Ms. Rose will be out of the building Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning for the 5th grade field trip.
Dec. 15th is whole school bingo!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Schedule, Report Cards, Progress Reports
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break!
Schedule
No resource this Wednesday: Ms. Rose will be out for an observation.
Report Cards and Progress Reports
Report Cards and IEP progress reports will come home Friday December 9th in back packs, please email Ms. Rose with confirmation once you have received them!
THANKS- Ms. Rose
Schedule
No resource this Wednesday: Ms. Rose will be out for an observation.
Report Cards and Progress Reports
Report Cards and IEP progress reports will come home Friday December 9th in back packs, please email Ms. Rose with confirmation once you have received them!
THANKS- Ms. Rose
Friday, October 21, 2011
Socks, Boots, inside out, and Red Days!
Thanks to everyone for wonderful conferences!
Tuesday- wears boots, Wednesday- wear clothing inside-out, Friday- wear RED
- Plan Sheets: Look a little different going to place on desk and encourage students to earn stickers to meet weekly goals for rewards!
- The Fall Parade will begin at 1:40 on October 31st, classroom activities will be held following the parade. We are asking all students who wish to dress up to bring in a
- gently used book or non-perishable food item.
- Picture retake day will be Wednesday, October 26th.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Picture Day!
Another Reminder!
Picture Day is this Monday 9/19
Do not pick out a green outfit as it will blend with the background.
Notes and Kinks!
- There were a few kinks in the schedules, so resource times may be shifted around and revised next week.
- Below I have attached the letter regarding the new note system.
- Please keep the weekly note in students home - school folder, Mon-Fri so we can note each day.
Parent/ Guardians,
Last year we were lucky enough to have Patrick Schwarz work with our program as a consultant. Patrick observed in classrooms and met with me to review the program. One area where we saw a need for improvement was daily data collection, it was very time consuming, tedious, and seemed to be confusing for an outsider or a parent.
Our goal is to,
- make the most efficient use of our “learning time” throughout the day.
- give a weekly picture in order to see patterns.
- create a planning tool that helps all team members think about IEP goals and track on a regular basis.
Additionally, plan sheets and related service notes will be emailed home on Fridays in order to conserve paper.
We appreciate your flexibility and your previous feedback on what you needed from us.
~ Ms. Rose
Last year we were lucky enough to have Patrick Schwarz work with our program as a consultant. Patrick observed in classrooms and met with me to review the program. One area where we saw a need for improvement was daily data collection, it was very time consuming, tedious, and seemed to be confusing for an outsider or a parent.
Patrick
and I sat down and worked on simplifying daily notes in order to make
them easier to read. We wanted them to be more useful as a feedback
tool, and less time consuming for the assistant completing them. We have
focused on specific observable behaviors, and we are incorporating IEP
data into our plan sheets in order to give you more regular feedback.
Our goal is to,
- make the most efficient use of our “learning time” throughout the day.
- give a weekly picture in order to see patterns.
- create a planning tool that helps all team members think about IEP goals and track on a regular basis.
Additionally, plan sheets and related service notes will be emailed home on Fridays in order to conserve paper.
We appreciate your flexibility and your previous feedback on what you needed from us.
~ Ms. Rose
Monday, September 5, 2011
Schedules, Planning, Point Sheets! 9/4/11
9/4/11
Schedules
I have created rough draft schedules based on the proposed specials schedule, I am hoping to work out any kinks this week.
Planning
I hope to plan with each teacher this week, and send home a plan sheet with upcoming due dates and goals. Last Wednesday, I sat down with Patrick Schwarz and we re-designed the NEW PLAN SHEET to make it more user friendly and efficient!
Point Sheets
Patrick and I also worked on point sheets and edited to create a system with one week on a page to give an over all picture. Looking forward to sharing with you once created! Should be ready next week.
Hope you enjoyed the beautiful long weekend!
~ Ms. Rose
Schedules
I have created rough draft schedules based on the proposed specials schedule, I am hoping to work out any kinks this week.
