1. 2018 – 2019
East Side Elementary
Ms. Taylor’s Sailors

2. Welcome!
Fill out the papers on the left and leave them here for me to keep. The papers on the right are for you to take home. Feel free to make your class donation and leave it in the envelope to hand to the Room Representative at the end of the slide show! Keep the orange order form slip out of the envelope and turn in separately! Check out some of the volunteer opportunities at the back table! Write a love note to your child (on the sticky note).

3. About ms. taylor This is my 7th year at East Side.
Student teaching – 1 year
Kindergarten paraprofessional – 2 years
2nd grade teacher – 4 years
I graduated from Kennesaw State University
In 2013.
I am trained in Reading and Writing Workshop, have a
Reading Endorsement, and a Gifted Endorsement. I am currently being trained in Orton Gillingham.

4. Schedule
7:20-8:00 Arrival/ Morning Work 8:00-9:10 Reading Workshop 9:10-9:25 Phonics/ Word Work 9:25-10:30 Math 10:30-10:50 Recess 10:55-11:45 Specials 11:45-12:29 Theme (Science, S.S., Health) 12:29-12:59 Lunch 1:00-2:00 Writing 2:00-2:10 Pack Up/ Dismissal

5. Reading/ Writing workshop
Whole group mini lesson
Independent time
Partner time
Teacher conferences with individual students

6. Common Core strategies
math
Common Core strategies
Number Talks
Math centers
Teacher will meet with a small groups of students during independent time and centers

7. Our specials time is from 10:55-11:45 We rotate daily between:
Art PE
Music
Guidance
Computer Lab
STEM Lab
Maker’s Space

8. lunch Our time is from 12:29 – 12:59
Please notify the lunchroom with a doctors note for any allergies.
You can set limits for the extra items.
Ice cream is only allowed on Fridays.
When having lunch with your child, please sit at the guest table with your child only.
Please meet us at the lunch room and say goodbye at the lunchroom.

9. snack
Your child may bring in a snack each day along with a water bottle.
Water only – no juice boxes
Snacks without any nuts are required (this is a nut free classroom)!
Keep the snacks healthy please – No Candy

10. Birthday treats You now have the option to purchase a class set of
birthday treats through the cafeteria.
Please be aware that this is a “nut free” classroom. Do not send
In treats with nuts in them please. Non food items are preferred
(pencils, erasers, etc.).
We have 24 students in the class.
You may drop off the treats at the front office or send them in the morning with your child.
If you send in an edible treat it has to have a clear label and you need to notify me in advance.

11. homework Homework suggestions can be found in the newsletter
Homework does not need to be turned in to me unless your child would like to share with the class or your or your child has questions.
Read 20 minutes each night.
Spelling Practice (SOS – under weekly words or Speller’s Choice Activities)
Math Practice on IXL, practice sheets (if provided),
or class webpage
Writing Calendar

12. Weekly captain
Each Friday we will choose a new “weekly captain” for the following week.
This way each student will have his/her time to shine!
Monday: Share the “All About Me” poster
Tuesday: Share your favorite book
Wednesday: Parents will write a love letter about their student and this will be read to the class
Thursday: Someone special can come and eat lunch with your child
Friday: Each child will say something nice about the “Weekly Captain” during morning meeting

13. Classroom management
We will use Brag Tags to display and collect while building positive character traits. Example – Responsibility, kindness, respect, honesty, etc. Notes or s will be sent home if necessary. Check the weekly progress report for up to date behavior and academic reports.

14. communication
Weekly Newsletters come home on Mondays and are posted on the blog
Please check take home binders daily. If you send a note, please remind your child to place it in my blue bucket. I do not check take home binders. Students are responsible for turning in notes.
Calendar for specials and events are posted on the class blog
Weekly Progress Reports come home on Mondays
Check the class blog for reminders
is the best way to contact me:

15. Help your child at home Read every night and write at home
Help with their addition/subtraction facts
Check their take home folder each night
Instill responsibility
Have an appropriate bedtime
Read the weekly newsletter
Keep in communication with me when needed

16. volunteers
Field Trip Chaperones Mystery Readers every other Thursday Classroom activities and parties Adventures in Art STEM Volunteers/ Partners . Parent Volunteer Video

17. Extra information
You can purchase your child’s class t-shirts and reading bags tonight or send in the money by Friday
Must send in a note if your child is going home a different way than normal. **No s**
Bus Pass/ Bus Change Form (school website)
Subscribe to the blog if you haven’t done so already
When sending in money, please put in an envelope (ASP, lunch money, etc.) – leave out permission slips
All About Me posters are due on Friday.

18. Thank you! For taking the time to attend Open House!
Please use a sticky note to leave a LOVE note on the desk for your child before you leave.
Don’t forget to support East Side’s Foundation by donating online at: