Parent Information Evening 2019

Parent Info Evening

1. I believe that every child is a competent learner and I strive to provide students with the opportunities and support they require to achieve their full potential. Your child matters to me! My name is Miss B This is my 6 th year teaching at Wattle Grove. I am Literacy Co-ordinator and have just finished my Masters Degree in this area. Meet the Teacher

2. I am approachable , honest and open. If you have any queries, concerns or feedback let me know. I am available to talk to you after school most days, except for Tuesday. Making an appointment is preferable. When it comes to your child’s education nothing is more important to me. Meet the Teacher

3. Prompt Arrival Time: Please ensure your child arrives before 8:45am. This gives them time to prepare for the day and settle in before the bell goes. It gives me time to assist with homework. This helps students become organised and independent. There will be different activities for the students to do between 8.30am – 8.45am. These will be on the smart board. Expectations

4. School Uniform: Children are expected to be in full uniform each day. Long hair needs to be tied up with green or yellow accessories. Expectations All students must have a school hat and be wearing predominantly black or white shoes and white socks. Please ensure all clothing items are clearly labelled with your child name. Lost property bins are located outside the library.

5. Attendance At Wattle Grove Primary, we strive for a strong attendance record. If your child is away for any reason, please notify either me or the school office, by phone, email or via the school app.

6. Vacations Vacations during the school term are discouraged and can significantly impact the continuity of your child’s learning. If unavoidable, a written letter must be forwarded to the principal, in advance, to be approved.

7. Class Rules Always have a go! Respect each other, our property and our school. Listen carefully and put up your hand to talk.

8. Positive behaviour choices in Room 14 are rewarded with the following: Group points/rewards Individual Sticker Charts Classroom certificates Lunchies Showing work to buddy class or Administration Merit Certificates Rewards

9. Verbal warning and name recorded on the whiteboard. Isolation in class (x). Isolation in another class (xx) with reflection sheet and work. Sent to Administration with documented slip and parents will be notified. Consequences If students are not following our classroom rules the following consequences are in place:

10. At Wattle Grove, learning programs are planned collaboratively and although teaching styles might be slightly different, the outcomes will be the same across all classrooms. We aim to have as much consistency across the classes as possible. Learning Program

11. Literacy Standards: - Read 500 Sitton sight words - Spell 200-350 Sitton sight words - Write more detailed texts, using more advanced vocabulary. Recount, narrative and persuasive texts. VCOP is continuing to be implemented this year . - Have a sound understanding of a variety of text types. Numeracy Standards: - Orally count forwards and back to 1000 - Able to identify number sequences that increase and decrease by twos, threes, fives and tens from any starting point. - 2, 3, 4, 5 & 10 times tables. (Prime Maths – 2, 3, 4, 5,7, 8, 9, 10 ) Reporting on the Australian Curriculum Year 3 Targets

12. Literacy: Reading Block- 30 minutes with comprehension focus Literacy Blocks throughout the day for a block of 120 minutes Cover all strands of the English learning area . School Standards integrated into planning – these are based on The Australian Curriculum . Writing block is separate to Literacy Block and incorporates a whole school program, VCOP. Planning, Teaching and Assessing

13. Mathematics Numeracy Blocks run between recess and lunch . Covers all strands of the Mathematics learning area . Students are using a maths program called PR1ME Maths and engage in daily mental mathematics practice Planning, Teaching and Assessing

14. These learning areas are taught in the afternoon: Planning, Teaching and Assessing Technology & Enterprise -Computer Lab, iPads, design process HASS – History and Social Studies History, Geography, Civics & Citizenship Health - Resilliance & Road Safety Science -Earth & Space Science

15. Testing Spelling words: Weekly dictation sentences. Focus folders- Individual revision All other areas: Variety of testing types fortnightly or after each unit of work. Tests will be keep in each student’s test book. Style of testing is consistent across all classes Principal’s Challenge at the end of each term. Planning, Teaching and Assessing

16. Motivation sheet to be completed over the week Daily spelling activity Daily Reading- Literacy Pro library, library book, book of interest TALK homework on blog each Tuesday for writing on Wednesday Home work will be marked, in class, each MONDAY and new homework given. Homework

17. Students are expected to read daily (even on the weekends if possible!) for 15 minutes. This needs to be recorded on their reading log and signed. It is crucial to develop your child’s reading that you ask them comprehension questions after reading . Homework – Daily Reading

18. As part of WGPS commitment to improve our Literacy results we have introduced a new program called VCOP V – Vocabulary C – Connectives O – Openers P - Punctuation. Homework – Writing TALK Each Tuesday, the weekly writing stimulus will be posted on the class blog. Together, you need to discuss the stimulus and get their ideas flowing. The following day, they will share their discussions with the class. The point of this exercise is to talk and build ideas and vocabulary. Student DO NOT write anything down it is purely a talking exercise.

19. The list of words will be sent home on Monday . A range of simple to more difficult words. The focus is about being able to successfully apply these words to their writing. Please practise these words each night (there is a list of different activities inside their Motivation Journals.) Motivation Journals to be brought to school each day. Spelling test will be in dictation form, completed each Friday. Homework – Spelling

20. Included in weekly Motivation Sheet. Focus on applying mathematic skills to solve worded problems. Homework – Maths

21. Tuesday: Sport – Mrs Oliver Early close 2:30 Wednesday: Music- Mr Honey Italian – Mrs Isaia Thursday: Library - Mrs Pomatti Friday: Art - Miss Randell on odd weeks only Specialist Classes

22. Birthdays Birthdays are an important event in the lives of children and I encourage celebration. Some children like to bring a cake to class to share with their friends, however, if possible please send cupcakes as they are much easier to give out.

23. Thank You! Parent Help There is an opportunity to participate in the Principal’s Volunteer Reading program- Stay tuned! If our class needs p arent volunteers at any stage during the year I will put a notice up on the class blog and outside the classroom.   Please sign in at the front office when you are coming into the classroom as a parent helper. This ensures our administration is informed about exactly who is in the school in case of an emergency. Parents who wish to help in the classroom also need to complete a Statutory Declaration form at the office each year.

24. It is very important that teachers and parents work together as a team to create the best possible outcomes for all students. Please help us by following up on any notes and homework that may have been given out. It is also imperative that you feel comfortable to communicate any concerns or queries to me. I am available for meetings, by appointment, after school, except for Tuesday afternoons. Our class blog contains many important messages and information about our class programs. Parent Communication

25. Thank you for your time. I am looking forward to fantastic year in Room 14! Thank You!