B2SN ROOM 7
Mrs. Robin Reese
(925)944-6858 ex 6107
rreese@wcsd.k12.ca.us
THANK YOU WCEF!
WCEF is now funding our science specialist!
THANK YOU PERC & PTA
All field trips and enrichment
Soul Shoppe
Recess Coaches
Technology specialist
One School, One Book…
10 THINGS ABOUT ME
1. I chew gum in the classroom (sometimes).
2. I play Plants vs. Zombies way too much.
3. I talk too fast.
4. I am a second career teacher.
5. I make mistakes.
6. I like trying new things.
7. I love technology.
8. I have three kids that went through Parkmead.
9. I love all your students already.
10.I’m so excited about this year.
GROWTH MINDSET
 Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset – Researcher at Stanford
University
 Fixed Mindset – You are born with all the intelligence you ever
will get
 Fixed Mindset - “Effort is only for those that don’t have ability”
 Growth Mindset – You can always improve by effort
 Growth Mindset - “When a task is difficult, I will learn more.”
BRAIN IMAGES
GROWTH MINDSET
Quotes:
“I haven’t failed. I’ve found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” –
Thomas Edison
“I can get better. I haven’t reach the ceiling yet on how well I
can shoot the basketball.” – Steph Curry
What does it mean in Room 7?
 Knowing that when a task is difficult, and I am struggling, my brain is growing.
 Focus on learning and less on achievement.
 Praise the effort.
September /
October
November/Decemb
er
January / February
Local History
Geography & Local
Economy
Biography
CURRICULUM
Scientific Process
Weather & Climate
Forces & Interactions
Personal Narrative
Opinion
Personal Narrative
Add & Sub / Multiplication
2D Shapes / Area &
Perimeter
March / April
May / June
Extra
Native Americans
National Symbols
Keyboarding
Ecosystems
Lifecycles
Art Field Trips
Math Patterns (÷/X)
Data graphing
Yellow Jacket
Informational Writing
Personal Narrative
Poetry
Elapsed Time
HOMEWORK
 Menu
 Math
 Reading
 Other Projects
 Who’s responsible?
FIELDTRIPS
 9/23 – Walking Tour of Walnut Creek
 10/1 – Shadelands (not confirmed)
 10/8 - Borges Ranch
 10/21 – Art of Bricks – Bedford Gallery (Walk)
 12/11 – Art in a Suitcase – On campus
 Jan – Junior Achievement
 1/21 – My Hero – Bedford Gallery
 4/1 – Yellow Jacket – On campus
 5/6 – Mt.View Sanitary District
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Whole School Needs:
 PTA Representative
 Auction
 Carnival
 Whole School Events Coordinators (2 if possible-Walk-athon, Read a thon, book fair, etc.
 Yearbook Pic Coordinator
 Teacher Appreciation Coordinator
Love to have you support Room 7, in the classroom and out of class.
If you would like to volunteer please visit my webpage under parent / guardian resources.
Volunteer Opportunities
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday
Friday
8:10 – 8:40
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent
8:40 – 9:00
Homework
Sharing
Homework
Sharing
Homework
Sharing
Homework
Sharing
Homework
Sharing
9:00 – 9:30
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
9:30 – 10:00
Spelling/Gramma
r/Vocab
Cursive
Spelling/Gramma
r/Vocab
Cursive
Spelling/Gramma
r/Vocab
Cursive
Spelling/Gramma
r/Vocab
Cursive
Spelling/Gramma
r/Vocab
Cursive
10:20 – 11:20
Writing
Writing
Writing
Writing
Writing
12:40-1:40
Music / PE
Read Aloud/
Math
Read Aloud
/Math
Read Aloud Math
Read Aloud/Math
1:40 – 2:30
Art
PE/STEM/Math
Stations
Library (2:00 –
2:30)
PE/STEM/Math
Stations
PE/STEM/Math
Stations
COMMUNICATION
GETTING KEY INFORMATION IS YOUR CHILD’S RESPONSIBILITY.
 Weekly Email
 Use my website – Parkmead Elementary  Staff  Robin Reese
 Email is best – Try to answer within 24 hours / Check after hours
 Drive bys are OK
 Phone calls cannot be returned during school hours