(Family Communication) A.

(1.) Greetings Parents and Guardians,

October 20,2013

This year has been one of the greatest, and I want to personally thank you and your children for making it a fantastic and rewarding year. Your second graders have gained independence and have increased their hunger for learning. This is just a letter to inform you of whats been going on in your childrens second grade class. This months character trait that we have been discussing on a daily basis has been caring. As a teacher we want our students to be caring towards one another, as well as to teachers and faculty members. We are all a family, and to make our time together valuable and rewarding we must be sure to show care towards one another whenever an opportunity presents itself. In reading we have been reading the novel written by Cam Jansen entitled The Mystery of the Babe Ruth Baseball. This novel is about a famous baseball that is very valuable and used by Babe Ruth that goes missing. The students have been completing various activities, and group discussions concerning the novel. In writing the students have been responsible for writing a weekly short write, entailing who they believe is responsible for stealing the ball in the novel The Mystery of the Babe Ruth Baseball.We have also began incorporating our character traits lessons into our weekly writing, as we write short stories, or paragraphs weekly telling of how we have shown care to a friend, classmate, or teacher. The students are working very hard, and have really been striving to show every person they come in contact with care. In Mathematics we have been working on place value, and recognizing the value of numbers. In Social Studies we have been discussing the history and foundation of our state, South Carolina.

In Science we have been discussing the attraction of magnets, and how magnets are used throughout our communities. The students have really enjoyed learning how magnets work, and have really enjoyed finding things in our classroom, and our school campus that magnets are attracted to. I want to encourage each of you to continue working diligently on those weekly spelling words. I also want to thank each of you for your support, and communication in the educating of your child. Together we will prepare them for upcoming grades, and will secure a strong foundation for their schooling career. Please feel free to give me call, or to send me an email inquiring about your childs academic performance. I would love to hear from each of you. Below you will find a chart that includes the behavior and progress of your child in my class. Please review the chart, and sign the detachable slip below. Once again thank you! I appreciate all that you do. I hope to hear from each of you in the near future. With warm regards, Ms. Aye Email: jasmine.aye@lander.edu Phone: 864-555-5555

Students Name: ___Jasmine Aye___ Student works well with others Student can complete assignments independently (Including Homework)

Date: ___October 20,2013_____ Student is never called down, nor ever disciplined Student has a basic/general understanding of current content Student is on target with reading/writing/ mathematics

1.(Above Average) 2.(Average) 3.(Below Average)

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(2.) Greetings Parents and Guardians,

January 21, 2013

This year has been one of the greatest, and I want to personally thank you and your children for making it a fantastic and rewarding year. Your second graders have gained independence and have increased their hunger for learning. This is just a letter to inform you of whats been going on in your childrens second grade class. This months character trait that we have been discussing on a daily basis has been Responsibility. As a teacher we want our students to be responsible and show independence. In order to prepare our students for success, we want to be sure that each student shows traits of responsibility and independence. In reading we have been reading a novel written by David Elliot entitled Evangeline Mudd

and the Golden-Haired Apes of the Ikkinasti Jungle. This novel is about a young girl
Evangeline, whose parents are primatologist. Evangelines parents leave on a mission and never return, and she decides to figure out what has happened to her parents. The students have been completing various activities, and group discussions concerning the novel. In writing the students have been responsible for writing a weekly short write, entailing what they believe has happened to Evangelines parents. We have also began incorporating our character traits lessons into our weekly writing, as we write short stories, or paragraphs weekly telling of how we have shown responsibility. The students are working very hard, and have really been striving to show independence and responsibility. In Mathematics we have been working on subtracting and adding three digit numbers. In Social Studies we have been discussing our recent trip to the State house in Columbia, and the importance of the house to our state. In Science we have been discussing the life cycle of trees and plants. I want to encourage each of you to continue working diligently on those weekly spelling words. I also want to thank each of you for your support, and communication in the educating of your child. Together we will prepare them for upcoming grades, and will secure a strong foundation for their

schooling career. Please feel free to give me call, or to send me an email inquiring about your childs academic performance. I would love to hear from each of you. Below you will find a chart that includes the behavior and progress of your child in my class. Please review the chart, and sign the detachable slip below. Once again thank you! I appreciate all that you do. I hope to hear from each of you in the near future. With warm regards, Ms. Aye Email: jasmine.aye@lander.edu Phone: 864-555-5555

Students Name: ___Jasmine Aye___ Student works well with others Student can complete assignments independently (Including Homework)