Planning
I hope to plan with each teacher this week, and send home a plan sheet with upcoming due dates and goals. Last Wednesday, I sat down with Patrick Schwarz and we re-designed the NEW PLAN SHEET to make it more user friendly and efficient!
Point Sheets
Patrick and I also worked on point sheets and edited to create a system with one week on a page to give an over all picture. Looking forward to sharing with you once created! Should be ready next week.
Hope you enjoyed the beautiful long weekend!
~ Ms. Rose
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Rockstar Update: August 28, 2011
Rockstar Update
TRAINING:
- 1st round of training for teachers/ ta's is complete everyone has gone through the student's IEP's with me.
- Ongoing training on Assistive Tech. will happen in the classrooms and during plan times.
- I am planning a follow up whole day training the end of September.
BOOKS
- I do not have extra sets of books to go home yet.
- We added a lot of students to the Holmes school this summer and have more students than books.
- I am working with the office to order books and make sure we have enough for all the students and a copy for home for those who need them.
- I am working to make sure that everyone has all the supports they need in place, and that we have a system to make them all accessible and easy to use.
NEED QUALITY TIME WITH MS.ROSE?:
- I have added appointment times to my calendar in order to make myself more available for phone conversations and meetings. Click on the link in the toolbar on my blog to schedule an appointment.
- I will always be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 3:30-4:30 but will prioritize appointments first.
TA SWITCHING
- Teaching Assistants work for the whole building, so in order to give everyone their breaks and meet everyone's needs, Teaching Assistants may switch during breaks or lunch.
POINT SHEETS
- I have read everyone's feedback, from the summer surveys
- I will individualize point sheets to increase social skills and related service feedback
- I hope to have all point sheets ready by September 12th
Sunday, August 21, 2011
New Teachers, New Schedules, New Friends Oh My!
I am sure everyone is a little nervous about coming back, I wanted to assure you that.....
- I am working on schedules for Wed., Thurs., and Friday making sure students are there for all the VERY IMPORTANT introduction stuff and TA's know when to give students what they need! I hope to email you a copy of your child's schedule for the first few days Tuesday Night, so you have an idea what they are up to.
- I am making sure everyone has the tools and equipment they need in their classroom and are ready to go day one.
- I am making sure teachers have reviewed student's IEP's and are aware of their needs.
Looking forward to a great first few days!
Thanks to everyone who has completed the online survey, came to back to school night, and all your great efforts to have a wonderful start to the new year!!!Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Release of Information Form
These are necessary in order for school staff to communicate and share information with outside services.
http://www.op97.org/special-education/documents/Release_Info_Form.pdf
These are necessary in order for school staff to communicate and share information with outside services.
http://www.op97.org/special-education/documents/Release_Info_Form.pdf
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Resources for Creating a Learner Profile
Coming Back!
As August approaches many of us are starting to plan for the return to school. I have attached an article on how to create a learner profile. Students can create this for themselves and share with their teachers. It is a great tool for self advocacy! I know some of you have created quick pamphlets about your students that you share with the new teacher, and families in your classroom this is also very helpful and a great way to reach out at the beginning of the year.
I plan to use some pieces of this at the beginning of the school year, but encourage you to do any of it this summer with your child as a learning experience for you and them!
Sarah
Coming Back!
As August approaches many of us are starting to plan for the return to school. I have attached an article on how to create a learner profile. Students can create this for themselves and share with their teachers. It is a great tool for self advocacy! I know some of you have created quick pamphlets about your students that you share with the new teacher, and families in your classroom this is also very helpful and a great way to reach out at the beginning of the year.
I plan to use some pieces of this at the beginning of the school year, but encourage you to do any of it this summer with your child as a learning experience for you and them!
Sarah
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Math Practice
Check out this great Math Resource I added to our page under kidz linkz ------>
http://www.ixl.com/
Perfect for Rockstars because it is organized by skill and has large visuals!
Sarah
http://www.ixl.com/
Perfect for Rockstars because it is organized by skill and has large visuals!
