Welcome to Meet The Teacher Night

Mrs. SigismondiFourth Grade

Vanderbilt Elementary School

How Well Do You Know Your Child?

How Well Do You Know Your Child?

• Please complete the quiz on your desk, your child will grade you tomorrow.

• Please complete the quiz on your desk, your child will grade you tomorrow.

November Conferences

•November 19 - Night•November 20 - Night•November 21 - Day

New Report CardsNew Report Cards

• New report cards this year• Informational meeting will

take place in October at the PTA meeting

Home School ConnectionHome School Connection

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Eboard- Ksigismondi.hhh.site.eboard.com Letters Phone calls at the school 592-3800 Email - Ksigismondi@hhh.k12.ny.us

SnacksSnacks

Healthy Snacks

No PeanutsWater bottles

Homework

Purpose of homework Studies have shown that time spent on

homework has important and positive effects on achievement. Homework can provide opportunities to practice, prepare for, or extend learning. It also builds responsibility, self confidence and time management skills.

Role of Students

To record the homework assignments in their notebook

To make sure they have everything they need to complete their homework before they leave school

To complete their homework and to return it on time

To complete their homework as accurately and neatly as possible

To ask for guidance from the parent, if necessary

Role of the Parent

To provide a time and place that is free from distractions, consistent with a child's learning style.

To communicate to the teacher any circumstances that prevent the completion of homework or any troubles with the assignment

To read the assignment book nightly to see the assignments that have been given

To check and sign all assignments

Birthdays

•Simple craft•Favorite Book•Favorite Item to Share

ScheduleSchedule• Lunch 12:20- 12:55• Special 1:10-1:50

• Monday - Library• Tuesday - Gym

• Wednesday - Art• Thursday - Gym• Friday - Music

Extra HelpThere will be open extra help on

Monday mornings beginning promptly at 8:25.

There will be extra help on Tuesday mornings which will be by invitation only.

NYS Testing DatesNYS Testing Dates

English Language ArtsEnglish Language Arts Week of January 12th

Session 1: Reading Comprehension - Multiple Choice

Session 2: Listening Section- 2 short responses and an extended response

Session 3: Reading and Writing- 3 short responses and 1extended response to 2 related passages

Mathematics ExamMathematics Exam

Week of March 2ndSession 1:Facts and Concepts

- Multiple ChoiceSession 2: Problem Solving

- Open ended questionSession 3: Problem Solving

-Open ended question

Science AssessmentScience Assessment Week of April 28th

Session 1:Skills- Multiple Choice

Session 2: Performance Tasks- Hands on Tasks

Book Orders

Scholastic book orders will be sent home on a regular basis. You will have the ability to order them by sending in a check made out to Scholastic, cash, or by going on line and ordering them with your credit card on their secure site.

Thank You!Thank You! I really appreciate you taking time

out of your busy schedule to be here. I look forward to working with you and your children to make this an amazing year filled with exciting learning experiences, loads of achievement and lasting friendships.

I really appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to be here. I look forward to working with you and your children to make this an amazing year filled with exciting learning experiences, loads of achievement and lasting friendships.

Class Parents• Mrs. Ng

• Mrs. Cyrus