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FUTURA. Fall 2011. Meet the Teacher. Natalee Mapp Buffalo Trail FUTURA Center 703-722-2780 Natalee.Mapp@lcps.org. What Does FUTURA stand for?. F acilitating U nderstanding T hrough U sing R eal life A pplications. Developing the Intellect through Inquiry and Investigation.
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FUTURA Fall 2011
Meet the Teacher • NataleeMapp • Buffalo Trail FUTURA Center • 703-722-2780 • Natalee.Mapp@lcps.org
What Does FUTURA stand for? Facilitating Understanding Through Using Real life Applications
What is F.U.T.U.R.A.? • Problem Solving • Critical Thinking • Creative Thinking • Evaluative Thinking
Buffalo Trail FUTURA Center Serving: • Tuesday – Buffalo Trail 4th • Wednesday – Buffalo Trial 5th • Thursday – Pinebrook 4th • Friday – Pinebrook 5th Our class is rooms 245.
Transportation FUTURA Center Students are transported by bus from Pinebrook Elementary to Buffalo Trail Elementary and back.
Tentative Daily Schedule • 8:45 Take Bus to FUTURA center • 9:00 Arrive at FUTURA center • 9:15-9:45 CPS-Creative Problem Solving • 9:45-11:45 CSI-Class Systems Investigation • 11:45-12:03 Diversion & Restroom • 12:03-12:33 Lunch • 12:35-1:35 IDC-Interest Development Centers • 1:35-1:45 Exit Pass, Reflection and Clean up • 1:45 Take Bus back to base school Students are actively working/learning the entire time they are in FUTURA. There are no specials to break up the day.
Expectations • Have an acceptable level of productivity • Development and use of planning strategies • Utilization of problem solving techniques • Application of core content learning to projects and products • Flexibility and Critical thinking • Collaboration with fellow students • Perseverance and task commitment • Maintenance of proper classroom decorum
Interest Development Centers Goals: • To provide FUTURA students with opportunities to both satisfy and elicit their intense curiosity. • FUTURA students have the opportunity to choose activities based on interest and learning style while working at their own individual pace. • Students learn task commitment and time management skills. • Reflect on individual accomplishments and set goals.
Lunch • Students may bring their lunch from home or buy at the FUTURA center. • Lunch accounts are interconnected with your child’s base school. Please make sure they have money on their account if they plan to buy lunch when at FUTURA. • Please send your child with a nutritious and “nut free” snack. • Students are welcome to bring a water bottle.
Your Attendance Is Important To Us! If your student is going to be absent, please also call Buffalo Trail Elementary at 703-722-2780.
Binder • Your child is responsible for bringing their binder each week. • Communication is important in FUTURA. • Please review your child’s binder each week. FUTURA
Parent Conferences Parents can request a conference by calling Buffalo Trail Elementary 703-722-2780 ore-mailing me at: Natalee.Mapp@lcps.org
Assessments • A performance assessment is given at the end of each semester. (late January and June) • Informal assessments are ongoing. These will be in your child’s FUTURA binder with major projects/centers work. • Students are often asked to complete self-assessments on various products. This allows them to reflect on their learning.
Homework Policy • Home School Homework - Students have two days to make up any missed assignments. At home, FUTURA students may need to: • Continue FUTURA research • Bring in materials for certain lessons
Thank You For Your Support • I look forward to a great year of FUTURA. • Please feel free to visit the classrooms after the presentation. Mapp – Rm 245