Post on 25-Feb-2016
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LS Parent Coffee Morning
WelcomeandGood Morning!LS Parent Coffee MorningAgendaBill Mann- New LibrarianNew Guidance program- Heather CronkCurriculum work this yearNew PYP Coordinator- Kirsten MrGrathIB Accreditation recommendationsHomeworkMandarin A and BPE uniforms (optional)
CommunicationSchool websitePrincipals messageGrade level and teacher sitesStudent handbook/emailsSchool wide emailsEmergency SMS
Essential that we have your correct numbers!(See Myra)Library Services- Mr. MannLibrarymann to all the students
PreK to Gr.5 have weekly lessons, story and book check out
Parents can check out books as well
Library Servicesxiamen.follettdestiny.com
Select books by Key wordPreselect Interest Level
Student may pick up books next day
Visit the Library to find further assistance
Friends of the LibraryWe invite your help to improve the facilities and resources of the Library
Reading GardenDisplaysFurnitureand more
librarymann@gmail.com
Guidance ProgramSocialEmotionalAcademic SupportHeather Cronk by Numbers11 Teaching Years5 Counseling Years5 International Schools5 US Public School Years19 Years Working with Children15 Years Overseas
Second Steps- Committee for ChildrenSocial and Emotional Guidance LessonsWhat? Second Step VideoTeaches empathy, emotion-management, self-regulation, problem solving-skills and Executive Functioning skills
Why?Teaches children skills for social and academic successResearch shows us that emotional skills correlate with higher learningAll students can benefit from positive social growth and prevent problem behavior
How?The 3 BsBe Safe!Be Respectful!Be Responsible!Classroom, bus, cafeteria, hallway, playground and assembly
Incentives:Individual-Dolphin Dollars/Treasure ChestClassroom- Donny the Dolphin/Movie and Sundae PartiesSchool-wide- Special Celebration DaysWho is Kelso?Kelso's VideoWhy?Teaches conflict-resolutionIndependent Problem-solving
How?Guidance lessonsCommon Language with principal, counselor, teachers, parents and TAs
KCs Choice Wheel
Parent Book Club:How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Express your anger with out being hurtfulEngage your childs cooperationSet firm limits and maintain goodwillUse alternatives to punishmentResolve family conflicts peacefullyCope with your childs negative feelingsBringing Out the Best in Your Child!Parent Presentation Dr. Kathryn Tonges
LearnEffective parenting skills
Learn about a method of problem solving that is quick and simple without the need for a power struggle
The workshop will be reassuring, fun and interactive using real life scenarios
If you often fluctuate between being an autocrat or too passive, and you want the best for your childs development then this workshop will offer refreshing, inspirational alternativesCurriculum WorkVertical teams to create subject area curriculum documents(scope and sequence)Assessment policyLanguage Policy
Primary Years Program (PYP)PYP Coordinator- Kirsten McGrathWhat does IB PYP stand for?POI displayTalking to your childrenPYP Parent workshop training
PYP brochure- new changes
HomeworkMarzano- no achievement gains Prek -3, start to see achievement gains in gr. 4-5Differentiated, not the same for each childTechnology based, more individualizedSet time limits rather than the number of questionsMenu of options for students,Flexible deadlines (ie, end of week)Balance, need time to pursue personal interests (sports. music, art, mother tongue)
Mandarin A and BIB Language A and BEnglish Language standardsFSL standards/IB PhasesMandarin AMandarin BPE UniformsSee samplesOrders can be placed at Open House on Saturday August 30Questions?