Welcome to Curriculum Night

Please find your child’s seat. He/she left paper out for you to take notes

Before you leave tonight…

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Communication

Newsletters – e-mailWebsite E-mail Phone & Voice Mail

Homeworkapprox. 70 min. daily unless working on long-term project

Planners are used daily

1 extra day per day absent. Can check website

Vacation make up

Late work not accepted after Monday (unless illness)

Reading

For a variety of purposesStrategy FocusDaily Word StudyResearch SkillsText book skillsNon-fiction emphasis and practice in National Geographic (paid by parents)

WritingNarrative StoriesExpository – explain how something works, explain ideas, inform others (research paper), compare/contrastPersuasive – convince, justify, urge to actionConventions practiced often

MathData & Probability

Geometry & Measurement

Rational Numbers (gatekeeper!)

Problem Solving & Communication (ongoing)

Algebraic Sense

Math Facts are important

Social Studies Themes

Ancient CivilizationsEgyptGreece & Rome

Geography/Mapping

Reading, writing, art, & technology integrated into SS themes

Science & Health

Earth HistoryDiversity of LifeHealthy lifestylesHuman Growth & DevelopmentHIV/AIDS Curriculum

Art

Art Docent Program $5 fee for the year paid to PTAWill still do some in class and some gift projects as well (Mom’s day, Dad’s Day & more)$12 fee for National Geographic, Gift Projects & class materials for special projects

PTA

Become a memberSurvival KitsArt in Action is $5They help us put some fun into school. Fundraising – don’t want to sell, consider gathering donations.

Copying Information

Clicks vs. paper

Website & e-newsletter

Ways to help: help kids not lose papers, print own extras, NG vs short reads, etc…

Miscellaneous DetailsHealthy snacks should be peanut free (not worried about where it’s made) Water ONLY in the classroomBirthday treats/goodies are fine, but cannot be done in lunchroom and should be arranged with me in AMEarly Dismissals: cannot stop teaching to give homework. Note in AM helpsPlanners are $3.75 this year

Volunteers NeededWe need a Art in Action art docent to get trained and teach the kids once a month (no experience needed)1 more emergency Phone Tree parentRoom Parent to coordinate parties or activities (done mostly via e-mail)Library Helper 9:30 on MondaysVolunteer Forms 1x a year to help

Camp Details-

Please send in your digital prints

Digital copies available if you send in thumb drive or DVD

Thank you to our camp volunteers and chaperones!!

Field TripsCamp King Tut & Imax about Mummies on Dec. 14th. Chaperones will be limited

Cost will be approx. $19.25* per student and first 4 chaperones free.

6th grade graduation celebration – usually at Brier Park in June

Cost was about $5* last year plus grad fees of about $10*.

*Some scholarships are available.

Message From Mrs. Thomas

New attendance incentive plan called ALL HERE. Be here on time every day that you are WELL!!Student success plans are on your desk. One for you to keep at home and one for Mrs. Thomas.

Thank You for Coming!

You are welcome in our classroom

Please feel free to call or e-mail additional questions

Enjoy the rest of your evening!