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Transcript of Welcome to Curriculum Night Have you… Signed up for your conference? August 25, 2014.
Welcometo
Curriculum Night Have you…
Signed up for your conference?
August 25, 2014
Introductions
Magnet Essential Outcomes
Reflect on our Essential Outcome Wordle; what should be our focus in Magnet?
Our Main Goal:The achievement of learning, not the
achievement of grades
Assessment / Grading
ReadingShared/Guided ReadingNovels/ClassicsOther supplemental materialsIndependent Reading
Literacy
Vocabulary3rd and 4th Grade – Greek and Latin Roots5th Grade - Caesar’s English 26th Grade - Word Within a Word
Literacy
WritingWriter’s WorkshopD54 FrameworkWriting Curriculum-Traits of Writing
AssessmentNarrative/Expository/Argument EssayRequired products/Choice products
Literacy
New District 54 Math Curriculum - Go Math: Aligned to the Common Core Standards and provides for student learning and application of the Standards of Practice and required math standards/skills:
Accelerated 4th: Mrs. O’DonoghueAccelerated 5th: Ms. Durchslag and Dr. HanischAccelerated 6th: Mrs. Sudol and Mrs. Whitten Accelerated Algebra: Students will travel to Mead Jr. High –
Students will return to Campi around 9:00 a.m. Students will be working together in one of the classrooms on their math homework, while other Magnet students are participating in their math lesson. It is expected that this time is used for working on math homework with collaboration among students to assist each other.
Math
Themes
Science
• Ecology and Environment• Mrs. O’Donoghue
• Forms of Energy• Mrs. O’Donoghue
• Our Solar System and Beyond• Ms. Durchslag
• Health• Ms. Durchslag
• Forces and Motion• Ms. Durchslag/Mrs.
Sudol• Astronomy
• Ms. Durchslag/ Mrs. Sudol
• Health• Mrs. Sudol
• PLTW - Energy and Environment• Mrs. O’Donoghue
5th/6th 5th/6th Grade5th/6th 3rd/4th Grade
Themes
Social Studies
3rd/4th Grade
Western Hemisphere• Political
Systems• Economic
Systems• Geography• Social Systems• History
Local to State Government• Political Systems• Economic
Systems• Geography• Social Systems• History
5th/6th Grade
Students create goals for Reading and Math based on their MAP scores, formative assessments completed in the classroom and conferencing with teachers
Student and teacher book talks will be done on an ongoing basis to encourage reading of different genres and topics
Goals will be updated as students accomplish goalsStudents are accountable for working towards goals
with teacher and parent input and supportChoice of independent reading books will be at the
parent’s discretion based on maturity of content for some books
Magnet LAC and MAC
Students receive letter grades Assignments and Assessments are graded using
number correct/totalFor assignments that it is challenging to provide total
points for, a scale of 1-4 will be used – 1 is beginning to develop skill; 2 is developing an understanding; 3 shows mastery; 4 demonstrates efforts above and beyond.
Students have the opportunity to self-reflect and correct their assignments and most assessments to demonstrate their understanding
Students are encouraged to be self-advocates for improving an assignment
Grades
Parent Portal
3rd - 6th grade parents have access to Infinite Campus
Parents have the opportunity to continuously monitor students’ progress
Parents can monitor assignments that students did not return
Infinite Campus Grade Book
We believe…Homework is a necessary component of a
solid educational experience It can introduce a new concept or topic the
night before the concept is taught in classIt can reinforce what was taught during the
dayIt can provide review and application of
previously learned material
Homework
Approximately a total of 45 minutes - 1 hour per night (Around project due dates homework may take a bit
longer) Proper planning is important and encouraged by teachers
through consistent reminders and check-in points
Assignment Notebook should be used as a tool for communication between home and school– All students are expected to use an assignment notebook and periodic checks will be done
Extra Day PassesStudents are expected to complete all homework
Homework Lunch
Homework Expectations
Social SkillsMrs. Brossard will come into each classroom
once a week for 30 minutes to teach a variety of social skills/organization lessons.
Each trimester, students set a social/emotional goal in alignment with our Magnet Affective Essential Outcomes
Social/Emotional Learning
Growth Mindset
State-wide program that we began implementing 6 years ago
PBIS is a school-wide system that provides positive support to help students achieve academic, social, and emotional success
We pre-teach the expectations, by modeling and role playing.
Every student and staff member has the same behavior expectations
We provide frequent and ongoing positive reinforcement to reward/encourage the expected behavior
PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports)
The Keys
ToDevelopin
gEssential
Life Skills
All students go through Cougar CampTeach the Campanelli 3 B’s (Be respectful, Be responsible,
Be safe)Model what the expected behavior looks like throughout
the building.Provide incentives along the way
Caughtcha’s – individual rewards for appropriate behavior – any staff member can give this out
PAWS Applause –staff members can award these to a class when everyone is demonstrating the expected behaviorsThese accumulate and classes receive rewards along the way
Caughtcha’s can be redeemed Immediate reward in the office (mostly 1/2 students)Saved for a larger reward like (3/4 and 5/6 students)Some of the larger incentives include school supplies, restaurant
coupons, books, t-shirts, wrist bands, and other donations)
First Steps…
Offer ongoing training, support, and rewardsCool Tools – reteach a specific behavior to all
studentsBooster Activities – intended to remind
students about all the expectationsWhole School Recognition
Assemblies, No homework days, BINGO, Game time, Extra Recess
These are awarded for Caughtcha landmarks (1000, 2500, 5000, etc.)
Check In and Check Out (CICO)Surveys, Quizzes, and Opportunities for
parents to get involved and give feedback
Throughout the year…
Support for students to learn responsibilityComplete homework so they don’t fall behindRefer to assignment notebook – homework
pass for an oopsOffered daily for students that have
incomplete homeworkParents can support our efforts by checking
the assignment notebook daily Campanelli staff member will initial the
assignment notebook
Homework Lunch
Websites provide updated information on what is happening in class, please check consistently to learn about classroom happenings!
Family Game Night for Magnet students/parents on Monday, September 14th from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Field Trip(s) will be announced as they are planned.Volunteering Opportunities
We will be sending notes home before events to ask for volunteers if needed
We would love to have parents come in to speak to our class about topics of interest or expertise
Announcements