Welcome to The O’Zone
Back-to-School Night 2013
class web page:
http://pbvusd.schoolwires.net/theozone
• Please sign in
• Find your child’s desk
• Look around the room
Lawrence S. O’Connor, Teacher
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revised 9/5/2013
Room D-4
What are tonight’s FAQ topics?
• Introduction
• Class Schedules
• New Report Cards
• New Web Site
• New Online Grades
• Addendum
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On what will the
curriculum focus?
5th Grade
• Prepare for STAR
English/Language
Arts, Math, &
Science tests
• U.S. History
• Earth, Life, &
Physical Science
6th Grade
• Prepare for STAR
English/Language
Arts, & Math tests
• Ancient Civilizations
• Earth Science
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What does the Weekly Schedule look like?
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What does the Language Arts
schedule look like?
• Thursday - start reading selection w/ groups in Reading,
Vocabulary/Phonics, Spelling, & Independent activities
• Friday - practice skills in large and small groups
• Weekend - re-read selection and practice vocabulary &
spelling if desired
• Monday - practice skills in large and small groups
• Tuesday - review concepts (also GATE day)
• Wednesday - review & take summative assessments in
Reading and Language, and write new vocabulary &
spelling lists
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What do the Math, History, and
Science schedules look like?
• Math
– every day
– daily assignments are checked the next day
– quick-check assessments on many days
– summative assessments about once each week
– overall grade based 90% on summative assessments
• History & Science
– about 4 days each week
– overall grade based 90% on summative assessments
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What does the new Report Card look like?
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Where can I find the new district
website, and how can it help our family?
• The District’s address is pbvusd.schoolwires.net
• Laurelglen’s address is pbvusd.schoolwires.net/laurelglen
• Our class page is pbvusd.schoolwires.net/theozone
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Website Overview
Registration under For Parents menu
Calendar Alerts & Subscriptions
Online Grades via ParentVue & StudentVUE
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What are ParentVUE and StudentVUE,
and how do I access it?
• It’s District provided real-time information on assignments,
grades, immunization compliance, transcripts, and more. This
year it is for grades 4-8 only.
• Follow the account activation instructions in the letter the
district sent to you.
• Additional Resources are available on the New District
Website under the For Parents menu.
• On the Laurelglen web site, navigate to the ParentVUE or
StudentVUE portal.
• Log in.
• Overall Grades are weighted 90% Summative Assessments
and 10% Daily Work per District directive.
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How can our family keep track
of assignments?
• Each assignment is written on the back board on
its due date.
• Students must write the assignment details and
due dates on their assignment paper.
• Assignments are posted on the class web page.
• Students record assignments in their planner for
a parent to review.
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What’s the assignment policy?
• Most are due the following day.
• Assignments and projects that require more effort are given
more time.
• Homework becomes anything that is not finished in class.
• If absent, turn in assignments within two days.
• Assignments missed due to lengthy excused absences
could become excused (negotiable).
• Late work is subject to a random service charge.
• Music students are responsible for concepts & assignments
they miss.
• GATE students are responsible for understanding the
concepts taught that day & should do partial assignments
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unless told otherwise.
How does my child know what’s
been done when out of class?
• Ask a reliable friend.
• Check the projection screens.
• Check the Assignment Board.
• Check with Mr. O.
• Check the class web page.
• Be sure to turn in anything that was collected while
out.
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How can I keep my child
organized?
• To help students stay organized, they have
colored folders in Language Arts (red), Math
(blue), Science (green), and Social Studies
(yellow).
• Help your child organize papers in the correct
folder or binder section.
• Keep returned papers as study aids for
quizzes and tests and to check that online
grades are correct.
• Do not stuff papers into a backpack or into
books or into trashcans!
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How can I help
my child be successful?
• Help them take responsibility for their actions and
make the right choices.
• Provide a distraction-free study area at home.
• Require him or her to bring all assignments home
every day to review with a parent.
• Increase fluency by reading orally with your child.
• Practice math facts.
• Prepare flash cards for quizzes and tests.
• Encourage them to always do their best.
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How do I find out how my
child is doing in class?
• Review papers and tests after they are returned.
• Require your child to bring home all
assignments, even if they are finished, so you
can review them.
• Check the Online Grades that are updated
several times a week, sometimes daily.
• Review the quarterly Report Card.
• Visit the classroom and observe.
• Schedule a conference.
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Why are my child’s grades
lower than expected?
• Common at the start of year as students learn
the routine & teacher’s expectations.
• Doesn’t pay attention to instruction or directions.
• Doesn’t follow directions.
• Doesn’t complete assignments.
• Doesn’t turn in work when requested.
• May need more thought & effort, especially on
writing assignments.
• Doesn’t understand the concept(s) yet.
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How is conduct determined?
•A+
•A•B
•C
•D
Expected Behavior
Warning
Lose classroom privileges for the day
15 min. time out during recess
25 min. time out during lunch recess &
call parent/guardian
•F Teacher calls parent, student possibly
has to speak w/ Mrs. Irvin w/ suspension for a
serious offense
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How can I help the class?
• Assist in the classroom as a language arts group
leader, by sorting and grading assignments, by
prepping activities, or by working with individual
students on assignments and projects.
• Organize special activities and participate in them.
• Buy needed supplies, especially consumables, that
the school doesn’t replace.
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What kind of special events do
we have?
• Equinox and Solstice feasts (the first is
Friday, Sept. 20)
• Report Card Celebration Luncheons
• Color Day Lunch
• Oral Language: Wednesday, Oct. 30
• Geography Bee: Friday, Dec. 13
• Science Fair: Wednesday, Jan. 15
• Reagan Library Trip: Tuesday, May 27
• ?? After-School Homework Help Sessions
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