Our Vision! Phyllis E. Williams Spanish Immersion is a community of Global Leaders achieving academic excellence through critical thinking and creativity.
Introductions - Leadership Team - Ms. Quinones - Assistant Principal - Mr. Gomez- Spanish Immersion Coordinator - Ms. LaMond - Instructional Lead Teacher - Ms. Santiago - Testing/ Data Coordinator
Introductions Teachers: - Isabel Calo - Spanish 3&4 - Zandra Comas - Math 3 - Cecilia Cariño - Science/Social Studies/Health - 3&4 - Sylvia Watkins - English 3&4 - Nira Fernandez - Math 4th - Ana Espinet - Spanish/Science 4th TAG - Mary Marvray - English 4th TAG - Mr. Hernandez - Music - Mr. Peña - Physical Education Staff:
Our Instructional Model Departmentalization N E W Pros Cons Teachers have greater level of expertise and Less flexibility in scheduling deeper understanding Cooperative teaching approach It’s harder to make connections across the curriculum Teachers take equal ownership of the students Consistent discipline can become an issue Breaks the monotony Does not necessarily solve time management issues for teachers Students also develop interpersonal skills by being exposed to different teaching styles Prepares kids for the transition to middle and high school
PGCPS Literacy EOY Goals Where are we? By June 30, 2019, 25% of all students Let’ look at our PARCC data! will meet the college and career readiness benchmarks for ELA by RELA MATH scoring at the proficiency levels of 4 or 5 on the PARCC English Language Arts 36.7% 35% 3 Assessments. -By June 30, 2019, 23% of all students will meet the college and career readiness benchmarks for mathematics by scoring at the proficiency levels of 4 or 5 on the PARCC Mathematics Assessments.
Homeroom/Dismissal Students are welcome in their classrooms starting at 9:15 am. ● Students start the day with their homeroom teachers. ● Attendance ○ Social Skills ○ Work Habits ○ Teachers and Leadership Team members monitor transitions. ● At 3:30 pm, students transition to their homerooms for dismissal ● procedures. Changes in transportation must be notified to homeroom teacher and office ● personnel. Bookbags will be kept at their homerooms. ● General Questions should be sent to Mr. Gomez, Spanish Immersion ● Coordinator and Content Specific questions go to the content teachers.
Transitions A l l t r a n s i t i o n s w i l l b e m o n i t o r e d b y t e a c What do you h e r s a n d l e a d e r s h i p need? t e a m m P B e I m S b w e i l r l s b . e Folder i m p l e m e Agenda book - n t e d t o s u p p o r t - Pencil pouch h a l l w a y t r a n - s i t i o n s .
Homeworks Spanish HW Starts 1st week Subject Tasks When? English Writing/Spelling/Vocabulary Daily Alternate weeks (30 mins) Spanish Writing/Spelling/Vocabulary Daily Alternate weeks (30 mins) Math 15 mins. daily Science/Soc Studies/Health 30 mins Weekly (given Monday, due Friday) ** Spelling/Vocabulary will alternate weeks English and Spanish. ** IXL, and Google Classroom will be part of homework assigned.
Google Classroom All classes will be using Google Classroom. All homework, communications and announcements will be posted in Google classroom. Please ensure that your child can log in their emails. You can access Google classroom from your device.
Expectations (Parents) Teachers ask that you please … - Contact your child’s teacher anytime that you have questions or concerns - Check backpacks EVERYDAY - Check folders and Agenda books EVERYDAY - Find a quiet place at home for your child to complete his or her homework - Students will read every night
School Hours 9:00 AM Breakfast begins 9:15 AM Students released to classes 9:30 AM School Begins 3:15 PM Last Early departure 3:30 PM Students get ready for departure 3:40 PM Students dismissed
Visitors / Visitations ● All visitors must report to the main office to be scanned and receive a visitor pass ● Parents are welcome to visit rooms under the following conditions ◦ No conferences ◦ No talking or disciplining other students ◦ Not allowed during testing ◦ Not to use or view documents on desk or computers ◦ Not assist grading or accessing any material with students data ◦ Not share food with students ◦ No pictures or posting to social media
First Day Visitors Exception Sign in Receive temporary pass Visit / take child to classroom 30 minute maximum
Birthday Parties or Celebrations Provide advance warning During Lunch (last 10 minutes) Bring enough for homeroom class No decorations or balloons Parents must serve items
Uniform Girls - Light blue polo - Solid navy blue uniform skirts, skorts, jumpers, shorts or pants NO LEGGINGS OR JEANS. - Dark color shoes Boys - Light blue polo - Solid Navy blue uniformed dress slacks or shorts (no external pockets) Cargo pants are not allowed - Dark color shoes
Breakfast and Lunch School Breakfast will be served Students can bring their lunch or between 9:00 am to 9:30 am purchase lunch in our school cafeteria. Cost: $1.60 Cost: $2.75 Access My School Bucks to deposit money online for kids to purchase lunch.
In case of emergency... - Who are we going to call? - We need a current number? - If you change your number at any time; please inform your teacher and the main office.
Transportation Please make sure you know the bus information. Problems with the bus: call the bus lot. If you need to change your child’s transportation method; please send a note and contact the school.
Mark your calendar! Thursday, September 13, 2018: 6-8 PM
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Questions and Answers
Teachers will be in rooms for the next 30 minutes
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