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Back to School Night. Mrs. Huhn & Mrs. Jones 2/3 Multi-Age Class, 2011-2012 Class Mascot: Ninjas. Philosophy. Purposeful Learning Sense of Urgency Opportunities to Grow Independence through Choice Curriculum based on Common Core Standards
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Back to School Night Mrs. Huhn & Mrs. Jones 2/3 Multi-Age Class, 2011-2012 Class Mascot: Ninjas
Philosophy • Purposeful Learning • Sense of Urgency • Opportunities to Grow Independence through Choice • Curriculum based on Common Core Standards • Research based strategies-see my website for resources
What I Know About Your Children • Great group of learners • Caring, thoughtful and bright • Feedback from Assessments • Ready for challenge • Pacing can be accelerated • Grade level standards will be met and exceeded • Crave intellectual stimulation
Schedule Highlights • Daily 5 Literacy Block: When fully up to speed, will include: coaching to refine selection of Good Fit books, individual conferencing and goal setting, small strategy group work, and whole group focus lessons • Math Hour: Currently meeting in grade level groups, may implement mixed groups as we move through concepts • Specials: Music, P.E., Communication Lab, Wacky Wednesday, Dr. Joe, 7th Grade Buddies • Please refer to handout for detailed schedule
How We Do It • Multi-Age class means that we deliver grade level content and extend beyond it in a variety of ways: • Individual conferencing, coaching and assessment • Small group work in and out of the classroom • Whole group work with differing/modified expectations of work produced based on grade level or capabilities
How We Do It, continued. . . • With two instructional staff in the room, we can keep moving forward while also supporting those who struggle or need re-teaching along the side • Behavior Cross: Blue and green are our favorite colors! • Notice desirable behaviors rather than give negative attention
Volunteer Opportunities • Thank you to Leslie Vandenberg, Room Parent • Volunteer Needs-sign up sheets available outside the classroom • Art & Culture • Friday Folders (as needed) • At-Home Projects • As Needed/Parties
Important Dates • Coming Soon • September 28 Dinner Auction Dress Up Day • October 12 Parent Meeting for First Reconciliation • October 15 Dinner Auction • October 18 Field Trip to the Boise Art Museum • Please see handout for additional dates
Keep in Touch • Healthy family-teacher relationship • Weekly newsletter • Classroom website www.stmarksmulti.weebly.com • E-mail: ahuhn@stmarksboise.org • Available by appointment • Scheduling phone conferences for next week
Thank you for coming! • Thank you for investing in your child’s education by sending them to St. Mark’s! • I look forward to working with you this year.