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At Cielo, It pays to “ Discover ”

At Cielo, It pays to “ Discover ”. Discovery Room ORIENTATION AGENDA. The “ Big Picture ” Parent Volunteers Logistics Volunteer Roles Volunteer Procedures Expectations of Students Resources Tips for Kid Interaction Note to INTEL parents Q & A Room “ tour ”.

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At Cielo, It pays to “ Discover ”

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  1. At Cielo, It pays to “Discover”

  2. Discovery Room ORIENTATION AGENDA • The “Big Picture” • Parent Volunteers • Logistics • Volunteer Roles • Volunteer Procedures • Expectations of Students • Resources • Tips for Kid Interaction • Note to INTEL parents • Q & A • Room “tour”

  3. Discovery Room The “Big Picture” A Science Museum in a Classroom

  4. Discovery Room The “Big Picture” • A room where kids can play and explore beyond what they do in the classroom. • Science and Engineering Focus • Engineering/Invention • Earth and Space Science: e.g. Geology, Paleontology, Archeology, Meteorology, Astronomy • Physical Science: e.g. Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Chemistry, Physics • Life Science: e.g. Biology, Botany, Zoology, Ecology • SUSTAINABILITY? HEALTH? NUTRITION? • Linked, but not tied, to Kyrene Science curriculum • Staffed by parent volunteers, ASU pre-service teachers, and ASU Interns.

  5. Discovery RoomASU and Parent Volunteers • First 3 weeks, Aug 19 – Sep 9, Parent Guest Stars: My Plate, Take Apart, OPEN PLAY • ASU pre-service teachers coming to observe(?) • 3-5 parent volunteers per day (3 at least) • Remaining semester roughly divided into 2-3 week rotating themes (unless...) • Teachers present thematic mini-lessons (8-15 minutes) • Student participation is OPTIONAL, but incentives will be given to encourage participation (see certificate). • Parent Volunteers can encourage participation but also supervise/play with kids in the rest of the room

  6. Discovery RoomFall Schedule • Science Thematic Rotation Schedule (Fall) • Aug 05-Aug 16 Room Set-Up & Orientation • Aug 19-Sep 06 My Plate/Open-Play • Sep 09—Oct 04 Student Teachers (Sustainability, Health?) • Oct 07 – Oct 11 Fall Break • Oct 14 School Closed – reorganization day • Oct 15 – Oct 18 Open Play/Parent Guest Star • Oct 21 – Nov 08 Student Teachers • Nov 12- Nov 15 Open Play/ Guest Star • Nov 18 – Nov 22 Student Teachers (final week) • Nov 25 – Nov 29 Thanksgiving Week – DR closed to students • Dec 02 – Dec 13 Open Play/Guest Stars/5th grade dissection • Dec 16 – Dec 20 DR Closed to students (Clean Up, Reorganize)

  7. Discovery RoomSpring Schedule (subject to change) • Engineering Thematic Rotation Schedule (Spring) • Jan 06 – Jan 31 Parent-Led: Guest Stars, Take Apart, Building Kits • Feb 03 – Feb 21 Lego Bridge-Building Contest • Feb 24 – Mar 07 Parent Guest Stars or Student Guest Stars • Mar 10 – Mar 14 Spring Break • Mar 17 – Apr 11 Parent Guest Stars or Student Guest Stars • Apr 14- Apr 18 Science Bee • Apr 21 – Apr 25 CARL SAGAN Presentors • Thurs Apr 24? Celebrate Learning Night/ CARL SAGAN Science Fair • Apr 28 – May 09 Parent – Lead Themes • May 13 – May 17 Open Play/5th grade dissection: Frogs • May 19 – May 23 DR Closed: Clean-up/LastSchool Day: May 21

  8. Discovery RoomLogistics Availability to students • During lunch-recess based on a rotating pass-system. • All students rotate through the first cycle. After that students can “pass” on a pass! • Volunteers’ kids get “special passes” • Adults visiting for lunch count as a pass! (be sure they check in! • K and 1st are picked up by a volunteer at the MPR • Students “check-in” at the attendance table outside the room and are dismissed to their classrooms (EXCEPTION: KINDERGARTEN)

  9. Discovery RoomLogistics • 24-30 students per 20 minute period • Mondays and Wednesdays 11:15am-12:45pm • 11:15-11:30 set up (parent volunteers) • 4th grade 11:30-11:50 • 2nd grade 11:50-12:10 • 1st grade 12:10-12:30 • 12:30-12:45pm clean-up and close-down (parent volunteers) • Tuesdays and Fridays 11:05-12:35 • 11:05-11:20 set up (parent volunteers) • Kindergarten 11:20-11:40 • 3rd 11:40-12:00 • 5thgrade 12:00-12:20 • 12:20-12:35 clean-up and close-down (parent volunteers)

