Starting School Right October 1, 2019 The St. Patricks Writing and - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Starting School Right October 1, 2019 The St. Patrick’s Writing and Learning Center

Overview ● Why are we here? ● Executive Function 101 ● Study Skills at St. Patrick’s ● Self-Advocacy ● Q & A/Gallery Walk

Middle School Matters “Middle school is the time where students should begin to ‘take the reins’ on communicating with adults about their questions and concerns, advocating for their rights and their needs, and letting their peers and the adults around them know what they need in order to be successful, happy, and safe.” -Jessica Lahey, teacher and author of The Gift of Failure

What are Executive Functions? [insert image from EF Guidebook] * From The Executive Function Guidebook: Strategies to Help All Students Achieve Success by Roberta Strosnider and Valerie Sharpe

Student Support 6-8 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Study Skills/ Seminar Rotational Study Skills Rotational Study Skills ● ● ● Tutorial Lessons Lessons ● Support with Homework Emails Tutorial Tutorial ● ● ● 1-1 Support/Extension Homework Emails Homework Emails ● ● ● Executive Work 1-1 Support/Extension 1-1 Support/Extension ● ● Function Work Work Writing ● Learning Specialist ● Learning Specialist ● Learning Specialist Support in Classes Support in Class Support in Class ● Tutorial ● Writing Partners ● Writing Partners ● Tutorial ● Tutorial ● Opportunity for 1-1 sign ● Opportunity for 1-1 sign ups ups

MacArthur Program Support At a Glance Organization Time Prioritization Reflection Writing Management/ Planning - Study Space - Nightly and -Nightly and -Personalized -Organization (School/Home) Weekend Weekend rubrics and goal -Crafting a strong - Color Coding Planning Planning setting thesis System -Managing -Seeking Help and -Seeking Help and -Using evidence to - Using Planners Distractions Self-Advocacy Self-Advocacy support a - Using PSL -Conference thesis/argument/ - Using Google Preparation claim Drive - Goal Setting - Crafting a strong - Binder and finish Locker -Research Skills Organization -Editing - Note-Taking -Grammar - Research Skills

The St. Patrick’s Binder System Major Components Include: ● Color-coded tabs ● Specific order of tabs ● Specific guidelines for using divider folders ● Regular time throughout the trimester to organize

The St. Patrick’s Binder System

Homework 101 Learning to use a planner effectively builds a strong foundation for planning and prioritizing. Planners are always the first line of defense; however, learning to effectively use a planner takes time. As a result, your child’s homework is posted on PowerSchool Learning (PSL) We strongly encourage parents to sit with their children and go through their PowerSchool Learning accounts together Advisors will keep you informed regarding homework completion.

Self Advocacy Getting in the habit of advocating for themselves early will serve students well as they move into high school and college. Help your child build self-advocacy skills: Don’t be afraid to let your children monitor their own work and grades ● Encourage your child to take advantage of tutorial periods, Writing and ● Learning Center appointments, and after-school study halls Encourage your child to email teachers and copy you ●

Final Thoughts/Q & A/Gallery Walk How to connect with Ms. Reilly reillyj@stpatsdc.org ● Walk around and take a look at: Planners ● Binders ● Grab a flyer with some strategies ● We will be here to answer questions! Thanks for coming!

The 2019-2020 Writing & Learning Center Coffee Series October 29, 2019 - Relaxation and Self-Regulation with Dr. Mary Alvord January 15, 2020 - Your Child and Nutrition with Pinney Davenport February 13, 2020 - Middle School Matters: 10 Skills Kids need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond with Phyllis Fagell April 2, 2020 - Your Middle School Reade r -St. Patrick’s Teachers