Sessions
Session Selections
Anxiety is a normal and healthy emotion that all of us experience. However, sometimes anxiety can reach unhealthy levels. In this session, we will explore strategies and resources that can help you and your child manage or avoid anxiety.
Digital Safety and Citizenship
This session will provide tips for support your student’s digital learning at home while practicing security. Topics will include but are not limited to safety, copyright, parent controls, monitoring texting, hidden chats and pages, social media, filters, etc.
Fostering Independence and Responsibility K-2
Does your child struggle with completing tasks without your help? This session will help you understand the importance of independence and responsibility at home and at school. You will leave with a list of suggestions to help your child build self esteem and confidence through independence.
Fostering Independence and Responsibility 3-5
Completing homework independently, being responsible for book bag contents, dead lines, getting to school on time, let’s not blame Mom and Dad for lost assignments! It’s ok to say, “No.” Learn some valuable strategies for how to promote self esteem, academic and emotional growth through building independence.
Getting the GIST of EL Reading Curriculum (2-3)
How has reading instruction changed in the intermediate grades? This session will focus on EL Education’s 2-3 curriculum to better understand the standards-based core literacy program and daily structure that engages teachers and students through compelling, real world content.
Getting the GIST of EL Reading Curriculum (4-5
How has reading instruction changed in the intermediate grades? This session will focus on EL Education’s 4-5 curriculum to better understand the standards-based core literacy program and daily structure that engages teachers and students through compelling, real world content.
Has homework turned into a battle between you and your child? We will provide strategies to help homework time run more smoothly. This session will provide tools to help you create a positive and productive homework environment. You can facilitate homework time without a battle. You will win the war!
I Can Read it but Do I Get It?
“My child was an early reader and was reading Harry Potter before 3rd grade!” BUT...Can they discuss what they read with their peers? Can they express an opinion about what they read? Can they answer questions and make inferences? The goal of reading is to obtain meaning from written text. Let’s talk about how we can make that happen. This session is geared toward all readers K-5.
I Didn’t Learn Math that Way! (3-5)
It is not just about the answer! Can you think it? Can you draw it? Can you build it?Can you explain it? Can you teach it? Learn about math strategies used in K-2 classrooms.
Letterland: Phonics Program for K-2
Join us as we jump into the most exciting phonics land out there! We will discuss the importance of all 44 sounds in the English language and the recurring spelling patterns. This session will provide strategies to best help you support your child’s phonetic and literacy development.
Making Your Child’s Social/Emotional Well-Being a Priority
Is your child overscheduled and stressed out? Need help talking to your child? Find out about ways to build self-esteem and reduce stress. We will discuss unplugging and having some down time together. We will also introduce the concepts of growth mindset and mindfulness.
Providing Feedback to Your Student: Helping your students push themselves even further
What role does effective feedback play in learning? In this session, you will learn about helping your student grow academically and socially through providing effective feedback.
It is not just about the answer! Can you think it? Can you draw it? Can you build it?Can you explain it? Can you teach it? Learn about math strategies used in K-2 classrooms.
Come see how Science builds through grades K-5. Learn vocabulary strategies to help your child at home and participate in a fun science activity.
Supporting ELL Students: Resources to Enhance English Language Development at Home
Davis Drive is fortunate to have a large ELL population. In this session, you will be provided with resources to help you enhance your child English Language Development at home.
Tech Tools at School and at Home
Come learn about WCPSS tech tools that are used at school and approved for learning at home. In this session you will also learn about Google Classroom and how to access your child’s digital portfolio.
What is SEL and Why is it Being Taught at School?
SEL is Social-Emotional Learning. Children need to be able to regulate their emotions so they can learn and grow. Come to this session to find out what we are doing here at Davis Drive Elementary. You will learn about Second Step, a program rooted in SEL that encourages students to thrive!
What’s SPECIAL about Specials? Arts, Health, and the Well-Rounded Child
What did you do in specials today? Specialists address the needs of the whole child-emotional, social, physical, and creative. Learn about how our sensational specialists integrate with the curriculum and how you can extend learning at home while using community resources.