1. I dreamt I stood in a studio and watched two sculptors there. The clay they used was a young child’s mind and they fashioned it with care. One was a teacher-the tools she used were books, music and art. The other, a parent who worked with a guiding hand, and a gentle loving heart. Day after day, the teacher toiled with a touch that was careful, deft, and sure. While the parent labored by her side and polished and smoothed it o’er. When at last their task was done, they were proud of what they’d wrought. The things they had molded into the child could neither be sold nor bought. And each agreed they would have failed if each had worked alone. For behind the teacher stood the school and behind the parent the home. Pare Parents Can Make A Difference

2. Welcome to Back to School Night France Hazel Reid Elementary September 8 th, 2011 Mrs. Price and Mrs. Puterio

3. Team Teaching and how it works:

4. Classroom Procedures and Expectations -Homework -Accordion Folder Organization/ Agenda - Thursday Folders / Assessments -PTA Folders - Communicating with Mrs. Price and Mrs. Puterio -Conferences / Online sign up -Weekly Newsletter - Class Web PageClass Web Page -Snacks, drinks, etc. -P. Points, WOW, SOW, table points

5. Academics Strong focus on writing this year, with the writing SOL occurring in March. In reading we are following the framework set forth in The Book Whisperer. Science will focus on the Scientific Method and application of knowledge. Many experiments will be performed. Math lessons follow the SOL’s and include activities designed to enhance the students knowledge of algebraic concepts. Students will learn about regions and utilize map reading skills in Social Studies.

6. Open Forum: Questions? Write a letter back to your child.