Sarah
May, 2011
Special Points of Interest:
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT/ GUARDIAN NIGHT: CELEBRATION
Tuesday, May 24th Whittier Library 6:30-8:00 pm
END OF THE YEAR PROJECT
In order to get introduced to new technologies, learn more about ourselves, and develop and practice the skills we learn all year, I like to do at least one “project” with the students this time of year!
Last year we created a voice thread (check it out on our blog) of what we were proud of from the 2009/2010 school year.
As we work on our projects we are learning more about our disabilities, our strengths, and ourselves if there is anything you would like us to talk about or celebrate please let Ms. Rose know!
FIELD TRIPS/ SPECIAL EVENTS
There are lots of field trips and special events towards the end of they year, please look out for permission slips! - Don’t forget to check your child’s class email or newsletter.
NEXT YEAR
We are working diligently to put together teachers for next year, as we understand the importance of having our “ROCKSTARS” have transition time, social stories, and time to process large changes such as a new teacher. Additionally, I am working on scheduling a date for our meet and greet for the 2011/2012 school year.
SUMMER PLANNING
I know lots of you are already getting together your summer schedules. Please let me know if you have any questions.
• You will be getting a packet of recommendations of items to work on over the summer.
• If you need me to do any training with new tutors or family members let me know and we can set something up.
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT/ GUARDIAN NIGHT: CELEBRATION
Tuesday, May 24th Whittier Library 6:30-8:00 pm
END OF THE YEAR PROJECT
In order to get introduced to new technologies, learn more about ourselves, and develop and practice the skills we learn all year, I like to do at least one “project” with the students this time of year!
Last year we created a voice thread (check it out on our blog) of what we were proud of from the 2009/2010 school year.
As we work on our projects we are learning more about our disabilities, our strengths, and ourselves if there is anything you would like us to talk about or celebrate please let Ms. Rose know!
FIELD TRIPS/ SPECIAL EVENTS
There are lots of field trips and special events towards the end of they year, please look out for permission slips! - Don’t forget to check your child’s class email or newsletter.
NEXT YEAR
We are working diligently to put together teachers for next year, as we understand the importance of having our “ROCKSTARS” have transition time, social stories, and time to process large changes such as a new teacher. Additionally, I am working on scheduling a date for our meet and greet for the 2011/2012 school year.
SUMMER PLANNING
I know lots of you are already getting together your summer schedules. Please let me know if you have any questions.
• You will be getting a packet of recommendations of items to work on over the summer.
• If you need me to do any training with new tutors or family members let me know and we can set something up.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
****NEW KIDZ LINKZ******
I added a new link list called "Kidz linkz" to our page.
These are the links that we frequently use in class, and are great for the kids to practice with at home.
ixl- Math Practice: Grade Level and subject Math activities.
Raz-Kids- Online comprehension and Fluency practice.
Write Online
ENJOY
These are the links that we frequently use in class, and are great for the kids to practice with at home.
ixl- Math Practice: Grade Level and subject Math activities.
Raz-Kids- Online comprehension and Fluency practice.
Write Online
ENJOY
Friday, April 8, 2011
April 8, 2011
Update April 8, 2011
Special Points of Interest:
Spelling Bee April 11, 12, 26th
3rd grade Field Trip to Drury Lane April 28th
NEW PAPERWORK/ SCHEDULE
• If your child has had an IEP since February, they will have a new POINT SHEET next week!!!!
• Ms. Rose’s schedule will be adjusting slightly to adjust for IEP minute changes.
END OF THE YEAR PROJECT
In order to get introduced to new technologies, learn more about ourselves, and develop and practice the skills we learn all year, I like to do at least one “project” with the students this time of year!
Last year we created a voice thread (check it out on our blog) of what we were proud of from the 2009/2010 school year.
This year we will be creating power point presentations; this will be a fun free time activity project! Look forward to them being great!
FIELD TRIPS/ SPECIAL EVENTS
There are lots of field trips and special events towards the end of they year, please look out for permission slips! - Don’t forget to check your child’s class email.
