Welcome to Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate Curriculum Night

August 28, 2013

Parent Support

• Priorities• Regular attendance• Arrive on-time• Follow drop-off/pick-up procedures

• Backpack• Check daily• Important info, agenda, and

homework

Parent Support

• Medications• Must be processed in the office

• Stay involved• Communication• PTO• Volunteer

• Treat Others with Kindness and Respect

• Excellent Attitude

• Act Responsibly

• Make Safe Choices

TEAM Ryan Expectations

Communication

• Website• District• Classroo

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• Two-way• E-mail • Voicemail

• Home Folders • Monday Folders

(Green)• Page to sign

• Publications (web, too)

• District Communicator

• Ryan Rap• Classroom

Newsletter

• Research-based• Reading - Open Court• Math – Math

Expressions

• Writer’s Workshop• Lucy Calkins

• BCAMSC Science Units

• Calhoun County ISD Social Studies

Curriculum

• Specials• Art• Music• Physical

Education• Spanish• Computer Lab

Curriculum in 4th Grade• Math –Numbers and Operations in Base Ten, Operations and

Algebraic Thinking, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Problem Solving

• Science – Organisms in their Environment, Energy Transfer, States of Matter, View from Earth

• Social Studies –Michigan History (Statehood to Present), U.S. Regions (Geography), Government/Civics, Economics

• ELA – Fluency, Comprehension (Strategies/Skills), Vocabulary Development, Spelling, Writing

• Purpose• Develop initiative, responsibility, self-

direction, and organizational skills.

• Extend learning and/or provide practice in applying concepts initially presented in the classroom.

• Provide opportunities for independent work and/or study.

• Strengthen concept attainment, skill development and reinforcement.

K-5 Homework Policy

• Time Allotment in Minutes• K and 1st ≤ 10 • 2nd ≤ 20• Grade Level x 10 Minutes = Allotment

• Approximate Times Include• Reading • Math facts• Consideration for child’s pace

K-5 Homework Policy

GUIDELINES/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES

•Assignments given have been clearly explained in the classroom.•Students will fully understand when the assignment is due.•Homework will be checked for its quality and completion. Homework will not be graded unless the teacher has clearly stated so to the students.•Teachers will communicate to parents about missing or incomplete assignments as needed.

•Be aware of assignments and seek further explanation if needed.•Record assignments in agenda.•Organize his/her time to work on assignments. •Turn assignments in on time.•Work reflects high standards regarding quality and completeness.•Finish any work not completed in class.

•Parents are encouraged to take an active interest in the student’s homework by doing the following:•Provide a study area that is quiet, comfortable, and free from major disturbances.•Provide a definite time for study or other home activities.•Monitor the child’s daily agenda.•Arrange with the school to secure assignments during a period of absence. •Encourage the child to complete homework on their own as much as possible and assist only as needed.

K-5 Homework Policy

4 - Exceeds Expectations (Advanced)3 - Meets Expectations (Proficient)2 - Improvement Needed (Basic)1 - Experiencing Difficulty (Unsatisfactory)

N - Not Introduced

Keep in mind:- Many standards are introduced in the early term- May not reach proficiency or exceed proficiency on

those standards until later in the school year.

Grade Reports

• Three times per year• DIBELS / DAZE / STAR• Delta Math• Standards Based Report Cards• Writing Assessment

• By Unit of Instruction• Open Court Reading & Math Expressions• BCAMSC Science

• RTI (Response to Intervention)• CAT (Collaborative Action Team)

District Assessments

• Title I & II• Math• Reading

• Special Education

• Speech• School

Counselor

Special Services

• School Social Worker

• School Psychologist

• School Nurse• ExCel - Explorations in

Critical Thinking to Enhance Learning

• Bus drop off 8:35 am

• Ryan start time 8:45 am (Doors open at 8:35)

• Math (8:45-9:50)

• Reading/Spelling with Mrs. Howe (9:50-10:50)

• Science (Mrs. Howe) or Social Studies (10:50-11:50)

• Writing (11:50-12:30)

• Recess/Lunch (12:30-1:30)

• Specials (1:30-2:30)

• Agendas/Jobs/Read aloud (2:30-2:45)

• TEAM Time (2:45-3:35)

• Ryan dismissal / Parent Pick up 3:40 pm.

Daily Schedule

Classroom Economy• Smart Piggy Bank -- Students earn money each week for

doing their job as a student (attendance, participation, classroom job, etc.).

• Students can earn “bonus money” (Fill out a deposit slip.) by getting their agenda signed each evening, returning their signed Monday Folder, applying for an Extra Leader Role, etc.

• Students can lose “money” (Fill out a withdrawal slip.) for not being prepared in class, talking out of turn, having late/missing homework, receiving a minor/major slip, etc.

• Students may spend their money (Ex. Lunch Bunch, extra computer time, use of comfy chairs, chew gum in class, etc.) or choose to save it in the bank and earn more interest.

• Extra pencils• Colored pencils• 1 or 2 boxes of tissues• Markers, yellow highlighter, sticky

notes, glue stick, scissors, pen (*optional)

• Small handheld pencil sharpener (with lid to catch shavings) (*optional)

• Please choose an apple cut-out if you would like to donate an item to our classroom. Thank you in advance!

Classroom Supply List

First Day of School• Healthy snack• Lunch money/sack lunch• Sturdy backpack (No wheels please)• Water bottle (with secure top)

Students should be sure to get a good night’s rest. They will engage in many activities to get to know their classmates as well as classroom expectations and procedures during the first

week.

• Individual Classroom Communication– Emails, notes, phone calls, agenda

• Email (mjones@gulllakecs.org)• Phone with extension (488-5060

x2527)• Teacher Website (

www.tinyurl.com/JonesGL)

Contact Info

Additional Information• Specials Schedule

Monday – Art Tuesday – Computers/LibraryWednesday – Music/PE Thursday – Spanish

Friday – PE/Music**Leave gym shoes in lockers. Bring Art shirt, if desired.

• We have recess every day….dress appropriately.

• A Monday Folder will go home each week with newsletters, student work, information from the office, etc.

• Agenda –Please review class assignments/homework and then sign each evening.

• Classroom Volunteers – Be looking for more information coming soon.

Thank you for coming!

Questions