Transcript Common Core Standards

•Accelerated curriculum
•Learning is an interrelationship of all
curriculum
•Develop inquiry skills
•Creative thinking and problem solving
•Communicate ideas
We don’t keep reinventing the
wheel because we need new
wheels. We keep reinventing it
because we need new inventors.
• Standards are fewer, much deeper
• Even greater focus on problem solving
• Each grade level has only the domains
(major topics) relevant to their focus
During math, we will be learning new skills and strategies
by engaging in problem solving tasks that are hands-on and
build a strong foundation. The tasks will require in depth
thinking, correct use of vocabulary and the ability to
explain their thinking in multiple ways.
• Common Core Standards
– Numbers Base Ten
– Operations and Algebraic Thinking
– Measurement and Data
– Geometry
Reading skills and strategies will
be taught in multiple ways.
•Common Core Standards
– Reading: Literature
– Reading: Informational Text
– Reading: Foundational Skills
– Writing
– Speaking and Listening
– Language
•Spelling will help students recognize
patterns, not just memorize words.
•Spelling will also include sight words
•There are activities in class with
spelling words.
•Practice words at home.
• 10 - 15 minutes a night (Stop if too frustrated)
• Homework is sent home each night to reinforce
skills taught in class.
• It is due the next day unless marked differently.
• Keep homework folder in backpack!
• Sign behavior chart every night
• Read nightly for 10 - 15 minutes (Reading
Logs)
K – 2 do not receive letter grades
Mastery of Standard is MS on report card
If they do not fully understand a concept it
will show P (progressing) on report card
AC is area of concern on report card
Progress reports are sent home mid-quarter.
Sign/return report card envelopes quarterly.
STAR Chart
•1st - warning
•2nd - lose ½ recess
•3rd – lose whole recess
•4th – call home to parents
•5th – lose Fun Friday
Star Student
One student is chosen per week.
A letter is sent home the Friday
before their week explaining the
schedule of events.
Students are featured in the weekly
newsletter.
•Classroom newsletters will be placed on
class website every Friday.
•“Star Student” biographies
•Supply wish lists
•Objectives covered in class
•Upcoming events
•Specials schedule for next week
6-Day Rotation for “Specials”
30 minute specials
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They will rotate between PE, Music, and
Mandarin
Library checkout will be twice every six
days for kindergarten and once every six
days for 1st grade.
2 books are checked out and can go home.
Snack PM (Healthy snack with no nuts)
Please bring a labeled water bottle.
If it is your child’s birthday…your child may bring in a special
treat to share with the class. The treat must be store bought.
Lunch then recess 10:50 – 11:30
Money deposited in accounts
before school
www.mylunchmoney.com
Volunteer Spot
Volunteers will be needed for different classroom
activities.
Science experiments
Computer help
Prep work
Reading Workshop help
Mystery reader
www.volunteerspot.com
•Clubs are available through both the school
and KGA.
•Information will be going home soon about
the clubs.