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

apringl2@houstonisd.org

• Maria Sustaita, Clerk

msustai1@houstonisd.org

• Christian Winn, Assistant Principal

cwinn@houstonisd.org

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

A WORD FROM PTO

PTO Co-Presidents

Sadaf Ebrahim sadafebrahim@hotmail.com Brenda Oliviera brendaoliveira@att.net

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!