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Inspire

Excite

Challenge

Appreciate

We Believe Our Job Is To…

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Writing- Most of their work is in

the journal. We will publish one writing piece each nine weeks so do not expect lots of graded pieces to go home each week.

Journal- Our journals are

“our playground for our pencils” in which we use to explore creativeconcepts.

Cursive- We will focus on two

letters a week. Practice worksheet will come home each week.

WRITING

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Weekly Skill Each week we will explore an instructional spelling skill that follows a pattern. The studentwill have opportunities to make new words and apply these wordsIn their writing.

AssessmentWe do not test the skill throughtraditional spelling tests that encourage memorization; insteadthrough authentic writing. Wewill assess every three weeks.

WORD WORK

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READING

Reading in Class Build stamina Expand vocabulary Increase fluency/speed Improve comprehension Develop love of reading

Reading at Home Every night Complete reading

response journal

Skills

Using metacognition to think about their reading

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MATHManipulatives/Hands-on learning

AISD 90 minute math model Drill and Practice

Problem Solving- critical thinkingContent Instruction –modeling

and guided practiceLearning Groups- assessments,

work stations , reinforcement of skills

Math Journals- concepts, examples, strategies on solving problems

What does it look like in our daily lives?

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SCIENCE

Science Fair (optional, highly encouraged)Observation JournalsSafety in the LabScientific ToolsMatterEcosystemsLife cyclesRecyclingSun, Earth, and MoonChanges to the EarthForce and FrictionSimple Systems

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SOCIALSTUDIES

Local Communities Maps Local Government Citizenship Economics Inventors RegionsCultural CelebrationsRecycle Sale in December

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STAARState of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness

Benchmarks

Nov. 8 Math

Nov.9 Reading

Nov.15 Science

Simulation

Feb.7 Math

Feb. 8 Reading

STAAR Math******April 24

STAAR Reading******April 25

Math Lab

SSI – Student Support Initiative

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CASTLE TIME

30 Minute block from 11:15-11:45

Time for Intervention and/or Enrichment

Access to 10 Teachers

Students can move from group to group as needed.

CASTLE began on September 19.

Mrs. LatimerMrs.Cooper

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HOMEWORKGiven most nights each week

Homework should take 30 minutes excluding reading time

Homework will be written daily in their agenda.

Read nightly, at least 20-30 minutes, and stay accountable through daily response logs. Bring to school daily.

Word Work skills will be practiced through a word hunt and writing each week.

Cursive- two letters each week

Projects/assignments will be given throughout the year

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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Positive Incentives vary by class

Study Hall (Use time wisely)

“Think Track” (ZAP PAD)

Code of Conduct (in agenda)

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-HELP WANTED-M

inimizing tardies and absences

S

ubmit Volunteer Background Check

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end anti-bacterial wipes

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end a dry erase board eraser

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Notes of Interest

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be conducted the month of October. Sign-up sheets are available tonight.

Scholastic Weekly Reader - Please contribute to this wonderful non-fiction weekly magazine that contains current events. $5.00/yearly subscription.

Scholastic Book Order monthly – Great Deals! Communication: e-mail, notes, agenda, folder,

newsletter, teacher websites- Feel free to call or e-mail anytime, you are a key component to your child’s education.

Field Trips: Plays at Dallas Children’s Theatre, Meet the Mayor/Target (ACO families) $15

Can pay $20 for Scholastic News and field trips online or bring a check made out to Norton by October 18.

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Thanks for Coming!