succeed in Third Grade Questions or comments period.

MY BACKGROUND

   My Undergraduate Degree is in Anthropology.

I received my Masters in Education from Holy Family University.

I have been teaching at the Elementary level now for 3 years.

Daily Schedule

      Morning Meeting Morning Subject Periods Lunch/Recess Procedures Afternoon Subject Periods Dismissal Routines Weekly Specials

Morning Meeting

  Each morning the class comes together to discuss any news, events and or any current issues.

Then as a group we play a community building activity (Ex. Beach ball toss).

Subject Periods

MATH

SCIENCE

SOCIAL STUDIES

READING

Transition times

  Students are directed and lead to the cafeteria, playground yard and to the buses. Any students who miss a bus will need to be picked up by the parents ASAP.

Weekly Specials

     Computer Art Music Gym Library

Classroom Rules and Goals

 As a class, the students create and establish classroom wide goals. The following are the rules that they came up with:

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Respect each other’s feelings and property.

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Respect visitors that come into the room.

Teamwork is needed to succeed in the classroom.

Student Highlights

 Review of Student Portfolios  Tests    Homework Assignments Art projects Pictures and Parent notes

Steps to Succeed in Third Grade

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To keep up with class assignments. This is important for both parents and students.

To challenge the students academically in order to foster progress.

To encourage the students to be active in more social and/or athletic programs.

To encourage the students to take a responsibility in their own learning.

What goals would you like to see for your children?

   Academic?

Social?

Emotional?

Questions or Comments?

     As parents what concerns do you have for this upcoming year? What is the best method for us to communicate?

What concerns have your children brought up?

What activities or events would you like to volunteer for this academic year? Tutoring? Reading to class? Volunteer for spirit day? Field trips?

Any other questions?

THANK YOU

  I can be reached at 215-555 1212 or by email at [email protected]

Thank you again for coming, have a great night. I look forward to working with you this year to help our students succeed!