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Transcript of Back to School Night September 22, 2011 Teachers: Mrs. Aurinda Ms. Cindy.
Back to School Night
September 22, 2011
Teachers: Mrs. Aurinda
Ms. Cindy
ROOM 208’S DAILY SCHEDULE
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:30-9:00 Morning Routine / Morning Work/Morning Meeting
9:00-9:10 Word Study
9:10-10:10 Math
10:10-11:00 Writer’s Workshop
11:00-12:30 Reader’s Workshop
12:30-12:5012:50-1:10
LunchRecess
1:10-1:55 Spanish Music Art Gym Library
1:55-2:45Science / Social Studies
2:45-2:50 Pack-Up
2:50-3:00 Read-Aloud(until dismissal begins)
C.A.R.E.S.
• School-wide initiative to build a safe community where everyone can learn
• Cooperation, Assertion, Responsibility, Empathy, and Self-Control
• Adhered by Parents, Teachers, and Students
Students Staff Families
Cooperation participates in developing classroom ruleslisten and follow directionsreport dangerous behavioralways be a team player
provide a clean, orderly, and safe environment in classroomssupport school proceduresalways be a team player
know and support school proceduresprevent, address, and report dangerous behavioralways be a team player
Assertion show others how to make smart choicesask for help share what I thinkspeak up for others
collaborate actively with other staffcommunicate student progress and behavior regularly to children and familieslet families know how they can support their child and the classroom
communicate your expectations to your childcommunicate regularly with your child’s teacher share your hobbies, talents, skills with the schooldirect questions to appropriate personnel
Responsibility believe I can learn and will learnarrive at school at 8:30 am do the right thing even when no one is watchingcomplete and return homework if I break something or hurt someone’s feelings, I fix itread 30 minutes per day
work to meet all students’ academic, social, and emotional needscontinue professional developmentdevelop a partnership with familieshave high expectations for every childbe sensitive to cultures and family issues
support school routines: -on time for school 8:30 am -call when child is absent -go over homework daily -check child’s book bag and read any communications -attend family conferences -support your child reading 30 minutes per day
Empathy treat others as I would want to be treatedlisten to other’s ideas and viewpoints
treat others as I would want to be treatedhave and model sensitivity to diversityknow the strengths and needs of each student
treat others as I would want to be treatedlisten carefully to other’s ideas and viewpoints
Self Control speak respectfully to staff, peers, and family membersuse words to resolve conflictstreat materials with care
model appropriate language, tone, and attitude with all members of the school communityseek appropriate avenues to resolve problems
model appropriate language, tone, and attitude with all members of the school communityseek appropriate avenues to resolve problems
Date________ Student’sName ___________________
Teacher’sSignature _______________________
Parent’s Signature ______________________
SIX TO SIX INTERDISTRICT MAGNET SCHOOL: A Community that CARES
Schoolwide Expectations
• We will respect each other’s bodies and space.
• We will use our words with care and kindness.
• We will care for the school’s and other’s property.
• We will take responsibility for our learning.
Classroom Rules & Expectations
• Respect others and their belongings.
• Be responsible for YOUrself.
• Be safe at all times.
• Be a team player.
• Remember the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated.
4th Grade Curriculum• Mathematics: Investigations—develops mathematical reasoning
and communication skills; supplement with Scotts Foresman Units: Place Value, Multiplication/Division, Fractions,
Geometry, Word Problems, Basic Facts, Probability, Estimation, Measurement
• Literacy: Reader’s/Writer’s WorkshopRead Aloud/Written responsesWord StudySpellingDRA Testing (Regression of scores)Reading Logs/Importance of reading (Practice, Stamina,
Apply Strategies, Meaning)Writing PromptsPublishing celebrations
4th Grade Curriculum cont.
• Social Studies: maps, research and using a variety of resources, states, Connecticut, government, immigration (Statue of Liberty)
• Science: ecosystems, electricity and magnetism, force and motion, and land and water
DRA Testing
• Possible regression in scores– Reasons:
-Natural regression based on research due to time off from school
-Lack of summer reading It’s important that children:
-spend 30 minutes a day reading a “just right” book
-read during the summer
Homework
• Monday through Thursday
• Written in agenda pages
• Read for 30 minutes per night, fill out log, and have parent sign or initial log every night
• Sometimes math, spelling, or other written homework; sometimes projects to be done at home
• Although not assigned as homework, it’s always okay to read over the weekend!
Purpose of Homework
• Strengthen basic skills and reinforce concepts taught in class
• Develop initiative, responsibility, , time management, and organizational skills
• Promote communication between student & parent
Homework Tips• Decide the best time of day to do homework• Find a quiet place to have child complete
homework, away from distractions and interruptions
• Keep supplies close at hand• Have several classmates’ phone numbers for
clarification or misplaced homework• Have a ‘sure spot’ or place all necessary school
items in backpack before bedtime• Clean out backpacks everyday
Wellness Policy
• Adopted Connecticut’s Healthy Snack Standards for Foods and Beverages at School
• Candy, gum, and soda are not allowed to be brought to school
• Snack: one food item/one drink• Teachers/families provide snack that are
nutritionally sound such as vegetables, cheese, dried fruit, pretzels, granola bars, crackers, rice cakes, and fruit
• Healthy celebrations
Afterschool Activities
• Mighty Math Kids Club (starting in Mid-October/ meeting day and time to be determined)
• Science Fair Club (starting in January or February)
Thank You!