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Welcome to Curriculum Night. Ms. Follet K-3 Ms. Hazel 4-6 2014-2015. Important People at Frye. Lisa Shore: Principal Tracy Carlson: Counselor/Special Education Case Manager Margarita Reyes: Parent Liason Tamar Demirjian: Nurse Maria Hernandez: Attendance Clerk. Our Para-Professionals.
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Welcome to Curriculum Night Ms. Follet K-3 Ms. Hazel 4-6 2014-2015
Important People at Frye • Lisa Shore: Principal • Tracy Carlson: Counselor/Special Education Case Manager • Margarita Reyes: Parent Liason • Tamar Demirjian: Nurse • Maria Hernandez: Attendance Clerk
Our Para-Professionals Ms. Follet’s Class • Mrs. Rocio Trujillo • Mrs. Rosi Delgado • Mrs. Natalie Horne Ms. Hazel’s Class • Mrs. Ruth Brown • Mrs. Shirley Brothwell
Reading • We use: • Edmark Reading Program • Doing Words • Journeys Reading Program by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (district adopted curriculum) • We modify these program to meet your child’s individual needs • We do whole group, small group, and oral reading lessons • We use reading centers to work on specific skills that support students to become better readers
Math • We use • Scott Foresman (district adopted curriculum) • Illuminations (curriculum from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) • Touch Math • Excel Math • Like reading, we modify the lessons to meet the students’ individual needs • We do small group, whole group, and math centers
Writing • We do daily writing • We use Handwriting Without Tears to teach handwriting skills • We have weekly spelling tests (Hazel) • Thematic units and Fun Fridays include writing activities • Tactile centers that help students learn how to write letters, numbers, and spelling words
Fun Fridays • Fun Fridays include both classes • They usually consist of Science, Social Studies, Language and/or Math projects • They also include arts and crafts, and cooking
Quarterly Progress Reports • Quarterly progress reports are sent home at the end of each quarter. • These reports address your child’s progress toward his/her IEP goals.
IEPs • IEPs are reviewed once a year • Progress reports go home each quarter • Each teacher continually assesses students on the IEP goals • We target IEP goals and objectives using our modified reading, writing, and math programs
Discipline • Ms. Follet uses a daily sticker chart where students earn stickers for positive behavior and a “sad” face for negative behavior. It aligns with our daily schedule. • Mrs. Hazel uses classroom points (positive and negative). Students can cash earned points at the end of the day and shop on Friday. • Fun Friday is used as a reward for behavior and completed work • It’s earned!
Related Services • Sonita Zair is our Speech Pathologist • Molly Duffy is our Occupational Therapist • Pam Woodhurst is our Physical Therapist • All therapists work with either students in small groups or one-on-one
Specials/Mainstreaming • PE : Mrs. Herrig • Music: Ms. Schmidt • Library/Computer: Mrs. Havins and Mrs. Fisher • Each classroom has students that will be mainstreamed for other things based on individual needs
Homework • Ms. Hazel’s Class - The homework packet goes home every Friday and is due the following Thursday. The packet usually consists of: Math (Excel Math/Addition/Subtraction/Multiplication) Edmark, Personal Information, Reading Log, and Spelling. • Ms. Follet’s class – Homework will be sent home on an individual basis. Homework will only be sent home is the student can complete with minimal support. If you would like your student to have homework, that can also be arranged.
Possible Field Trips • Schnepf’s Farm • Craft Day at Scottsdale Center for the Arts • State Fair • Tempe Center for the Arts • Chase’s Diner • Phoenix Zoo • End of the year BBQ
Parental Involvement • We encourage parent participation through helping your child with his/her homework assignments, reading daily with your child, etc. • We need volunteers for special school events such as Field Day, Water Day, Running Club races, and Turkey Trot.
Wish List • Throughout the year, we have different celebrations and we always appreciate your contributions • We are always in need of boxes of tissue, Clorox wipes, sanitizer, treasure box items (small trinkets/toys), and healthy snacks • We are grateful for anything else you can donate (jump ropes, recess balls, baby wipes, etc.)
Attendance • Please drop students off no earlier than 7:50 AM • Students are supervised starting at 7:50AM • They should not be on campus before that time • Do NOT pull into the bus zone to drop off and pick up students
Thank you! We are looking forward to a wonderful year of working together with you and your child. Chisako Hazel Jolee Follet hazel.chisako@cusd80.comfollet.jolee@cusd80/com (480) 812-6400 x6455 (480) 812-6400 x6454