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Back To School Night 2011-‐2012 Mrs. Muraoka – 4th Grade
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WELCOME! BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2015
PLEASE TAKE ONLY YOUR CHILD’S FOLDER
Del Dayo School
6th Grade Mr. Corcoran – Mr. Edgemon – Mrs. Muraoka
“Life is a marathon, not a sprint.”
–Angela Duckworth
TESTING
� MAP TESTING � Fall - August 24th – September 18th � Winter - January 5-January 29th
� CAASPP TESTING (Smarter Balance) � April 25th – May 27th
Mrs. Muraoka � CSU Sacramento – Bachelor of Arts
� CSU Sacramento – Teaching Credential
� University of LaVerne – Masters in Education
� Teaching experience – 18 years all in SJUSD
� Del Dayo since 2007
� ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS � WHOLE GROUP NOVEL STUDY - Guided lessons to support
comprehension, understanding author’s viewpoint, identifying/creating theme statements, and evaluating/understanding writer’s craft.
� LITERATURE CIRCLES – Leveled reading in small groups where students will exercise the reading strategies taught in whole group with an emphasis on academic discourse .
� Spelling – Sound patterns & Greek/Latin Word Roots � Vocabulary – Novel specific & Embedded When Studying Word
Roots � Reading Logs – Assigned and collected by homeroom teacher � Accelerated Reader – Renaissance Learning Home Connect
� Individualized point goals each trimester
Mr. Edgemon � B.A. Elementary Education, Whitworth University,
Spokane, WA
� M.A. Educational Administration, University of LaVerne
� Teaching Experience - 19 Years all in SJUSD
� Del Dayo since 2013
� Math
Math � Homework Support
� “I’m the teacher” � Reread instructions, check for completion, etc, � Math Videos
� Introductory Unit – Week of iMath � New Curriculum - Go Math!
� On-line Support � Consumable Textbook – Next Page
� Fact Fluency � Tutoring - Before School
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Math Mr. Corcoran � UC Santa Barbara– Bachelor of Arts
� National University– Teaching Credential
� Teaching experience – 27 years all in SJUSD
� Del Dayo since 1992
� World Traveler
� HISTORY
History Alive
Egypt Contract Students learn about Ancient Egypt via the Egypt
Contract. This comprehensive study includes Egyptian culture, religion, history, and symbolism.
Egyptian Museum Night & Docents A Night of Ancient Tales
� We enhance our study of ancient civilizations by bringing ancient tales to life. Greek myths, Gilgamesh, and the story of Osiris are some of the stories performed.
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TEACHERS, SUPPORT & SPECIALISTS
� 6th Grade Team � Mr. Corcoran- History � Mr. Edgemon - Math � Mrs. Muraoka – Reading/English Language Arts
� Music – Mr. Teague
� Art – Mrs. Munger
� Physical Education – Mr. Cruz
� Library – Mrs. Alcalay
� Computer Lab – Mr. Glasgow
SCHEDULE � 8:00-12:05 English/Language Arts, Math & History
� Benefits of departmentalized teaching: � Independent students � Organization � Self reliant students � Students with confidence in their abilities � Effective problem solvers
� Please do your best to avoid scheduling appointments during this time.
FIELD TRIPS & GRADE LEVEL ACTIVITIES
� FIELD TRIPS � Westminster Woods - November 2-5 � IMAX – Double Feature – January 22nd � B Street Theater – April 13th
� HIGHLIGHTS � History – Map, Performances, Egypt Contract, Greek Plays � Novel Study – Literature Circles, Book Club, Guided Reading � Night Of The Ancient Tales
Westminster Woods 6th Grade
� • Goal setting Challenge Course
� • Stream Ecology
� • Redwood Ecology
6th GRADE EXPENSES � Westminster Woods $320
� IMAX Theater $19.50 (double feature w/ concessions)
� B Street Theater $10
� Planners $4.50
� Auction Project $10
� TOTAL = $364
� Balance Due – Sent home on first day.
VOLUNTEERS � Openings remain from the Volunteer Fair � Confidentiality
� CHAPERONES & DRIVERS � MUST have fingerprint clearance � MUST have approved Driving Form (new
one required each year) � MUST HAVE THE ABOVE COMPLETED BY
SEPTEMBER 15th.
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CAMPUS NUTS & BOLTS � NOON DUTY AIDES – We are in great need of noon duty
aides to supervise students during lunch.
� CAMPUS HOURS 7:50-2:35
� CLOSED CAMPUS until 4:00pm.
COMMUNICATION � [email protected] � [email protected] � [email protected] � Teacher Websites
� Friday Folders � Test Signatures