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Curriculum Night 2011!

Curriculum Night 2011!. WELCOME!. Our Agenda. Daily Schedule Parent Conferences Curriculum Night Packet Behavior Plan Homework Assessments Communication Parent Involvement Parent Conferences. Daily Schedule. Announcements Saxon Phonics Reading Block/Snack IE2 Time Specials

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Curriculum Night 2011!

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  1. Curriculum Night 2011! WELCOME!

  2. Our Agenda • Daily Schedule • Parent Conferences • Curriculum Night Packet • Behavior Plan • Homework • Assessments • Communication • Parent Involvement • Parent Conferences

  3. Daily Schedule • Announcements • Saxon Phonics • Reading Block/Snack • IE2 Time • Specials • Writing/Grammar • Lunch/Recess • Math • Science/Social Studies

  4. Phonics • Saxon Phonics • A systematic approach which enables the students to become successful readers and spellers by building a solid foundation in phonics. • Students will be given spelling tests over letters and sounds that were previously taught as well as sight words. • Phonics survival guide on website.

  5. Reading • Harcourt Trophies ~ builds reading strategies, expands vocabulary, aids in comprehension, and promotes language arts skills. Presented in textbooks. • Guided Reading ~ small group, leveled reading, promotes reading fluency, aids in comprehension. Presented in fiction and non-fiction books. • RAZ-Kids

  6. Special Classes • Monday – Art with Mrs. Carr • Tuesday – PE with Coach McGowan and Coach Duncan • Wednesday – Think Lab with Ms. Cable, Ms. Aurisch, and Ms. Knatt • Thursday – Music with Ms. Hackney • Friday – PE with Coach McGowan and Coach Duncan

  7. Writing and Grammar • Writing Workshop: Independent writing that includes a mini-conference with each child weekly. Focus will be on complete sentences, spacing, letter formation, and capitalization/punctuation. • Writing Center: Make books, write notes, make lists, write puppet shows, etc. • Grammar: Includes nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, proper nouns, capitalization, punctuation, and contractions.

  8. Math • Math Frameworks • Created by Georgia Dept. of Education. • Based on Georgia Performance Standards. • Hands on approach to learning. • Promotes a higher level of thinking and questioning. • Guided Math Centers • Small group centers and lessons based on your child’s level of math skills.

  9. Social Studies • Our Earth, Our Home • American Folktales • Ben Franklin • Thomas Jefferson • Lewis & Clark and Sacagawea • Harriet Tubman • George Washington Carver • Theodore Roosevelt • Personal Finance

  10. Science • Animals/Plants • Magnetism • Sound, Light, & Shadows • Weather • Characteristics of Water • Scientific Method • Science Lab ~ New at Big Creek!

  11. Health • Fire and Tornado Safety – Reporting Emergencies • Drugs and Poisons • Nutrition/Dental Health/Personal Hygiene • Bicycle, Traffic, and Passenger Safety • Health Standards will be presented by Coach Duncan during PE

  12. Behavior Plan • “Warm Fuzzies” – given for appropriate individual behavior. Must earn 5 to go to the treasure box. • “Behavior Bucks” – given for appropriate whole class behavior. Must earn $5 for designated activity. • Traffic light – Clips are moved for inappropriate behavior after a warning is given. **No clips moved= good day, green smile in folder **Clip moved to green = pretty good day, green smile in folder. **Clip moved to yellow = having difficult day following the class rules. Note home, code yellow in folder. **Clip moved to red = repeatedly not following rules. Phone call home, code red in folder.

  13. Homework • Homework is sent home in the green homework folder. • Homework should only take a short time. • Homework should be returned the next day. • Homework may include phonics, math, and occasional projects.

  14. Assessments • Standards Based Grading and Reporting • Academics are graded on 3, 2, 1 scale • Behaviour is graded on S, P, N scale • Homework

  15. Parent/Teacher Communication • Weekly newsletter • Daily folders • Phone calls • Notes home • E-mail (best way to reach me)

  16. Parent Involvement • P.T.A. • Room Moms‏ • Sunshine Math Parent • Math/LA Center Helper • Mystery Reader • Classroom Activities As Needed • Donating recyclables (magazines, newspaper, etc.) • Media Center

  17. Parent Conferences • 20 minutes each • Fall – the week of Oct. 17 • Spring • Will discuss the report card and any additional questions/concerns • Sign-Up before you leave!

  18. Let’s Have a Great Year!

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