TRAININGS
Spring Training will all be done in the classroom with a few exceptions based on need.
The team will be doing in classroom coaching of staff.
SUMMER PLANNING
I know lots of you are already getting together your summer schedules. Please let me know if you have any questions.
• You will be getting a packet of recommendations of items to work on over the summer.
• If you need me to do any training with new tutors or family members let me know and we can set something up.
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE DIGITAL BACKPACK!
On the Holmes School page.
Special Points of Interest:
Spelling Bee April 11, 12, 26th
3rd grade Field Trip to Drury Lane April 28th
NEW PAPERWORK/ SCHEDULE
• If your child has had an IEP since February, they will have a new POINT SHEET next week!!!!
• Ms. Rose’s schedule will be adjusting slightly to adjust for IEP minute changes.
END OF THE YEAR PROJECT
In order to get introduced to new technologies, learn more about ourselves, and develop and practice the skills we learn all year, I like to do at least one “project” with the students this time of year!
Last year we created a voice thread (check it out on our blog) of what we were proud of from the 2009/2010 school year.
This year we will be creating power point presentations; this will be a fun free time activity project! Look forward to them being great!
FIELD TRIPS/ SPECIAL EVENTS
There are lots of field trips and special events towards the end of they year, please look out for permission slips! - Don’t forget to check your child’s class email.
TRAININGS
Spring Training will all be done in the classroom with a few exceptions based on need.
The team will be doing in classroom coaching of staff.
SUMMER PLANNING
I know lots of you are already getting together your summer schedules. Please let me know if you have any questions.
• You will be getting a packet of recommendations of items to work on over the summer.
• If you need me to do any training with new tutors or family members let me know and we can set something up.
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE DIGITAL BACKPACK!
On the Holmes School page.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Update March 14, 2011
Check out the new link for free time fun ----->
Update March 14, 2011
Patrick Schwarz Ph.D.
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE DIGITAL BACKPACK!
On the Holmes School page.
Update March 14, 2011Special Points of Interest:
SPRING BREAK STARTING MARCH 26TH
IAA Testing and ISAT Testing:
Almost done, last week two students to finish.
IAA Testing and ISAT Testing:
Almost done, last week two students to finish.
SCHEDULE
Ms. Rose’s Schedule has been off and will be off for the Months of February and March, due to ISAT and IAA testing, as well as IEP meetings.
Schedule returns to normal NEXT WEEK MARCH 21ST!
TRAININGS
Spring Training will all be done in the classroom with a few exceptions based on need.
TRAININGS
Spring Training will all be done in the classroom with a few exceptions based on need.
The team will be doing in classroom coaching of staff.
Patrick Schwarz Ph.D.
Patrick will be continuing to support our program.
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE DIGITAL BACKPACK!
On the Holmes School page.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
February 22, 2011
Update February 22, 2011
Special Points of Interest:
TONIGHT……
Tuesday, February 22nd
Whittier Library 6:30- 8:00 pm
Discussion with three district occupational therapists.
IAA Testing and ISAT Testing:
IAA Testing Dates February 21st- March 18th
ISAT Testing Dates February 28th – March 4th
SCHEDULE
Ms. Rose’s Schedule has been off and will be off for the Months of February and March, due to ISAT and IAA testing, as well as IEP meetings.
TRAININGS
Spring Training will all be done in the classroom with a few exceptions based on need.
The team will be doing in classroom coaching of staff.
Patrick Schwarz Ph.D.
Patrick will be continuing to support our program and will be in for two more observations on March 8th and 9th.
Special Points of Interest:
TONIGHT……
Tuesday, February 22nd
Whittier Library 6:30- 8:00 pm
Discussion with three district occupational therapists.
IAA Testing and ISAT Testing:
IAA Testing Dates February 21st- March 18th
ISAT Testing Dates February 28th – March 4th
SCHEDULE
Ms. Rose’s Schedule has been off and will be off for the Months of February and March, due to ISAT and IAA testing, as well as IEP meetings.
