Welcome to Curriculum Night

4th gradeMs.Debbie Siegel

Mariposa Elementary

Topics of Discussion

Subject areas TechnologyHomeworkRules & Expectations

Investigations

Factors and Multiples

Place value Computation Money Geometry

Fractions Measurement Decimals Patterns MATH FACTS

Language ArtsHarcourt Trophies

Daily Language Practice Vocabulary Comprehension Guided Comprehension Independent Reading Spelling Writing ~ 6 traits

SCIENCE

Arizona Plants and Animals

Weather and Water Exploration

Electricity and Magnets

Human Body

SOCIAL STUDIES

Geography Terms/ Map skillsNative Arizona TribesSpanish ExplorersArizona History

Technology

Computer Lab Power Points Research

projects

Mariposa is implementing a school-wide PBIS program

What is PBIS?– Positive Behavior Intervention System– Focuses on positive rewards for good behavior– Creates a plan for “teaching” appropriate student behaviors– Creates a plan to address undesirable student behaviors

through teacher and administrative interventions – Lesson plans build on Mariposa LifeSkills– Consistency throughout the school

All staff expectations are the same, using the same language and the same series of rewards and consequences

BLAST

Be Respectful Lead with Integrity Act Responsible Safety Matters Together We Achieve

BLAST takes all the great programs and incentives Mariposa already has in place and ties them together!– School Store coupons (Blast Coupons)– Miss Manner certificates (Blast Coupons)– Principals Lunch– Lifeskills (all Lifeskills are imbedded within BLAST)

BLAST

Team Rules / 3R’s Rights

All students have the right to an education. None of the students will take away anybody else’s rights that

they deserve. Respect

Respect for others is mandatory so that everyone can feel safe and comfortable.

Responsibility

You will take responsibility for yourself and your actions.

Homework and Communication Binder – needs to be at school everyday Homework

– Daily – (Monday – Thursday nights)– Reading chart (minimum 20 min./4x a week)

Communication– Phone calls and notes/ e-mails

Friday Progress Report – weekly – Due and signed every Monday

Contact Information

E – mail address:dsiegel@kyrene.org

Voice mail: 480-541-3932

Office: 480-541-3800