2014 curriculumnight
- 1. Welcome to Curriculum Night! Mrs. Morizzo September 3, 2014
- 2. Folder Contents • Everyday Math Website Information • Typing Website Information • Newsletter Preference Sheet • Volunteer & Handbook Signature Sheets • Packet of Resources • Packet of Slideshow Presentation • Parent Emergency Guidelines Card • Blank Card for Questions • Bookmark for Home • **WE WILL BE VIEWING 2 VIDEOS AT THE END OF THE PRESENTATION** (THEY WILL BE POSTED ON THE DRYDEN SCHOOL WEBSITE)
- 3. My Philosophy • Help each child feel successful. • Provide students with the tools to become independent, lifelong learners. • Create a classroom community based on learning, respect, and teamwork.
- 4. My Expectations • Follow the class and school rules. • Character Counts & sticks • Homework Policy • Class Goals
- 5. Character Counts • Weekly Character Counts sheet…completed each Friday • Sticks/Pillars • Class goal of 200 stars • Only One You & “Bucket Filling”
- 6. Homework Policy • Homework contract • Incomplete slips • Responsibility pillar • Weekly homework: spelling, math, reading log (sometimes science)
- 7. Grading Policy & Progress Reports • Class work, homework, & tests • Grading Scale (in parent packet) • Point system • Progress Reports
- 8. Curriculum • Language Arts • Reading • Spelling • Math • Science • Social Studies • Technology
- 9. Language Arts • Thinking, Writing, Reading, Listening, Speaking • WEX writing program- Writer’s Express • Showing vs. Telling, Focus • Writing process- skill practice, revision • Spiraling curriculum in writing areas • Grammar instruction-Treasures • Monthly writing words (Starting in Oct.)
- 10. Reading • Balanced Literacy Approach • Common Core Standards Integration • Authentic Texts: Treasures, Novels, National Geographic, Time for Kids, Leveled Library • Fluency & Close Reads • Read Aloud/Book orders • Reading Log-100 minutes per week
- 11. Reading • Whole Group Instruction: Students will focus on using specific reading strategies to enhance learning. • Small Group Instruction (Guided Reading) – Flexible groups – Center Activities
- 12. Spelling • Pre-tests on Mondays • Post-tests on Fridays • Challenge Lists • Homework due on Thursdays • Integrated with Treasures
- 13. Math • University of Chicago- spiraling curriculum • Reference book and math journal • Home Links are done at home • Review Guide • http://em-ccss. everydaymathonline.com/g_login. html
- 14. Math Facts • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and mixed operation tests • Start with a small number of problems, which increases as he/she masters the facts • Goal is 90% mastery • Twice a week
- 15. Science • Habitats • Light • Solar System *Science Companion • Uses a hands-on approach to learning science-inquiry based • Uses focused content to generate guided explorations • Methods are consistent with national standards and best practice
- 16. Social Studies • Map Skills • Midwest Unit • Illinois Unit • Chicago Unit • States and Capitals
- 17. Technology • Use the internet for research, webquests, and educational games (UbD projects) • Access to iPod touches and iPads for learning activities • Edmodo learning community • Research and computer skills in the LMC • PSI Information sheets are on the back table if you would like one.
- 18. Birthday Policy • District-wide policy • Students are not allowed to bring in food or gifts for their birthdays. • No birthday invitations
- 19. Miscellaneous • District & Dryden Handbook Key Points 1. Extended Absences 2.Outdoor Extended P.E. Guidelines 3.Bell Schedule 4.Email & The Splash 5.Home Lunch Procedures 6. ** Flat Stanley Project**
- 20. Parent Communicatio n • Please call, email, or send a note anytime. • Write notes in the students’ Assignment Notebook and/or Character Counts sheets.
- 21. Important Dates Progress Reports • November 21 • March 13 • June 5 Parent-Teacher Conferences • November 24 and 25 • March 19 and 20
- 22. Class Blog • Go to the Dryden School Website http://drydenweb.sd25.org • Click on Staff Directory • Click on Mrs. Morizzo’s Name • http://morizzo1.blogspot.com • Please visit often to see what we are working on throughout the year
- 23. Typing • Go to www.typingtraining.com • Click on “Member Login” • Enter your username password
- 24. Thank You For Coming! lmorizzo@sd25.org (847) 506-6999 X6540 Now on to the videos…