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Mrs. Wilson, 4/5 GATE Room 32

Mrs. Wilson, 4/5 GATE Room 32. How to reach me:  wilsongm@lancsd.org  School Office 942-9521  Written note with student. Common Core State Standards. Fewer standards Deeper levels of subject matter Higher level thinking skills Consistency across states

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Mrs. Wilson, 4/5 GATE Room 32

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  1. Mrs. Wilson, 4/5 GATERoom 32 How to reach me: wilsongm@lancsd.org  School Office 942-9521  Written note with student

  2. Common Core State Standards • Fewer standards • Deeper levels of subject matter • Higher level thinking skills • Consistency across states • College and Career Readiness

  3. Four Cs of Common Core  Critical Thinking & Problem Solving  Communication  Collaboration  Creativity A New and exciting way to learn!

  4. more information about CCSS… Video: A New Foundation for Success http://www.cde. ca.gov/re/cc/tl/whatareccss.asp http://www.corestandards.org

  5. DV GATE Program • Attention to a variety of learning styles, interests, and abilities • Individualized support for weaknesses • Extended challenges for strengths • Strong study habits to last a lifetime • Increased perseverance in learning • Scholarly approach – ask and answer the deeper questions

  6. 21st Century Skills • Goal setting • Advanced note taking skills • Project-based learning • Real-life applications • Research and technology • College preparation skills

  7. Technology across the curriculum • expertspace.grolier.com (Science and Soc. Studies) • trueflix.grolier.com (Science and Social Studies) • Learnzillion.com (CCSS LA and Math) • flocabulary.com (vocabulary, grammar, LA, Science) • pearsonsuccessnet.com (Science textbook support) • ca.gr4math.com / ca.gr5math.com (textbook support) • Spellingcity.com – (spelling and vocabulary practice) • ClassDojo.com (behavior progress)

  8. Accelerated Reading (AR) • Individual goals based on abilities • AR books available in DV & classroom libraries • Students must stay caught up on goals • For your child’s current reading level, see Parent Report given out last week

  9. Supplies • Backpack • 3-ring binder with at least 5 tab dividers • Loose-leafed lined paper • 1 subject spiral notebooks (blue & green) • Lots of #2 pencils • Small personal pencil box • Sticky notes • 1 Fresh water bottle each week (for refilling)

  10. Good Study Habits • Keep an organized binder. • Write down assignments each day. • Be prepared with books and materials. • Turn in all assignments on time, neat, and complete. • Participate fully in lessons and activities. • Keep your desk tidy and orderly. • Deliver notes, reports, and other messages back to school with parent signatures.

  11. Homework Approximately 1 hour per day:  Review math lesson and finish practice  Review vocabulary and/or spelling words  Review Science and Social Studies concepts  Study for upcoming quizzes and tests  Unfinished class work

  12. Attendance • Tardies and early sign-outs disrupt classroom routines and interfere with learning. • Makeup work cannot make up for missed classroom instruction and learning experiences. • Time lost from school = learning lost forever.

  13. Classdojo.com • Students earn positive and/or negative points • Students keep track of points and set goals • Parents check progress as often as desired • Opportunity for improvement • Fun and interactive • Behavior reports via email each Friday • Paper reports available if needed

  14. Social Development • Beyond “The Rules” and into “intrinsic” motivation • Developing teamwork and cooperation • Mutual respect for differences • Leadership skills for middle school and beyond

  15. Classroom “Wish List” • White copy paper • Loose-leaf lined paper • #2 pencils • Small whiteboard erasers • Facial tissue • Small items for our prize box: automatic pencils; pencil grips, small writing tablets; erasers; sticky notes; Pencil top erasers; small whiteboard erasers; etc…

  16. Goodnight  Thank you so much for your support. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. You are greatly appreciated!

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