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NIGHTNIGHTMrs. Yankovich HUMANITIES Mrs. Yankovich HUMANITIES

Grade 4Grade 4

I’ve learned that I am my child’s most important

teacher.

Did you know? 19 years teaching Humanities in CR With 12 years in regular education in grades

2-6 GRAND TOTAL= 31 years teaching

experience Master’s Degree plus in Education with focus

in Social Studies and Fine Arts

THANK YOU Council Rock Education

Foundation

Don’t worry that children never listen to you: worry

that they are always watching you.

Robert Fulghum

MY WISH LIST…

• ALWAYS CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION OR CONCERN.

WE HAVE THE SAME GOALS for OUR KIDS.

•Promote self reliance but be in charge.

•Seek first to understand.

What will my child need to do to be successful

in Humanities?

Three Words

on my philosophy

• Integrity • Resourcefulness• Ambition• Resilience

1. CHARACTER

Based on research from the book:How Children Succeed by Paul Tough

2. CREATIVITYIt is not always the big “C” but the small “c’ that

counts.Sometimes the most important lessons in life

are the ones we learn from our mistakes.

3. EFFORTHumanities

Curriculum focuses on: Establishing Deep Roots Moving Toward Expertise Developing Passion Experiencing, Accepting, and Embracing Challenge

For Your Information

Homework Homework Meant to reinforce and review class activity.Meant to reinforce and review class activity. Should not take more than 10 minutes per night – on Should not take more than 10 minutes per night – on

average.average. Multiple nights are given for assignments that take Multiple nights are given for assignments that take

longer.longer. Stamp indicates completed on timeStamp indicates completed on time Not all assignments are gradedNot all assignments are graded No meltdowns allowed – see information on website No meltdowns allowed – see information on website

for strategies and tips. for strategies and tips.

COURSE ASSESSMENT

For everyday or ongoing work assessment is based on these 3 principles:

Is the student challenging himself/herself? Does the work demonstrate focus and

elaboration? Is the student making connections that

show insight and creativity?

How are students assessed? • All written projects will have an attached rubric.• Test and Quiz grades• Notebooks will be graded- this incorporates the

homework• Class participation- teacher observation • Student self-reflection

DID YOU KNOW? NES website Mrs. Yankovich

• Homework is entered on a weekly basis. PLEASE use this as a general guide.

• Assignment books are the best way to check homework assignments.

• Curriculum Updates: I will post pictures and give you an overview of current topics. – updated each marking period-

• Links pages are used by students for research and resources to enhance text.

“In years to come a child may forget what you taught them. But will

always remember how you made

them feel.”