Welcome to Meet The Teacher Night

Mrs. SigismondiFourth GradeVanderbilt 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 15- Night

•November 17- Night

•November 18- Day

Home School ConnectionHome School Connection

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

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

SnacksSnacks

Healthy SnacksNo 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 12:25-1:10

• Special 11:35-12:15

• 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 Wednesday mornings which will be by invitation only.

NYS Testing DatesNYS Testing Dates

English Language ArtsEnglish Language Arts

Tuesday, April 17th andWednesday, April 18th

Mathematics ExamMathematics Exam

Monday,April 23rd and

Tuesday, April 24th

Science AssessmentScience Assessment

Session 1:Skills Monday, June 4th - Multiple Choice

Session 2: Performance Tasks - Hands on Tasks Wednesday, May23rd

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.Trost

• Mrs.Dreitlein

Children Need...Appreciation, for all they bring into our lives

Balance, somewhere between too little and too much.Commitment, it's the little things we do each day that matter.

Dreams, to touch the future.Empathy, remember what it was like to be a child.Family And Friends, everyone needs someone to love.

Guidance, actions speak louder than words.Healthy Habits, to nurture body, mind and spirit.Inspiration, to explore beauty, wonder and mystery.

Joy, sprinkle laughter and happiness daily.Kindness, to learn to care for others as they are cared for.

Limits, set boundaries and consequences together.Mentors, to give wings to their aspirations.

Nature, to delight in rainbow butterflies and shooting stars .Opportunities, to discover what truly makes their heart sing.

Play, the "work" of childhood .Quiet Time, to recharge their batteries.

Responsibilities, to build self-esteem and self-confidence.Security, feeling safe is essential for growth.

Traditions, keep the family tree alive & sprout new branches.Unconditional Love, for who they are , not for what they do.

Values, live yours and encourage them to find theirs.Words Of Encouragement, You can do it, I believe in you.

Xoxoxo's, hug and kiss them each and every day.You, your presence more than your presents.

Zzzzzzzs, a good night's sleep.