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University Orientation

Georgetown HoyasMrs. Amy MentzerSeptember 12, 2013

1Welcome to Georgetown!About Mrs. MentzerGrew up in Chino HillsLive a healthy and active lifestyleBachelors in Health ScienceMultiple Subject CredentialMarried for six yearsHave two sons a 3 year old and 8 month oldPassion for teaching and helping students reach their GOALS!

Tonights AgendaCommunicationClass ProceduresBehavior Management RulesRewards & ConsequencesHomework Book ReportsTests/ QuizzesGrading Volunteers/ DonationsCommunicationCommunication is Key!Please come to me first if you have any questions or concerns. Best way to reach me is through my e-mailAmy.mentzer@oxfordchampions.comClass ProceduresThese procedures ensure smooth sequences throughout the week. Morning RoutinesGeorgetown JobsTeam CaptainsIndividual PraiseTuesday Folders

Behavior ManagementFirm, but positive classroom managementIncreases responsibilityProvides a foundation for life skills such as positive attitude and teamwork.

Georgetown RulesI can listen to the teacher.I can raise my hand to speak.I can follow directions.I can make good choices.I can treat others with respect.Rewards & ConsequencesRewardsVerbal PraiseTable PointsRaffle TicketsTreasure Box Prizes

ConsequencesWarningMaking Better Choices SlipTeacher Conference Parent ContactOffice Referral

Hoyas HomeworkAssigned Monday-ThursdayDue the next dayPlease review before returned

Hoyas HomeworkHomework Components:Spelling: Spelling Choice Math: Skills practice pages RW: reteachPW: practiceEW: enrichment Science/Social Studies: varies depending on the unitLanguage Arts: review of lesson taught that dayReading Log: will be stamped at the end of the weekVocabulary: will be content specific (social studies, science, or math)Second Grade StandardsLanguage ArtsWord Analysis, Fluency & Vocabulary=34%Reading Comprehension=23%Literary Response & Analysis=9%Written Conventions=22%Writing Strategies=12%MathematicsNumber Sense=58%Algebra & Functions=9%Measurement & Geometry=22%Statistics, Data Analysis & Probability=11%

Book ReportsBook ReportsRequired4 times per year (October, January, March, May)Different options (PowerPoint, video, poster, etc.)Must choose a different option for each report

Test & GradingTests will be announced in advanceWeekly tests: spelling & language artsStudy guides will be provided for content areasGrading: A: Advanced 90-100%B: Proficient 80-89%C: Basic 70-79%D: Below Basic 60-69%F: Far-Below Basic 0-59%Tests from the previous week will be sent home for you to review and sign on Tuesdays. Please make sure your Hoya returns his/her test folder each Wednesday.

Tips for 2nd Grade Reading ComprehensionEXPOSITORY(non-fiction) text is important. Newspapers, Animals, weather, famous people, careers, etc. Have your students come up with a cause and the effect from the story. Ask them questions about what they read.Tell me in your own words what happened in the story. Give me an example of how the characters act. Describe what happens at the end of the story.

Donations/VolunteersChapter Books: Magic Treehouse, Junie B. Jones, etc. Vis a Vis pens, tub of licorice, treasure chest itemsSign up for a time you would like to volunteer.Specific ways to volunteer:University ParentScience LabComputer LabP.E. Art Masters Game RoomMultiple Intelligence activities at recessBefore & After School TrafficYou are doing amazing! Keep up the great work! Oaks Street proceduresCross-walk proceduresQuestions?

BirthdaysAll of my students are important to me and will be recognized on their special day. I have special treats for my students and as a class we sing Happy Birthday. Please respect OPA policy and remember that snacks, treats and goodie bags are not allowed.

JIJI OrientationMake sure to go visit Honour Hall to learn about Jiji Math! There is now a JiJi app that is available for download.Students will Acquire Fluency In at Least One Foreign Language

OPA World Language Objective:

192013 World Language ModelIncreasing Fluency One Year at a Time

To achieve this objective, instruction time must increase, effective teachers must be employed, as well as continuation of target language.

MANDARIN REQUIRES 3X INSTRUCTION TIME AS WESTERN LANGUAGESIntroduce Mandarin to young learners gradually increase instructionGive option in 5th grade to continue or focus on Western Language of Choice

TK-4 MANDARIN INSTRUCTION: (3 TIMES/WK X 30 MIN)5-7* MANDARIN OR WESTERN INSTRUCTION (3 TIMES/WK X 45 MIN) 2013 - 8TH FRENCH INSTRUCTION 2014 - 5-8* WILL MAKE LANGUAGE CHOICE

20Questions??Its going to be a great year! Thank you for attending! Go Hoyas!

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