MRS. WILSON, 4/5 GATE

ROOM 32

How to reach me:

wilsongm@lancsd.org School Office 942-9521 Written note with student

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS

Fewer standards

Deeper levels of subject matter

Higher level thinking skills

Consistency across states

College and Career Readiness

FOUR CS OF COMMON CORE

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Creativity

A New and exciting way to learn!

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CCSS…

Video: A New Foundation for Success http://www.cde. ca.gov/re/cc/tl/whatareccss.asp

http://www.corestandards.org

DV GATE PROGRAM Attention to a variety of learning styles, interests, and abilities Individualized support for weaknesses Extended challenges for strengths Strong study habits to last a lifetime Increased perseverance in learning Scholarly approach – ask and answer the deeper questions

21ST CENTURY SKILLS Goal setting Advanced note taking skills Project-based learning Real-life applications Research and technology College preparation skills

TECHNOLOGY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

expertspace.grolier.com (Science and Soc. Studies)

trueflix.grolier.com (Science and Social Studies)

Learnzillion.com (CCSS LA and Math)

flocabulary.com (vocabulary, grammar, LA, Science)

pearsonsuccessnet.com (Science textbook support)

ca.gr4math.com / ca.gr5math.com (textbook support)

Spellingcity.com – (spelling and vocabulary practice)

ClassDojo.com (behavior progress)

ACCELERATED READING (AR)

Individual goals based on abilities

AR books available in DV & classroom libraries

Students must stay caught up on goals

For your child’s current reading level, see

Parent Report given out last week

SUPPLIES

Backpack

3-ring binder with at least 5 tab dividers

Loose-leafed lined paper

1 subject spiral notebooks (blue & green)

Lots of #2 pencils

Small personal pencil box

Sticky notes

1 Fresh water bottle each week (for refilling)

GOOD STUDY HABITS Keep an organized binder. Write down assignments each day. Be prepared with books and materials. Turn in all assignments on time, neat,

and complete. Participate fully in lessons and

activities. Keep your desk tidy and orderly. Deliver notes, reports, and other

messages back to school with parent signatures.

HOMEWORK

Approximately 1 hour per day:

Review math lesson and finish practice

Review vocabulary and/or spelling words

Review Science and Social Studies

concepts

Study for upcoming quizzes and tests

Unfinished class work

ATTENDANCE

Tardies and early sign-outs disrupt classroom

routines and interfere with learning.

Makeup work cannot make up for missed

classroom instruction and learning experiences.

Time lost from school = learning lost forever.

CLASSDOJO.COM

Students earn positive and/or negative points

Students keep track of points and set goals

Parents check progress as often as desired

Opportunity for improvement

Fun and interactive

Behavior reports via email each Friday

Paper reports available if needed

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Beyond “The Rules” and into “intrinsic” motivation

Developing teamwork and cooperation

Mutual respect for differencesLeadership skills for middle

school and beyond

CLASSROOM “WISH LIST” White copy paper Loose-leaf lined paper #2 pencils Small whiteboard erasers Facial tissue Small items for our prize box: automatic pencils; pencil grips, small writing

tablets; erasers; sticky notes; Pencil top erasers; small whiteboard erasers; etc…

GOODNIGHT

Thank you so much for your

support. Please don’t hesitate to

contact me if you have any

questions or concerns.

You are greatly appreciated!