TRAININGS
Spring Training will all be done in the classroom with a few exceptions based on need.
The team will be doing in classroom coaching of staff.
Patrick Schwarz Ph.D.
Patrick will be continuing to support our program and will be in for two more observations on March 8th and 9th.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Update 1/31/11
Update January 31st, 2011
Special Points of Interest:
One Book One School- The Miraculous Adventure of Edward Tulane
Friday Holmes School kicked off the "One School, One Book" program with an all-school assembly. Your child experienced lots of fun things, such as bunny clues and teacher’s reading mystery books, as it was revealed that the whole school would be reading The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. Your family will be receiving a copy of the book at the upcoming parent conferences in order for you to participate in this exciting program.
Ms. Rose also will play the audio version for students to listen to during quiet reading time.
IAA Testing and ISAT Testing:
IAA Testing Dates February 21st- March 18th
ISAT Testing Dates February 28th – March 4th
TRAININGS
Spring Training will all be done in the classroom with a few exceptions based on need.
The team will be doing in classroom coaching of staff.
Health Concerns
As the winter and “sick season” continues please let us know if your child has missed sleep, meals, or had other issues at home so that we can be prepared and adjust as needed.
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE DIGITAL BACKPACK!
On the Holmes School page.
Special Points of Interest:
One Book One School- The Miraculous Adventure of Edward Tulane
Friday Holmes School kicked off the "One School, One Book" program with an all-school assembly. Your child experienced lots of fun things, such as bunny clues and teacher’s reading mystery books, as it was revealed that the whole school would be reading The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. Your family will be receiving a copy of the book at the upcoming parent conferences in order for you to participate in this exciting program.
Ms. Rose also will play the audio version for students to listen to during quiet reading time.
IAA Testing and ISAT Testing:
IAA Testing Dates February 21st- March 18th
ISAT Testing Dates February 28th – March 4th
TRAININGS
Spring Training will all be done in the classroom with a few exceptions based on need.
The team will be doing in classroom coaching of staff.
Health Concerns
As the winter and “sick season” continues please let us know if your child has missed sleep, meals, or had other issues at home so that we can be prepared and adjust as needed.
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE DIGITAL BACKPACK!
On the Holmes School page.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Update January 21, 2011
Update January 21, 2011
Special Points of Interest:
The workshop on "1-2-3 Magic", Dr. Phelan, which was scheduled for this
Saturday, January 22nd has been cancelled.
IAA Testing and ISAT Testing:
IAA Testing Dates February 21st- March 18th
The workshop on "1-2-3 Magic", Dr. Phelan, which was scheduled for this
Saturday, January 22nd has been cancelled.
IAA Testing and ISAT Testing:
IAA Testing Dates February 21st- March 18th
ISAT Testing Dates February 28th – March 4th
JANUARY CONFERENCES
January Conferences are all scheduled except for one reschedule please email if you have further questions.
TRAININGS
Spring Training will all be done in the classroom with a few exceptions based on need.
January Conferences are all scheduled except for one reschedule please email if you have further questions.
TRAININGS
Spring Training will all be done in the classroom with a few exceptions based on need.
The team will be doing in classroom coaching of staff.
Patrick Schwarz Ph.D.
Has come into observe and has had some wonderful comments to make such as,
“participation was being encouraged the entire time in the classroom”!
He is collaborating with our team on ways to continue to improve our program and grow in the future.
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE DIGITAL BACKPACK!
On the Holmes School page.
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE DIGITAL BACKPACK!
On the Holmes School page.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
JANUARY CONFERENCES
Ms. Rose will hold conferences for anyone who would like one in January to answer questions, review progress reports and report cards, and explain student's graphs.
Hope to see anyone who can make it, please CLICK HERE to sign up for a time that works for you. If you have trouble completing this form please email me at srose@op97.org!
Hope to see anyone who can make it, please CLICK HERE to sign up for a time that works for you. If you have trouble completing this form please email me at srose@op97.org!
Hope everyone had a wonderful break.
Thanks for your continued support and collaboration!!!!!!
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