Welcome to Back To Welcome to Back To School NightSchool Night

Welcome to Back To Welcome to Back To School NightSchool Night

Jennifer BothJennifer Both

EDUC. 509EDUC. 509

Monday, July 26, 2004Monday, July 26, 2004

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Getting to Know Miss Both

Birthday: June 26th

Hometown: Horsham

Favorite Place: Beach

Pets: Dog named Sam and cat named Chloe

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Tonight’s Topics•Classroom Rules •School Procedures/Policies•Daily Schedule•Personal Background•Contact Information

Class Rules for Parents

• Late to Class/Absence: Signed note and phone-call from parent or guardian

• Misbehavior: After 3 strikes policy, a phone-call is made to the parent or guardian

• Projects, Tests and Quizzes: To be signed and brought back to school the next day

School Policies and Procedures

• All school policies and procedures will be followed according to standard procedure which can be found at

http://www.bensalemschools.org/

• Look under school policy to find your topic of interest

Daily Schedule• 9-9:15 Unpack and Breakfast Time• 9:20-9-35 “Morning Meeting”• 9:40-10:30 Work Time• 10:35-11:30 Morning Recess/Playground/Library

Wednesdays• 11:35-12 Art/Theme Project Activity• 12-1:40 Lunch and Recess• 1:45-2 Cooking• 2:05-2:25 Outside for Swimming • 2:30 Dismissal

Teaching Technique•Responsive

Classroom Design

www.responsiveclassroom.org

Responsive Classroom Strategies

1. Morning Meeting2. Rules and Logical Consequences3. Guided Discovery4. Academic Choice5. Classroom Organization6. Family Communication

Morning Meeting• A daily routine

that builds community, creates a positive climate for learning, and reinforces academic and social skills

Rules and Logical Consequences

• A clear and consistent approach to discipline that fosters responsibility and self-control

Guided Discovery• A format for

introducing materials that encourages inquiry, heightens interest, and teaches care of the school environment

Academic Choice• An approach to

giving children choices in their learning that helps them become invested, self-motivated learners

Classroom Organization

• Strategies for arranging materials, furniture, and displays to encourage independence, promote caring, and maximize learning

Family Communication• Ideas for

involving families as true partners in their children's education

Thank YouThank YouThank YouThank YouI can be reached at I can be reached at

(215) 534-1083 or Email at (215) 534-1083 or Email at Jnfr626@aol.comJnfr626@aol.com