back to school gc 2012
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Welcome!
Mr. Riggs
Fourth Grade - Room 18
Grovecenter
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Welcome!
Important informationPlease pick up flyers from back counter
Before you leaveReturn to me the green contact form
Sign up for a parent conference
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What is a scholar?A scholar is a learned or erudite person, esp. one who has profound knowledge of a particular subject or subjects.
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Welcome to our wonderful school!
•#1 •Team effort
•Parents•Students•Teachers
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Who is Mr. Riggs? Born and raised in Southern California
Graduated from U.C. San Diego
Master’s Degree in Education
12 years experience
Started at Grovecenter
West Covina resident
Father of four boys
Coach & Cub Scout Leader
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Back to School – DetailsHow is my child doing? Curriculum overviewAttendance is very importantCharacter matters mostBand and music – First Year – Start now.SWiMS cardBathrooms, water bottles, appointments
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San Diego Field –Thursday May 9th
Cost = $105$25 nonrefundable deposit due Oct. 24th
Fundraisers can help cover costs
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Success Depends on You• Check planner, folder and SWiMS card
daily.• Support your child’s learning.
• Reading – Daily reading. Check AR progress.
• Math – Verify they understand concepts.• Writing – Make them write once a week.
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Technology Toolswww.mrriggsonline.comMath
Fun Times TablesVideosKahn Academy
ReadingAccelerated Reader Email Alert
WritingKidblogBBC Typing
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How can you help?
Stay informed. Check homework folder daily for flyers.Sign up for PTA.Wish List
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Final Reminders
Parent contact form (Return to me)
Sign up for parent conferences
Field trip deposit due October 24th
$25 made payable to Travel Teens
Nonrefundable
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Homework
• Check planner and SWiMS card daily• Sign up for AR email alerts• Scholars must read every day
• Sign up for AR alerts
• Check for math understanding• Create an account for Kahn Academy
• Scholars write once a week.• Kidblog coming soon.
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Thank you for coming!