Back to School Night

September 22, 2011

Teachers: Mrs. Aurinda

Ms. Cindy

ROOM 208’S DAILY SCHEDULE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:30-9:00 Morning Routine / Morning Work/Morning Meeting

9:00-9:10 Word Study

9:10-10:10 Math

10:10-11:00 Writer’s Workshop

11:00-12:30 Reader’s Workshop

12:30-12:5012:50-1:10

LunchRecess

1:10-1:55 Spanish Music Art Gym Library

1:55-2:45Science / Social Studies

2:45-2:50 Pack-Up

2:50-3:00 Read-Aloud(until dismissal begins)

C.A.R.E.S.

• School-wide initiative to build a safe community where everyone can learn

• Cooperation, Assertion, Responsibility, Empathy, and Self-Control

• Adhered by Parents, Teachers, and Students

Students Staff Families

Cooperation participates in developing classroom ruleslisten and follow directionsreport dangerous behavioralways be a team player

provide a clean, orderly, and safe environment in classroomssupport school proceduresalways be a team player

know and support school proceduresprevent, address, and report dangerous behavioralways be a team player

Assertion show others how to make smart choicesask for help share what I thinkspeak up for others

collaborate actively with other staffcommunicate student progress and behavior regularly to children and familieslet families know how they can support their child and the classroom

communicate your expectations to your childcommunicate regularly with your child’s teacher share your hobbies, talents, skills with the schooldirect questions to appropriate personnel

Responsibility believe I can learn and will learnarrive at school at 8:30 am do the right thing even when no one is watchingcomplete and return homework if I break something or hurt someone’s feelings, I fix itread 30 minutes per day

work to meet all students’ academic, social, and emotional needscontinue professional developmentdevelop a partnership with familieshave high expectations for every childbe sensitive to cultures and family issues

support school routines: -on time for school 8:30 am -call when child is absent -go over homework daily -check child’s book bag and read any communications -attend family conferences -support your child reading 30 minutes per day

Empathy treat others as I would want to be treatedlisten to other’s ideas and viewpoints

treat others as I would want to be treatedhave and model sensitivity to diversityknow the strengths and needs of each student

treat others as I would want to be treatedlisten carefully to other’s ideas and viewpoints

Self Control speak respectfully to staff, peers, and family membersuse words to resolve conflictstreat materials with care

model appropriate language, tone, and attitude with all members of the school communityseek appropriate avenues to resolve problems

model appropriate language, tone, and attitude with all members of the school communityseek appropriate avenues to resolve problems

Date________ Student’sName ___________________

Teacher’sSignature _______________________

Parent’s Signature ______________________

SIX TO SIX INTERDISTRICT MAGNET SCHOOL: A Community that CARES

Schoolwide Expectations

• We will respect each other’s bodies and space.

• We will use our words with care and kindness.

• We will care for the school’s and other’s property.

• We will take responsibility for our learning.

Classroom Rules & Expectations

• Respect others and their belongings.

• Be responsible for YOUrself.

• Be safe at all times.

• Be a team player.

• Remember the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated.

4th Grade Curriculum• Mathematics: Investigations—develops mathematical reasoning

and communication skills; supplement with Scotts Foresman Units: Place Value, Multiplication/Division, Fractions,

Geometry, Word Problems, Basic Facts, Probability, Estimation, Measurement

• Literacy: Reader’s/Writer’s WorkshopRead Aloud/Written responsesWord StudySpellingDRA Testing (Regression of scores)Reading Logs/Importance of reading (Practice, Stamina,

Apply Strategies, Meaning)Writing PromptsPublishing celebrations

4th Grade Curriculum cont.

• Social Studies: maps, research and using a variety of resources, states, Connecticut, government, immigration (Statue of Liberty)

• Science: ecosystems, electricity and magnetism, force and motion, and land and water

DRA Testing

• Possible regression in scores– Reasons:

-Natural regression based on research due to time off from school

-Lack of summer reading It’s important that children:

-spend 30 minutes a day reading a “just right” book

-read during the summer

Homework

• Monday through Thursday

• Written in agenda pages

• Read for 30 minutes per night, fill out log, and have parent sign or initial log every night

• Sometimes math, spelling, or other written homework; sometimes projects to be done at home

• Although not assigned as homework, it’s always okay to read over the weekend!

Purpose of Homework

• Strengthen basic skills and reinforce concepts taught in class

• Develop initiative, responsibility, , time management, and organizational skills

• Promote communication between student & parent

Homework Tips• Decide the best time of day to do homework• Find a quiet place to have child complete

homework, away from distractions and interruptions

• Keep supplies close at hand• Have several classmates’ phone numbers for

clarification or misplaced homework• Have a ‘sure spot’ or place all necessary school

items in backpack before bedtime• Clean out backpacks everyday

Wellness Policy

• Adopted Connecticut’s Healthy Snack Standards for Foods and Beverages at School

• Candy, gum, and soda are not allowed to be brought to school

• Snack: one food item/one drink• Teachers/families provide snack that are

nutritionally sound such as vegetables, cheese, dried fruit, pretzels, granola bars, crackers, rice cakes, and fruit

• Healthy celebrations

Afterschool Activities

• Mighty Math Kids Club (starting in Mid-October/ meeting day and time to be determined)

• Science Fair Club (starting in January or February)

Thank You!