Date: ___January 21,2013_____ Student is never called down, nor ever disciplined Student has a basic/general understanding of current content Student is on target with reading/writing/ mathematics

1.(Above Average) 2.(Average) 3.(Below Average)

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Parent Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ___________________

(3.) Greetings Parents and Guardians,

April 12, 2013

This year has been one of the greatest, and I want to personally thank you and your children for making it a fantastic and rewarding year. Your second graders have gained independence and have increased their hunger for learning. This is just a letter to inform you of whats been going on in your childrens second grade class. This months character trait that we have been discussing on a daily basis has been Honesty. As a teacher we want our students to show honesty wherever they choose to go in life. In order to prepare our students for success, we want to be sure that each student shows traits of honesty, and truthfulness. In reading we have been reading a novel written by Karen Chinn entitled Sam and the Lucky

Money. This novel is about a young boy Sam, who receives the golden gift of money for a special
birthday. Sam walks around with the money and has every desire to spend the money, but comes in contact with a homeless man with no money, food, or socks on his feet. Sam faces the choice of doing what he feels is right by giving the homeless man his birthday money, or keeping the money and buying something hes always desired. The students have been completing various activities, and group discussions concerning the novel. In writing the students have been responsible for writing a weekly short write, entailing what they believe Sam will do with his birthday money. We have also began incorporating our character traits lessons into our weekly writing, as we write short stories, or paragraphs weekly telling of how we have shown honesty and truthfulness. The students are working very hard and diligently, and I am very proud of their progress. In Mathematics we have been working on decimals. In Social Studies we have been discussing maps and local landmarks in our community. In Science we have been discussing the food chain, and animals that prey on one another. I want to encourage each of you to continue working diligently on those weekly spelling words. I also want to thank each of you for your support, and communication in the educating of your child.

Together we will prepare them for upcoming grades, and will secure a strong foundation for their schooling career. Please feel free to give me call, or to send me an email inquiring about your childs academic performance. I would love to hear from each of you. Below you will find a chart that includes the behavior and progress of your child in my class. Please review the chart, and sign the detachable slip below. Once again thank you! I appreciate all that you do. I hope to hear from each of you in the near future. With warm regards, Ms. Aye Email: jasmine.aye@lander.edu Phone: 864-555-5555

Students Name: ___Jasmine Aye___ Student works well with others Student can complete assignments independently (Including Homework)

Date: ___April 12,2013_____ Student is never called down, nor ever disciplined Student has a basic/general understanding of current content Student is on target with reading/writing/ mathematics

1.(Above Average) 2.(Average) 3.(Below Average)

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Parent Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ________________

September 21, 2013 (1.) Greetings Parents, It is with great enthusiasm I submit this note of introduction. My name is Jasmine Aye (pronounced A, like the first letter of the alphabet). I am a future educator and a senior at Lander University, majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in music. I am a native of Greenwood, South Carolina and Greenwood High School alumni. Community service and working with children is my passion. My volunteerism includes implementation of children dance, drama, and music camps; serving as summer camp counselor, working in my churchs nursery and leading childrens church. In my spare time you may see me performing in Landers Wind ensemble. I also enjoy dancing, traveling, and spending time with my family. I am excited and grateful to live what I love everyday igniting the light that will illuminate your childrens educational path. I also anticipate the great experiences and lessons they will share with me. I am looking forward to meeting you and working with you and your children. I hope that each of you have a wonderful day! With Warm Regards Ms. Aye

E-mail: jasmine.aye@lander.edu Phone: 864-555-5555

November 10, 2013

(2.) Greetings Parents/ Guardians, This upcoming month we will be holding parent teacher conferences to discuss the progress of your childs academics, as well as behavior. These conferences are a chance for you as parents/ guardians to raise any questions or concerns that you may have concerning your child. These conferences will discuss your childrens behavior, map scores, reading scores, as well as subject progress. Please look through the available times listed and mark your first three choices. I understand that time is precious, and I will ensure that the conferences will be between 15 and 30 minutes. If you are unable to attend the conferences listed please respond back detailing the date and time that you will be available. If you have any questions, or concerns please feel free to contact me. With Warm Regards Ms. Aye Email:jasmine.aye@lander.edu Phone: 864-555-5555

Monday November 21, 2013 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

November 22,2013 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

November 23, 2013 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Communication/Collaboration with Colleagues)B.

