Ms. Rollman Advocacy
Assignment Calendar
Course Description
Advocacy is the time that students build community and develop relationships. This is part of the social emotional piece of Westgate whole child approach to education. We begin with a 15 minute meeting when we come in. In addition we have 30 minutes in the afternoon to work through advocacy curriculum.
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9/16/2018
Scholastic News:
If you would like to place an order for September please do so by Friday, the 21st. The online code is Q3X9H
Don't forget to sign up for a conference time. Please only sign up for 1 slot. If you sign up for multiple times you will be taken off the schedule.
Advocacy Update
Calendar:
Fun Run THIS Saturday September 8th at 8am to 12pm
Student Count Window is September 12th to the 16th
Sally Ogden (Love & Logic) September 13th at 6pm to 8pm
Childcare is available – Sign up at the front desk
Skate City spirit night September 20th
Board of Directors School Wide Address September 25th from 6pm to 7pm
Modern Market spirit night September 25th
Parent Teacher Conferences September 27th and 28th 8am to 8pm
No School
Fall Break October 1st to October 12th
Parent Teacher Conferences:
Conferences are on September 27th and 28th from 8am to 8pm. Please sign up for a slot and include the teachers you would like to meet with in the comment section as well as your students name. The link will be available until September 21st. If you need help signing up, need to change a time, or need to sign up after the signup genius is closed please contact Elisabeth O’Brien at [email protected].
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e044badac2ba1fb6-1819
MAPS Reports:
In the past we have used a report that gives you basic information about how your students performed but didn’t provide you with tangible information to understand areas that they excelled or struggled in. This year you will receive a much more comprehensive report. Reports will be sent out on Monday September 10th after 4pm. IF you have questions about your child’s report please contact your child’s advocacy teacher.
Student Count Window:
From September 12th to September 26th attendance is especially important as the district will be doing their yearly student count. This is important to the school and is how the state determines school funding based on student attendance. Here is the link for additional information.
https://www.adams12.org/community/funding-101
Parents Focus Group THIS Thursday!
Parents Focus Group THIS Thursday!
Parents! THIS Thursday, September 6th, Amanda Novak and Generation Schools Network are hosting a Parent & Student Focus Group about topics such as bullying, social-emotional learning, and more. Join us for meaningful conversation and DONUTS on Thursday morning from 8:15am-9: 15 am. We need your input - your voices matter!
Literacy and Math Placements:
On Friday, we switched for math and literacy classes. Your child’s placements are in their Friday Folders. Please check them. If you don’t see anything in there, email your child’s advocacy teacher so they can give you that information. Curriculum Night will be this coming Thursday evening from 7:00-8:00 PM. This is a great way to learn more about the curriculum your child will be learning this year.
Behavior Screener:
Parents, please complete the behavior screener that was emailed to you this afternoon. If you have not received a link, please email your advocacy teacher.
Field Trip September 6th:
On September 6th 1-2 will be going to Four Mile Historic Park for a “Pioneer Sampler” field trip. Students will get to learn about pioneer celebrations and games, do some farm chores, and see what school was like in pioneer days. We hope students can compare their lives now with how life used to be. We will leave Westgate at 9:15 and arrive back at 1:15. Students will need good walking shoes and a sack lunch. If you can volunteer for this field trip please indicate that on the permission slip and make sure you have your background check complete.
Scholastic Orders:
Please have scholastic orders in by Monday, August 27th. We will do one each month. Every time you order it helps benefit and support our classroom. The online code is Q3X9H or you are welcome to send them in Friday folders.
Welcome!
1-2 Advocacy Newsletter August 2018
Snacks: We are going to add a second snack in the afternoon. You aren’t required to send two snacks, but if your child would like to have a snack in the afternoon, we will have it at 2:00. Please make sure you are providing a healthy snack for your child.
Picture Day is NEXT FRIDAY! Picture forms went home in Friday folders. If you wish to order photos on Friday, please send money in the envelope provided or you can place your order online.
MAPS and PALS Testing: Next week, we will be starting our MAPS and PALS assessments. Please make sure your child gets plenty of sleep and eats a good breakfast.
Curriculum Night: Curriculum Night is Thursday, August 30th from 7:00-8:00 PM in the 1-2 Pod. This is a great night to learn more information about the literacy and math classes that your child is placed in. Teachers will go over the curriculum and standards they will be covering this year. Students will be placed in their math and literacy classes before Curriculum Night. This is an adult only event, children should not be in attendance so you are able to give your full attention.
No School: August 31st and September 3rd there will be no school! Enjoy your break!
Fun Run will be held on Saturday, September 8th. There will also be an obstacle course for the younger children.
Car Line: Thank you for your patience during car line. Please, please remember to stay in your car so that traffic continues to flow. We will help your child get into the car. Parents, please do not pull your child out of the line when they are walking to their pick up spot. Students will only be released by their teacher by the fence.
Labeling/Lost and Found: Please LABEL everything that your child brings with them to school so if they misplace it, it can easily be returned to them or found in lost and found.
Chick Fil A Night: Chick Fil A spirit night will be Thursday, August 16th.
Speaker Linda Silverman: Monday, August 20th from 6:00- 8:00 PM. Please come to hear a fabulous speaker talk about Gifted Development. The event is free and childcare will be provided at no cost.