Transcript Curriculum Night 2005!

Curriculum Night
2011!
WELCOME!
Our Agenda
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Daily Schedule
Parent Conferences
Curriculum Night Packet
Behavior Plan
Homework
Assessments
Communication
Parent Involvement
Parent Conferences
Daily Schedule
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Announcements
Saxon Phonics
Reading Block/Snack
IE2 Time
Specials
Writing/Grammar
Lunch/Recess
Math
Science/Social Studies
Phonics
Saxon Phonics
 A systematic approach which enables the
students to become successful readers and
spellers by building a solid foundation in
phonics.
 Students will be given spelling tests over
letters and sounds that were previously taught
as well as sight words.
 Phonics survival guide on website.
Reading
 Harcourt Trophies ~ builds reading
strategies, expands vocabulary, aids in
comprehension, and promotes language
arts skills. Presented in textbooks.
 Guided Reading ~ small group, leveled
reading, promotes reading fluency, aids in
comprehension. Presented in fiction and
non-fiction books.
 RAZ-Kids
Special Classes
 Monday – Art with Mrs. Carr
 Tuesday – PE with Coach McGowan and
Coach Duncan
 Wednesday – Think Lab with Ms. Cable,
Ms. Aurisch, and Ms. Knatt
 Thursday – Music with Ms. Hackney
 Friday – PE with Coach McGowan and
Coach Duncan
Writing and Grammar
 Writing Workshop: Independent writing that
includes a mini-conference with each child weekly.
Focus will be on complete sentences, spacing,
letter formation, and capitalization/punctuation.
 Writing Center: Make books, write notes, make
lists, write puppet shows, etc.
 Grammar: Includes nouns, verbs, adjectives,
pronouns, proper nouns, capitalization,
punctuation, and contractions.
Math Frameworks
Math
 Created by Georgia Dept. of Education.
 Based on Georgia Performance Standards.
 Hands on approach to learning.
 Promotes a higher level of thinking and
questioning.
Guided Math Centers
Small group centers and lessons based on
your child’s level of math skills.
Social Studies
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Our Earth, Our Home
American Folktales
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Lewis & Clark and Sacagawea
Harriet Tubman
George Washington Carver
Theodore Roosevelt
Personal Finance
Science
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Animals/Plants
Magnetism
Sound, Light, & Shadows
Weather
Characteristics of Water
Scientific Method
Science Lab ~ New at Big Creek!
Health
 Fire and Tornado Safety – Reporting
Emergencies
 Drugs and Poisons
 Nutrition/Dental Health/Personal Hygiene
 Bicycle, Traffic, and Passenger Safety
 Health Standards will be presented by
Coach Duncan during PE
Behavior Plan
 “Warm Fuzzies” – given for appropriate individual behavior.
Must earn 5 to go to the treasure box.
 “Behavior Bucks” – given for appropriate whole class
behavior. Must earn $5 for designated activity.
 Traffic light – Clips are moved for inappropriate behavior
after a warning is given.
**No clips moved= good day, green smile in folder
**Clip moved to green = pretty good day, green smile in
folder.
**Clip moved to yellow = having difficult day following the
class
rules. Note home, code yellow in folder.
**Clip moved to red = repeatedly not following rules. Phone
call home, code red in folder.
Homework
 Homework is sent home in the green
homework folder.
 Homework should only take a short time.
 Homework should be returned the next
day.
 Homework may include phonics, math, and
occasional projects.
Assessments
 Standards Based Grading and Reporting
 Academics are graded on 3, 2, 1 scale
 Behaviour is graded on S, P, N scale
 Homework
Parent/Teacher Communication
Weekly newsletter
Daily folders
Phone calls
Notes home
E-mail (best way to
reach me)
Parent Involvement
 P.T.A.
 Room Moms
 Sunshine Math Parent
 Math/LA Center Helper
 Mystery Reader
 Classroom Activities As Needed
 Donating recyclables (magazines, newspaper, etc.)
 Media Center
Parent Conferences
 20 minutes each
 Fall – the week of Oct. 17
 Spring
 Will discuss the report card and any
additional questions/concerns
 Sign-Up before you leave!
Let’s Have a Great Year!