Back-to-School Night Power Point 2008
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SIGN-UPS/IMPORTANT SIGN-UPS/IMPORTANT DATESDATESPlease sign up to volunteer in our
classroom!Your help is greatly appreciated!!
Save the Dates-Celebrate Education Week – 10/20 –
10/24PSSA Testing – Writing: Feb. 9-20,
Reading & Math: March 16-March 27
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COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION Wednesday & Assessment Folders
Class wiki sites- www.cirullispot.wikispaces.com www.starsofn3.wikispaces.com
E-notesOpen Door Policy
Email – [email protected]
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LANGUAGE ARTSLANGUAGE ARTSEmphasis on the Writing Process
Writer’s Express series to support students as a resource
Blend of Grammar and WritingPortfolio CollectionIntegration with all subject areas
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SPELLINGSPELLING Connects spelling to: thinking, vocabulary development, reading, and writing
Unit assessed each Friday
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READING READING The Houghton Mifflin Series
Literature Circles Reader’s WorkshopBook Conferences
Blend of fiction and non-fiction
materials
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MATH MATH Everyday Math-
CommunicationProblem solving Higher level thinkingMIC (Math Investigation Centers)
Spiraling of ideas
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SCIENCESCIENCE New Curriculum www.sciencecompanion.com
Inquiry-based program that provides hands-on investigations
Units include: Weather, Nature’s Recyclers, and Energy
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SOCIAL STUDIESSOCIAL STUDIES Emphasis on global understanding
Units include: Five Themes of Geography, Constitution, Revolutionary War, and Westward Expansion
Current Events - Time for Kids, Intelligencer, and NEWSTEAM
Research activities
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TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGYComputer lab, Laptop cart, Airliner, Smartboard, Video editing
Focus on:Word processing – Microsoft WordPresentation skills – PowerPointResearch skills – Library, InternetDigital Storytelling – Photo Story, Windows Movie Maker, Pinnacle Software
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HOMEWORK HOMEWORK Why I assign homework? When will homework be assigned?Student’s homework responsibilities
Teacher’s homework responsibilities
Parent’s homework responsibilities
If students do not complete homework:
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Missing Homework Slip
Student Name __________________________ Date ___________________ I chose not to bring the following homework assignments(s) to class today:
Reading Language Arts Math Signed TestScience Social Studies Wed. Folder Other
The assignment(s) was/were________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Signature __________________________________________Parent / Guardian Signature __________________________________
***If you choose not to return both the missed assignment and the Homework Notice the following school day, you will receive a permanent ZERO for that homework assignment. You must complete the assignment that night, as well as stay in for 10 minutes of that day’s recess to reflect on your poor choice.
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ORGANIZATIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMSYSTEM
Use of notebooksUse of folders for each subject
Homework Planner
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EXPECTATIONSEXPECTATIONSClassroom ConstitutionFish for Schools PhilosophyFollowing the “Doyle 5” –
RespectResponsibilityCooperationCitizenshipAcademics
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Positive IncentivesPositive IncentivesRESPECT reward systemStudent ticketsWing tipsFun Friday
ConsequencesLoss of recess minutesParent communicationConduct NoticeBehavior Notice
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Classroom PoliciesClassroom PoliciesNotes
AbsentDismissal
Absentee homeworkBirthday treats/holiday parties – 24
students
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