1.) (This would be sent in an e-mail, with an attachment, which would be the permission slip. The permission slip is on the next page.) Hello Merrywood Mustang 2nd grade family. I have completed the permission slip for the trip to the State house in Columbia. Please review the permission slip, make corrections if needed, and give to the students as soon as possible. Permission slips, and money are due March 1, 2013 in order to ensure a seat on the bus and lunch for the day. Thank you for your communication, please email me if you have any questions. Have a wonderful and productive week! With Warm Regards Ms. Aye

January 31,2013 On March 20, 2013 the 2nd grade class of Merrywood Elementary School will be taking a fun filled field trip to our Columbia State House. The classes have been learning the foundation of our state, South Carolina, and the history of its foundation. We will be taking a trip to the State House in Columbia March 20, 2013. This trip would be beneficial to all students. The trip will provide a sense of pride and knowledge about the state that the students reside in. Students participating in the trip must be behavior approved by their teachers. Behavior approved referring to their behavior and cooperation throughout the classroom. Field trips are privileges, and the privileges will only be awarded to those that do their best at all times, as well as posses good behavior consistently. Students unable to attend will spend this day of instruction with Mrs. Williams. The cost of the trip is $30.00 dollars, $17.00 dollars for admission into the State House, $13.00 dollars for the chartered busses, and $ 10.00 dollars for the students lunch. The students will have the choice of pizza, hamburgers and French fries, or chicken strips and French fries at the Downtown Columbias caf. We have reserved the caf for the students lunch. There will be 20 chaperones, each with 5 students or less. If you are interested in chaperoning please complete and submit a SLED form on the districts website. The SLED form is a mini background check, and is REQUIRED for any persons interested in chaperoning. Students will need to wear comfortable shoes. They will be doing a lot of walking so please NO sandals, NO open toe shoes, AND NO open heel shoes. PLEASE come with comfortable tennis shoes on. Students need to be at the school at 5:45 a.m. The busses will leave the school at 6:00 a.m. promptly. We will arrive at the State House at 8:00 a.m. and leave the cafe at 2:00 p.m. The busses will arrive at the school at 4:00 p.m. Please be at the schools at 3:45 p.m. Chaperones as well as teachers will most likely be weary from the days activities, and we would like to be

mindful of the sacrifices of the volunteers. Please complete and detach the permission slip below. If you would like for your child to attend, but are facing financial difficulty please contact your childs teacher. Sincerely The 2nd Grade Team --------------------------------------------- Complete and Detach--------------------------------------------I give permission for ____________________ to go to the Columbia State House, March 20, 2013. I will include the 30.00 dollars by March the 1st. I understand that neither teachers nor Merrywood Elementary will be held responsible for any injuries, accidents, or loss of valuables. Parents Signature: _______________________ Date__________________________ Emergency Contact: __________________

2.) (E-Mail to speech therapist at Merywood Elementary) Good morning Mrs. Kindrer, Im e-mailing you because Im observing a delay in one of my students speech. She has a difficult time pronouncing words, as well as speaking clearly. Can we meet at a time that you are free to discuss symptoms of children with speech impairments? Im really eager to gain more knowledge and information concerning this topic. I want to observe my student effectively, so Im asking for some great resources and suggestions. Please get back to me as soon as possible. With Warm Regards Ms. Aye

3.) (E-Mail to schools Spanish translator) Mr.Rodriguez, I will be holding a parent conference this upcoming week requested by the parents of my student, Carmen Rodriguez. Her parents speak broken English and have requested an English-Spanish translator for the conference. Will you be available? If you are I would be grateful for your presence and time. Please get back to me as soon as possible, so that I will be able to contact the parents. Thank you so much! Have a wonderful day. With Warm Regards Ms. Aye

A.) In part A, I gave multiple examples of ways that I would communicate with parents if I were in the classroom. I created newsletters that would go out throughout the semester that would give parents insight concerning what we are doing throughout the semester. The newsletters told parents what students would be reading and what assignments would be coming up. The newsletter also allowed parents to reflect on the behavior of their child, and provided way for parents to communicate and ask questions. The parent communication also allowed parents to communicate concerning parent teacher conferences. B.) During the collaboration with colleagues portion includes e-mail messages that would be sent to teachers throughout the semester about upcoming events. There is also a field trip included that gives details as to a field trip that would be coming up in the future. There are e- mails to fellow teachers throughout the school that are asked to attend conferences to help translate, as well as helping students with disabilities or impairments. Communication between colleagues is very important. Teachers must work together throughout the school to ensure that students are prepared for upcoming grades. The saying It takes a village to raise a child, applies to this portion of the teacher work sample.