Sakamoto School Welcomes You! Back to School Night September 9, 2014.
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Transcript of Sakamoto School Welcomes You! Back to School Night September 9, 2014.
About our School
About 600 Students
27 wonderful teachers (24 Classrooms)
4 Special Day Classes
Outstanding support staff, office and classified staff
1 administrator
A truly dynamic learning community!!
Sakamoto School Mission
Our Sakamoto community promotes life-long learning through a
balanced curriculum, by guiding students to become self-motivated
and achieve their highest potential. Sakamoto is a responsible,
respectful, and caring school culture.
Vital Signs
All students are proficient across subjects according to individual goals.
Students are engaged in 21st century learning through the use of technology.
Students persevere in critical thinking tasks.
Students feel a sense of voice, belonging, and love of learning.
Academic
Common Core State Standards
Project Based Learning & Integrated Units of Study
Writer’s Workshop
Guided Reading
Classroom discussions and structured Language Practice
RAZ kids and Reading A-Z
iRead
Academic
engage NY
Computer lab, iPads, Chromebooks
Google Apps for Education
Keyboarding skills lessons
Hands-on science and math
STEAM
Inquiry-based learning
CCSS - What has changed?
Smarter Balanced Assessment
Level of Text Complexity
Problem solving & Critical Thinking Tasks
Integration of Curriculum
21st Century Skills - Technology
4 C’s – Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity
I Want to Learn More
Teacher Presentations Tonight!
California Department of Education Website
District Parent Information Nights
Sakamoto Parent Groups
Parent Groups
PTO – 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7pm
School Site CouncilElections tonight!
Latino Parent Group & English Language Advisory Council
Koffee Klatch
PBIS: Positive Behavior Intervention &
Support
A positive and productive school climate achieved through a positive rewards system.
Recognizing our responsibility not only to enforce the rules but to teach them and support our students to be successful.
•Act Responsibly
•Be Respectful
•Care for Others
Parents Can Use PBIS!
At Home – Using the same language (ABC’s); Consistently reinforce expectations and positive praise
Model Behaviors – In our parking lot, on and off campus
Campus Safety is a Priority
PBIS and Anti-bullying message Social Emotional Health and Safety
Students on campus Buddy system
Adults on campus Sign in, Visitor’s Badge
Emergency Preparedness Fire Drill, District-Wide Disaster Drill, “Lockdown” Drill
Walk-n-Roll to School
Communication is Key
Come to events and parent group meetings Parent Conferences Class and school newsletters (blue pages) Website: http://Sakamoto.ogsd.net Facebook and Twitter ConnectEd calls and text message reminders Marquee Tuesday Envelopes Student planners
Maintaining communication the key working together to be the best team for our children.