Mrs. Kruse v University of Iowa Graduate v Master's from Columbia and - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Mrs. Kruse v University of Iowa Graduate v Master's from Columbia and George Mason Universities v 13th year of teaching v Loves to experience and share nature with children v Loves to watch children become excited about their learning v Loves
vUniversity of Iowa Graduate vMaster's from Columbia and George Mason Universities v13th year of teaching vLoves to experience and share nature with children vLoves to watch children become excited about their
learning
vLoves children, dogs, gardening and butterflies!
vActive and engaging vHands-on vAuthentic vDifferentiated vClassroom community
vIn a Responsive Classroom, you will see: vTeachers and students paying attention to how we
treat each other
vStudents setting goals for own learning vActivities that build and foster community vStudents collaborating on projects to learn together vMorning Meeting - Greeting, Sharing, Announcements
vCreates a positive climate for learning vThere is always something going right vClear set of rules and consequences vFocus on positive attention and praise vWe use a common language to set expectations v
Respectful
v
Responsible
v
Ready to Learn
vDiagnostic - administered prior to the teaching of
concepts to see what student already knows about a topic.
vFormative - administered throughout units to check for
understanding.
vSummative - administered to evaluate a student’s
understanding of a learning target after the teaching of concepts.
vDiscovery is now a BYOT school. We will begin in October. vStudents are invited to bring in their own personal devices
– iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, etc.
vWe will use the devices for academic purposes only
Wixie, etc.
vBYOT is not mandatory. Devices will be provided for
children without a personal device.
vPlease make sure that all items that your child brings
to school are clearly labeled. Many coats, sweaters, gloves, and hats look alike.
vPlease leave all toys at home, as these items tend
to get lost or broken and are distracting.
vYour child is welcome to bring a water bottle with a
pop-up or straw lid to have on his or desk.
vBirthdays are very special in Room 205! We will
celebrate your child with a birthday routine during Morning Meeting.
vLoudoun County Food Policy - “no food is to be
brought into and shared within the classroom.”
vIf you plan to invite every student of Room 205 to a
birthday party for your child, I am happy to distribute invitations.
vApproximately once a month, I will send home
vIf you choose to participate, you can do so by
vOur “Classroom Code” is GYJH6.
vOpen lines of communication vParent / teacher partners vI will communicate with you electronically via email
– lori.kruse@lcps.org
vIf this does not work for you, please let me know,
and I will be happy to establish another means of communication.
vFor all changes in after-school arrangements,
vEmail dis-absentee@lcps.org and vEmail me at lori.kruse@lcps.org or send in a
vWithout a note or phone call to the office, I am
vIf your child will be absent due to an appointment
vThe primary homework for your child will be: vReading. v
20 minutes per night
v
Complete Reading Log
vMath v
at least 30 minutes each week on Reflex Math
v There will be occasional projects
vPackers – Please send your child’s lunch in a clearly
labeled lunch box.
vBuyers – Please send all money to school in an
envelope with your child’s name and five-digit number clearly indicated.
vFamilies are welcome to join us! – 11:10 – 11:40am
vEach week we will celebrate a Trailblazer
vBongo the Nature Bear will come home of Friday.
Please encourage your child to explore outside with Bongo and then write about their adventures.
vStudents will share “All About Me Poster.” vStudents will have “Lunch Bunch” with a friend in
the classroom.
vDiscovery Website – http://www.lcps.org/des vFacebook – @DIS.elem vTwitter – @Discovery-elem
vThe Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook is
available on the Discovery website.
vClick “Student.” vSelect “Student Rights and Responsibilities.” vPlease complete and return the following forms: vAcknowledgement of Receipt vMedia Release and Photographs vStudent/Parent Technology Usage Form
vVisit the ParentVUE from the Discovery website. vAn activation key is required to activate account. vIf you do not have an activation key, please
contact Discovery Elementary at 571-252-2370.
vPlease complete the Parent’s Homework and return with your child next Monday!