  10. Discovery RoomStudent Expectations • Students “sign their face” & drop passes into plastic bin at attendance table as they enter. • Students remain with the room unless bathroom or nurse is needed • Use restrooms in classroom across the hall. • K-2 students should go with a DR volunteer. 3-5 can go by themselves but a volunteer should “keep and eye out.” • Classroom (as opposed to playground) behavior is expected • Indoor voices • No running, throwing, etc. • Respect other people and their work • Students can use anything out in the open. • Items in cubbies, cabinets, drawers or under the tables are off limits. EXCEPTION: Top “critter” drawers by microscopes OK) • Only 4-6 people at a station at one time. Adults will help them rotate • All room contents remain with the room. EXCEPTION: Invention bin recyclables and scientist cards. • Students are expected to clean up (the last 2-5 minutes)

  11. Discovery RoomParent Volunteer Procedures • Sign in at office, put on badge • 15 min. prior to first group visit (11:15 on Mondays, Wednesdays, 11:05 on Tuesdays, Fridays), set up • One volunteer per shift needs to : • Collect passes and kids from MPR • Take attendance • Accompany Ks back to class • Set timer for 15 minutes at start of each 20-min. grade visit • Allow the last 2-5 minute of visit for clean-up (Ks need 5, 5s need 2) • After last group leaves (12:30 Mon/Wed, 12:20 Tues/ Fri): • Clean-up anything remaining (wipe down as needed) • Make any necessary notes on shortages, broken items, purchase needs, problems, any other comments • Turn off electric/battery-powered items, turn off lights • Return passes to teachers’ mailboxes • IF YOU CAN’T MAKE YOUR SHIFT , as early as possible, please contact Marni at 480-540-4599; or the Cielo Office at 480-541-2400. Discovery Room Phone 480-541-2441.

  12. Discovery RoomVolunteer Roles • Help set-up and clean-up • Help kids track their attendance on attendance picture sheets • Monitor behavior, address problems, mediate conflicts, change batteries, etc. • Highlight opportunities, provide demonstrations • Encourage kids to rotate as necessary to enable everyone to try their favorite activity • Actively engage with the kids: PLAY!!!!! This is recess! • Monitor the time, ensure a clean-up period (last 2- 5 minutes) and send the kids back on time ENJOY YOURSELF! If the kids see you engaged and enjoying the room, they’ll take your cue.

  13. Discovery RoomKid Tips • What do I do with these kids? • Join them in their play • Ask them questions about their play • What do you have happening here? • What do you think will happen next? • TELL ME (MORE) ABOUT IT • Ask them about the items on the tables • Does anyone know what this is/does? • How do you know that? • Can you show me? • What do you think would happen if we ______? • Point out the challenge cards • What is this talking about? What does it mean? • What makes you think so? • Kid misconceptions? Question them out of them if you can

  14. Discovery RoomResources • On-Line - We will have volunteers regularly researching resources for us this year, such as: • Kyrene School District Educational Resources: http://sw.kyrene.org/Page/5262 • Kahn Academy: http://www.khanacademy.org/ • Bill Nye:http://www.billnye.com/for-kids-teachers/printable-one-sheets-for-teachers/ • NASA website • International Observe The MoonNight, etc • In the DR: • ASU Cupboard – teacher manuals, student books etc. • All the DR cupboards – Rummage Rummage Rummage! • Challenge Cards at the stations • Scientist Fun Cards!

  15. Discovery RoomNote to INTEL Parents • If you are from INTEL, please let us know! You can log your volunteer hours at Http://volunteer.intel.com/hours • INTEL pays $10/hour of volunteer time to Cielo which can earn up to $15,000 annually from this type of contribution* • INTEL Discovery Room volunteer time can support the DR financially * Source: Renee Levin, Intel Corporation - Corporate AffairsEmployee Engagement Manager, updated 9/9/13

  16. Discovery RoomContact Info Questions? Need more info? Marni Anbar (M) PTO Discovery Room Chair: marnibo1@mac.com 480-491-0836 H 480-540-4599 C Committee Members: Ben French (M) LeneaLogvin (T) Oslynn Benjamin (T/W) Chandra Mitnik (T/W) Mimi Narayan (W) Judith Slentz (W) Kelly Wooldridge (W) Mary Bombardier (F)

  17. Discovery Room • THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HELPING TO MAKE THE DISCOVERY ROOM AND CIELO A GREAT PLACE FOR KIDS! Scientist Freddie says: FUN???WOW!!! SCIENCE…. WOW!!!

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